Wine Tasting in March
John On Wine – Wine Tasting in March Originally published in the Ukiah Daily Journal newspaper on March 6, 2014 by John Cesano This Saturday, Hopland celebrates St. Patrick’s Day a little early with...
View ArticleThe column from Yuma
John On Wine – The column from Yuma Originally published June 13, 2014 in the Ukiah Daily Journal newspaper — The 2014 Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition, put on each year by the Orange...
View Article2014 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition RESULTS
The 2014 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition was held Friday, August 1, 2014 and I have the results to share. There may be some updating as some of the announcements and award results published...
View Article2014 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition results…the column
John On Wine – 2014 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition results NOTE: This piece will run on Thursday, August 14, 2014 in the Ukiah Daily Journal. Ordinarily I post here, archiving a column, after...
View Article4th annual Testa Blending Party and Winesong – two great wine events on one day
John On Wine – 4th annual Testa Blending Party and Winesong Two great wine events on one day John Cesano of John On Wine I’m giving you a touch over two weeks notice, so I hope to see many of you,...
View ArticleTesta’s 4th Annual Blending Party this Saturday – Tickets are almost sold out!
I love the Testa Barn Blend Party, folks always procrastinate and try to get tickets last minute. There will be folks who will be too late this year. Get your ticket now, you won’t hear “I’m sorry,...
View ArticleWine blends, both European and local
John On Wine – Wine blends, both European and local Originally published in the Ukiah Daily Journal newspaper on Thursday, October 2, 2014 Recently, I received an email from David and Merry Jo...
View ArticleAll Treats, No Tricks; or Time to Mark your Calendars
John Cesano of John On Wine John On Wine – All Treats, No Tricks; or Time to Mark your Calendars This column was first published in the Ukiah Daily Journal on Thursday, October 30, 2014 Fall is...
View ArticleSpotlight winery: Jeriko Estate
Jeriko Estate is on Highway 101 just one mile north of Hopland. (John Cesano) John On Wine – Spotlight winery: Jeriko Estate Originally published in the Ukiah Daily Journal newspaper In the year 2000,...
View ArticleGet Your Tickets Now
John On Wine – Get your tickets now This post will be published on Thursday, April 9 in the Ukiah Daily Journal newspaper Every so often, I use my column as an event listing for my readers. Today is...
View ArticleAnother week, another series of local tasting opportunities
John on Wine: Another week, another series of local tasting opportunities Originally published in the Ukiah Daily Journal newspaper on Thursday, July 2, 2015 Recently, Sip! Mendocino in Hopland played...
View ArticleJohn [Compisi] on [Coro] Wine
John Compisi is an online wine writer, lives in northern Sonoma County with his wife Linda, and visits Mendocino County often. John was invited by Consortium Mendocino to sit in on the winemaker...
View Article2015 Mendocino County Wine Competition Gold Medal round up
Over 250 wines were entered for judgement at the 37th annual Mendocino County Wine Competition, the oldest continuous wine competition in the nation, and 43 Gold Medals and 12 unanimous Double Gold...
View ArticleTwo upcoming local wine events
John on wine – Two upcoming local wine events Originally published in the Ukiah Daily Journal newspaper on Thursday, August 27, 2015 John Cesano holding down the McFadden tasting table at Winesong!...
View ArticleMyriad musings
John on Wine: Myriad musings Originally published on Thursday, September 10, 2015 in the Ukiah Daily Journal newspaper Grape harvest throughout Mendocino County has begun, and will continue variety by...
View ArticleA Taste of Redwood Valley…and bourbon…and mushrooms!
John on Wine – A Taste of Redwood Valley…and bourbon…and mushrooms! This piece ran originally as a wine column in the Ukiah Daily Journal on Thursday, October 19, 2015 This weekend, on Saturday,...
View ArticleLet’s not say goodbye. How about hello, instead?
John on Wine – Let’s not say goodbye. How about hello, instead? This piece originally ran in the Ukiah Daily Journal newspaper on Thursday, January 7, 2016. This column is your guide to great wine...
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