When we first heard of Priest Ranch Winery in Napa Valley, we were drawn by the names of its wines. How could you not want to ...

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which he blends with 14% Cabernet Franc and 6% Malbec from Fortunati’s estate vineyard. The Press Democrat will feature the Best of the Best and Best of Show winners in a new Zoom webinar series.

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By TOM MARQUARDT and PATRICK DARR When we first heard of Priest Ranch Winery in Napa Valley, we were drawn by the names of ...

Malbec, a virtually forgotten grape in its ancestral home of Bordeaux, has been reborn in a land thousands of miles away in ...

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By TOM MARQUARDT and PATRICK DARR Who claims there are no second acts in life? Malbec, a virtually forgotten grape in its ancestral home of Bordeaux, has been reborn in a land thousands of miles away ...

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When tasting, I look for wines that are food-friendly yet enjoyable on their own, with balanced acidity and structure — whether it’s a white, rosé, or red,” said sommelier Sara Jimenez, who splits her ...