Style Magazine August 2020
In this month’s feature, “A Local Wine Lover’s Guide” (page 57), we take you to a small sampling of our favorites, including ones that boast bocce ball courts (like our cover winery, Andis), plus share drinkable bottles for $25 or less, buzzworthy wine bars, and restaurants with winning wine lists. We also share current trends in the world of wine (spoiler alert: cans are cool…and readily available at places like Wise Villa Winery, Element 79 Vineyards, and E16 Winery!). It’s an ode to oenophiles that will hopefully make you more appreciative of our region’s robust wine region. With drinking comes eating, and—as per usual—we have plenty of content dedicated to dining. From a piece on Palladio at Broadstone’s Iron Horse Tavern (page 72), where writer Lorn Randall highly recommends the beignets (“pyramids of powdered sugar-covered orbs”); to another about Placer County’s first true Fillipino eatery, Kultura Café (page 76), there are a plethora of diverse dishes waiting to be discovered. For people with excess summer produce, turn to page 78 for recipes to make a garden-fresh feast that’s nutritious, delicious, and meat (but not flavor) free. At-home chefs will also be intrigued by this issue’s Editor’s Picks (page 44), where we highlight 14 foodie finds sure to make your kitchen the tastiest one around town. Finally, in Health & Wellness (page 28), we asked area experts—from licensed therapists to a pediatrician—for their top tips when talking to kids about race. As a mom to a biracial baby who’s already experienced some people’s unfortunate ignorance, this piece touches extra close to home. I hope we all take some of the suggestions to heart and do our part, as parents, in addressing this not-always easy but essential topic—ensuring the next generation values various cultures and sees individuals as opposed to stereotypes. There’s many more uplifting and informative articles in the pages that follow, so pour yourself a beverage and toast to this tumultuous yet historic time with Style by your side. Cheers!
In this month’s feature, “A Local Wine Lover’s Guide” (page 57), we take you to a small sampling of our favorites, including ones that boast bocce ball courts (like our cover winery, Andis), plus share drinkable bottles for $25 or less, buzzworthy wine bars, and restaurants with winning wine lists. We also share current trends in the world of wine (spoiler alert: cans are cool…and readily available at places like Wise Villa Winery, Element 79 Vineyards, and E16 Winery!). It’s an ode to oenophiles that will hopefully make you more appreciative of our region’s robust wine region.
With drinking comes eating, and—as per usual—we have plenty of content dedicated to dining. From a piece on Palladio at Broadstone’s Iron Horse Tavern (page 72), where writer Lorn Randall highly recommends the beignets (“pyramids of powdered sugar-covered orbs”); to another about Placer County’s first true Fillipino eatery, Kultura Café (page 76), there are a plethora of diverse dishes waiting to be discovered.
For people with excess summer produce, turn to page 78 for recipes to make a garden-fresh feast that’s nutritious, delicious, and meat (but not flavor) free. At-home chefs will also be intrigued by this issue’s Editor’s Picks (page 44), where we highlight 14 foodie finds sure to make your kitchen the tastiest one around town.
Finally, in Health & Wellness (page 28), we asked area experts—from licensed therapists to a pediatrician—for their top tips when talking to kids about race. As a mom to a biracial baby who’s already experienced some people’s unfortunate ignorance, this piece touches extra close to home. I hope we all take some of the suggestions to heart and do our part, as parents, in addressing this not-always easy but essential topic—ensuring the next generation values various cultures and sees individuals as opposed to stereotypes.
There’s many more uplifting and informative articles in the pages that follow, so pour yourself a beverage and toast to this tumultuous yet historic time with Style by your side. Cheers!
