Have YOU ever planned your own large gathering of friends + wine + food?!? It sure is easy… right?!? Haha… big pours in the glass. Today, we will provide stress free tips, advice and suggestions from the pros on ‘How to host a successful wine lovers shindig’. An elegant, simple dinner that highlights the wines […]
Exploring Food & Wine Pairings At Mayo Winery
There is a logic behind pairing food and wine, that once learned, can be applied to most situations. Wine can taste even better with food, and local wine often pairs well with local cuisine. At Mayo Family Winery, in Kenwood, they offer an educational and sensory guide to local food and wine pairings for visitors of the Sonoma Valley […]
Fascinating Facts About Sonoma’s Wine Country
Vineyards, vineyards… as far as the eye can see. As you travel down Sonoma County roads, it is nearly impossible to miss the rows of vines. Whether driving down a residential street, heading up a mountain to the tasting room, or making your way through winding turns of back-country Sonoma, the views of vineyards abound. But… […]
Sonoma County’s Most Popular Wine Varietals
When people hear Pinot Noir….chances are good that Sonoma County comes to mind. But… Do you know what grape varietals are most widely grown in Sonoma? Since the popularity of the movie Sideways, it is a well known fact that many wine lovers flock to California wine tasting rooms to enjoy a glass of Pinot. […]
California Wine History Brought Back To Life at Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma
A Count can be an imposing character as he greets guests walking into the tasting room but…that is the point. The atmosphere of Buena Vista Winery is as much a part of the whole experience….. as is the wine itself. Founded in 1857 by Agoston Haraszthy, Buena Vista was California’s first premium winery. Agoston, the self-proclaimed […]
Planning a Wine Country Getaway in Sonoma
Choices, choices, choices… Sonoma County has 100’s of options to choose from when it comes to wine tasting rooms to visit. Deciding which wineries to see is only half the battle. Wine Country also offers mouth watering food options to pair with all those big pours in your glass. Now… What to do, what to do… Don’t go in […]
Raised Over $4Million as Wine Country Weekend Aids Sonoma County Beneficiaries
Have a glass from an award winning wine region, enjoy small bites by famous chefs… AND Raise money for children in need. Fund the Future. It takes a village… Watching the wine community come together in Sonoma County to lend a hand to at-risk children and to dedicate themselves to improving local childhood literacy rates was […]
What is #SonomaChat?
A Hashtag… & A NonProfit Idea. It is an online community that loves and chats about Sonoma wine AND… some wonder, is there more to it?!? Simple Answer: Yes. There is more. The hashtag #SonomaChat was started with just one tweet paired with much enthusiasm by founder: Amy Lieberfarb and her audience of wine-lovers. #SonomaChat happens every Wednesday from […]
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Giving Back
The Chefs Serve. The Winemakers Pour. The Proceeds Matter. Giving you a Taste of Sonoma… with access to the people who grow and create some of the world’s most amazing wine and food… Sonoma Wine Country Weekend September 4-6th 2015 continues to please year after year. The weekend is the County’s largest charity event and one that draws […]
Elevating The Nuances of Each Wine… With Food
After 5 generations of family members grow up in Sonoma County’s Wine Country, it is safe to bet, they know how to eat & drink well. Fifth Generation Sonoma Wine-maker Steve Ledson has recently opened the new Zina Lounge at the Ledson Hotel on the historic Sonoma Square. It was great to visit recently and […]
A Taste of Sonoma, Crushin’ it at St Francis
The best way to leave a Wine Country visitor with the ‘true experience’ of Sonoma County… is through the fork as well as the glass. One winery in Sonoma Valley that is Crushin’ It when it comes to the taste of the surrounding area is St Francis Winery in Santa Rosa, CA. A good tip […]
Wine Country GIVEAWAY Wednesday on #SonomaChat
New Winery Geek App to be Showcased on Twitter’s Live #SonomaChat, December 17 by: Melissa Vogt On December 17th from 5 to 6 p.m., Wine Country This Week will team up with #SonomaChat to host a live Twitter chat featuring Winery Geek – Wine Country This Week’s new app. Winery Geek, which is FREE to download […]
SonomaChat 25th Twitter Chat Anniversary Oct22
I want to start with a Thank You for participating in #SonomaChat… I appreciate the continued support. of our twitter community. This Wednesday, October 22nd, is our 25th Chat…YAY! We ALL love a good celebration… and with those SF Giants playing so well, I couldn’t resist… THIS WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22nd from 5-6pmPST #SonomaChat 25th Anniversary […]
Amapola Creek Winery Makes A Fierce Cabernet
This year for the Annual Sonoma Reserve Wine Event, I decided to enjoy the small batch tour of wineries which were all off of the beaten path. Right decision. Most of the spots we visited on this day were located on steep terrain with wonderful views and also a difficult climb for the vehicles. The […]
Hands-On Gourmet SF Cooking Wine Country Style at Jacuzzi Cellars Sonoma
Spring has sprung in Wine Country California. I had the pleasure of attending a Hands On Gourmet Private Cooking Party & Team Building Event at Jacuzzi Cellars in Sonoma Wine Country recently and meeting Executive Chef, Stephen Gibbs. And what a backdrop. From weddings, to corporate events to bachelorette parties… Jacuzzi Cellars in Sonoma County, most […]
Country Food with French Passion in Sonoma
With an ever changing seasonal menu, cheese & charcuterie platters that rock, and plenty of outdoor garden patio seating, you can guess that I’ve visited ‘the girl and the fig’ many a time before. A great stop for tourists and locals alike, Owner, Sondra Bernstein plates a fierce meal. The menu at the girl and the fig in […]
Asian Flora Conservation in Wine Country California
Sonoma County is chock full of diverse activities and landscapes for exploration. Have I mentioned lately how lucky I am to live here? Children who grow up here in Wine Country are equally lucky to live in such a beautiful place. I recently had the pleasure of accompanying a group of exuberant (to say the […]
Winery Celebrating 25 Years of Family Ownership
Recently I had the pleasure of sipping on a wine that was bottled when I was a very young lass. Opening a vintage bottle at a dinner party celebrating 25 years of family ownership at Rodney Strong Vineyards, just seemed appropriate for Wine Country. A 1977 Alexander’s Crown Estate Bottled Sonoma Vineyards Cabernet Sauvginon, it […]
Osake’ Japanese Bistro Santa Rosa Dining
Ask my 9 year old where she would like to go for dinner and there is one overwhelmingly used answer for that question. The girl loves her sushi. Gary Chus Osake Japanese Bistro in Santa Rosa is a favorite of our whole family. We usually start with the Martini Prawns, another fave of my 9 yr […]