— An Integral Part of Sonoma County Wine. The local community has united to pay tribute to Christopher Silva, the driving force behind St Francis Winery, whose passion, heart-warming character and philanthropic attitude left quite a mark on those who had the pleasure to meet him. In April, Chris announced to the public that he’d […]
Archives for June 2017
Lake Iseo Travel Destination at Hotel Rivalago, Italy
With it’s own private beach on the Lake… an on-site restaurant… views of the lake from your room… and a location in the heart of Franciacorta’s wine country ~~ Hotel Rivalago, Sulzano… is a fantastic destination for travelers indeed. The hotel staff are experts in providing exclusive travel experiences with local knowledge of the region […]
Meet Sonoma’s New Restaurant: Gravenstein Grill
This restaurant hot spot in Sonoma County, California puts a new take on an older location. Sebastopol dining in the heart of town on the way out to the Sonoma Coast for the day. Perfect. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner items – the menu is influenced by California-cuisine and includes dishes ranging from eggs benedict to […]
Why Franciacorta Sparkling Wine Glasses are So Special
In Franciacorta they make sparkling wine in the traditional method where secondary fermentation takes place in the individual bottles. Yes, please. Labeled with a DOCG status since 1995, the region is gaining real momentum among wine enthusiasts across the globe. It has also been gaining momentum in my glass… I am a big fan of their […]
Top 10 Wineries To Visit In Franciacorta, Italy
Franciacorta, an endless supply of history, a truly inspirational vineyard landscape … plus all that fantastic sparkling wine!! Next time you are traveling to Italy, consider taking a day trip to this luxurious and practically tourist-free region of wine country. Or stop for a day or two and relax awhile… This Top Ten Essential Franciacorta […]
Wine Bloggers Conference is in Santa Rosa 2017
Sonoma County Wine Country is open for business. What better way to announce the return to normalcy than by bringing over 350 wine writers to the area to experience the award winning wine region firsthand?!? 2017 Wine Bloggers Conference From blogger-led discussion panels to tasting events, to wine & food filled filled dinners and a […]