Vineyard News

He does not own a sprawling Texas ranch, a family compound on the coast of Maine or a retreat tucked away in the Santa Ynez Mountains of California.

A crusty Vineyarder of my acquaintance a couple of decades back grew so tired of the question from summer people at summer parties, "What do you find to do in the winter?" that he came up with a reliable conversation-stopper in reply: "We fumigate!" That's a terrific line, but unhelpful.

Excerpted from "The History of Martha's Vineyard: how we got to where we are;" by Arthur R. Railton.

"Many blacks from Oak Bluffs are elated that the Only One-in-Chief may be joining them.

The word is out that the Obamas will be spending part of their summer vacation in Martha's Vineyard.

Insiders say that it's their understanding that the two will wed in late August, at the summer home of longtime Democratic power broker, and friend of Bill, Vernon Jordan, in Chilmark.

I'll admit it. I didn't expect much from the 2005 Bonny Doon Vineyard Ca' del Solo Nebbiolo - most domestic wines made with Italian grape varieties that I've had have tasted generic at best.

Winemaker to appear on Oprah' Winemaker Randall Grahm will be on the "Oprah Winfrey Show" on Thursday afternoon.

Woodland Stallion Station will host the inaugural Vineyard Classic CDE, beginning Friday and continuing through Sunday.

IF YOU heard the news that the Starbucks at Foothill and Vineyard in Rancho Cucamonga is slated to close, your first question could well have been: "Which one?" That's because the northwest corner of that intersection gained notoriety a few years back for having not one but two Starbucks.

For the past eight years, the Central Valley Rails to Trails Foundation has been working to purchase and then convert a 27-mile inactive railroad corridor, which runs through Wilton and Elk Grove, into a recreation trail, the Elk Grove Citizen reports.

Plantings of Viognier - a classic white Rhone grape - in California have increased about 64 percent in seven years, to 2,773 acres in 2007.

If you have the patience to watch meetings of the Sacramento County supervisors, you'll notice they regularly complain about the state's irresponsible budget practices, and how they hurt the county's bottom ...

Get ready for this year's Parties for the Parkway. As always, this is a collection of parties that pay for recreational programs and restoration of habitat along the San Joaquin River.

Elk Grove soon may have a second Wal-Mart. The company plans to build a 100,000-square-foot store at Bruceville and Poppy Ridge roads in the proposed Vineyard at Madeira shopping center, Wal-Mart spokesman ...

My admiration for the Nickel & Nickel wines of the past year has been well documented.

Stacey Hodge, director of community relations for the Ronald McDonald House Charities, and Jake Mossawir, a representative for local McDonald's franchises, stand in front of the Dream House Raffle grand prize, ...

How would you rate yourself as a wine connoisseur? From novice to expert, we all appreciate the indulgence of a nice glass of wine.

Sweaty palms, shaky feet and sighs of relief were just a few reactions Vineyard Junior High students experienced during the National Geography Bee competition Thursday.

Six of Lacey Fairgood's eight adopted kids are already home for the afternoon. They sit on stools along the breakfast bar, doing their homework while she supervises.