Fine wine: A new offering at Tess’ Kitchen Store
TESS’ KITCHEN STORE IN HISTORIC Grass Valley has launched a wine program that includes retail sales, classes and two wine clubs. In April, Tess’ also expects to begin selling bottles of craft beer. It is a milestone for Tess’ and represents a growing trend, the morphing of food, wine, and kitchenware into one shopping experience. […]
Tess’ receives OK to sell wine & beer; launching wine clubs
Tess’ Kitchen Store in Grass Valley on Friday received the OK from state regulators to sell wine and beer, paving the way for it to launch two wine clubs, retail sales, tastings and more, according to owner Steve Rosenthal. It is a milestone for Tess’ and represents a growing national trend, the morphing of food, […]
Sierra Starr’s 2015 harvest: “One for the record books”
The 2015 growing season has been one for the record books as far as Sierra Starr Vineyard & Winery in Grass Valley is concerned, according to vineyard manager and co-winemaker Jackson Starr. Despite widespread reports of California grape yields being down as much as 50 percent in some cases, Sierra Starr enjoyed perhaps the most […]
Popie Wines: Now at historic Blue Goose Fruit Shed in Loomis
POPIE WINES IS A BOUTIQUE winery creating award-winning wines in Loomis. Since the 1920s, three generations of the Duarte family have worked in the Napa Valley growing high-quality grapes. Michael Duarte represents the fourth generation and is continuing the family tradition in Placer County. Michael named the winery after his dad, whose nickname is “Popie.” […]
Sierra Vintners’ wine trails are May 14, July 16 and Sept. 24, 2016
Sierra Vintners’ regional wine trails are May 14, July 16 and September 24 in 2016. The May 14 wine trail is Amour Privé, Bear River, Fawnridge, Lone Buffalo, Mt. Vernon, Naggiar, Sierra Knolls and Viña Castellano. The July 16 trail features Avanguardia, Bent Metal, Coufos Cellars, Grant Marie, Gray one, Pilot Peak and Szabo. The […]
Crush: “quality over quantity” this year
WINE LOVERS MAY BE ONE OF THE few beneficiaries of the long dry spell in California, at least for one more year. Just as every cloud has a silver lining, the drought is causing the vines to produce smaller grapes, which results in more concentrated sugars and flavors. Vintages during dry years tend to garner […]
Chef’s Table at Tess Kitchen Store: “Late Summer Treats”
For more than two years, Tess’ Kitchen Store in Grass Valley has offered an exceptional dining experience called Chef’s Table with expertly cooked meals by Alan Tangren, a 22-year veteran at the venerable Chez Panisse in Berkeley. Alan also helped co-author two books with Chez Panisse’s founder Alice Waters, who just received a National Humanities […]
“Sip, savor and enjoy” at Lincoln Showcase on September 26
The Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Lincoln Showcase, an all-inclusive sampling of local food, wine, and brews on Saturday, September 26, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Save the date, find a sitter for the children, and make it a night on the town in downtown Lincoln. All attendees must be […]
Tasting Notes: Sierra Starr celebrates 20th harvest, Nevada City Winery turns 35, winery dogs
CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR WINE WINNERS Gold-medal winners in the 2015 California State Fair Wine Competition included Avanguardia (Premiato), Double Oak Vineyards & Winery (Chardonnay), Le Casque (Sergent Dessert Wine), Mt. Vernon Winery (Cabernet Franc), Naggiar Vineyards (Sangiovese) and Nevada City Winery (Barbera). Medal winners also included Avanguardia (silver, two bronze), Ciotti Cellars (silver, bronze), Le […]
Avanguardia, Montoliva, Coufos and Matteo’s Public featured in The Chronicle
“Six years ago I moved to Nevada County, a derringer-shaped piece of California (not Nevada!), whose handle runs northeast from Auburn and whose barrel climbs due east to Truckee,” writes freelancer Sarah Miller in an article in the San Francisco Chronicle. “They do make wine here in this land of redneck hippies and hippie rednecks, […]
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