Recently I was asked why the Wine Road turning 40 was such a big deal. Without pausing, I quickly answered the poor chap who asked, giving far more information than he expected or wanted. I thought if this guy asked the question, others probably have as well. The History Lesson In 1976 when the Wine […]

The Wine Road offers so many great wine adventures and fun venues. One thing it does really, really well is provide exceptional picnic settings. Nothing beats wine tasting on a lovely summer day (or any day of the year), and then pausing for a mid-day picnic. Selecting the Perfect Location If you aren’t sure who […]

As the Wine Road’s 40th anniversary continues, the next event — 40 Years of Cheers — is on Saturday, July 23rd, and everyone is invited. I’m super excited about this community-based festival. It will be like the street fairs and local community festivals I used to attend before they became commercialized or extinct. Something for […]

Want to learn how to blend a great Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel? As part of the ongoing 40th anniversary celebrations, the Wine Road is again partnering with an American Viticultural Area (AVA) group to offer another appellation specific tasting, only this tasting comes with an added bonus—a chance to create your own Zin. Dry Creek […]

It’s red carpet time along the Wine Road! Premiere Showing On September 16, 2016, the Wine Road will premiere its documentary entitled, “The Road to Ruby.” This historic film, directed and produced by filmmaker John Beck, will have three showings at Francis Ford Coppola Winery, located just minutes north of Healdsburg in the gorgeous Alexander […]

So much is happening along the Wine Road, I’m going to give a quick recap of upcoming activities. Treasure Hunt We’re in the final days of an amazing treasure hunt that concludes on August 31st, and there is a pot of gold at the end of this adventure. Here is how it works: visit participating […]

September is California Wine Month, and an excellent reminder to explore all things wine. The Wine Road winery members offer a vast array of varietals and blends to help you with your exploration. Varietal Specialty by Appellation Each of the three appellations—Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River—within the Wine Road is well known for producing […]

Fall is my favorite season, and the Wine Road’s Wine & Food Affair is one of my favorite events. How convenient they happen at the same time. Wine & Food Pairings Wine & Food Affair, held the first weekend in November, is an event dedicated to showcasing how wine can enhance the flavors in food, […]

Autumn in Wine Country is pure perfection. The weather is ideal for wine tasting, exploring or just hanging out—warm sunny afternoons, cool evenings and crisp mornings. Plus, the fall color palette decorates the countryside. If you are looking to slow down, relax and enjoy the unbridled beauty of Mother Nature, now is the time for […]

The chance to win an instant wine cellar deserves one last look, and it could be yours in time for the December holiday season. The Wine Road members have donated a total of 160 bottles of wine that have been divided into four 40-bottle Instant Wine Cellars, and you could win one of them! So […]