http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:16:40 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:57:57 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Hearts-Fire-Winery--a-passion-for-Zinfandel-and-Petite-Sirah?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner  Heart’s Fire Winery is a boutique winery on the Campbell Wine Trail that reflects a passion for Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. The name reflects this passion and watching the two couples with their friends on a recent weekend processing and ... Wine tasting Wine review Santa Clara Valley Wines California Central Coast Wines Winemakers Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:57:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Hearts-Fire-Winery--a-passion-for-Zinfandel-and-Petite-Sirah?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d19-McGrail-Vineyards--fine-Cabernet-in-Livermore-Valley?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner McGrail Vineyards are well known for their estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Jim and Ginger McGrail purchased their ranch on Greenville Road in the 1990’s. Jim was a retired Alameda County deputy sheriff and had become a lawyer. They purchased the lan... Wine tasting wine country Wine review Livermore Valley Wines Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:26:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d19-McGrail-Vineyards--fine-Cabernet-in-Livermore-Valley?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Big-White-House-Winery-were-winemaking-is-an-art?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner  Big White House Winery is a family adventure and the Marion family is a very creative family. John the Elder has been a diamond expert for over 32 years and you will see much of his diamond rings set in gold or platinum for sale at their Blacks... Wine tasting Wine history Livermore Valley Wines Winemakers Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:45:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Big-White-House-Winery-were-winemaking-is-an-art?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Ruby-Hill-Winery--History-and-great-wine-in-Livermore?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner  Ruby Hill Winery history goes way back to 1887 when it was founded by John Crelin. The original solid brick building stood out as a gem of the Livermore Valley. The area was named Ruby Hill for its bright red soil. John Crelin constantly produc... Wine tasting wine country Wine review Wine history Livermore Valley Wines Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:38:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Ruby-Hill-Winery--History-and-great-wine-in-Livermore?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Santa-Clara-Valley-Winery-events-coming-up?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner  Several Santa Clara wineries have special events over the next week and you are invited to stop by the winery, sample the special wines and have a good time.Clos LaChance Winery – Saturday, October 31, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Wine and Hall... Wine tasting wine country Santa Clara Valley Wines Wine events Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:27:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Santa-Clara-Valley-Winery-events-coming-up?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Black-Ridge-Vineyards-in-Santa-Cruz-Mountains?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner  Black Ridge Vineyards was founded by Jim and Cheryl Landes and Fred Faltersack who purchased the Black Ridge property in 1999 and were determined to product the best wine possible from their beautiful estate vineyards in the hills above the Lex... Wine tasting Santa Cruz Mountains California Central Coast Wines Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:41:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Black-Ridge-Vineyards-in-Santa-Cruz-Mountains?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Campbell-Wine-Trail--four-boutique-wineries-in-the-heart-of-Silicon-Valley?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner  Is Campbell the food and wine capital of Silicon Valley? You might think so. Campbell is the Orchard City, birthplace of fruit cocktail, home of the Professional Culinary Institute training chefs and sommeliers, and location of many fine restau... Wine tasting wine country Santa Clara Valley Wines Santa Cruz Mountains Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:55:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Campbell-Wine-Trail--four-boutique-wineries-in-the-heart-of-Silicon-Valley?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Wine-Tasting-and-Oktoberfest-at-Santa-Clara-Valley-wineries-October-1618?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner  Santa Clara Valley has a 150+ years of history in winemaking. This third weekend of the month finds many of the Santa Clara Valley wineries open for tastings giving wine lovers an opportunity to taste the variety of wines available right in the... Wine tasting Santa Clara Valley Wines Wine events Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:30:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Wine-Tasting-and-Oktoberfest-at-Santa-Clara-Valley-wineries-October-1618?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Lodi-Treasure-Island-Wine-Fest--sipping-wine-in-the-Bay-with-the-Blue-Angels?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner    The Lodi Winegrape Commission held their Treasure Island Wine Fest on October 11. Visitors had the opportunity to taste a wide selection of wines from 43 Lodi wineries, in addition to a handful of olive oil and vinegar producers from ... Wine tasting Wine Festivals Wine events Lodi Wine Country Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:57:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Lodi-Treasure-Island-Wine-Fest--sipping-wine-in-the-Bay-with-the-Blue-Angels?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Lodi-Rules--going-green-with-sustainable-winegrowing?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner  Green is the keyword for any industry, and the Lodi Wine Country takes being Green a giant step forward with Lodi Rules. The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing are California’s first sustainable winegrowing standards that are implemen... Viticulture Lodi Wine Country Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:09:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Lodi-Rules--going-green-with-sustainable-winegrowing?