California Dreamin’ is a journal about vineyard hunting, viticulture, people, and places in California wine.  

It is reputed by many vinophiles that as a group the Russian River wineries are among some of the finest in Northern California, rivalling those of the nearby Napa Valley. The Russian River Valley was approved as an American Viticultural Area in 1983. A vistor will the opportunity to sample outstanding Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir wines, as as exemplary Merlots and Zinfandels.

The region also happens to be well-known for its safe, enjoyable, and iconic Napa Valley balloons that soar majestically across the sky, transporting happy passengers above the Valley floor.  

Ryan Hill always stated that if you want to dream in color, drink wine. This dream soon became a reality for Hill Family Estate when winemaker Alison Doran joined the team and made the inaugural 2001 vintage. Alison was introduced to Doug while he was growing grapes and she was making wine for Lewis Cellars.

Yountville, California and the whole Napa Valley offer the perfect getaway for you and your furry friend. Dog-friendly businesses include hotels that pamper your pup, restaurants featuring outdoor dining, and beautiful wineries with excellent tastings.

Ledson Winery is a family-owned and operated winery located in the heart of Sonoma County. Owner and winemaker Steve Ledson has made a name for himself in wine country, consistently producing highly coveted, small-lot handcrafted wines, all while celebrating his family’s deep history in the region.

Ecommerce for wineries brings a unique set of challenges and solutions. A beautiful and easy-to-use online wine store helps wineries maximize their direct-to-consumer sales. There are many wine store platforms out there and we’ve worked on creating the best integration solutions for winery websites. From complete winery management software that requires extensive development, to simple platforms that solely focus on w...

Like a lot of grand adventures, the Cornerstone story starts with a conversation between friends over a glass of wine. The result was Cornerstone Cellars, and three decades later, we’re making wines with constancy and classic varietal attributes that manage to be distinctively approachable (and delicious). Our DNA combines old school Napa Valley ease with a welcoming Southern approach to entertaining, and the result i...

Rob’s foray into wine started directly after graduating college when he came to Napa to work in a tasting room for the summer – before getting a ‘real job’. He became fascinated with wine and the science of winemaking and began to learn everything he could about the process.