Rainbow over ACORN Wineries Alegria Vineyards
Guest Bloggers Reflections Beyond the Road – Bill Nachbaur

Lawyer takes path back to his roots in Sonoma County. Bill Nachbaur Co-Owner ACORN Winery/Alegria Vineyards My road to the Wine Road brought me back to my roots — back to 1868, when great-great grandparents on both sides of the family settled in Sonoma County. My dad’s great-great grandparents settled in Petaluma, while great-great grandparents on my […]

Beth Costa / Apr 25, 2017
Image of the Raford Inn in Sonoma County's Wine Country
Itineraries Wine Road Concierge Service and Tools

Planning a wine-tasting trip to Sonoma County can seem daunting if you aren’t familiar with the area, wineries and lodgings, but it doesn’t need to be. The Wine Road offers a complimentary concierge service, plus many planning tools and information on their website. Check out the options offered by the Wine Road: Concierge Service Several […]

Rebecca Germolus / Apr 18, 2017
Guest Bloggers Reflections Beyond the Road – Renae Perry

What do you want to be when you grow up? By Renae Perry – Co-Owner of Papapietro Perry Winery I never dreamed I would be running a winery one day, but I did dream of helping people. Wine is such a great antidote for living. It is the perfect thing to help you ease the […]

Beth Costa / Mar 28, 2017
Fall vineyard against the foggy coastal hillside
Itineraries Autumn in Wine Country

Autumn in Wine Country is pure perfection. The weather is ideal for wine tasting, exploring or just hanging out—warm sunny afternoons, cool evenings and crisp mornings. Plus, the fall color palette decorates the countryside. If you are looking to slow down, relax and enjoy the unbridled beauty of Mother Nature, now is the time for […]

Rebecca Germolus / Oct 11, 2016
Explore the Wine Road
Event Explore Wine Road

Explore Wine Road is exactly as it sounds. A day to explore all the Wine Road has to offer. The wineries, lodgings, and countryside along the Wine Road are postcard perfect. Folks come from all over to explore, drink in the wines and the scenery, and enjoy a relaxing holiday. If you are a local […]

Rebecca Germolus / Apr 12, 2016
Ursula Young's art of oak barrel in progress
Philanthropy Art of Oak

What does the Art of Oak have to do with the Wine Road? As part of the year-long 40th Anniversary celebration, the Wine Road has worked with 40 local artists to create art from used oak barrels—Art of Oak. About half the barrels are already sold, with the remaining barrels available for sale now, or […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jan 29, 2016
Piles of squash and gourds
Event Post-Thanksgiving Wine Tasting & Events

A touch of winter has appeared along the Wine Road, and with it our thoughts turn to the holidays. Thanksgiving is now days away, giving many of us a long weekend off work and time to share with family and friends. Shopping malls have limited appeal, but a trip a along the Wine Road is […]

Rebecca Germolus / Nov 10, 2015
Event Weekend Wine Road sign
Event Making the Most of a Wine Road Event

Wine & Food Affair is only days away—ticket sales end on November 2nd and the event is on November 7th and 8th. With over 100 wineries participating, how do you make the most of the event? Here are some basic tips that apply not just to Wine & Food Affair, but to all Wine Road […]

Rebecca Germolus / Oct 30, 2015
Autumn in Sonoma County's Wine Country
Event Wine & Food—An Affair to Remember

On the weekend of November 7th and 8th, the Wine Road is hosting a very special affair along the wine road—A Wine & Food Affair. If you are a wine lover who is also foodie, or just enjoy scrumptious food paired with delicious wine, this is one affair you don’t want to miss. This two-day […]

Rebecca Germolus / Oct 19, 2015
Visitors Welcome Tasting Available By Appointment Only sign
Wine Tasting Tips Demystifying Wine Tasting By Appointments

Some wineries along the Wine Road require an appointment to taste. It is worthwhile to plan your tasting adventure and discover these hidden gems. Worth The Extra Step Here are some benefits of scheduling by-appointment tastings: Intimate — Often by appointment wineries are so small that the owners or winemakers will be pouring for you, […]

Rebecca Germolus / Sep 16, 2015