California Mediterranean Varietals The origins of California wine are rooted in Spanish history. Spanish grapes first arrived in what was then Alta California with the Franciscan padres, including Father Junipero Serra, in the late 1700s....
Pacific House Seaside Gin The Bay Area is arguably the epicenter of Craft Distilling in the United States–from stalwarts like St. George and Hotaling & Co. (formerly known as Anchor Distilling), to upstarts like Common...
Santa Cruz Mountain AVA The Santa Cruz Mountains comprise some of the most important places in California wine history. While Napa and Sonoma are more famous today, this rugged, alpine region, with vineyards planted above...
Cold Weather Rosés Drinking rosé wine in the winter can be a delightful experience! While rosé is often associated with warm summer days, its versatility makes it an excellent choice year-round. This time of year,...
BREAK EVEN BEERMAKERS This month we have an ambitious new project based out of a tiny city up in gold country. Originally founder Kevin Carter was looking for a place close to San Francisco to...
Beyond Napa and Sonoma It is often overlooked that California wine extends far beyond the AVAs of Napa and Sonoma. This month, we aim to highlight the diverse offerings of other wine regions in California....
