A Romantic Suggestion

A Romantic Suggestion

While you are practicing the art of seduction for this upcoming Valentines Day, ponder a romantic suggestion: bring your most creative ideas to your lover or lovers. Here’s a twist on the tradition. You don’t need a sword or knife to saber a bottle of...
Batia Vineyards

Batia Vineyards

Finally, Placerville’s quaint Main Street shopping district has a lovely new tasting room, Batia Vineyards, with fun friendly staff and delicious wines. Just a few doors down from these historic buildings, Batia pours several winners. The first is their best...
Hayseed and Housdon

Hayseed and Housdon

Hayseed and Housdon has one of Paso’s only garage tasting rooms for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor experiences yet they are right downtown on a quiet back street…quiet until the 4:19 train. Their wines are an excellent representation of small...
Sierra Vista’s Picpoul Reigns Supreme

Sierra Vista’s Picpoul Reigns Supreme

It may be tough to spell but Sierra Vista’s Picpoul Blanc had plenty to say. Picpoul means stings the lip, an homage to its vibrant acidity as high as the Sierras, making them a mouth watering treat on a hot summer day. Sierra Vista’s is all that and broad...