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 […]

Did you know the Wine Road has an informative weekly web post called WineStopper? It’s on the Wine Road’s website home page, under “This Week’s Visit, Stay, Sip.”   What’s This All About? With so many wineries, lodgings and wines along the Wine Road, the WineStopper program highlights a different winery, lodging and wine every […]

If you’re seeking the quintessential Zinfandel, head to Dry Creek Valley, a slice of heaven in Northern Sonoma County. Why visit Dry Creek Valley to find amazing Zinfandel when so many other regions produce good Zins?   Why Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel? Long-time Dry Creek Valley winegrower Fred Peterson, owner of Peterson Winery, explains, “If you […]

A visit to a wine bar or wine shop can be daunting with what appear to be endless choices. You know you like red wine, but not all red wines. You’ve often wished there was a way to figure out what you like without randomly buying bottle after bottle until you find the wines you […]

Ready to experience a fabulous winter wine tasting along the Wine Road? Then it’s time to buy your tickets to the Wine Road’s 30th Annual Winter Wineland event! As I reviewed this year’s program, I was struck by how lucky I am to live here and be able to attend the Wine Road events. Why […]

It’s getting hot in here! So let’s open up all the Zin’s! Although Zinfandel originated in Croatia where it’s known as Tribidrag—the grape is embraced as All-American and has been grown and cultivated in California since the 1800’s. This medium-bodied dry red wine has a range of flavors that include raspberry, blueberry, red and black […]