Wines and Vineyards

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

Taste of the Mountains Menlo Park Wine Walk takes place December 2

Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains presents Taste of the Mountains Menlo Park Wine Walk on Saturday, December 2 in downtown Menlo Park from 1:00

by Linda Hubbard
on November 30, 2023

Argentinian barbecue takes center stage at Kings Mountain Vineyards

We are big fans of Kings Mountain Vineyards wines, which we first discovered at a Taste of the Mountains wine walk in Menlo Park a

by Linda Hubbard
on October 26, 2023

Spotted: Art among the vines

Spouse Dennis Nugent headed out to Portola Vineyards this morning for a special art in the vines event. Part of the instruction involved choosing an

by Linda Hubbard
on July 23, 2023

Food shines along with wine and cars at Auto Vino/Woodside Vineyards

We've been visiting AutoVino since soon after its opening in 2010 with Woodside Vineyards coming to share the space — then located in Menlo Park

by Linda Hubbard
on July 2, 2023

Summer in the Vineyard at Thomas Fogarty on July 15

On Saturday, July 15, from 12:00-3:00pm, Thomas Fogarty is opening its Events Center to travel through vintages and vineyard sites with five interactive wine stations. Alongside these

by Contributed Content
on June 27, 2023

Blumenkranz Vineyard: a bit of Burgundy in Portola Valley

Shopping in Roberts Market in Portola Valley one day, we came across a Pinot Noir from Blumenkranz Vineyards. "Oh, that's the name of my dermatologist,"

by Linda Hubbard
on June 23, 2023

Overnight downpour adds to rain total in Menlo Park

Rain pounded the rooftops of Menlo Park and surrounding communities overnight with daybreak bringing a mixture of sun and clouds — and very cool daytime

by Linda Hubbard
on February 11, 2023