Best Wine Recommendations for Beginners
Cellar Angels came to be as a result of our long love affair with California’s wine country. Over the years, we’d met so many amazing winemakers whom we respected so deeply. We wanted to help them...
View ArticleRussian River Valley AVA, Sonoma County
Wine lovers often ask, What makes Russian River Valley wines so special? The answer is simple: the unique climate and geography of the region. The Russian River Valley appellation is a large wine...
View ArticleTips for Planning a California Wine Country Trip
Wondering how to plan the perfect trip to Napa and Sonoma? It is exciting, but it can also be daunting, even if you have traveled to this world-famous wine region in the past. Knowing some basic...
View ArticleThe Road to More Sustainable Agriculture Practices at Elkhorn Peak
By Elise Nerlove, Second-generation Grape Grower and Winemaker at Elkhorn Peak CellarsIf you have been with us for a few years, then you’ve been following our journey towards more earth-friendly...
View ArticleHow Hill Family Estate Helps Build Wine Brands Like Bonita Bonita
In 1981, Doug and Darci Hill settled down on an acre of land at the northern edge of Yountville. Their children, Ryan and Carly, grew up playing in the vineyards, tending chickens, and played baseball...
View Article7+ Dog Friendly Wine Tasting Rooms in Napa and Sonoma Valleys
Exploring the beautiful Napa Valley and Sonoma with your furry friend? While wine tasting and vineyard tours are often seen as human activities, there are some wineries in the region that cater to dog...
View ArticlePinot Noir Wine: Sonoma’s Petaluma Gap VS Burgundy
Before Pinot Noir was an American wine varietal, it was just a very special grape that turned out the most fantastic red wines in the revered Burgundy region of France. Pinot Noir red wines have long...
View ArticleThe History of White Zinfandel and How it Has Evolved Since the 70’s
White Zinfandel Finally Gets the Respect It Deserves White Zinfandel wine was invented by (happy!) accident. In 1972, winemaker Bob Trinchero was attempting to make his Amador County Zinfandel even...
View ArticleThe Verdelho Experiment: Three Wines from One Grape
Verdelho is a white grape variety that has a long history in Portugal, where it was traditionally used to make fortified wines such as Madeira. It is also widely planted in Australia, where it has...
View ArticleWhat is a Late Harvest Dessert Wine and Why Are They Amazing?
We’ve always thought dessert wines to be terribly misunderstood. Often the very reason to love a dessert wine – because of their high sugar content and syrup-like-sweetness – is the same reason why...
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