The Wine Enthusiast announced its annual Wine Star Award Winners, and Sonoma County won the big one—Wine Region of the Year. Why Sonoma County? Wine Enthusiast writer Virginie Boone said it best in her description of the region, “Sonoma County is a study in contrast: It’s historic yet forward-thinking, innovative yet traditional, and coastal yet […]
“How can I help?” is a question wineries along the Wine Road are hearing from wine lovers concerned about the recent wildfire that burned though parts of Sonoma County. How can you help?—deliberate tourism. Deliberate Tourism Works Deliberate tourism is supporting a region, especially after it has experienced a natural disaster or other hardship. After […]
Along the Wine Road we are excited to get back outside and in the vineyards. We love to get our boots dirty and fill our lungs with fresh air. Here are some of the ways you can get in the vineyards or sit and relax outside with fantastic wines. Cheers to spring in Sonoma County! […]
Next time you are debating about whether or not to join wine clubs, consider the amount of access you’ll receive with a wine club membership. Wine Clubs Equal Exclusive Access Having just attended the Wine Road’s Barrel Tasting weekends, I was reminded how many perks are offered to wine club members. One of my fellow […]
Looking for a thoughtful gift for a special someone or even yourself? The Wine Road members listed here have a wide range of holiday only offers, including beautiful gift sets, great shipping rates, and exclusive lodging deals. Shop online or call for personalized assistance with your order. GIFT SETS *includes special shipping offer Portalupi […]
Sorting Fact from Fiction: An Important Message from Wine Road Executive Director, Beth Costa, about the wildfire situation in Sonoma County Wine Country. As I’m sure you are aware, our area has been hit hard by wildfires. Clearly it is too early to assess all the damage done to the wineries in our area, and […]
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 […]
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. […]
When you visit the Wine Road, do you ever wonder what are some of the winemakers’ favorite haunts? Where do they like to eat, listen to music, watch the sunset, or take out of town guests? You’re about to find out about five favorites from five local winemakers. Before they share their favorites, here is […]
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 […]