Articles related to "Santa Cruz Mountains"

California's Santa Cruz Mountains have been recognized as a premium wine producing region since the late 1800s.

The 20th anniversary of this catastrophic event is being celebrated by Santa Cruz winemakers who vividly recall the event.

For years, winemakers have been on a quest to make the perfect Pinot Noir. Vintners of California's Santa Cruz Mountains feel they have reached this lofty goal.

Some things just naturally get better with age - is a saying often reffering to wine. Wine certainly gets better with age, but does the same hold true for the winemaker?

The premier wine tasting tourist attraction in the Santa Cruz Mountains takes place on Passport Weekend, held four times a year.

Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrower's Association staff compiled stories from recollections of some of the winemakers affected on that fateful 1989 October day.

Wines produced from the Santa Cruz Mountains of Northern California are known for their complex character and flavors, making them the perfect complement to a meal.

This article describes some of the best wine tasting in Santa Cruz, California.

The epicenter of the Loma Prieta earthquake was in the Santa Cruz Mountains in the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, about 16 kilometers northeast of Santa Cruz, Calif.

Wine tasting, a popular recreational activity, found in three downtowns of south bay region in San Francisco Bay Area also saves time for leisure and business traveler.

Enjoy this resemblance of a Mediterranean private villa at Hotel Los Gatos in Los Gatos, California with local wine tasting activities nearby on vacation trips.

This article describes wineries and tasting rooms in the unique towns and villages of California's Central Coast, convenient stops for those traveling Highway 1.

Since Steve and Julie Meyer of Pend d'Oreille Winery started their "Think Green, Drink Red" program, they have doubled the original amount of 300 refillable magnums.

Over 60 years of restaurant success demonstrates a rare longevity in a challenging industry. Key ingredients are excellence in food, service, location and ambiance.

Travel through Santa Cruz's farms and restaurants and taste the local olallieberry creations.

California's Paso Robles wines.

An overview of five top rated golf resorts from Florida, California, Colorado and Michigan for less than US$150 per night.

The Hilton Hotel Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley has evolved since its first incarnation when it originally opened as The Inn at Scotts Valley.

Each winter during fresh Dungeness crab season, the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association hosts the popular Annual Wine & Crab Taste-Off.

The California coast is dramatic, varied, and home to many world-class beaches. Big waves, Gucci sunglasses, and gorgeous sunsets are just some of the attractions.

Remember to re-visit favorite Cooper-Garrod Farm to experience day activities of hiking and horse riding intertwined with history and wine tasting on fun getaway trips.

A new look at the terroir issue and how things like soil composition and climate affect the character of wine.

A fun December holiday family activity in the San Francisco bay area not to be forgotten is the Gilroy Gardens Amusement Park with horticulture activities and fun rides.

Enjoy unforgettable day trip adventures with sightseeing off the beaten path on the San Francisco Peninsula. Experience these top tourist attractions.

One tip to remember for a trip to the San Francisco bay area is to stay in downtown San Jose, CA, and use this friendly, active city for lodging and restaurant options.

Watching a play by the Bard of Stratford is even more enchanting in an outdoor setting with wind blowing through the trees. Here are tips for attending.

If you fancy your chances along with the experts, then this competition could be for you. Find yourself a partner who knows their wine, and you could join in too.

The first vineyards and wines of early California.

A brief retrospect on wine developments in California, with a view towards the future.

A television broadcast of the World Series at Candlestick Park in San Francisco quickly became a live news report of an earthquake.

California has the best clothing optional resorts in the USA, with plenty of choice for familes, couples and gays, including Palm Springs andnear the Mexico border

Every style of Riesling is offered by one of Washington State's unique sustainable wineries.

Each year, members of the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz collect specimens of wild mushrooms to exhibit at this annual fair for children and adults.