In the latest move to balance the needs of winery owners and nearby residents, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors called for melding an industry-proposed ordinance with an alternative developed by the county Planning Department.Read full story

Incomparable taste and quality! use in conjunction with Pommery Mustard for the best vinaigrette you’ve ever tasted. Customer Review: Pommery vinegar This product comes from the same people that I get my confit onions from. They notify you right away if there is a back order and continue to keep you updated. Wonderful vendor to [...]

The Mountain Winery in Saratoga, Calif., recently renovated its outdoor stage but concerns over safety have delayed the reopening and pushed back several shows.Read full story

The essential insider’s guide to every major wine-growing region in the world, this book offers dozens of helpful Top 10 lists covering a broad range of topics, including Best-Value Producers, Greatest-Quality Wines, and Most Exciting or Unusual Finds. The book is a must for every wine serious enthusiast who wants to keep up with the [...]

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In Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea, his fourth volume to explore “the hinges of history,” Thomas Cahill escorts the reader on another entertaining—and historically unassailable—journey through the landmarks of art and bloodshed that defined Greek culture nearly three millennia ago. In the city-states of Athens and Sparta and throughout the Greek islands, honors could be won [...]

In this intimate and uproarious story, two daring New Yorkers convert an ancient, abandoned farm into a world-renowned winery.Finding your dream house with a vineyard in Tuscany is like searching the woods for porcini mushrooms: a labor of love. Such feats require patience, discernment, resolve, and an indestructible sense of humor.The Mátés’ future home and [...]

Steve Raichlen Best of Barbecue Signature Series. Author of the Barbecue Bible and How To Grill, and host of BBQ University on PBS, Steven Raichlen brings his best tools to your grill. Wine & great barbecue share much in common-they both owe their soulful flavor to wood. They’ve brought wine & barbecue together in this [...]

Giuliano Hazan and Marilisa Allegrini are proud to announce the launching of their Red Wine Vinegar. After several years of collaboration in creating a successful cooking school outside of Verona, Italy, Giuliano and Marilisa will now seek out the best specialty foods Italy has to offer and import them into the United States. Gustiamo offers [...]

A comprehensive guide to the delicious world of Italian wine Customer Review: excellent source This book is a review by people who know the wine, the history and what the wine should be from year to year. It provides a great perspective on the state of Italian wine and it’s place in the industry. Customer [...]