Second Annual Testarossa Wine & Food: Twice as Nice by: Laura Ness Those who attended the Second Annual Testarossa Wine & Food extravaganza on Sunday, May 31, at the beautiful Novitiate in the hills of Los Gatos, were thrilled to find a well-executed event that showcased the full spectrum of Testarossa’s outstanding wines, accompanied by

Santa Lucia Highlands Gala 2015 Wine Highlights by: Laura Ness The Santa Lucia Highlands Gala, held the third Saturday of May, is one I never want to miss. Besides seeing all the wonderful growers and winemakers who have become dear friends over the years, it’s the wines that are a cast of characters in a play

Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley – the premier pinot noir growing region – is preparing to support the first annual Sonoma County Barrel Auction hosted by the Sonoma County Vintners. Created exclusively for licensed wine sellers, including retailers, restaurateurs and wholesalers, the two-day event will kick off on Thursday, April 30th with an invitation only

Amador Four Fires: Burning Bright in Gold Amador Wine Country by: Laura Ness There’s a whole new way to experience the many blessings of Amador Wine Country. Brought to you by Brian Miller and Deirdre Mueller, the folks who created the fabulous Barbera Festival (coming up June 13, 2015), Amador Four Fires debuts the first

Idaho Wine, From Bud to Taste Bud will premiere at the Sun Valley Film Festival on Thursday, Mar. 5 at the NexStage Theatre in Ketchum, Idaho. The film chronicles the history of viticulture in Idaho and explores the future of this burgeoning industry. It was produced by Peppershock Media of Nampa, with support from the

Women and wine loving friends I’m thrilled to be one of the speakers at this year’s Women of the Vine Global Symposium. I hope you will join me!  I will be on the Perfect Pitch Panel moderated by my favorite Wine Fashionista Mary Orlin. If you can’t make the entire weekend, the “Women of the