July 2013 – THE GRAPE BELT

Back To The Future — Buena Vista Winery Then And Now

To get a complete sense of how far the California wine industry has come since its inception in the mid-19th century, it’s essential to go back to the beginning. And, to do that, you need to visit Sonoma’s Buena Vista Winery, the state’s first premier, commercial winery. Now owned by France’s Boisset Family Estates, Buena […]

California’s Wine History Comes Alive At Gundlach Bundschu

Founded in 1858 on the east side of Sonoma, Gundlach Bundschu is California’s oldest family owned and operated winery. Today, the Bundschu family is admired for its deft balance of reverence for history and adherence to modern standards of craftsmanship. If you’ve not had the chance to visit this winery, where the invitation to have […]

In The East Bay And Looking For A Glass Of Wine?

Unless you’ve been on another planet for the past few years, it’s impossible to be unaware of the meteoric growth of the East Bay dining scene. Restaurants of every size and style, as well as gourmet groceries, niche wine shops and trend-setting food trucks, have been popping up like spring mushrooms all along this side […]