In the hamlet of Monte Rio, Sophie?s Cellars wine shop is preparing for today?s arrival of the big spenders, the cadre of America?s wealthiest men gathering at the Bohemian Grove to kick off the ...

Tasting wine can be hard work ... from New York to Sonoma and shifted gears to winemaking under the label Monte Rio. ‘It’s only a matter of time until the Santa Cruz Mountains will be regarded ...

In a telephone interview, Cappiello describes Mahle’s winery, where he still produces Monte Rio as well as co-owned Skull Wines, as an incubator that had launched several other successful brands.

Other prizes include a dinner for 10 at the Union Hotel in Occidental, a tower of Jelly Belly candies and a 10-person barbecue with Monte Rio firefighters. Several wine packages are available from ...