The grape vines might be dormant in the winter but there is still a lot of activity going on out there. Growing in between the vine rows. Do YOU know WHY vineyards plant a cover crop?? COVER CROP: a non-cash crop — like clover, peas, oats — planted on the same land in addition to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Benziger Winery Biodynamic on SonomaChat
Biodynamic Wineries are something that I am still learning about and I was thrilled to have Benziger Winery host our most recent SonomaChat with their “Pinot Experience”. Not only was the hospitality level at top notch but the whole event took place in the historical family home with Chris Benziger himself seated at the head of […]
Senses Wines Sonoma Coast on SonomaChat
“We’re farmers first, then winemakers.” –Senses Wines “Sonoma Coast Wines made from small batch family owned vineyards and we are talking Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Sign me up. When I first chatted with co-founder of Senses Wines Christopher Strieter about Guest Hosting an upcoming SonomaChat, he had mentioned taking the whole gang over to Zazu […]
Laurel Glen Vineyards on SonomaChat
#SonomaChat was hosted by Laurel Glen Vineyards located in Glen Ellen, California in June of 2014. They were our very 1st Guest Host on Twitter, partnered with Patz & Hall Winery in Sonoma, CA. Our big thanks to Bettina Sichel for her hospitality, big pours and smiling face. It is always a pleasure to see […]
St Francis Winery Food & Wine Pairings
“Wine is meant to be with food – that is the point of it.” -Julia Child I remember my first experience pairing food and wine together while on a tasting room tour of Wine Country. Before this, I had simply gone wine tasting with a few friends and stopped at a restaurant in between. We […]
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 […]
Iron Horse Vineyard, The View Is Hard To Beat
When you roll up the hill to the winery, it is obvious why the architects opted for an outdoor wine bar. Views, views, and did I mention the landscape yet? Situated among the rolling hills in the cool, foggy Green Valley, Iron Horse creates a mean glass of bubbly. With three tasting flight choices, there […]