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Posted by jeffpelline on March 31, 2013 · Leave a Comment
This past week, buds began breaking in the vineyards at Sierra Vintners’ wineries, marking the start of the 2013 growing cycle.
The annual life-cycle of the vine lasts from early spring to late fall. Among Sierra Vintners wineries in our Sierra foothills, Naggiar Vineyards and Winery and Smith Vineyard both reported bud breaks, among others.
Montoliva reported [...]
Posted by jeffpelline on January 25, 2013 · Leave a Comment
A new generation of chefs, farmers, winemakers and artists are resettling the region.
They are adding new energy and sophisticated offerings for today’s travelers while honoring the region’s rich history. The foothills’ relaxed lifestyle, Mediterranean-like climate and stunning beauty is prompting them to open wineries; restaurants with fresh, local cuisine; and local art galleries.
This [...]
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Posted by jeffpelline on November 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment
LIKE SAMPLING CHEESE, we enjoy savoring Sierra Vintners’ wineries in “small bites”:
A trip along Hwy. 49 to visit Sierra Knolls’ Bear River Wine Tasting room and Naggiar, for example; or a drive along McCourtney Road outside Grass Valley to visit Bent Metal, continuing along Indian Springs Road into Penn Valley, stopping at Pilot Peak.
It’s a [...]
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Posted by jeffpelline on September 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment
SIERRA VINTNERS IS A CLUSTER of wineries in scenic Nevada County.
They are nestled in the foothills around historic Nevada City and Grass Valley, just north of I-80, between Reno and Sacramento. It’s a personal, unhurried wine tasting experience along “roads less traveled.”
Nevada County is a rising star in Northern California wine country. [...]
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Posted by jeffpelline on July 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment
GRASS VALLEY OFFERS A TOWN and country experience wrapped in one travel adventure. Spring is the season for wildflower walks, hiking and bicycling in the countryside.
The Sierra Vintners’ Wine Trail is June 2-3. The picturesque Bridgeport covered bridge and barn at South Yuba River State Park celebrate their 150th birthday this spring.
On May 27, the [...]
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Posted by jeffpelline on May 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment
THE SIERRA VINTNERS’ WINE TRAIL on June 2-3, from noon-5 p.m., is an ideal way to explore the Gold Country, while enjoying wine tasting, food, live music and art displays in spectacular settings.
Your journey begins on the back roads of Nevada County, where you’ll find small, family-owned wineries that produce premium, award-winning wines. [...]
Posted by jeffpelline on January 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment
SIERRA FOOTHILLS WINERIES WON HIGH HONORS in the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the world’s largest competition of American wines.
Sierra Vintners wineries that won medals included Avanguardia Wines, Lucchesi Vineyards, Montoliva Vineyard, Naggiar Vineyards and Pilot Peak Winery.
Montoliva won “Best of Class” for its 2008 Sierra Bella. “Now try to tell me [...]
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Posted by jeffpelline on January 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment
FOOTHILLS WINERIES FARED WELL in this year’s San Francisco Chronicle wine competition.
The Nevada County wineries, also known as Sierra Vintners, that won medals included Avanguardia Wines, Lucchesi Vineyards, Montoliva Vineyard, Naggiar Vineyards and Pilot Peak Winery.
Montoliva won “best of class” for its 2008 Sierra Bella. “Now try to tell me this isn’t the best [...]
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Posted by jeffpelline on April 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Members of the Nevada County winery organization, formerly known as the Northern Sierra Wine Country, have announced the rebranding of their association and the campaign to follow. The group’s new name will now be Sierra Vintners.
“We recognized that our former name and brand did not effectively support who we are as a [...]
Posted by jeffpelline on April 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment
SPRING IS AN IDEAL TIME TO VISIT THE foothill vineyards: The vines are budding, wildflowers are in bloom and the weather is splendid.
The 13th Annual Sierra Vintner’s Wine Trail, on Memorial Day weekend, is the perfect event for a wine country tour for locals and visitors. It is midway between Sacramento and Reno.
The [...]
Filed under Wine · Tagged with bent metal, Grass Valley, Jacques Mercier, Naggiar Vineyards, Nevada City, Nevada County, Pilot Peak Winery, Sierra Starr, Sierra Vintners, Sierra Vintners Wine Trail, Solune Winegrowers
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