A PUBLIC HOUSE. Another new hot spot to add to the list of lunch favorites in Sonoma County Wine Country. The newly opened Chicken Pharm in Petaluma features a celebration of fried chicken. A casual, friendly and relaxed atmosphere serving local homegrown comfort food. & … how cute are these glasses? From Happy Hour Specials, […]
Archives for January 2018
What is it like to attend BottleRock Napa Valley? Part One
A Photo Gallery: The Fabulous Crowds of Music Fans Bottle Rock 2018 is right around the corner… with tickets selling out in a matter of hours… with a line up of superstars … and oodles of fantastic Napa wine, beer and food… Sign me up. Due to the plethora of amazing moments that each year […]
Paradise Ridge Winery Answers YOUR Questions
In Santa Rosa’s Wine Country, Paradise Ridge Winery & Vineyards is being rebuilt. Plans are in the works even as you read this sentence. As you may have heard, the historic winery was lost in the devastating Northern California wildfires of October 2017. But… Sonoma is Strong. Do YOU have questions for the winery, owners, […]
Fun, Unique & Amazing Facts: Cabernet Sauvignon
Here are some facts about Cabernet Sauvignon that you may not know. An amazing vine with so much potential in the glass. Understand Cabernet basics with these fun, amusing & interesting facts about the grapevine… The Cabernet Sauvignon grape varietal is a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc sometime during the 1600s During the 17th […]
BottleRock Napa Valley 2018 Music Line Up Exceeds Fan Expectations
With a stellar line up in past years, BottleRock had a challenge ahead of them to book top performers again for 2018. Mission Accomplished. With Superstar Bruno Mars at the top of the bill and an extravaganza of top performances scheduled, one of the things you can always say about the BottleRock team… they cater […]
Mosel- Saar- Rower Library Wine Tasting: Auslese & Spatlese Riesling
Would YOU like to attend a private wine tasting in Don Sebastiani’s estate cellar? Me too. A special table composed of people who had a passion for the Rhine region of Germany and the bottles created there. Focused on elite offerings of 2001 Auslese & 2005 Spatlese. Hard to resist, right? An intimate tasting and […]
Enjoy the Outdoors at St Francis Winery: A Virtual Sonoma Winery Tour
St Francis Winery & Vineyards For more than four decades, St. Francis Winery has consistently produced luscious, elegant, fruit driven wines that best interpret the richness and distinct varietal characteristics of Sonoma County’s unique, diverse terroir… Visit Soon! Wine Tasting, Wine & Food, Vineyard Tours, Events, Wine & Cheese, Weddings, Private Chef… all in the heart of Sonoma […]
Pruning Grapes in The Vineyard: Just The Basics
To produce healthy wine grape clusters… pruning is a critical component in the growing process. Grape vines should be pruned every year. The basics of pruning vineyards are relatively simple. In order to grow the vines… one needs to cut them. Similar to human hair, the end product is healthier when it is trimmed regularly […]
Sonoma County Restaurant Highlight: Ramen Gaijin
The BEST Ramen in Sonoma’s Wine Country & Why Locals Can’t Stay Away… Serving Gourmet Ramen & Small Japanese Plates. It’s addictive. Ramen Gaijin in Sebastopol, California. A UNIQUELY SONOMA COUNTY RAMEN HOUSE & IZAKAYA The proprietors here are dedicated to the pursuit of the ‘perfect bowl’ for each and every guest who visits. With […]