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Oregon’s Rogue Valley – Wine Buyer’s Guide
The Rogue Valley is slowly shedding its “under-the-radar” status, driven by passionate individuals making wines with real personality and polish—and at incredibly affordable prices
Jonathan Cristaldi
November 14, 2025

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For JL Wood’s Ed Filice, Making Chardonnay is “Like Jazz”
A good Marin County friend suggested I check out what Ed Filice at JL Wood Wines is doing with Chardonnay. I did just that.
Jonathan Cristaldi
September 8, 2025

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New York State’s Wine Awakening
In early June of 2025, Jonathan Cristaldi visited three New York State wine regions.
15 winery profiles and over 250 wines reviewed.
Jonathan Cristaldi
July 10, 2025

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Santa Barbara County: A Wine ‘Phenomenon’
Jonathan Cristaldi hits the wine trail in the California’s Santa Barbara County, visiting 12 Wineries and reviewing over 170 wines.
Jonathan Cristaldi
June 20, 2025

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Livermore Valley Report (2025): 9 Wineries, Over 160 Wines
Jonathan Cristaldi hits the wine trail in the Livermore Valley, visiting 9 wineries, and tasting over 160 wines. What is so ‘cool’ about Livermore? Find out.
Jonathan Cristaldi
May 14, 2025
