Fifty years ago, winery tasting rooms were rare, and wine tasting was a new concept for most people. Wine was slowly growing in popularity as the Baby Boomers came of age and wanted something to drink other than the cocktails of their parents’ generation. Let’s look at how wine tasting has evolved over the years […]

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 […]

Happy hour conjures up thoughts of relaxing with friends after work while sipping your favorite beverage. This time-honored tradition usually means gathering at a bar, restaurant lounge, or on a neighbor’s deck, but do you know you have other options along the Wine Road? Wine Road wineries have been hosting happy hour for a while […]