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Livermore Valley Wine Maps

Livermore Valley Area Wine Map Larger Format Map Courtesy of Livermore Valley Wine Country Map Courtesy of Korbrand Wines & Spirits

Santa Cruz Weather

The Santa Cruz Mountains is a cool, wet grape growing region with temperatures moderated by the marine influences of the Pacific Ocean. The majority of […]

Wine Country Recipes

Here are some of our favorite recipes from some of our favorite wineries. These delicious recipes all have wine suggestions and many have wine as…

Redwood Valley Winery Map

Map Courtesy of Taste of Redwood Valley

Glossary of Wine Terms

Have you ever thought to yourself, “What does terroir mean?” or “What is a varietal?” or “How many bottles of wine are in a case?” […]

About CWA

California Winery Advisor, Founder & Managing Editor Barrie Cleveland has been reading, working, teaching, learning and yes tasting wines since his first foray into the […]

Central Coast Farm Stands & Markets

Country Stores & Farm Stands Blue Sky Gardens 19505 Walnut Ave. Atascadero93422 Phone: 805-438-5801 Jack Creek Farms 5000 Highway 46 West Templeton 93465 […]

Santa Clara Valley Wine Maps

North Central Coast Map Courtesy of Korbrand Wines & Spirits

How to Taste Wine

Take a wine tasting tutorial with Decanter’s consultant editor Steven Spurrier. Watch as world-famous wine expert Steven Spurrier provides a step-by-step guide on how to…

Wine Event Special Advertising

Winery Event Online Banner Ads – 30% off Starting September 1st CWA will promote your event with a custom designed ad with three ad size […]

Concannon Vineyards

Livermore Mayor Marshall Kamena recently honored Jim Concannon, 3rd generation vintner, Concannon Vineyard for his contributions to the Livermore Valley and California wine industry. The…

Sierra Foothills Weather

Wine Country in the Sierra Foothills has varying climates depending on elevation, valley alignments, and the direction the slope faces. Daytime temperatures in the summer […]

Taste For Free

There are over 180 wineries in California that offer complimentary wine tasting. Click on a region to see a Taste For Free winery map along…

Napa Valley Wine Maps

Napa Valley and Carneros Wine Maps Map Courtesy of Korbrand Wines & Spirits

Old Wine and Vinegar – Wine Myths Explored

The first myth states that wine, ultimately, will turn to vinegar. Furthermore, the line of thinking here is that after being opened, this transformation will…

List Your Winery

CWA Delivers Qualified Buyers To Your Winery, Website & Online Store Grow your Direct to Consumer Sales by partnering with CWA. With an Upgraded Profile your […]

Central Coast Farmers Markets

SLO CountyFarmers Markets Arroyo Grande Wednesdays, 8:30 to 11 am. Spencer’s Market, near the Kmart Shopping Center, 1464 East Grand Ave. The Wednesday […]

Santa Clara Vineyards

Santa Clara Valley Vineyards The Santa Clara Valley AVA was once acres and acres of orchards and vineyards, though now is now blocks of homes, wooded […]

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