Picnic area with a panoramic view above Lake Sonoma in Dry Creek Valley.
Wineries Picnic Along the Wine Road

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 […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jun 28, 2016
Barrels awaiting tasters for Barrel Tasting along Sonoma County's Wine Road
Wineries Turning 40 is a Big Deal

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 […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jun 14, 2016
Happy Holidays
Wineries Holiday Gift Ideas

The holiday season is upon us, and so is the race to find just the right gift for everyone on your shopping list. The Wine Road wineries can help you quickly check off that list. There are even fun gifts for folks who don’t drink wine or are under 21, like stadium blankets, chocolate sauce, […]

Rebecca Germolus / Nov 24, 2015
Pedroncelli Winery in the fall.
Wineries Wine Road Wineries Among the Best in America for 2015

Some of the country’s top wineries and prime picnic spots await your visit to the Wine Road. The Daily Meal, an all things food and drink website, announced their “101 Best Wineries in America for 2015”.  Thirteen Sonoma County wineries were on the list, with eight of them being Wine Road members—ACORN, Balletto, Frick, Iron […]

Rebecca Germolus / Aug 4, 2015