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Lake County Wine Industry: Limited Impact of the Complex Fire

Lake County Wine Industry: Limited Impact of the Complex Fire

Since August 2, 2018, the active fire perimeter of the Mendocino Complex Fires shifted into remote forest wildlands around 15 to 30 miles north of Lake County vineyards....

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Wines of the Week: Priced Right Pinot

Wines of the Week: Priced Right Pinot

For fans of Pinot Noir, finding a nice bottle for a good price isn’t easy.  Luckily, our tasting panel has discovered a handful of bottle which deliver a...

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Caramelized Carrot Salad with Radicchio and Citrus

Caramelized Carrot Salad with Radicchio and Citrus

When the weather is warm, a salad makes for a much better dish than something heavier like beef or grilled meats. So why not try Chef Jamie McFadden’s Caramelized...

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Enjoy Summer’s Last Hoorah with Sugar Island Rum Cocktails

Enjoy Summer’s Last Hoorah with Sugar Island Rum Cocktails

While you still can, grab your friends and hit the sun. Then, whip up some festive and tropical cocktails, from the folks at Sugar Island Rum, to celebrate the final...

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“The Wise Man’s Bourbon” New Product Release

“The Wise Man’s Bourbon” New Product Release

 Kentucky Owl®, “The Wise Man’s Bourbon,” today announced the release of its latest Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey – Batch #8. The latest...

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Wines of the Week: Great Buys for Italian Night

Wines of the Week: Great Buys for Italian Night

So you didn’t make it to Italy again this summer. Well, there’s always next year, right? No matter, you can still enjoy some of the country’s gifts...

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The Monarch at Montecito Inn Showcases Region’s Best Wines & Food

The Monarch at Montecito Inn Showcases Region’s Best Wines & Food

Following the opening of the fast seafood shack Frankland’s Crab & Co. this spring, Scratch|Restaurants chef-owners Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee...

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Lazy Lasagna by Three Bridges

Lazy Lasagna by Three Bridges

When you find yourself temped to just buy a frozen meal, don’t. You can cook this “homemade” lasagna in less than 60 minutes, and it’s way...

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Toast to the End of Summer with The Botanist Gin

Toast to the End of Summer with The Botanist Gin

 The Botanist Gin, a specialty craft spirit from the Scottish Island of Islay, to share refreshing recipes to toast to the end of summer. Featuring 22 hand-foraged...

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Wines of the Week: Sips of Summer

Wines of the Week: Sips of Summer

Summer is winding down, but the heat is still around.  So, on those sticky afternoons or evenings, when the temperature isn’t exactly comfortable, take solace...

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