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Corkheads: Oakland's Cerruti Cellars joins East Bay wine trailWednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 2:10AMFour decades after he sold his family's vegetables at the Oakland Produce Market, John Tudal has built Cerruti Cellars, a family winery a block away from that market. And he's hoping Oakland will be as good for his cabernet as it was for his kale.

On Wine: Report from the Central Coast Wine CompetitionWednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:10AMLaurie Daniel offers judging tidbits from the Central Coast Wine Competition.

Pinot chicTuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 11:39PMDespite cranky reputation, pinot noir finds welcome home in California Despite cranky reputation, pinot noir finds welcome home in California.

Chateau Angelus taking flightTuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 2:56AMMy impression of Chateau Angelus has always been of the finest quality St. Emilion wine and very expensive.

Yakima Valley producing notable grapes, and winesMonday, June 28, 2010 @ 4:01PMA few months ago I talked about Washington's Red Mountain Appellation, where the climate and ge

Northwest Wine: G is for Grenache and grillingWednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 12:17AMGrenache is one of those grapes that wine enthusiasts may not be very familiar with. That's too bad because it's a great summer red that goes well with many different grilled foods.

Dirty Laundry – Good Clean Fun In a BottleMonday, June 21, 2010 @ 12:19PMWhen you drop into Dirty Laundry, it isn’t just a wine tasting, it’s a wine party! Dirty Laundry, the cheeky, fresh and lively winery on Bottleneck Drive in Summerland boasts of the town’s first Chinese laundry, reportedly with the brothel located above, and they take full liberty with the theme.

Moonlight and Magic at ChandraMonday, June 21, 2010 @ 12:04PMIt is no easy feat to become an organically certified winery. It takes dedication in the vineyard and extreme care in the wine making process.

La Dolce Vita at La Stella WineryMonday, June 21, 2010 @ 12:03PMLa Stella Winery pays attention to every detail that ensures guests have a profound experience. The blue granite tasting bar and hand blown glass light fixtures, all from Italy, increase the feel of being in a quaint Tuscan villa.