Behind the Bottle
Stories From the Vineyard

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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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