Wineries Animal Pals Along the Wine Road

If you thought a visit along the Wine Road was all about superb wines, breathtaking views and savory dining, you’d be right, but there is more. A visit is also about the relationships you build with those you meet and connect with—a favorite tasting room manager, the owner of a small winery who also pours […]

Rebecca Germolus / Mar 1, 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 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 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
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
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
30th annual Winter Wineland post with bottle image and snowflakes in blue and white
Event Experience Winter Wine Tasting at Its Best

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 […]

Rebecca Germolus / Dec 2, 2022
A colorful sunset with rolling hills and a large tree in the right foreground.
Wineries The Magic of Autumn

Warm sunny days and crisp cool evenings signal the waning of summer and the magic of autumn arriving. October along the Wine Road means stunning colors in the vineyards, a few less people as summer vacations come to an end, and the quality of light in the late afternoons makes for picture perfect photographs. Besides […]

Rebecca Germolus / Oct 4, 2022