The challenge of understanding California and all it has to offer travelers is that it is a behemoth in size—at nearly ...

We live in the days of $4 Pinot Noir. Consider what that means. True, the Pinot in question may be a Trader Joe's rock-bottom special (Blue Fin, a Fred Franzia effort), but it's symptomatic of where ...

Taste Route 116, the premier wine trail showcasing the finest wineries in west Sonoma County, the picturesque Russian ...

“Blueberry” is the hallmark flavor that winemaker Dan Goldfield used to identify in pinot noirs from Green Valley, a sub-appellation and one of the six “neighborhoods” in the Russian River Valley ...

Wine regions throughout the world are identified by geographical appellations - where do the grapes originate? In France this is the appellation d’origine controlée system (AOC). In Italy, wines of a ...

MONTE RIO, Calif. (KGO) -- In the North Bay, an evacuation warning is still in effect for people living near the Russian River floodway between Healdsburg and Jenner. Communities along the Russian ...

The Russian River Valley is known for its picturesque landscapes, including its lush forests, vineyards, rolling hills and serene meadows. And its scenic beauty and proximity to the Pacific Ocean make ...

The restored Belden House overlooks the Stavrand's central courtyard terrace. Photo Credit: Emma K. Morris Marigolds, sunflowers, tomatoes and squash vines spill from garden boxes at the Stavrand ...