California Wine Country

California Wine Country February 4

California town giving overnight visitors $100 to spend during trip

The Santa Maria Valley is giving away $100 gift cards to 500 visitors who stay overnight in the area.

California Wine Country February 3

California wineries opening ‘libraries’ as cellar tastings remain banned

California’s wineries are eager to welcome back visitors since the state lifted its bans on outdoor dining and wine tasting, but the COVID-19 pandemic is still affecting the industry.

Restaurants January 28

California restaurants’ lawsuit over outdoor dining ban dismissed after stay-home order lifted

Business owners say they're ready to file another lawsuit if California adds another outdoor dining ban.

Restaurants January 21

California wineries, restaurants sue Newsom over in-person dining ban

A coalition of 50 businesses alleged that California’s ban “is arbitrary, irrational and unfair,” and that it has hurt local businesses and thousands of workers who lost their jobs.

Restaurants September 30

Renowned Michelin-starred restaurant in Napa Valley burns in California wildfire

The Restaurant at Meadowood, or TRAM, was consumed in the Glass Fire.

California Wine Country September 24

California wineries unlikely to sell smoky wines post-wildfires, expert says

Smoke from California wildfires can taint the flavor of wine grapes, but flawed harvests are unlikely to make it into the hands of consumers.

Fox News Flash December 20, 2019

Lee Carter on Dem debate: Voters sided with moderates, took Mayor Pete's side over Warren

Thursday night's 2020 Democratic presidential debate was "really important" because moderates came out on top this time, partner and president at Maslanksy and Partners Lee Carter said Friday.

Weddings October 29, 2019

Couple poses for wildfire wedding photo during smoky ceremony at California winery

An Illinois couple got married in Northern California's famous Sonoma County on Saturday as a massive wildfire raged nearby, posing for a dramatic wedding photo as they wore masks, the photographer told Fox News.

California Wine Country October 30, 2018

Napa Valley vineyard worker killed after clothing caught in harvesting machine

A worker at a Napa Valley vineyard was killed Monday after he was dragged into a harvesting machine when his clothing got caught, authorities said.

California Wine Country March 22, 2018

Beginner’s guide to California wine country with kids

It’s more family-friendly than you may think.