Sierra Starr’s winery expansion plows ahead
Editor’s note: Despite the economic turndown, foothills’ wineries are expanding — whether it’s new tasting rooms or new winery buildings. It’s a testament to their bullishness. Here’s an update on Sierra Starr’s new winery building, which we’ve written about previously:
“As many of you know, we are building a new building at the vineyard. We’re very [...]
NEW: Food, wine and art also at Grass Valley car show
Sierra FoodWineArt was a sponsor of the downtown car show this weekend, so we showed up to judge the British cars. We chose this ‘63 Jaguar, with a cool all-wood interior. Best of all, it still had the original owner, a guy who retired here and used to work for Walt Disney and run [...]
Sierra Starr Winery is a rising star
PHIL AND ANNE STARR BOUGHT A small vineyard in Grass Valley in 1995, intending to move their flower nursery there from the Monterey area.
But Phil, who spent most of his life in farming, couldn’t resist the lure of grape growing and winemaking. “There’s no other product like wine — in variety, complexity and its taste [...]
10 Foothill wines for the New Year
HERE ARE SOME FAVORITE Nevada County wines and a champagne for the New Year:
Sierra Starr Bright Champagne This is a Brut bubbler with a touch of sweetness. Zesty pear and apple flavors tickles your palate. It is popular with those who don’t like most dry champagnes.
$15
Naggiar Mistero 2006 The best of Zinfandel, Sangiovese and [...]
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