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Plumpjack: Tasting Auction Napa Valley and Premier Napa Valley Wines

I loved the juxtaposition of this informal tasting of very exclusive wines—all of which were made solely for Auction Napa Valley (ANV) and Premier Napa Valley (PNV)—dating back to 1997....

Melissa Vogt • 11 Oct 2016

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A Thirst for Life: Chatting with Theo Lee

“You have my permission to record because California is a two-party consent state,” Theodora “Theo” Lee tells me, laughing, after I ask her if I may record our interview. I’m...

R.H. Drexel • 07 Oct 2016

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Russian River Valley Part 3: Exploring Green Valley

The neighborhood of Green Valley is unique in that it is also an established sub-appellation of the Russian River Valley (RRV). Green Valley was granted appellation status in 1983 and...

Melissa Vogt • 28 Sep 2016

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From Security Guard to Wine Educator: Chatting with Dana Hunter

Six years ago, Dana Hunter was a full-time security guard in downtown Lodi, a city located in California's San Joaquin County, and perhaps still best known for the eponymously-titled song...

R.H. Drexel • 19 Sep 2016

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Russian River Valley Part 2: Exploring Middle Reach

Many of the vineyards planted in Middle Reach—the most northerly neighborhood of Russian River Valley—are nestled on the banks of the Russian River. This neighborhood is home to the oldest...

Melissa Vogt • 14 Sep 2016

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Wine Country Picnic Series: Benovia Wines

This summer, I’ve been on the hunt for great picnic wineries in Northern California wine country. In my search, I’ve selected some of my favorite picnic experiences to share with...

Melissa Vogt • 29 Aug 2016

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Coming Up in Wine Advocate Issue 226

On Wednesday, 31st August at 12 noon USA EDT, we will be publishing Wine Advocate Issue 226. We have an incredible line-up of regions and wines being featured this issue,...

Lisa Perrotti-Brown • 26 Aug 2016

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Eight Days A Week: A Week in the Life of Cellar Hand Nico Fritz

Cellar workers, like Sous Chefs, are rarely heard from but work diligently in the background, providing winemakers with invaluable labor, and oftentimes, guidance....

R.H. Drexel • 19 Aug 2016

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Russian River Valley Part 1: Exploring Single Vineyard Wines & Neighborhoods

Sonoma County's Russian River Valley is an expansive appellation. The region is comprised of many terroirs, all of which are home to unique vineyard sites that are planted mostly to...

Melissa Vogt • 16 Aug 2016

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An Open Letter to Giacomo Tachis

Monica Larner writes an open letter to the late "founding father of Italian wine."...

Monica Larner • 01 Feb 2016

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