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Under the stewardship of winemaker-GM Elizabeth Vianna, this Napa mainstay is reaching new heights
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Know When to Hold 'Em: Togni's Long-Lived Napa Cabernets Reward Patience
Philip Togni and his daughter Lisa have created one of Napa's most distinct Cabernets. A tasting of library wines back to …
Calera's California Pinot Noir Legacy Stays Strong
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Old School Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir Shines at Foxen
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Wines Outside the Lines at Domaine de la Côte
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You Are What You Make: Greg Brewer's Energetic Pinot Noirs
In Santa Barbara County, Brewer-Clifton's founding winemaker has a distinct lineup of single-vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinots
Vertical in the Heights: Lokoya's Spring Mountain Cabernets
Winemaker Chris Carpenter shares 4 vintages of Lokoya's Spring Mountain bottling, back to 2007