Ranking Of The Wine Country's 16 Michelin Star Restaurants By Zagat Scores (Click here for a more complete listing of the Wine Country's top-rated restaurants.) At the end of 2011, we looked once again at two leading sets of restaurant ratings and developed some basic conclusions about which … [Read more...]

NAPA, CA (March 15, 2011) — Artesa Vineyards & Winery today announced a two-year sponsorship agreement with acclaimed celebrity chef Nick Stellino. Beginning in April 2011, Artesa wines will become the exclusive wine sponsor of the second season of Stellino’s popular PBS series “Cooking … [Read more...]

Hell's Kitchen Winner Chef Christina Machamer Will Lead the Winery’s Programs CALISTOGA, Calif. (April 18, 2011) – B Cellars (www.bcellars.com), a premium winery and tasting salon located on the picturesque Silverado Trail in Calistoga, is proud to announce a number of enhanced tasting … [Read more...]

NAPA, Calif. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The PGA TOUR and Beringer Vineyards today announced a four-year extension of their marketing partnership that secures Beringer's designation as the "Official Wine of the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour" through 2014 … [Read more...]

Submit Your Most Creative Recipe Online for a $25,000 Grand Prize, Trip to Napa Valley and Cooking Channel Appearance NAPA, Calif., April 12, 2011  -- Beringer Vineyards, one of the most historic wineries in America, is at it again to prove that steak and wine – two of America's timeless and … [Read more...]

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22, 2011-- U.S. wine exports, 90 percent from California, rebounded to a new record of $1.14 billion in winery revenues in 2010, an increase of 25.6 percent over 2009 wine exports. Volume shipments rose 1.9 percent to 425.5 million liters or 47.3 million nine-liter … [Read more...]

Award-Winning Company Provides Exclusive Inside Culinary Experience NAPA, June 10, 2011 -- Gourmet Walks has launched the first wine country culinary walking tours in historic downtown Napa twice weekly. The three-hour tours begin at Oxbow Market and end at the Napa Mill. “We started our … [Read more...]

Beau Wine Tours, Hess Collection and Sterling Vineyards Are Among The Winners And The Winners Are . . . Kara Adamson, Auberge du Soleil; Mecaela Miller, Round Pond Estate; Mark Mathewson, Sterling Vineyards; Jim Caudill, The Hess Collection; Jerry Colton, Ma(i)sonry; Dev Sidhu, Cakebread; Louise … [Read more...]

HEALDSBURG, Calif., July 12, 2011 -- J Vineyards & Winery kicks off its 25th Anniversary with a stylish new look for its popular Cuvee 20 Brut sparkling wine.  The anniversary bottling, adorned with the winery's signature yellow brushstroke "J" logo and a back label QR code that takes you to a … [Read more...]

LAKEPORT, CA, May 18, 2011 -- Though Lake County is still often referred to as “The Undiscovered Wine Country,” its grape-growing history dates back to the late 1800s with Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino as its next-door neighbors. The influence of the area’s temperate climate combines with the … [Read more...]

(Click here for information on the Wine Country's top restaurants.) NAPA VALLEY, Calif., March 10, 2011 -- The legendary food and wine talents of the Napa Valley - a region that earned 14 Michelin restaurant stars in 2010 - and the good times that occur when they come together in this world-class … [Read more...]

Napa Valley – (March 17, 2011) – After two years of extensive renovation, the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa will officially launch on March 29, 2011 following a $7 million renovation.  Unveiling pristine grounds and an entirely new concept that effortlessly blends the needs of business … [Read more...]

April 7, 2011 - Healdsburg, CA: Rodney Strong Vineyards' Green Light Pledge program, in which the winery provided an energy efficient compact fluorescent (CFL) bulb to people who pledged to change out a standard incandescent, garnered over 85,000 pledges in just over a month causing the winery to … [Read more...]

Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, the premier wine and epicurean event that showcases the birthplace of California wine, has been set for Labor Day Weekend September 2 – 4, 2011. “We have created a premium, three-day destination event that celebrates the vineyards, wines, cuisine, culture, and … [Read more...]

(Napa, March 2, 2011) Are you among the millions of Americans experiencing stress during the recession? So is Napa Valley's Stags' Leap Winery, but not in the way you might think. Read the whole story from Bloomberg News and the Press Democrat here: http://bit.ly/fxIgWH. Read more about Stags' … [Read more...]

NAPA VALLEY, Calif., March 8, 2011 -- The Napa Valley, known for its premium wines, Michelin-star dining, healing hot-spring waters, relaxing spas, and unparalleled natural beauty is also the home of an extraordinary collection – an impressive trove of world-class art for visitors and residents to … [Read more...]

(Click here for a more complete listing of the Wine Country's top-rated restaurants.) We’ve come to the end of 2010 and restaurant critics have released their lists of best restaurants for 2011. We’ve looked at two leading sets of restaurant ratings and have come to some basic conclusions … [Read more...]

Ad Hoc, Ubuntu, and (Surprise!) French Laundry Take Diners' Choice Honors (Editor's Note:If you're interested in Wine Country dining, see also our complete list of Top-Rated Wine Country Restaurants and our blog post, The Wine Country's Best Values In Fine Dining.) SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, … [Read more...]

Farmhouse Inn, French Laundry, Madrona Manor Share Diners' Choice Award Honors SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13, 2011  -- To celebrate another amazing year in fine dining, OpenTable, Inc. today announced the Diners' Choice Awards for the  top 100 best restaurants in the United States.  The list of winners … [Read more...]

Wednesday evening my wife and I made what has become an annual excursion to partake of Pinot & Cioppino NIght at St. Helena’s venerable Tra Vigne Restaurant. An annual excursion for us, but a weekly routine for them. We were a little surprised to discover that it’s an every Wednesday … [Read more...]

Trinity Oaks Wines Supports the Planting of Enough Trees to Cover San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park 10 Times April 20, 2011. St. Helena Calif. >> In under three years, Trinity Oaks Wines has turned its tree-planting program One Bottle, One Tree® into thousands of new forest acres.  This … [Read more...]

SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2011 -- The U.S. surpassed France as the world's largest wine-consuming nation in 2010, with wine shipments to the U.S. from California, other states and foreign producers growing 2% from the previous year to nearly 330 million cases, a record high for the industry, … [Read more...]

Drink Your Carbs Launches a Guide to Losing Weight Without Giving Up Alcohol SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6, 2011  -- Today, Drink Your Carbs celebrates the launch of drinkyourcarbs.com, a diet and lifestyle guide based on the premise that drinking alcohol is fully compatible with healthy weight … [Read more...]

SAN FRANCISCO, March 3, 2011-- Honoring its 30 year commitment to environmental responsibility and care, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is bringing Earth Day to new heights with the launch of Kimpton EarthCare Week, from April 15 – 22, 2011. From pop-up eco art exhibits to organic spa … [Read more...]

Fitness Nutrition Expert Aprilanne Hurley Has A Sensible New Way To End Yo-Yo Dieting SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, 2011 -- "The Party Girl Diet" is more than a diet, it's a way of life," Hurley reports. It is a "Survival Guide" for people who have tried every fad-diet out there and are looking for a … [Read more...]