Wineries Once-in-a-Lifetime Wine County Experiences

Looking for once-in-a-lifetime Wine Country experiences? How does someone find these incredible experiences? Read on. To kick-off the Wine Road’s 50th anniversary, the member wineries are offering 15 online auction lots that are exactly what you’re looking for — relaxing, once-in-a-lifetime Wine Country experiences along the Wine Road. Winning bidders can enjoy a stay in […]

Rebecca Germolus / Dec 2, 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
Podcast Wine Road Podcast: The Wine When and Where of Sonoma County

The Wine Road podcast, subtitled the Wine When and Where of Northern Sonoma County, is an amazing source for interesting stories, curated daytrip itineraries, wine recommendations, and so much more.   Birth of a Podcast In 2016, when the Wine Road podcast started, there weren’t a lot of quality, professionally produced podcasts. But, Beth Costa, […]

Rebecca Germolus / Nov 1, 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
Itineraries Sonoma County Adventures, Experiences and Explorations

A visit to Sonoma County’s Wine Country includes superb wineries, stellar scenery, delicious dining, relaxing lodgings and so much more. It’s the “more” that’s worth exploring. It’s been a while since we tapped into all the other things that make Sonoma County the perfect playground for adults (and kids, too).     Sonoma County Coast […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jun 1, 2024
From left to right: Beth, Jennifer and Marcy. Next panel is a bottle of River Road Vineyards Blue Pinot Grigio
Podcast Wine Road Podcast Episode 188

Join us for an exciting podcast episode where we welcome guest Jennifer Costa, a renowned pastry chef and Beth’s Daughter! She takes us on a culinary journey through Sonoma County, recounting her delightful experiences at a variety of restaurants. Jen does not stop at food, recommending the Italian varietals at Orsi Family Vineyards and highlighting […]

Beth Costa / Nov 16, 2023
Sign reads Come Celebrate the Harvest with Us Wine & Food Affair A Weekend of Wine & Food Pairings
Wine and Food Pairings 7 Reasons to Attend Wine & Food Affair 2023

There are many reasons to attend this year’s Wine & Food Affair, but here are my top seven. If you don’t already have your tickets, get them ASAP. If you have your tickets, keep reading so you don’t miss the best parts of the Wine & Food Affair weekend. #1 – The Scenery No matter […]

Rebecca Germolus / Oct 2, 2023
From Left to right, Beth, Gio and Marcy in front of a red building
Podcast Wine Road Podcast Episode 180

In this enlightening podcast episode, our host sits down for a fascinating chat with Gio Balisrteri from Russian River Vineyards. They delve into the historical backdrop of the vineyard, Gio’s unique approach to winemaking, and the distinctive tasting events available at the winery. Gio shares insider details about his Bacigalupi Chardonnay, emphasizing the role of […]

Beth Costa / Jul 27, 2023
A circle with a stylized quail holding a wine bottle. Around the edges of the circle are the words Wine Road Ambassador There is a fuzzy image of a vineyard in spring in the background.
Wineries Want to be a Wine Road Ambassador?

The Wine Road just launched a new program available to folks who already love and talk about the Wine Road to become certified ambassadors. How cool is that! What Does It Mean? One definition of an ambassador is someone who is authorized to speak for or represent a government or organization. Think of a Wine […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jul 12, 2023
Summer photo of Dry Creek Valley with lots of green vineyard and tree-lined hills in the background.
Wineries Stories Behind the Names

What’s in a name? Many wineries bear the name of their founder, like Frick, Foppiano or Trentadue. Others are named for a region or landmark, like Alexander Valley Vineyards, Dry Creek Vineyard, Russian River Vineyards or Mill Creek Vineyards & Winery. Then there are those names that make you wonder, what’s the story? Here are […]

Rebecca Germolus / Feb 9, 2023