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 […]
Mayacama Mountain Views & Muscardini Wine Sips
The Muscardini Tasting Room is a boutique stop along Highway 12 to sip, enjoy the views and relax awhile. It is a place where one can drink and enjoy while promoting an artisan handcrafted wine making style. Crafted with Joy, For the Joy of Living… is the slogan at Muscardini Cellars in Kenwood, California. Vineyards were […]
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 […]
Sonoma Valley CRUSH at St Francis Winery
Each year, the changing colors of the leaves in the vineyards signal a start to harvest. Not only is this a great chance to taste through the wines of last season, it is also a time for many winery guests to sample fresh pressed juice or tour a “crush” pad. I learned to use a […]