Ever fallen in love with a wine in a tasting room, purchased it, then opened it to find it didn’t taste like you remember it? There could be several reasons why this happens, but one reason that is often overlooked is the wine glass you are using affects what you smell and taste. I’ve been […]
Some wineries along the Wine Road require an appointment to taste. It is worthwhile to plan your tasting adventure and discover these hidden gems. Worth The Extra Step Here are some benefits of scheduling by-appointment tastings: Intimate — Often by appointment wineries are so small that the owners or winemakers will be pouring for you, […]
Few things are as disappointing as hearing about a great event you didn’t attend because you didn’t even know about it. In the past month, I’ve attended several winery events, plus a couple tastings where dozens of wineries poured terrific wines. When I told a friend about all the great wines I’d tried, they immediately […]
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 […]