Nevada County wine tours
Posted by jeffpelline on August 18, 2013 · Leave a Comment
SIERRA VINTNERS is in Nevada County, halfway between Sacramento and Reno, with easy access off Interstate 80. The 15 wineries and 10 tasting rooms are located throughout the Sierra foothills and within the towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City. Sierra Vintners produces an unusually wide variety of vines, boasting over 45 planted varietals, ranging […]
Tasting Notes: Sierra Starr, Montoliva, Solune, Bent Metal and Avanguardia
Posted by jeffpelline on July 25, 2013 · Leave a Comment
WINE & MUSIC AT SIERRA STARR Sierra Starr’s downtown Grass Valley tasting room is now open Friday evenings until 8 p.m., often with live music. Stop by for a flight, a glass or a bottle. Starting this spring, Sierra Starr began selling wine at New Earth Market in Yuba City, along with existing locations. WINE […]
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Community Canvas, Pilot Peak host “Paint & Pour” art classes
Posted by jeffpelline on July 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment
“WINE AND ART GO TOGETHER because both are about enjoyment of life,” says Jean-Pierre Got, the celebrated wine poster artist from Southern France. In the Napa Valley, the Robert Mondavi winery is well known for its impressive collection of sculptures and paintings. The foothills is becoming known for its own innovative art and wine pairings […]
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Meet the Winemakers
Posted by jeffpelline on January 25, 2013 · Leave a Comment
QUALITY WINE IS CREATED IN THE VINEYARD by a farmer, crafted by an artist, and chemistry brings it all together. Though foothills’ winemakers come from all walks of life, they share in this experience. Dozens of winemakers and winery owners are re-settling the foothills wine growing region, whose roots go back to the Gold Rush […]
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Bent Metal Winery annual toy drive on Dec. 8-9, 15-16 — wine discounts
Posted by jeffpelline on December 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment
By Bent Metal Winery In efforts to support our local community, Bent Metal Winery will be holding its third annual toy drive on the weekends of December 8-9, and December 15-16 from noon to 5 p.m. The Bent Metal Toy Drive will be donated to families and children of the “Woman of Worth,” supporting families […]
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Bent Metal Winery: “Clink!”
Posted by jeffpelline on October 16, 2010 · Leave a Comment
“CLINK!” IS MORE THAN the sound of wine glasses hitting after a formal toast. If you’ve ever visited Bent Metal Winery, it’s an expression. “Around here we say, ‘Clink!’” says Scott Brown, owner and winemaker of Nevada County’s newest wine producer. Bent Metal Winery, just four miles from historic downtown Grass Valley, features award-winning, hand-crafted […]
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Grass Valley Wine Co: Four wineries come together
Posted by jeffpelline on October 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment
THE HISTORIC UNION BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN Grass Valley, which once housed a newspaper, has been restored to an inviting setting for tasting wine, sampling hors d’oeuvres and listening to music. At the new Grass Valley Wine Co., you can drink wine from four local wineries—Bent Metal, Montoliva, Pilot Peak and Solune (learn about them on […]
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FoodWineArt magazine and Grass Valley Wine Co. on KCRA TV in Sacramento
Posted by jeffpelline on July 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The latest issue of our magazine, Sierra FoodWineArt, was shown on KCRA television in Sacramento last night, as part of a news feature on the new Grass Valley Wine Co. The new downtown wine venture — featuring Bent Metal, Montoliva, Pilot Peak and Solune wineries — is on the cover of the summer issue. The […]
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New wine bar planned in Grass Valley
Posted by jeffpelline on March 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Here’s a FoodWineArt magazine scoop: It’s hard to keep a secret when you put a big sign in the window about your business — though there’s not much “gumshoe” reporting going on anymore. As it turns out, Pilot Peak Winery and Solune Winery — two of the county’s popular wineries — have a big sign […]
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Grass Valley food and wine tasting event packed, a hopeful sign
Posted by jeffpelline on March 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The Foothills Celebration in downtown Grass Valley this weekend was a sellout — a hopeful economic sign. The annual event during the late winter doldrums lets you sip wine from local wineries and taste food from area restaurants. One decadent example: Strawberries dipped in chocolate from a fountain, courtesy of Lazy Dog ice cream. Tickets […]
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