Rutherford News

As you look back on the year, you've probably had a glass of wine that's bonked you squarely in the pleasure center and made you say, "Sweet Lord, now I'm in trouble," or at the very least, "Whoa, there's more to this stuff than I thought." We've become a culture that is routinely snared in wine's prodigious, transformative powers.

Whether you want to learn how to make classic French cassoulet, make foie gras and pate to give as holiday gifts or learn how to pair food and wine like a pro, this weekend offers a rich variety of classes you can use for the holidays.

Cakebread Cellars is serious about food. Based in Rutherford, Cakebread's tradition of food and wine has been at the core of the winery's hospitality program from the beginning, influenced by founder Dolores Cakebread's formal culinary background and love of gardening.

Dec 6th 2009 at 4:00PM I'll admit it, I'm a sucker for five-dollar words and crepuscule has to be one of my favorites.

Andy Beckstoffer, the founder of Napa Valley's Beckstoffer Vineyards, wanted to donate a piece of his land to conservation, but it didn't make sense financially - his property would bring in much more if he sold it than left it to grow grapes forever.

Most wine writers recommend pairings of wine with food. But with the holidays approaching, here's a wine-DVD combo that would make a great gift for the wine lover in your life.

Deputy Jon Thompson of the Napa County Sheriff's Office and grower Michael Honig of Honig Vineyard and Winery in Rutherford say they know the value of prevention in deterring solar panel thieves.

As the major wine producing state, California is blessed with several wine regions that differ in styles and winemakers that strive to make wine that depict the quality of the region.

Mike McGraw, general manager of Fontana Water Co., hears the occasional wisecrack from customers who suggest the company's shiny new $18 million complex on Arrow Boulevard was built one water rate increase at a time.

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When: Opens Wednesday and continues through May 9, 2010. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday Cost: $6 general, $4 seniors, $3 students.

Predictably, the university knuckled to the wishes of beef big industry and Pollan will not be giving his speech solo on Thursday, Oct.

Wine & Spirits magazine hit the newsstands this week with their list of "35 Best Wineries" in the nation and California earned 22 slots.

The San Francisco-based Wine Institute said Tuesday its board has approved adding 17 new wineries to its membership roster, bringing total membership to 1,037 wineries.

The Napa County Sheriff's Office arrested three men Wednesday on suspicion of attempting to burglarize the Honig Vineyard for the purpose of stealing solar panels.

Napa Valley County authorities are holding three suspects that may be responsible for a string of solar panel thefts in custody.

Why do people commonly refer to Champagne and sparkling wines as bubbly? Well, to start with, many people like that first taste where you get the feeling that something is exploding in the mouth - the effervescent effect.

The City Council on Wednesday night introduced an ordinance amendment requiring massage establishments to be certified through a newly formed statewide regulatory agency.

We're competing for the best Napa Winery . Tell your friends to vote for HALL Winery .

Wine country is experiencing an unusual crime spree. The target of the thieves isn't an expensive Merlot or Pinot, but something very un-wine like: solar panels.