Wine

A LoCa Lunch with Lodi Wines

A LoCa Lunch with Lodi Wines

Lodi, in the northern part of the Central Valley, is a town that is known for producing a lot of wine. Grapes have been growing in and around Lodi since the 1850s and the area boasts some of the oldest vines around. The climate and soil are both excellent for…
Wine at Starbucks Evenings

Wine at Starbucks Evenings

Select Starbucks stores are now offering a program called Starbucks Evenings, where they are pouring wine in addition to serving espresso after 4pm. We couldn't wait to check it out when we heard about it - especially after learning that there was one just a short drive from our neighborhood!…
Filling Wine Barrels at Mondavi

Filling Wine Barrels at Mondavi

Wine making isn't the same as it used to be when people crushed the grapes with a hand-turning press, but it's still a very hands-on industry. This is especially true of the premium Reserve wines from Robert Mondavi Vineyards, where barrels are hand filled before aging.