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Wine scene wrap-up: Reno’s wine producers, shops and bars were warm and welcoming in 2025; the 2026 forecast is for more of the same 

December 11, 2025December 12, 2025 Steve

At Engine 8 Urban Winery in Sparks, owners Mike and Wendi Rawson offer not just wine, but also music, tours and food. Photo/David Robert. Reno’sRead More…

Sober October: The positives of a monthlong pause from the pour

October 1, 2025December 12, 2025 Steve

Craft Wine and Beer owner Ty Martin noted that for most of his establishment’s 15-year history, “sober folks were stuck with soda, water and a smRead More…

Which wine bar is for you? Highlights, vibes and bites at readers’ favorite wine bars

September 6, 2025October 14, 2025 Steve

Whispering Vine Wine Co.’s Fourth Street location includes plenty of seating options, where you can enjoy one (or more) of 2,500 different wines. PRead More…

Exceptional white wines: A primer on the hidden styles from Lugana, Italy

July 16, 2025August 13, 2025 Steve

Nestled along the southern shores of Lake Garda in northern Italy lies a small but increasingly significant wine region that produces some of theRead More…

Short and swell: Don’t overlook Schussboom Brewing Company’s brief but confident wine list 

June 19, 2025August 11, 2025 Steve

Co-owner Briana Wagner pours a glass of wine from the tap at Schussboom Brewing Company. Photo/David Robert Schussboom Brewing Company, a craft brRead More…

The Evolving Role of AI Tools in Travel, Food, and Wine Content Creation

May 9, 2025July 10, 2025 Steve

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed the landscape of content creation for travel, food, and wine writers. Once Read More…

A ‘third space’: Cellar 8 Wine Bar is open in Carson City—with a coffee bar

May 8, 2025August 11, 2025 Steve

Maxine Holland wants her new Cellar 8 Wine Bar to feel like a community gathering space. When life presents an opportunity, sometimes you have to Read More…

California dreaming: The Lincoln Wine Fest highlights the Sierra Foothills’ burgeoning wine industry

March 23, 2025August 13, 2025 Steve

Proceeds from the Lincoln Wine Fest, produced by the Rotary Club of Lincoln, Calif., support community initiatives. The greater Reno area has seveRead More…

French connections: Belleville offers a well-selected wine list, small plates and specialty groceries

March 15, 2025August 13, 2025 Steve

Nico Gourdon—originally from Provence, France—has worked in hospitality all over the world. He brings a tightly curated menu to his downtown-RenoRead More…

Valentine’s Day delights: Expert tips for pairing wine and chocolate 

February 11, 2025August 13, 2025 Steve

Erika Villaseñor, a server at Champagne and Chocolate in Reno, presents lighter chocolates and champagne, a classic Valentine’s Day pairing. PhotoRead More…

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