Van Ruiten Family Winery

It was the dream of a young Dutch immigrant to grow quality grapes and produce truly outstanding wines. After his arrival in the United States shortly after World War II, John Van Ruiten Sr. settled in the Lodi area. His desire to own was quickly realized when in the early 1950’s, and with his personal “sweat […]

Terra d’Oro Wines

Handcrafted, food–friendly wines full of character and intensity, capturing the essence and history of Amador County and Clarksburg. For more than 150 years, fortune seekers have been lured to California’s rugged Sierra Foothills. Though they once came for the gold, these days they come for the wine. Terra d’ Oro was the first post–prohibition winery […]

St. Francis Winery

With its classic mediterranean architecture, gardens, and belltower St. Francis Winery has become a classic Sonoma icon nestled beside the dramatic Mayacamas Mountains in Kenwood. And St. Francis’s wines and food experiences do full justice to its breathtaking setting! For wine country sightseers, this is one of the best mountain meets vineyard views in Sonoma […]

Seawolf Wines

SEAWOLF Wines is a partnership between two winemakers dedicated to natural minimal intervention winemaking and hands-on organic farming. Living life in the vineyard and on the sea has spawned SEAWOLF Wines. Experience SEAWOLF wines while being hosted by winemaker’s Jesse and Emma. Sip on handcrafted, small production natural wines made from organic grapes while being […]

Robert Biale Vineyards

When you settle into your seat on the back porch of the Biale winery in Napa Valley, you, like most folks, won’t be in any rush to leave! Perfecting the old California classics, Robert Biale Vineyards, was founded in a garage by four partners in 1991: Bob Biale, Dave Pramuk, Al Perry, and Aldo Biale. […]

Muscardini Cellars

Through Muscardini Cellars, the Muscardini family shares their zest for life and profound appreciation for the fruit of the vine with the Muscardini Cellars artisan wines. The mission of Muscardini Cellars is to culminate the knowledge, tradition, and respect of more than a century of family experience in the industry with wines that artfully capture […]

m2 Wines

At m2, it’s all about the wine. Since 2004 their focus and purpose have been creating dynamic artisan wines from distinctive vineyards in Lodi, the Sierra Foothills, and Napa Valley. The winery at 1376 East Turner Road isn’t particularly fancy. They’re in a warehouse; don’t have a great view, nice landscaping, picnic tables, sculptures or […]

Alexander Valley Vineyards

A visit here leaves a lasting impression of the beauty and history of the Alexander Valley AVA. For 60 years, the Wetzel family has continued setting the standard for growing and producing Alexander Valley wines while preserving the iconic Cyrus Alexander homestead and surrounding lands. The winery’s classic “AVV”, Sin Zin, and Redemption capture the […]

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