Author: Joe Becerra
Mendocino and wine romantics This is how to combine wine, wine country and romance into a getaway weekend. We call it “Mendocino and Wine Romantics.”... Read more.
Sonoma Valley in Winter The Sonoma Valley, like most of California, is getting a very good dose of rain. Much more is needed. In between storms, there are many ... Read more.
Oakville Grocery in December Driving north on Highway 29 in Oakville, you’ll see the historic Oakville Grocery established in 1881. It looks particularly ... Read more.
Art and Wine Country There are many wineries where wine country travelers can view “Art in the Wine Country.” The Clos Pegase Winery in the Napa Val... Read more.
Anderson Valley Wine Country Are you a wine country buff? If so, you must take a trip to the quiet and serene Anderson Valley. This view is one of many stunning... Read more.
Margot Patterson Doss Vineyard Walk at Foppiano Vineyards How many of you are veteran readers of the San Francisco Chronicle? For 30 consecutive years, beginnin... Read more.
Cover crops in the vineyards It is cover crop time in the wine country. During the late Fall and into the Winter, the vines drop their leaves and the rain fal... Read more.
Tasting at Duckhorn Vineyards On a rainy but lovely day, we trekked over to Lodi Lane for a tasting at Duckhorn Vineyards. The Duckhorn Vineyards tasting room i... Read more.
Secret Winery in Carneros, Truchard Vineyards Why is Truchard Vineyards a secret winery in Carneros? The Truchard winery is off the beaten path located on Old S... Read more.
Plymouth wine country Is Plymouth wine country the new Napa Valley? For sure it is not! It is a unique wine country with a character all its own. For the most p... Read more.