Valentine’s week along the Wine Road offers both savory and sweet deals, some for them are available the entire month of February. The Yin & Yang of Wine & Food Pairings When cruising through the list of possibilities during the Valentine’s week and weekends, foodies will score along the Wine Road. Let’s start with a […]
Chocolate isn’t the only delectable treat offered this Valentine’s Day. Wine Road members have plenty of sweet deals, some for the entire month of February. Dinner with Your Sweetheart Booking a Valentine’s dinner reservation isn’t always an easy decision, but I can help you find just the right dining experience along the Wine Road. Fog […]
Even though Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Pinot Noir might be your favorite go-to wines, do you ever explore some of the lesser-known varietals? Trying new wines can be fun, exciting, and palate expanding. When I recently paired Mounts Grenache with juicy pork tenderloin rubbed with a spice blend, or deLorimier Malbec with skirt steak and […]
Lodging Members’ Favorites Here are five questions about things these innkeepers / concierge like to do when they aren’t assisting you or preparing for your visit to Sonoma County. Tegan Wilson – Hotel Healdsburg – chief concierge Jenny Lamarre – Fern Grove Cottages – owner/innkeeper Brian Siewert – Sonoma Orchid Inn – owner/innkeeper Kathleen Young […]
How does the Wine Road pay it forward? The Wine Road is more than an association of wineries and lodgings. It is also a socially minded organization that throughout the year gives back to the community. Annual Cash Donations Each year the Wine Road gives $1 from every ticket sold to the Redwood Empire Food […]
The January blues can be averted with a journey to Winter WINEland, the ultimate winter wine break. Winter Wine Break The Wine Road’s Winter WINEland is held January 13-14, 2018, which is also a three-day weekend. Take Friday off and spend a long weekend in northern Sonoma County for the perfect winter escape. The theme […]
If you fly out of the Sonoma County Airport (STS), up to one case of wine flies free if you travel on Alaska Airlines. That is a screaming deal, folks. Wine Flies Free Here is how it works: Book a flight on Alaska Airlines into the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, located just north […]
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 […]
Orange Wine – Taste Tested and Wine Road approved Written by Marcy Gordon Knock, knock! Who’s there? Orange. Orange who? Orange Wine! Orange you glad to see me? Orange Wine isn’t new, but it’s suddenly trendy. Orange wine, also known as Amber wine, is a type of wine that’s been made in the old world […]
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 […]