Monica Turner

Sonoma County Vintners today announced the results of its most recent barrel auction. At the fifth edition of the Sonoma Country Barrel Auction, 85 "Never Before, Never Again" handcrafted wine lots were auction off for $645,000. Per organizers that brings the total take of the annual auction to $3.4 million...

This one's good. What's it called again? White wine. Ugh. Freakin' love it. Amy Poehler's Wine Country has a release date. Look for the film May 10th on Netflix. A mid-life crisis. Vineyards. One-liners. And... The Bangles. This one has it all based on what we're seeing in the movie trailer (see below),...

Trader Joe's is a celebrated tradition here in California. The formula is simple: low prices, fresh and local produce, decent variety. A selection of cheap wines including the (in)famous two-buck Chuck doesn't hurt. Oh, and we should mention -- just like Costco -- samples await at the back of any...

Unfortunate theater news out of San Francisco this week. The iconic show Beach Blanket Babylon is shutting down after an epic 45-year run. Kitsch. Over the top. Flamboyant. Excessive. Fun. There are any number of ways to describe Beach Blanket Babylon, but no question it's been a hallmark of San Francisco, for...

It's called CampoVelo and it's returning to Napa Valley next month. Featuring a weekend of "food, fun and cycling" this year's edition of CampoVelo Napa Valley takes place April 26-28, 2019. As you might expect the schedule is packed with events that befit a beautiful location such as Napa. Chef Chris...

Why so serious? Stark Insider was on location late last year to shoot a special video segment at the iconic Flintstone House. See below for photo gallery of the Flintstone House. Little did the team know at the time the Hillsborough, California property would soon capture local and soon national headlines. Here are...

Breaking news. Cinequest has just announced that actress Elle Fanning will make an appearance at this year's edition of the film and creativity festival. Per the email from Cinequest CEO and co-founder Halfdan Hussey: "Cinequest is thrilled to announce Elle Fanning will join us for a Maverick Spirit Award presentation and conversation...

Montalvo Arts Center has announced its line-up for Spring (see below for all the details). Live improv show Broadway's Next Hit Musical, artist Tom Rush, Willie K and Raul Malo are just some of the headlining acts you can expect to see at the Montalvo Arts Center -- located south of...

It's one of the country's most iconic properties. Located in the hills above Highway 280 minutes south of San Francisco is a mystical wonderland, a home with striking bulbous and colorful features, and... dinosaurs. If you've seen the home during your commute you know it right away: The Flintstone House. In...

Organizers this morning took the wraps off the line-up for BottleRock 2019 and it looks like another promising weekend for concert go-ers. See below for complete concert listing including all the acts and artists. Headlining artists at this year's BottleRock music, wine, food and craft brew festival -- now in its...