AUGUST 2024

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What a beautiful time of year to get out and explore the vineyards. Check out our event calendar and discover where you can stroll among the vines or

enjoy a tasting with a stunning vineyard view.

EVENT CALENDAR

Planning ahead? This September marks the

20th Annual California Wine Month!

Our wineries will be adding more and more events to the calendar as we gear up to celebrate everything wine, along the Wine Road. From wine tastings and vineyard tours to exclusive events and special offers, there's something for every wine lover to enjoy. Come celebrate with us.

It's here - our 2024 Visitor Survey. We'd love to hear from you.

What are we doing right and how can we improve.

Now's your chance to tell us - it's anonymous!

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Learn about Wine Road, our history, and the AVAs we represent, along with tips for visiting the area. Read the study guide, take the quiz, get the pin!

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My Life Before Wine ~ Part 3

When you visit a winery, do you ever wonder what the owner, winemaker or staff did before they worked here?

Or maybe you think, would I be able to work at a winery someday? You might be surprised by how many people working at wineries previously had non-wine industry jobs.

In parts one and two of My Life Before the Wine Industry, we took an insider’s look into the lives of six people who currently work in the wine industry, but it wasn’t their first career. It’s time to explore the lives of four more people and learn what they did before they started working with wine. ....continue reading

Episode 204 unpacks Moshin Vineyards through a chat with Rick Moshin, shedding light on new

varietals like the 2023 Vermintino and exclusive events such as the

Bordeaux river cruise.

Episode 204

Episode 205 with Katarina Bonde, the owner and winemaker of West Wines. She reveals how she transitioned from a background in music and software to winemaking.

Episode 205

Episode 206 - Meet Leo Hansen, owner and winemaker at Leo Steen Wines. Known for producing incredible Chenin Blanc, we start the show with their 1st release of a Sparkling Chenin!

Episode 206

We Invite You To Try Something New!

We encourage you to get out and explore some wine styles or varietals that you may not be familiar with.

We've created some lists to help you find the wineries along the Wine Road that are producing some hard to find Italian varietals, some lesser known Rhones, and more and more Sparkling wines.

But wait, there's more! Ever wondered what it feels like to discover a hidden gem? Now’s your chance! With our detailed lists, you'll uncover boutique wineries crafting unique wines.

Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or just beginning your journey, there's always something new and exciting to taste. So grab a map, gather some friends, and embark on an unforgettable wine-tasting adventure. Cheers to new discoveries!

Italians

Rhones

Sparkling

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Varietal of the Month - Zinfandel

Zinfandel is know as the All American grape and has been grown in California since the 1800’s. Yet the grapes true roots are in Croatia where it’s known as Tribidrag. In Italy Zinfandel is called Primitivo. Although the majority of California producers label their wine as Zinfandel, you may see a few Tribidrag’s and Primitivo’s too. Zinfandel is a medium-bodied dry red wine with a range of dark fruit flavors that include raspberry, blueberry, red and black cherry, and plum. Notes of tobacco, brambles, hickory and spice are common as well. Medium tannins make it a versatile food pairing wine, with flavors ranging from juicy and jammy, to lean and elegant depending on climate.

Here are capsule reviews of Zinfandel’s you may find along the Wine Road.

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