Inspired by the James Webb Space Telescope and the stunning images captured, Iron Horse Vineyards has created Stargazing Cuvée! Time to pop some bottles… at night… drinking to the stars! Whether you’re an astronomer, a space buff, or just love wine with incredible bubbles and flavor – THIS is the bottle for you. The winery […]
Balletto Vineyards Self Guided Vineyard Tour And Wine Tasting
Top 10 Fun & Unique Winery Experiences in Sonoma: Beyond Just Wine Tasting Balletto Vineyards, a family owned and operated winery, produces award winning 100% estate grown wines from the Russian River Valley. This is single vineyard wine with a true sense of place. BOOK YOUR VISIT TO BALLETTO VINEYARDS HERE >> Vineyards surround the […]
Zo Wines Farmstay Overnight Experience & Wine Tasting
Top 10 Fun & Unique Winery Experiences in Sonoma: Beyond Just Wine Tasting The words Farm and Stay seem perfect for each other, especially when that farm is located in serene Wine Country California. At Zo Wines in Healdsburg along the Dry Creek Valley wine road, they encompass the idea of staying awhile. The estate […]
Red Car Wine West County Vineyard Walking Tour & Tasting
Top 10 Fun & Unique Winery Experiences in Sonoma: Beyond Just Wine Tasting Red Car Wine, vineyards on the edge of the Pacific… with a focus on cool climate grapes and single vineyard wines that truly show a sense of place in the glass. The Red Car tasting room vibe is a hip and fun […]
Paradise Ridge Herb Garden Sensory Chocolate & Wine Pairing
Top 10 Fun & Unique Winery Experiences in Sonoma: Beyond Just Wine Tasting For over 30 years, at Paradise Ridge they have been conscientious stewards of the land with vineyards and a winery here in Sonoma County, California passing the tradition down through the family. Unfortunately in the fires of 2017, the family strength was […]
Martin Ray Winery Tasting, Food Pairing & Winemakers Tour
Top 10 Fun & Unique Winery Experiences in Sonoma: Beyond Just Wine Tasting Martin Ray Winery in the Russian River Valley is one of the oldest continually working wineries in California. As a pioneer of the region, Martin Ray was dedicated to crafting single varietal wines that were region specific at a time when this […]
Joseph Jewell Gourmet Picnic Lunch Vineyard Tour & Tasting
Top 10 Fun & Unique Winery Experiences in Sonoma: Beyond Just Wine Tasting Joseph Jewell Wines is a personal story told through… wine. Of course. It is Sonoma County! Based in the quaint town of Forestville in the heart of the Russian River Valley, they are dedicated to capturing the unique terroir of the vineyard […]
Buena Vista Winery Historic Tool Museum, Tour & Tasting
Top 10 Fun & Unique Winery Experiences in Sonoma: Beyond Just Wine Tasting First founded in 1857, Buena Vista Winery is California’s 1st premium winery in operation. As of the current day and age this legendary property has been re-born under the vision of Jean-Charles Boisset, part of Boisset Family Estates, a renowned and charismatic […]
Bowman Cellars Wine & Cheese Late Sunset On The Patio
Top 10 Fun & Unique Winery Experiences in Sonoma: Beyond Just Wine Tasting If you are searching for great wines poured by equally great people while enjoying a hip west county atmosphere… then Bowman Cellars is the place for you. Owned and operated by Alex and Katie Bowman whose passion for each other matches their […]
Belden Barns Private Mountainside Tour & Historic Barn Tasting
Top 10 Fun & Unique Winery Experiences in Sonoma: Beyond Just Wine Tasting Belden Barns is a family owned and operated small batch winery on Sonoma Mountain who has been painstakingly undergoing the process of re-developing the historic vineyards, barn and farmstead back to its historic standards. Visitors can enjoy a chic, rustic and elegant […]
Jordan Winery & Vineyards Chateau Tour & Library Tasting
A winery established in the early 70’s, built in the style of great wineries in France, and with a relentless commitment to creating a top Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon with consistent quality vintage after vintage. The Jordan Vineyard and Winery Chateau should be on all Sonoma County visitors top 10 list.
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, […]
Rise Up Sonoma Raises 550k for CA Fire Relief
With over 400 people in attendance, words cannot adequately express the feeling of immense gratitude and community that was felt throughout the venue. Wine was sipped and forks were raised to a worthy cause. 50 different Chefs offering their culinary wonders and more than 40 wines and beers being poured. The theme of ‘give back’ […]
Sonoma County Is Open, Visit Wine Country Soon
There is a common slogan flowing among locals here in Sonoma: We Are Open. Wine Tasting is like a mini vacation itself. An exotic location, new tastes, sounds, smells and experiences unfold with each new stop along the wine road. With hundreds of wineries to choose from, it’s time to start your journey. Welcome. A […]
HOW TO Throw The PERFECT Wine Dinner Party
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 […]
Sonoma’s Russian River Paulée Wine Maker Dinner
Most of the events that I attend in Wine Country are quite enjoyable but a few always stand out from the others… The Russian River Valley La Paulée is… definitely one of them. This event sells out every year because… it is just that special of an evening. An overabundance of riches. & OVER THE TOP […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Sonoma Wine
How many wineries are there in Sonoma County, California? There are over 500+ and growing… VISIT SOON. How big is Sonoma (the town) and the County itself? The town of Sonoma has a population of 10,648 as of the 2010 United States Census, Sonoma County had a population of 483,878 at this time. The county has a total […]
Last Wednesday of Every Month: Join #SonomaChat LIVE from 5-7pmPST
#SonomaChat has held over 175 LIVE Wednesday Night Programs on Twitter. That’s over 3+ years of covering Sonoma County wine, food, style and life… Oh my! That is also a lot of tweeting… my twingers are starting to get tired. Haha. It is high time for a little revitalization… Here at #SonomaChat, we love what […]
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 […]
10 Trivia Questions About Sonoma County Wine
Answers are included below… (HINT: This trivia game is more fun with a glass of Sonoma County wine in your hand… just sayin’) Cheers & Good Luck! 1. Sonoma County, CA is a diverse wine growing region! How many appellations are there? 2. Sonoma County, CA~ LOTS of Grapes! What % of CA wine comes from […]
A Wine Lover’s Guide To Sonoma Grape Varietals
The Sonoma County wine region features numerous wineries making juice from a diverse selection of grape varietals. In fact, the county is the most diverse premium wine-grape growing region in the entire United States. With so much to choose from – a travel guide can help you save time and energy running around. That is time […]