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 […]
Single Vineyard Wine at Patz & Hall Sonoma House
Tasting through Single Vineyard Wine is one of the best ways to educate your palate on true “sense of place”. Terroir matters in the vineyard. Terroir is important due to the combination of elements suited to growing a particular varietal of grape at one specific location. To label your bottle as a “Single-Vineyard” wine, while also keeping […]
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 […]
2015 Photo Gallery Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
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 quite moving this past week. READ MORE HERE – Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Raised Over $4Million for Sonoma County Beneficiaries Raising over $4 million dollars for Sonoma County Beneficiaries with […]
Valley Fire & How To Help Aid Relief Efforts
The Valley Fire burning in Lake & Napa County prompted evacuation of more than 17,000 people. Many organizations have pulled together to help house, feed and provide for evacuees. Mandatory evacuations are in place and may be for some time… First responders are critical. #SonomaChat, an online social community based in Sonoma County, California & […]
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 […]
Cabernet Food Challenge – Renowned Wine Country Educator & Chef – John Ash
When sitting down at a restaurant, many people, start with the food and next try to choose a wine to suit. Wine tasting is subjective. One’s palate knows what it likes and what it doesn’t. Wouldn’t it be wiser to choose a wine that we love, have a sip and THEN find a food item to suit…? […]
Pinot On The River Healdsburg Wine Walk
Most events that have the word “Pinot” in the name capture me and my attention. Especially those close to home. Living in the mecca for great California Pinot Noir is no joke to us Pinot-philes. And what a wine mecca Sonoma County is. With our cool climate hills, valleys and coastal ranges…those lucky Pinot grapes […]
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 […]
It’s All In The Dough at Vignette Pizzeria Sebastopol
A lifetime of pizza obsession leads to Neapolitan style pies at Vignette in Sebastopol. Yesterday, my favorite neighborhood community pizzeria was named one of the BEST RESTAURANTS IN SONOMA COUNTY by the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau. Not too shabby. And well deserved. I have become quite obsessed with the dough from Vignette, baked to perfection […]
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 […]
Lynmar Estate Picnic Food & Wine Serendipity
Each season ushers in a bountiful new crop of food from the garden. There is a wine for that. People who love to eat are the best kinds of people. Here in Wine Country, when we eat together, we also like to drink together. Take away the conventional dining room & insert a view of […]
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 […]