With holiday soirees just around the corner, it is important that the right wines are chosen to accompany your meal. While white wines tend to be popular during the summer months, the reds take center stage in the winter. Here are some of our recommendations to try this upcoming holiday season and we even threw in some bubbly for your New Year’s Eve celebration. 2016 Gary Farrell Russian River Valley Pinot Noir: Captivating aromas of fresh Bing cherries, raspberry preserves,

As the weather begins to cool down, it’s a great time to gather with friends and family to enjoy festive dinners and enjoy a nice bottle of wine. Here are some of our top suggestions this season. Angels & Cowboys Red, ($22) From one of California’s favorite designations, Sonoma, this ever popular red blend coupled with a graphic label exudes flavors of berries, dark cherry and fig accentuated with warm spice and dark chocolate. The perfect balance of texture and flavor and

Shopping for the perfect wine to accompany a summer feast can become an arduous task. Anthony Beckman, winemaker at Balletto Vineyards located in the Russian River Valley AVA in Sonoma County, put together the following four tips for wine shopping. Develop a Relationship: Wine shop employees are excited to help people discover new wines, so take advantage of their knowledge. Find a favorite local shop and develop relationships with the people working there. Ask them plenty of