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Treasure-Island-Wine-Fest--featuring-a-treasure-of-Lodi-wines-on-the-waters-of-San-Francisco-Bay?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner Lodi Wine Country is hosting the Treasure Island Wine Fest in the heart of San Francisco Bay on Sunday, October 11 between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The event is at 291 Avenue of the Palms on Treasure Island and is accessible by car from the San Franci... wine country Wine Festivals Wine events Lodi Wine Country Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:38:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Treasure-Island-Wine-Fest--featuring-a-treasure-of-Lodi-wines-on-the-waters-of-San-Francisco-Bay?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Retzlaff-Vineyards--the-only-organic-winery-in-Livermore-Valley?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner   Retzlaff Vineyards were founded by Robert Taylor and his wife Gloria Retzlaff Taylor. They are both Bay Area natives and met when both were at U.C. Berkeley. Bob went on to be a research scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Labs. Look... Wine tasting Wine review Livermore Valley Wines Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:24:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Retzlaff-Vineyards--the-only-organic-winery-in-Livermore-Valley?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Santa-Clara-Valley-Wines-Passport-Weekend--Oct-34?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner   The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley welcome you to visit the many different wineries in this region on October 3-4, to celebrate Passport Weekend. This is an excellent opportunity to experience up to 23 wineries in this exciting region, ju... Wine tasting Santa Clara Valley Wines Wine events Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:56:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Santa-Clara-Valley-Wines-Passport-Weekend--Oct-34?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Fleming-Jenkins-Winery--Olympic-gold-in-Los-Gatos?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner  Fleming Jenkins Winery greets visitors at their tasting room in downtown Los Gatos. The name Fleming should be familiar to all since it is Peggy Fleming Jenkins, the figure skating sweetheart of the 1968 Olympic Games in Grenoble, France. Peggy... Wine tasting Wine review Santa Cruz Mountains Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:06:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Fleming-Jenkins-Winery--Olympic-gold-in-Los-Gatos?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Cedar-Mountain-Winery--artistry-in-action-in-Livermore-Valley?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner Cedar Mountain Winery is an exquisite winery in Livermore Valley where the quality of the soil and grapes combined with the artistry of the winemaker makes for wine that is a joy full of aroma and excellent taste. Earl and Linda Ault, the owners of C... Wine tasting wine country Livermore Valley Wines Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:07:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Cedar-Mountain-Winery--artistry-in-action-in-Livermore-Valley?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Page-Mill-Winery--Excellence-for-three-decades?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner  Page Mill is one of the newest wineries in Livermore Valley, yet they have been producing wines for 3 decades. Winemaker Dick Stark and his wife Ome started making wine in 1976 along Page Mill Road in Los Altos Hills at the base of Santa Cruz M... Wine tasting Wine review Livermore Valley Wines Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:32:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Page-Mill-Winery--Excellence-for-three-decades?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Little-Valley-Winery--follow-the-White-Rabbit-to-Pleasanton?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner  Little Valley Winery, located in downtown Pleasanton, is home of the White Rabbit labeled wines and as they say, “Follow the White Rabbit to Downtown Pleasanton”. Founders Sandi Bohner and Bill Webster have been involved in small bu... Wine tasting Wine review Wine shops Livermore Valley Wines Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:45:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Little-Valley-Winery--follow-the-White-Rabbit-to-Pleasanton?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d31-California-Central-Coast-Pinot-Noirs--Aiena-Tondre-and-Roessler-wineries?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner  As Miles, in the 2004 movie Sideways, explains his fascination about Pinot Noir to Maya, he states, “It's a hard grape to grow, as you know. It's thin-skinned, temperamental, ripens early. It's not a survivor like Cabernet, whic... Wine tasting Wine review Wine education California Central Coast Wines Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:40:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d31-California-Central-Coast-Pinot-Noirs--Aiena-Tondre-and-Roessler-wineries?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Livermore-Valley-Harvest-Wine-Celebration-offers-first-text-message-voting-for-festival-favorites?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner  Attendees of the 28th Annual Harvest Wine Celebration over Labor Day weekend will be the first wine festival guests ever to vote for their favorite winery experiences via text message. In partnership with nuAlerts, a social media marketing tool... Wine tasting wine country Charity Livermore Valley Wines Wine events Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:09:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Livermore-Valley-Harvest-Wine-Celebration-offers-first-text-message-voting-for-festival-favorites?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Wood-Family-Vineyards?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner  Wood Family Vineyards is a family run winery located on Greenville Road in the eastern section of Livermore Valley amidst many acres of lush vineyards, surrounded by many of the premium wineries of Livermore. Winemaker Rhonda Wood is a firm bel... Wine tasting Wine review Livermore Valley Wines Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:23:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8614-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Wood-Family-Vineyards?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Wine-Examiner