What is a “Wine Road” one might ask … & where can I get on? The Wine Road: A treasure map to the many jewels nestled among the hills and valleys of a region where fresh air, fine wine and exquisite cuisine await those who traverse it. Get your glass ready. Celebrating it’s Ruby Anniversary […]
Archives for February 2016
Wine Is Grown In The Vineyard at Dane Cellars
There is early evidence that grape vine cultivation dates back in history 7,000 years. As far back as the Neolithic period, people have been cultivating wild grape vines to produce wine. Do the techniques used in the vineyard affect the overall product ~ Wine? In Sonoma County, the terroir seems ideal for growing many different […]
Sonoma County Wine Appellations
In Sonoma County, you will find 17 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs, or appellations) – each with its own distinctive characteristics. Let’s learn more about what makes each region unique… According to the Sonoma County Vintners Website… Here are the current details: Sonoma County Appellations (AVA) Alexander Valley 15,000 vineyard acres / 42 wineries / AVA […]
Sonoma County Wine, Why Is It Soo Damn Good?
The Sun Rises in the East at the Mayacamas Mountains and stretches across the land westwards to the Pacific Coast, vineyards dotting the landscape along the way. Sonoma County wine bottles are said to be something special, and not just by the folks who live there. Shipped worldwide and judged across the globe in competitions as […]
2016 #SonomaChat Calendar of Guest Hosts
#SonomaChat is a weekly conversation on Twitter. Join Us Every Wednesday. Plan your Wine Wednesdays accordingly and have your glass ready! Join Host @SonomaChat Every Wednesday Night 5-6pm PST MAY MAY 4 – Barrel Auction & RRV La Paulee Dinner #SoCoBA ~ Host: Sonoma Winegrowers MAY 11 – Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Election ~ Host: Sonoma […]