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Hiking in the Wine Country
Pinot Grigio for Every Budget
March Wine Events
Print FREE Wine Tasting Coupons
Recipe -Easy Chicken Pasta
Hiking in the Wine Country
While visiting the wine regions of California, take time to enjoy a hike through the beautiful country. Hike through the California redwoods, along the coast with gorgeous ocean views, follow fern lined paths, enjoy the Sierra Nevadas, and other scenic areas.
Armstrong Woods State Natural Reserve - Sonoma County
Coastal redwoods are the tallest living thing on the Earth and this state reserve is the place to come and enjoy these amazing trees. Experience the amazing serenity and beauty of this redwood forest. The tallest tree in this redwood grove is 310 feet high.
Hiking trails at Armstrong Woods range from easy to strenuous. This park is located in Guerneville, the heart of the Russian River Wine Region. Hikes range from one to nine miles in length.
Garland Ranch Regional Park - Monterey County
Garland Ranch is located in the scenic Carmel Valley. It's a dog friendly park with areas that allow dogs to roam off-leash. You'll find lots of hiking trails to choose from for beginners to experienced hikers. Gorgeous scenery!
Bothe Napa Valley State Park - Napa Valley
Discover a serene redwood forest that's located just off the highway in the heart of the Napa Valley. There are 10 miles of hikes available to hikers, equestrians, and bicyclists. The most popular hike takes you to the top where hikers are rewarded with scenic vistas of the Napa Valley and surrounding hills.
Caverns in the Sierra Foothills
Discover the underground world of limestone caverns in the Sierra Foothills. You can explore the caverns on a guided walking tour. Some of the caverns have trails that let you hike outdoors in the surrounding area. If you're really adventurous, you might want to rappel down into the cave.
Bishop's Peak - San Luis Obispo
Bishop's Peak is a popular hike in San Luis Obispo. This 4 mile round-trip hike to the peak offers a panoramic view that includes Morro Bay, the Pacific Ocean, Cal Poly, and the surrounding hills. It's takes approximately 2 hours to do this hike.
March Wine Events
March 2-3: 12th Annual World of Pinot Noir - San Luis Obispo County
March 2-4 and March 9-11: Wine Road Barrel Tasting - Sonoma County
March 4: San Francisco International Chocolate Salon (& Wine Pairing)
March 16-18: Zinfandel Festival - Paso Robles
March 17-18: Savor Sonoma Valley
March 24: Taste of Yountville - Napa Valley
March 24-25: 15th Annual Rhone Rangers Wine Tasting
March 30-31: Lodi Spring Wine Show
March 31-April 1: Barrel Tasting Weekend - Livermore
March 31: Pathway to Pinot Paradise - Santa Cruz
Pinot Grigio for Every Budget
You must try these Pinot Grigio wines. Pinot Grigio is light and crispy dry white wine with flavors of almond, lemon, and vanilla. Pinot Gris is another name for this same wine. These wines are intended to be drank soon after bottling; this is not a wine you want to age.
This wine has been increasing in popularity. If this isn't a wine you normally drink, pick up a few bottles and give it a try. There are many good options to choose from. Origin
Pinot Grigio originated in the Burgandy region of France during the Middle Ages, but is generally considered an Italian wine. The grapes do well in a cold climate, which is the reason Oregon is able to produce delicious Pinot Grigio. King Estate Winery in Oregon is the world's leading producer of this wine. You'll also find this wine being made in France, Italy, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Ukraine, and California.
Food and Wine Pairing
Pinot Grigio pairs will with seafood, salmon, and the lighter non-tomato pasta dishes. Do not serve with tomatoes, citrus fruits, or other highly acidic foods. This is a great wine just for sipping as well.
Pinot Grigio Under $20Click on each label to learn more about these wines:
A to Z Pinot Gris, Cloudline Pinot Gris, King Estate Acrobat Pinot Gris
  
Robert Oatley Pinot Grigio,Benton Lane Pinot Gris, Chehalem Pinot Gris
  
Pinot Grigio $20-$50Click on each label to learn more about these wines:
Santa Margherita, Jermann Pinot Gris, Terlano Pinot Grigio
  
Schlumberger Pinot Gris, Albrecht Pinot Gris
 
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Cooking With Wine Recipes
"I cook with wine; sometimes I even add it to the food."W.C. Fields
Easy Chicken Pasta Recipe
A Delicious Garlic Chicken Pasta Recipe
Cheers2Wine is pleased to bring you an easy chicken pasta recipe. It's full of delicious flavors. You'll love this garlic chicken pasta recipe. We usually serve this dish with a fresh green salad and garlic bread for a wonderful meal.
Wine Pairing: We'd recommend a Pinot Grigio to pair with this dish. A great choice would be Tiefenbrunner 2007 Pinot Grigio. This dry, full bodied, Italian wine would blend nicely with the strong flavors of the garlic chicken pasta.
Ingredients for this pasta dish:
2 Tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 carrots, shredded
1 cup dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio
1/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
12 ounces linguine, freshly cooked (or your favorite pasta)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions for this pasta dish:
1. Add olive oil and chicken to a large skillet and saute over medium-high heat.
2.Add onion, garlic, carrot, and fennel seeds. Saute until onion is tender, adding chicken broth as needed to keep vegetables from sticking to pan
3. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and rest of broth.
4. Continue sauteing for about 5 more minutes until carrots are tender.
5. Add chicken mixture to cooked linguine and cheese.
6. Top with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
This will serve 4
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