freshly harvested olives in a variety of green and black colors.
Wineries Estate Olive Oil Along the Wine Road

There is an ever-growing number of estate-grown olive oils featured in tasting rooms along the Wine Road, so I thought it was time to take a deeper look. Let’s go explore!   Mediterranean-like Climate In Sonoma County, we’re blessed with wet winters and dry, warm summers, similar to Italy, Greece and Spain’s Mediterranean climate. These […]

Rebecca Germolus / Apr 1, 2025
Events 47th Annual Barrel Weekend

BARREL Weekend March 1-2, 2025 11:00 am – 4:00 pm each day   Join us as we celebrate our 47th Annual Barrel Weekend wine event! This year, wineries will showcase wines from the Past, Present, and Future!   Barrel Weekend is not a food pairing or themed event. It’s all about the WINE… exploring how […]

Liana / Jan 29, 2025
Itineraries Beauty Along the Wine Road

If beauty feeds your soul, the valleys along the Wine Road — Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River — offer up a feast. Vineyards by themselves are lovely. When you add in the magnificent surroundings of the undulating landscape, terraced hillsides, majestic redwoods, mighty oaks, mountain ranges, rivers and creeks, the landscape along the Wine […]

Rebecca Germolus / Dec 31, 2024
Varietal of the Month Wine Style of the Month – Sparkling

The pop of the cork, the rise of tiny bubbles and the gentle whoosh of foam in the glass—nothing makes an occasion more festive than Sparkling Wine. But Sparkling wines are not just for holidays and celebrations, they make a fine choice for everyday meals, and pair exceptionally well with a variety of foods. From […]

Liana / Dec 19, 2024
Varietal of the Month Varietal of the Month – Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is light bodied with moderate to high acidity and alcohol levels between 12-15% that makes it eminently pair worthy with a wide range of foods. A cool climate grape, Pinot Noir can be finicky and difficult to grow, but it is also expressive and reflective of the place where it’s grown. Here in […]

Marcy Gordon / Dec 3, 2024
Podcast Wine Road Podcast – Episode 215

In this episode, Rob Barney, owner of Stressed Vines, shares his unique adventure in the wine industry and his collaboration with winemaker Erica. Highlighting the diverse range of wines they offer, including Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay, as well as future releases, Rob emphasizes the importance of small wineries and the personalized experiences they […]

Liana / Dec 3, 2024
Podcast Wine Road Podcast – Episode 214

In Episode 214, guest Jack Florence delves into the inspiration behind his new book “Dare to Dream” and his role in founding Rockpile in the Valley. He offers insights into his son’s award-winning wines, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel from Rockpile, thus illuminating the significance of growers in the wine industry. Florence also uncovers the historical […]

Liana / Dec 3, 2024
Varietal of the Month Varietal of the Month – Cabernet Franc

If Missy Elliot liked Cabernet Franc, maybe the lyrics to “Get Ur Freak On!” would have been “Get Ur Franc On!” But even without a starring role in a song, Cabernet Franc is having a moment, an ongoing moment that is. And it’s no surprise. Cabernet Franc is a great food friendly wine with medium […]

Marcy Gordon / Oct 17, 2024
Event 8 Reasons to Sip and Savor at Wine & Food Affair

Just the name Wine & Food Affair identifies the top two reasons to attend this aptly named annual event. Held the weekend of November 2nd and 3rd from 11 – 4 each day, Wine & Food Affair is the premier food event in northern Sonoma County. Although wine and food are the top reasons to […]

Rebecca Germolus / Oct 2, 2024
Wineries Story Behind the Name – Part Two

Ever wonder about the story behind the name? Especially when the name makes you stop and think, “what does that mean or how did they come up with that name?” In part two of the Story Behind the Name, we’ll explore the why and how of the naming of several more wineries along the Wine […]

Rebecca Germolus / Aug 30, 2024