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
Vineyards Beyond Grapes: Discovering the Soul of Sonoma County Wine Scene

Sonoma County’s wine roots run deep. So deep that California’s oldest premium winery is located in Sonoma County, and so is the longest continuously operating family winery. Over the past 40-plus years, Sonoma County wines have broadened and deepened their reach so now you can find them almost anywhere in the United States, and in […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jun 11, 2024
four large glasses filled with red wine, held by four people, but can only see their hands.
Wineries Toast to Taste: Exploring the Ultimate Wine Tasting Experience in Sonoma County

Everyone hopes for the ultimate wine tasting experience when anticipating a trip. Research and planning take a lot of time, so I hope this blog can lend the guidance you’ve been seeking.   Wine Tasting Experiences in Sonoma County The Wine Road in Northern Sonoma County offers everything to create the ultimate wine tasting experience […]

Rebecca Germolus / Apr 11, 2024
a partial glass of red wine among plates of appetizer foods and a paella pan filled with seafood.
Wine and Food Pairings Simplifying Wine Pairing

The perfect food and wine pairing can make or break a meal, but how do you pull it off? Do you serve a new wine with each course? What if your guest wants to keep sipping what is in their glass, and you’re moving on to the next course and next wine? These aren’t major […]

Rebecca Germolus / Dec 3, 2023