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 […]
Russian River Valley Wine Has Balance and Elegance on Balletto’s Sebastopol Hill Vineyards
A wine to perfectly complement a meal, all the while, evolving in the glass to heighten the food experience itself. This is what you will find inside a bottle of Balletto Vineyards. Balletto Estate Vineyards are located in the coolest, southern most tip of the Russian River Valley where a ceaseless ebb and flow of Pacific Ocean […]
Sonoma County Barrel Auction 2016 Photo Gallery
Sonoma County’s 2nd Annual Barrel Auction, #SoCoBa was held from April 28 through 30th, 2016. This year’s auction was even more successful then the last. Presented by the Sonoma County Vintners, the Sonoma County Barrel Auction is a live auction of wine futures from the county’s top growers and winemakers. These once-in-a-lifetime wines represent the exceptional stylistic […]
Sonoma’s Top Wine Growers Gathered to Raise Over $690,000 at the Sonoma Barrel Auction
An event that offers the chance to buy wine futures while mingling with people that are in the top of the industry… Sonoma County Barrel Auction is a one-of-a-kind chance to purchase lots never before seen and never seen again. The 2nd Annual Sonoma County Barrel Auction opened to much success and closed out with […]
Deeply Rooted in the Sonoma County Wine Community at Rodney Strong Vineyards
The terroir speaks for itself at Rodney Strong Vineyards. In an area like Sonoma, known for grape growing… some vines have deep roots in the soil… and in the community. A visit to the Rodney Strong Tasting Room, is like a higher education on the terroir of Sonoma, with 14 estate vineyards offering a “vineyard to […]
Wines & Views to Gawk At In Sonoma County, CA
Come Visit & Slow Down for Awhile… A fitting slogan for the pace and lifestyle at Gundlach Bundschu Winery in Sonoma. In the 1800’s when Jacob Gundlach first found himself down the long winding road towards the property, he fell in with the setting immediately and decided to… Stay for Awhile… Present Day – The family […]
A Wine Country Trip Planning Guide for Everyone
Learn more about Wine Country before you arrive and enjoy your stay all the more. Wine Country has hundreds of options to choose from when it comes to wine tasting rooms to visit. Deciding which wineries to see is only half the battle… Planning ahead for a fun filled weekend of good wine, food, lodging and most of all, […]
Taste The Bounty of Sustainable Seafood At Jordan
In this era of depleted oceans, sustainable seafood is the best choice. Whether you are eating at home or dining out, in a restaurant or in your grocery store, ask the question~ “Do you sell sustainable seafood?” I recently engaged in a conversation about ocean friendly practices at a Monterey Bay Aquarium event with Jordan Winery in Healdsburg, California. […]
Along The Wine Road in Sonoma County, California
What is a “Wine Road” one might ask … & where can I get on? The Wine Road: A treasure map to the many jewels nestled among the hills and valleys of a region where fresh air, fine wine and exquisite cuisine await those who traverse it. Get your glass ready. Celebrating it’s Ruby Anniversary […]
Wine Is Grown In The Vineyard at Dane Cellars
There is early evidence that grape vine cultivation dates back in history 7,000 years. As far back as the Neolithic period, people have been cultivating wild grape vines to produce wine. Do the techniques used in the vineyard affect the overall product ~ Wine? In Sonoma County, the terroir seems ideal for growing many different […]
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 […]
Discover Sonoma County Wine #SonomaChat
Weekly on SonomaChat, we feature a new Guest Host from Sonoma County. You know what… There is a wine for that. Sonoma County pairs PERFECTLY with wine, food & good times. On January 20, 2016, #SonomaChat, a weekly conversation and wine lover community on Twitter will pair with Guest Host www.discoversonomacountywine.com & Jolene Patterson to Educate […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]