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Creekview Vineyards is known for their small lot and award-winning wines that are truly “hand-crafted.” Production is very limited – currently they produce 1,200 cases a year of Estate, Bordeaux, Rhone and the classic varietals using the best new French and American oak barrels. Silver medal winners with the San Francisco Chronicle 2012 include new releases, 2009 Syrah, 2009 Old Vine Zinfandel, 2010 Sauvignon Blanc and Chairman's Best of Class, Long Beach Grand Cru, for the 2008 Zinfandel.  

Clos LaChance specializes in producing quality Bordeaux and Rhône style wines including a 2008 Lila's Cuvee and 2007 Reserve Cabernet.

The Castillo’s Hillside Shire Winery’s desire is to treat guests to their smooth and savory award-winning wines that will captivate the most unquenchable palate.  Their oak-aged, handcrafted wine is a drinkable treasure, born from the vineyards infused by the peaceful surroundings that only nature can provide.

With a love for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Josh Jensen founded Calera Wine Company in 1975, and now has 84 acres of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Viognier planted in the Mt. Harlan American Viticultural Area in San Benito County.

Aver Family Vineyards specializes in Rhone varietals on a magical 8.25-acre estate in the Uvas Valley. They personally tend to every vine, coaxing them to their greatest potential.

Of all the wonderful things that Gilroy and its sister cities have to offer, we are bursting with pride over our local wineries. Our wine owners and winemakers work tremendously hard to craft their award-winning wines. Their commitment to quality and environmental stewardship has resulted in wines that rival the finest in the world. Just this past year alone our wineries have earned the top awards at all the major wine competitions.

Looking for something free to do close to home this weekend? Gilroy residents can enjoy a free day at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park this Saturday before the park opens to the public for the season.

Another search-and-rescue effort to find missing 15-year-old Sierra LaMar is scheduled for today, and will include sheriff’s office dive teams searching underwater in South County reservoirs. 

Just as the raindrops fell across the Christopher High softball diamond, senior Kayla Medrano sprinkled in the game-winning hit in the bottom of the ninth inning of a 1-0 victory over North Monterey County on Tuesday.