Wines and Vineyards

Wine tasting at Ladera Community Church on March 8

For the  third year Ladera Community Church is hosting wine tasting event, this year  focusing on your favorite wines. The tasting takes place on Sunday,

by Linda Hubbard
on March 4, 2026

Thomas J. Fogarty, MD passes away at age 91

Editor's note: The following obituary was posted on the Fogarty Innovation website. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our founder,

by Contributed Content
on January 7, 2026

Woodside Vineyards founder Bob Mullen passes away

Robert Mullen, who founded Woodside Vineyards, has passed away at the age of 99. An email from the winery said: "We are forever grateful for

by Linda Hubbard
on November 26, 2025

At age 99, Bob Mullen moves on from Woodside Vineyards after 63 years

Woodside Vineyards founder Robert Mullen (pictured) sent out the following email today (8/14/25): Dear Woodside Vineyards Friends: I have a big announcement! After 63 years

by Linda Hubbard
on August 14, 2025

Taste of the Mountain Wine Walk in Menlo Park a success

Reports Alex Beltramo "The Wine Walk [held Saturday in downtown Menlo Park] was a huge success. Over 300 people. I think it’s about 50% more

by Linda Hubbard
on November 17, 2024

Taste of the Mountain Menlo Park wine walk set for November 16

The Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation and the Menlo Park Design District are staging the annual Taste of

by Contributed Content
on November 13, 2024

New sparkling wine makes its debut at Rosewood Sand Hill pool party on September 26

Hammerling Wines' newest sparkling wine, Firefly Map, debuts  at Rosewood Sand Hill at a pool party on Thursday, September 26, from 4:oo-7:00 pm with tickets

by Contributed Content
on September 24, 2024

Catching up with Woodside/Portola Valley Rotary president Dan Ghiorso

We caught up with Dan Ghiorso soon after he took the helm as president of the Woodside and Portola Valley Rotary Club earlier this month.

by Linda Hubbard
on July 23, 2024

Jazz is once again coming to Portola Vineyards this summer

We've been long-time supporters of Portola Vineyards, enjoying the Burgundian style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay they produce as well as the member events on their

by Linda Hubbard
on May 6, 2024

Spotted: Frosty vineyard in Portola Valley

No, this wasn't taken this morning when the temperature dipped to 34 degrees at dawn. Rather it was part of a recent Portola Vineyards newsletter that owner

by Linda Hubbard
on January 8, 2024