Nothing says summer better than an evening on the patio with friends, grilling up some BBQ ribs, brisket, or chicken and sipping a glass or two of Zinfandel. Options Where You Don’t Do the Cooking The Zinfandel and BBQ combo is so popular along the Wine Road that you’ll find wineries hosting Zin festivities to […]
Visitors to Wine Country sometimes miss exploring Santa Rosa unless they are in town for a conference with only a few hours to spare. Whether you are in Sonoma County for a long or short visit, or live locally, there are plenty of terrific things to do and see just minutes from the heart of […]
If you’re looking for a new adventure along the Wine Road, head north and take a stroll through Cloverdale. We recently visited Cloverdale and were delighted by all we found. A small town with a big heart and a lot of community spirit, plus some great finds for locals and visitors alike. Unique Shopping Cloverdale […]
In the past years, the number of urban warehouse wineries has grown exponentially. As the cost of countryside property and vineyard land has increased, determined winemakers have found a cost effective solution—renting warehouse space and converting it into a winery. I’ve heard these wineries referred to as garagista wineries, or micro-production wineries. True garagista wineries […]
It’s always fun to try something different, and there are plenty of opportunities along the Wine Road to check out some educational tastings and tours, a.k.a. scholarly sips. With younger students back in school, now is a great time for us over 21 students to think about expanding your knowledge about wine. Wine & Food […]
Everyone loves winning a contest, and the California Wine Month Contest lets everyone be a winner. How does everyone win? When you participate, you’ll be drinking great wines! Here is How the California Wine Month Contest Works: Between September 1 – 30, the Wine Road is hosting a photo contest on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. […]
Fall is evident with the crisp morning air, the quality of the evening light, and the foliage changing colors, also indicating it’s time for some harvest fun along the Wine Road. The last two blogs—Scholarly Sips and California Wine Month Contest—have featured some harvest activities, but more have come my way since then. Here’s your […]
When cruising along the Wine Road, I highly recommend visiting Geyserville. This cozy little hamlet offers so much in just a few blocks. Let’s Start with Wine Tasting Within the city limits, you’ll find several tasting rooms, including Locals, a 10-winery collective tasting room featuring over 70 wines from these small local producers. Locals offers […]
Everyone loves finding the perfect pairing of wine and food. The Wine Road’s Wine & Food Affair dedicates an entire weekend to tasting one perfect pairing after another. Wine & Food Affair 2017 This premier wine event takes place the weekend of November 4 & 5 along the Wine Road. An extraordinary two days with […]
What is eat – taste – sleep – repeat? It’s the recipe for the perfect adventure along the Wine Road. Every seasoned wine taster knows that a hearty breakfast is a prerequisite for a day of wine tasting. Along the Wine Road, there are plenty of charming bed & breakfast inns that include a delicious […]