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Posted by jeffpelline on January 7, 2015 · Leave a Comment
IN 1848, FRENCHMAN, CLAUDE CHANA, who discovered gold in Auburn Ravine, planted the first grape vines in the region. Besides miners, the Gold Rush brought European winemakers who established larger vineyards. In the 1860s, Placer County had more vineyards and wineries than Sonoma and Napa combined. Along with wine, the Gold Rush ushered in craft […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on October 26, 2014 · Leave a Comment
THIS YEAR’S WINE GRAPE HARVEST began early. Deploying little more than a pair of well-sharpened shears, the vintners, laborers and volunteers fanned out into the vineyard, hand harvested the grapes, put them in bins (or lugs) and hauled them off to the winery on a big tractor. The freshly picked grapes were sorted for quality, […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on May 31, 2014 · Leave a Comment
THE WINERIES IN NAPA, SONOMA, El Dorado and Amador counties are often crowded in the summer. But wine tasting with the Sierra Vintners, located along historic Hwy. 49 and the Colfax Hwy., remains a pleasurable experience. Wine enthusiasts can picnic in a serene setting at Solune or Montoliva on the Colfax Hwy.; attend a “Paint […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on April 10, 2014 · Leave a Comment
As the weather warms, the vineyards begin to wake up from their dormancy and green shoots “break” through to begin their growth cycle. “Alas, the vines have beaten me to spring break,” says Naggiar’s winemaker Derek Irwin. “The vines have been whooping it up,” he adds. “We are 2-3 weeks ahead of schedule, which on […]
Posted by jeffpelline on February 23, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Click for larger image of map: The Foothills Celebration in Grass Valley on Saturday, March 1, is one of the region’s premier wine and food pairing events. Spend the afternoon, from 1-4 p.m., strolling the shops and sites of historic downtown Grass Valley. Tickets are $45. The ticket includes unlimited wine tasting from foothill wineries […]
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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 […]
Filed under Wine & Beer · Tagged with Avanguardia, Bent Metal Winery, Clavey Wines, explore, Lucchesi, Naggiar Vineyards, Nevada City Uncorked, Nevada City Winery, Nevada County wine tours, Nevada County wineries, Pilot Peak Winery, Sierra Starr, Sierra Vintners, Smith Vineyard, Szabo Vineyards
Posted by jeffpelline on August 17, 2013 · Leave a Comment
“Head out on the highway, looking for adventure.” Summer is the time to explore the Sierra and surrounding foothills in all its glory. The open road, in your car, convertible, RV or motorcycle, is the best way to experience it. The journeys feature beautiful and historic places, including the shores of Lake Tahoe on Highway […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on March 31, 2013 · Leave a Comment
This past week, buds began breaking in the vineyards at Sierra Vintners’ wineries, marking the start of the 2013 growing cycle. The annual life-cycle of the vine lasts from early spring to late fall. Among Sierra Vintners wineries in our Sierra foothills, Naggiar Vineyards and Winery and Smith Vineyard both reported bud breaks, among others. […]
Posted by jeffpelline on January 25, 2013 · Leave a Comment
A new generation of chefs, farmers, winemakers and artists are resettling the region. They are adding new energy and sophisticated offerings for today’s travelers while honoring the region’s rich history. The foothills’ relaxed lifestyle, Mediterranean-like climate and stunning beauty is prompting them to open wineries; restaurants with fresh, local cuisine; and local art galleries. This […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on November 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment
LIKE SAMPLING CHEESE, we enjoy savoring Sierra Vintners’ wineries in “small bites”: A trip along Hwy. 49 to visit Sierra Knolls’ Bear River Wine Tasting room and Naggiar, for example; or a drive along McCourtney Road outside Grass Valley to visit Bent Metal, continuing along Indian Springs Road into Penn Valley, stopping at Pilot Peak. […]
Filed under Wine & Beer · Tagged with Bear River Wine Tasting, bent metal, explore, Hwy. 174, Jacques Mercier, Mark Henry, Montoliva, Naggiar, Penn Valley, pilot peak, Sierra Bella, Sierra Knolls, Sierra Vintners, Solune, the Colfax Hwy.
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