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Santa Barbara and its 100 wineries
Not only is Santa Barbara home to some of the state's most impressively priced real estate, it is home to some remarkable wines and wineries. From cool coastal vineyards near Santa Maria to the warmer climes of Santa Ynez this region has come of age producing highly prized fruit, attracting quality winemakers and impressive winery ventures.
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Ask the Farmer - Resveratrol!
Resveratrol! It is good for the heart and liver. Prevents obesity, sunburn & melanoma. It enhances chemotherapy; fights type 2 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. It even slows down aging”. Sounds like an old western snake oil salesman’s pitch, right? Well, resveratrol - an anti-oxidant chemical compound found in wine as a result of the fermentation of the skin and seeds of winegrapes (especially reds) - is playing a big hand in research to cure or prevent the above diseases and others as well.
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Mendocino County Wine Country Video
Check out this nice video about Mendocino and some of the many things to do in the region. The video gives you a good feel for this diverse county with images of the fine beaches, verdant mountains, and lush vineyards.
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Inaugural Luncheon Wine
The Electoral College vote went for the democrats but the wine vote went for the Duckhorn, 2007 Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, the Goldeneye, 2005 Anderson Valley, Pinot Noir and the Korbel Natural California Champagne. These were the three California wines served at the presidential inauguration luncheon.
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Lake County Wine Country Video
Enjoy this beautiful video highlighting Lake County's winegrape growing region. Features local winegrape growers and winemakers.
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