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Learn the ‘why' behind food & wine pairings from a veteran Napa vintner
California Live correspondent Blanche Shaheen meets up with winemaker and historian Tor Kenward to learn all about the impacts of salt, acid, and sugar when pairing food with wine. Tor was great friends with chef and author Julia Child and shares what he learned from her. The goal is harmony with the pairing.
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Learn about California's sustainable wine movement
California Live’s Jobeth Devera visits Captain Vineyards in Moraga to learn how grapes turn into that delicious glass of wine using sustainable practices. From shopping locally to opting for less packaging, there are many ways you can enjoy wine while lessening your carbon footprint.
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Try these women-owned wine brands that celebrate the variety of California grapes
Wine… women love it, buy it & drink it. But why are men still predominantly producing it? Wine expert Daniela Garrido joins California Live’s Jessica Vilchis to spotlight female winemakers throughout the Golden State who are producing top-quality sips.
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This is your expert-approved guide to steak & wine pairings
California Live’s Danielle Nottingham visits Catch Steak LA to learn the best wine pairings to go alongside your favorite cuts of steak. With budget-friendly picks from bottle to butcher, there’s something for everyone to feel like a pro.
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Learn how to pick the best bottle of wine, according to an award-winning vintner
California Live correspondent Blanche Shaheen meets historian and award-winning vintner Tor Kenward to learn his industry-tips on how to pick an excellent bottle of wine.
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Celebrating whales is a March must-do around Mendocino County
Mendocino, Fort Bragg, and Little River will be the splashy spots for wine tastings, film screenings, and flukeful festivities.
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Check out the ultimate Valentine's Day gift guide for the wine lover
Wine & lifestyle expert Daniela Garrido joins California Live’s Jessica Vilchis for a roundup of the best gifts to surprise the wine lover in your life. From accessories to wine bundles, we’ve got something for every budget.
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Vivacious vinos at a vintage landmark: Savor ‘Uncorked LA' at Union Station
Take Metro to (and from) the sparkler of a soirée, where 150+ wines will be featured.
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Savor seasonal recipes that take their festive fancies from California wines
The Wine Institute has shared a bevy of make-at-home delights along with whimsical wine suggestions.
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Bring these sommelier-approved wines to your next holiday party
California Live’s Jobeth Devera shares some etiquette when it comes to bringing wine to holiday parties and discovers some top picks from a sommelier that won’t break your budget.
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WATCH: Nearly 5,000 gallons of wine spilled by vandal at Washington winery
Sparkman Cellars security cameras recorded the moment a burglar entered the winery the night before Thanksgiving, spilling nearly 5,000 gallons of wine and causing $600,000 in damage.
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Stroll a bevy of craft fairs, some free, plus the festive Burbank Wine Walk
The Winter Wine Walk is a ticketed event, but there’s a pay-nothing street fair happening in Downtown Burbank.
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Taste your way through ultra-rare trophy wines at this year's California Wine Festival
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis gives us a sneak peek at the 2023 ‘California Wine Festival: Huntington Beach Edition’ to learn about some rare and hard to find collectors wines at Pasea Hotel + Spa.
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Check out this unique, family-run vodka distillery that's modernizing the beloved spirit
California Live’s Jobeth Devera visits ‘Hanson of Sonoma’ to find out their modern twist on making vodka. The distillery uses grapes instead of the more traditional method of grains and/or potatoes.
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Napa Valley tradition: ‘Winter in the Wineries' adds flavor to the frostiest months
Calistoga’s cool-weather favorite is back, with a passport that kicks off in early December.
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Fall gets even autumn-ier around Mendocino County as mushrooms take center stage
Fun fungi festivities, including the popular Mushroom, Whiskey & Wine Train, are sprouting around the spectacular region.
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This 1930s gas station-turned-winery is a grape-lovers dream
California Live’s Jobeth Devera explores Tank Garage Winery in Calistoga to learn the traditional art of grape stomping.
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Wildfires can make your California red taste like an ashtray. These scientists want to stop that
The U.S. West Coast produces over 90% of America’s wine, but it’s also prone to wildfires — a combustible combination that spelled disaster in 2020 for the wine industry and one that scientists are scrambling to neutralize.
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Red wine river flows through village in Portugal after distillery tanks burst
A river of red wine flowed through the streets of a small town in Portugal after an incident at a distillery.
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A bubbly bevy of ‘California Wine Month' festivities will shimmer in September
The most harvest-tastic time of year boasts vineyard tours, talks, and special events at a caboodle of cool California wineries.