Holiday wine trail & market sign
Event Sip, Shop, Relax and Repeat

To sip, shop, relax and repeat sounds like a dream day, especially when it comes to holiday shopping, but this is the real deal. On Dec. 6th, the Wine Road will be holding the Holiday Wine Trail + Market. This one-day wine tasting and shopping event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday […]

Rebecca Germolus / Oct 31, 2025
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Wineries My Life Before the Wine Industry, Part Four

Do you ever dream of being a part of the wine industry? Have you ever wondered if the person pouring wine for you ever did anything else? Might it be possible that the winery owner or winemaker had a totally different career before they began working at a winery? Some folks are born into a […]

Rebecca Germolus / Sep 30, 2025
Two women with white wine in glasses toasting outside.
Wine Tasting Tips Free Wine Tasting Along the Wine Road

Free wine tasting. Yes, you read that right. No wine tasting fees. Complimentary wine tasting. No kidding. It’s happening now!   Free Tasting a.k.a. Sip Into The Weekend Around mid-summer, several wineries along the Wine Road in Northern Sonoma County started offering free wine tasting on Thursdays and Fridays through August 31st. You may have […]

Rebecca Germolus / Sep 15, 2025
Wine Road Wine & Food Affair Since 1999 written in burgundy with a wine glass on the side.
Event Savor a Wine & Food Weekend in Wine Country

Spending a weekend sipping superb wines while savoring the perfect food pairing sounds like heaven. Add in breathtaking scenery and the relaxing ambiance of Sonoma County’s Wine Country, and now you have paradise perfected! This magical wine and food weekend becomes reality on November 1st and 2nd as the Wine Road hosts the 27th annual […]

Rebecca Germolus / Sep 1, 2025
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Event Explore and Sip During Wine Trail

Wine Trail is your one-day pass to explore wineries along the Wine Road that are new to you, visit wineries and try wines you’ve always wanted to taste, and return to wineries you call your favorites. Wine Trail happens five times a year — February, May, July, September and December — giving ample opportunities to […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jun 28, 2025
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Wine Tasting Tips Wine Tasting with Groups

Wine tasting with a group of friends or family members is a wonderful way to enjoy each other’s company. You’re in beautiful surroundings with a relaxed friendly environment, sounds perfect. But, there’s one challenge. Most wineries require advanced reservations for groups of six or more. That can put a damper on your day of fun, […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jun 3, 2025
Event Tasting the Past, Present and Future: Barrel Weekend 2025

The 2025 Barrel Weekend is all about tasting wines from the past, present and future. This annual weekend event has been reimagined for its 47th anniversary, letting the wineries along the Wine Road focus on more than just tasting wines from the barrel. And, giving tasters new opportunities for exploring and learning about wine.   […]

Rebecca Germolus / Feb 1, 2025
Event 10 Wine-Fun Reasons to Attend Wine Road’s Winter Festivals

By January, wine fun seems in short supply, especially after the fast-paced activities beginning with Thanksgiving and running through to the new year. But fear not, the Wine Road offers a winter wine festival filled with great wines, plenty of laughter, great photo ops and a whole lot of fun — it’s the 32nd annual […]

Rebecca Germolus / Nov 13, 2024
Wine and Food Pairings Best Summer Wine Pairings

Warm weather beckons us outside for grilling, picnics and sunset dinners. And, we’re always looking for the best wine pairings to accompany these al fresco meals. Here are some of the best summer pairings with delicious wines found along the Wine Road.   Pairings with Salads Rosé The combination of Greek watermelon salad and a […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jun 28, 2024
Podcast Wine Road Podcast Episode 201

In Episode 201 of the podcast, revered winemaker Carol Shelton delves into the creation and features of her new favorite wine, her 2022 Coquille Blanc. Carol also unveils her fondness for the art of food and wine pairing, alongside the distinct attributes of Coquille Blanc, underscoring her dedication to and mastery of her craft. In […]

Beth Costa / May 22, 2024