California's 'other' coast: the rugged beautiful South Central Coast region is an adventure for wine drinkers and tourists alike

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The south central coastal region of California is ideal for vineyards, with traverse mountain ranges, ocean breezes and a mild climate. Grapes for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay do best. A history of the wine region is presented as well as a description of tasting opportunities for tourists.

California, Description and travel, Wine and wine making, Wine making, Southern California

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Schramsberg revisited

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Schramsberg, a successful Napa Valley, CA, winery, is run by vintners Jamie and Jack Davies, who purchased the Schramsberg property, with ten other investors, for $400,000 in 1965. Schramsberg employs the traditional French fermentation practice to produce their sparkling wines.

Practice, Wine industry, Napa Valley, Davies, Jack, Davies, Jamie

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Sparkling values

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Several winemakers are producing California sparkling wines of exceptional value and quality, including Korbel, Roederer Estate, Gloria Ferrer, and Domaine Chandon. Sparkling wines make a fine complement to a meal, and are more reasonably priced than champagnes from France.

Evaluation, Product information, Sparkling wines, Buyers Guide, Vintners, Seagram Chateau and Estate Wines Co., Domaine Chandon Inc., Roederer Estate, S. Anderson, F. Korbel and Brothers Inc.

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