Tasting notes: Andretti, Andis, Bent Metal, Smith and Sierra Starr

Posted by jeffpelline on January 14, 2017 · Leave a Comment

INDY 500 WINNING TEAM INTO CALIFORNIA WINE Nevada City native Alexander Rossi won the 100th Indianapolis 500 for Andretti Autosport this summer. He was the first Californian to win the race since 1955. As it turns out, the winning Indy 500 team is into California wine, not just race cars. Andretti Winery in Napa was […]

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Nevada County’s oldest wine in existence shown at Fair

Posted by jeffpelline on August 10, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Our magazine enjoyed attending the opening ceremonies at the Nevada County Fair in Grass Valley on Wednesday. We visited with the local dignitaries, heard some opening remarks, and noshed on breakfast from Emily’s Catering that was made with fresh ingredients donated from local farms. The Fair runs from Wednesday to Sunday and expects to draw […]

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Tasting notes: Andretti, Andis, Bent Metal, Smith and Sierra Starr

Nevada County’s oldest wine in existence shown at Fair

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