Trinity Audioplayer ready... Gray-bellied clouds huddled low against the chapparal-covered hills as seven cowgirls – and one cowboy – made our way on horseback up the steep trails of the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve, drinking in the expansive views o... See more
April 17, 2026 – The setting is so extraordinary, it feels more like a fairy tale than a folk tale. Greg Ahn’s vision for the site is exceeded only by his vivid imagination. And the property is undergoing a significant reimagining, to bring it closer to t... See more
April 14, 2026 – Never trust the weather apps on your phone. Go with your gut. I’m glad I did, and wearing my heavy waterproof hooded puffer was the way to go for this year’s PBFW events. The streaks of blue sky may have looked beneficent, but the clouds ... See more
The annual Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Grand Tasting, held March 29 at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, was buzzing with sunshine, optimism, lively whites and a steady flow of pinot noir. A seminar on chardonnay grown in the region began the event. P... See more
April 3, 2026 – We were in deep discussion on what makes Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay so distinctive, special and sought after at the recent Celebrating Chardonnay Seminar held at The Mountain Winery as a prelude to the Grand Tasting event March 29. Th... See more
