Large gathering of people at an outdoor wine tasting
Event The Wine Road Celebrates 40 Years of Cheers

As the Wine Road’s 40th anniversary continues, the next event — 40 Years of Cheers — is on Saturday, July 23rd, and everyone is invited. I’m super excited about this community-based festival. It will be like the street fairs and local community festivals I used to attend before they became commercialized or extinct. Something for […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jul 12, 2016
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
Join the Wine Road's Magical Mystery Tour on June 18, 2016.
Event Take A Magical Mystery Tour — Wine Road Style

Tasting along the Wine Road is all about relaxing and enjoying the day, and the Magical Mystery Tour will ensure you do just that. The Magical Mystery Tour is another of the Wine Road’s special treats to help celebrate their 40th anniversary. Here are the details: The Magical Mystery Tour will be held on June […]

Rebecca Germolus / May 24, 2016
Rolling kitchen cart made from recycled wine barrel.
Philanthropy Art of Oak: A Final Look

Art of Oak is such a unique expression of art that I decide to take a final look at the pieces and share some of the rewards reaped from this creative endeavor. For anyone who didn’t see the previous Art of Oak blogs—an introduction and a closer look—here is a quick summary of how this […]

Rebecca Germolus / May 10, 2016
Ruby Affair is dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions
Philanthropy Ruby Affair—Gala & Charity Auction

Wine Road’s 40th anniversary Ruby Affair is just weeks away—May 14th to be exact. This gala celebration includes dinner, dancing, a live and silent charity auction, and, of course, exceptional wines poured all night long. Proceeds from the auctions benefit two excellent local charities—United Way of Wine Country and Worth Our Weight, a culinary apprentice […]

Rebecca Germolus / Apr 26, 2016
Explore the Wine Road
Event Explore Wine Road

Explore Wine Road is exactly as it sounds. A day to explore all the Wine Road has to offer. The wineries, lodgings, and countryside along the Wine Road are postcard perfect. Folks come from all over to explore, drink in the wines and the scenery, and enjoy a relaxing holiday. If you are a local […]

Rebecca Germolus / Apr 12, 2016
Recycled barrels from Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Event The Art of Oak: a closer look

In February, the Wine Road’s Art of Oak was unveiled at DeLoach Vineyards, and folks lucky enough to view these amazing barrel transformations were in awe of the results. Background Forty piece of barrel art were created, with about half being sold to the businesses that sponsored the barrels and more sold during preview at […]

Rebecca Germolus / Mar 22, 2016
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Event Wine Road’s 40th Anniversary Celebration: A Ruby Affair

What better way to acknowledge the Wine Road’s 40th anniversary than to celebrate at the Ruby Affair with dinner, dancing, a live and silent auction, and of course, plenty of exquisite wines. On Saturday, May 14th, at the beautifully restored Soda Rock Winery in Alexander Valley, the Wine Road will celebrate a time 40 years […]

Rebecca Germolus / Mar 8, 2016
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Event Breakfast with the Winemakers & Barrel Tasting

During the upcoming Barrel Tasting weekends, the Wine Road is offering four options for you to have breakfast with local winemakers. And, a filling breakfast before wine tasting is always a great idea. The four options listed below include a full breakfast along with time for Q&A with the winemakers. Bring your questions—learn more about […]

Rebecca Germolus / Feb 23, 2016