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Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day – Oscar Barron

Oscar Barron is a frequent visitor to Wine Country and a big fan of the Wine Road Podcast. He finds ideas of what to do from the podcast. “Every time I listen to the show I find myself reminiscing about my previous visits,” says Oscar. When we asked podcast listeners to tell us about their […]

Marcy Gordon / Aug 8, 2019
Panoramic view of Lake Ralphine in Howarth Park, Santa Rosa, CA
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day – Brad Calkins

Brad Calkins, the Executive Director of Visit Santa Rosa, is in-the-know when it comes to where to go and what to do in Santa Rosa and Northern Sonoma County. Here are his suggestions for the Perfect Day. My wife and I love Dierks’s Parkside Café.  It’s only open for breakfast and lunch and our friends […]

Marcy Gordon / Aug 1, 2019
Friends toasting with glassed filled with red wine
Wine Tasting Tips What Am I Tasting?

We love wine—how it tastes, how it smells, how it enhances a meal—yet we sometimes struggle with the question, What am I tasting? After a tasting weekend along the Wine Road, your work colleague asks you to describe your favorite wine. You know which wine was your favorite, but you can’t describe what you liked […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jul 30, 2019
A tree-lined path in Sebastopol's Ragle Ranch Park
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Winter Day – Marcy Gordon

Editor’s Note: Marcy Gordon is co-host of the Wine Road Podcast: The Wine When & Where of Sonoma County. When I’m not reading, researching, or recording for the podcast, I like to seek out quiet places along the Wine Road. Winter in Northern Sonoma is ideal for those looking to hang out in a cozy […]

Marcy Gordon / Jul 10, 2019
A kettle barbecue grill filled with kebabs of meat and veggies, plus corn on the cob
Event Get Your Summer Grilling On

Every year I have great intentions of trying out new recipes during the summer grilling season. But my reality doesn’t always match my intentions. This year, I decided to do a little research early on, and found so many delicious grilling options I had to share them. And, the best part is all of them […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jul 3, 2019
Vista of Lake Sonoma from a winery in Dry Creek Valley
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day – Steve Berberich

For Steve Berberich, Wine Road fan and frequent visitor, a perfect day begins with a yummy breakfast at Costeaux Bakery in Healdsburg where he is a fan of the great coffee and bakery treats as well as the many options on the menu. After breakfast Steve’s Perfect Day would involve bubbles! Of course! So he […]

Beth Costa / Jun 26, 2019
Tracy Dutton's homemade pies.
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day – Tracy Dutton

Tracy Dutton of Dutton Estate Winery is a native Sebastopolian and a member of the Kozlowski family, famous for their pies. Tracy’s perfect day is spent with family in her home. “I love my family and my home and I love creating memories for my family and friends.  If I can create a wonderful memory […]

Beth Costa / Jun 13, 2019
Summer vineyard vista along Sonoma County's Wine Road
Itineraries Best Trip Planning Resources

Scouring the internet for the best trip planning resources can be time-consuming and not always productive. Sonoma County offers so many wonderful options for visitor and locals alike, and we are fortunate to have a lot of superb online tools available to us as well. Planning Your Wine Adventures The Wine Road has a new […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jun 5, 2019
A waterfall and pond amid the gardens at Ferrari Carano Winery.
Itineraries Celebrating Mother’s Day at Charming Gardens

Taking Mom out to view the charming gardens along the Wine Road is a wonderful way to help her celebrate Mother’s Day. And, while you visit the winery gardens, you can pop into the tasting room for some happy sipping as well. Gardens of all types enhance the beauty of wineries along the Wine Road. […]

Rebecca Germolus / Apr 30, 2019
Discover Gardens & Caves is just one of the many new experiences along the Wine Road.
Itineraries The Perfect Online Tool to Plan Your Wine Country Adventures

The Wine Road launched a new website in February, transforming a great online tool for planning your wine tourism day or vacation into a spectacular one. The best features from the previous website are still there, but now there are even more planning tools and information available to you. Favorite Online Tools & Info Here’s […]

Rebecca Germolus / Apr 2, 2019
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