Behind the Bottle
The stories, craft, and passion behind every bottle we bring to your table. For the wine explorer, one story at a time.
Behind the Bottle
Wine infused Barbecue Sauces for Delicious Grilling
As Memorial Day approaches, the grills come out, the tables get longer, and we all start thinking about what’s going over the coals. Around here, wine isn’t just in the glass, it’s in the food. These wine-driven barbecue sauces bring depth, balance, and a touch of California wine country charm to whatever you’re cooking, from slow-smok...
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A Four-Generation Legacy of Hand-Crafted Mendocino Winemaking - McNab Ridge
Some wine stories feel almost cinematic, and the Parducci family is one of them. Spanning more than a century, it’s a Mendocino County le...
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A Mother's Day Table, Northern California Style
Wine and Food that Pair with MomMother’s Day has always reminded me of the wine-country weekends I shared with mymom. She’d come out from...
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Meet Cellar Companion: Your Guide to Choosing the Right Wine Every Time
Choosing wine shouldn’t feel complicated, especially when you’re exploring a curated cellar like ours. Cellar Companion was built to gui...
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Where Sustainability Meets Craft: A Vineyard Powered by Intention - Bergin-Sipila Winery
At the far northern edge of Mendocino County, where the landscape is defined by quiet hills and long stretches of untouched land, a smal...
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Taste Wine Your Way - No Sommelier Required (Game Included)
A Guide to Understanding What You Like in Wine I used to feel a little intimidated, as if wine tasting required performing rather than si...
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