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A LOCAL<br />
Wine<br />
Lover’s<br />
Guide<br />
Top Tasting<br />
Rooms<br />
Mix up your next wine tasting adventure by venturing to a vineyard you’ve<br />
yet to experience. Pack a picnic, your closest crew, and stop at one (or a<br />
few) of the spots that follow.<br />
Mediterranean Vineyards<br />
Did you know that the climate in the Fair Play region is similar<br />
to that of the Mediterranean? Well, Mediterranean Vineyards<br />
does, and thus bring varietals from countries like France,<br />
Italy, and Spain right here to our region. 7449 Fairplay Road,<br />
Somerset, 530-497-0175, medivineyards.com<br />
Kehret Vineyards<br />
Step into Kehret Vineyards’<br />
tasting room—sited at the top<br />
of Mount Aukum—and enjoy<br />
hand-crafted, high-quality,<br />
small-production wines with<br />
one of the best vantage points<br />
in the region. Fan favorites<br />
include the 2017 Aureate, with<br />
flavors of wild blackberry,<br />
cobbler, and clove, and the<br />
2016 KV Petite Sirah featuring<br />
notes of dark chocolate-<br />
Oakstone Winery<br />
Nestled in rolling hills,<br />
Oakstone Winery produces<br />
award-winning wines—<br />
from Sauvignon Blanc and<br />
Chardonnay to Zinfandel<br />
and Petite Sirah—and<br />
also carries wines from<br />
Obscurity Cellars. Indulge<br />
in a glass on their secondstory<br />
patio and enjoy the<br />
vineyard views. 6470 Irish<br />
Acres Road, Fair Play,<br />
530-620-5303, oakstonewinery.com<br />
covered espresso beans,<br />
allspice, and plum. 6781 Tower<br />
Road, Somerset, 209-245-<br />
3757, kehretvineyards.com<br />
Mt. Vernon Winery<br />
Family-owned Mt. Vernon<br />
Winery houses their tasting<br />
room in a picturesque milk<br />
house originally built in 1950<br />
where they pour awardwinning<br />
bubbles, reds, and<br />
whites. Their property also<br />
Viña Castellano<br />
The Mendez family takes pride in their Spanish heritage and<br />
brings it to Auburn with their gorgeous estate and awardwinning<br />
Spanish varietals. The property also includes plenty<br />
of picnic areas, a pond, and a wine cave. 4590 Bell Road,<br />
Auburn, 530-889-2855, vinacastellano.com<br />
features plenty of picnic spots<br />
and a wine cave. 10850 Mt.<br />
Vernon Road, Auburn, 530-<br />
823-1111, mtvernonwinery.com<br />
Distant Cellars<br />
New-world wines rooted in<br />
old-world tradition alongside<br />
genuine service await at<br />
Distant Cellars. Sip bold,<br />
well-structured wines on<br />
their beautiful redwood deck<br />
that overlooks the vineyards.<br />
Fun fact: They’re one of only<br />
two tasting rooms in the<br />
Fiddletown AVA. 21390 Ostrom<br />
Road, Fiddletown, 209-245-<br />
8687, distantcellars.com<br />
Iverson Vineyards & Winery<br />
Producing fewer than 3,000<br />
cases per year of beautifully<br />
balanced vinos, Iverson is the<br />
epitome of a boutique winery.<br />
Be sure to pack a lunch when<br />
you come to their scenic tasting<br />
room—it boasts a spacious patio<br />
and picnic area. 8061 Perry<br />
Creek Road, Fair Play, 530-620-<br />
7474, iversonwinery.com<br />
Rancho Victoria Vineyard<br />
Rustic warmth, country<br />
elegance, and striking views<br />
are just a few reasons to visit<br />
this hidden, historic gem in<br />
Amador County. Sip worldclass<br />
wines in their refurbished<br />
tasting room—which was once<br />
a scale house for cattle—or<br />
on their picture-perfect<br />
patio. 16920 Greilich Road,<br />
Plymouth, 209-600-2557,<br />
ranchovictoriavineyard.com<br />
Willamette Wineworks<br />
Created by Willamette Valley Vineyards out of Oregon, this<br />
microwinery blends wine and food into an experience—allowing<br />
guests to learn about winemaking and even create their own blend.<br />
You can also book a private blending experience for an even more<br />
in-depth lesson and become a wine club member for discounts<br />
and special events. 824 Sutter Street, Suite 200, Folsom, 916-542-<br />
7417, willamettewineworks.com<br />
Vina Castellano photo by Anne Doupnik. Willamette Valley Wineworks photo by Andrea Johnson. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.<br />
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