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Itineraries Best Wine Country Trip Planning Resource

When planning a Wine Country trip — be it a day, weekend or week long — you’ll most likely be searching for online resources to help you figure out where to wine taste, what to do, where to eat and where to stay. The big daunting question is where do you start to look for […]

Rebecca Germolus / Apr 11, 2023
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Wineries Top Reasons for a Winter Trip to Wine Country

A winter trip to Wine Country is the perfect cure for those post-holiday blues, and here are the top reasons you should plan your visit today! Far From the Maddening Crowd Tired of mobbed venues and too many people to deal with? You can find many uncrowded tasting rooms during the winter months along the […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jan 12, 2022
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Wineries Reconnect to Wine Country

Ready to reconnect to Wine Country? Is your wine supply a bit depleted after weeks of sheltering in place, aka SIP? I’ve found my wine cellar is missing many of my favorites after the holidays, and now weeks of SIPping at home. My plans to stock up got put on hold when I couldn’t visit […]

Rebecca Germolus / May 5, 2020
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Varietal of the Month Grenache: Varietal of the Month

Grenache or Granacha as it’s known in Spain, is a medium bodied red wine with moderate acidity, and bright red fruit and strawberry flavors. The tannin structure can range from light and smooth to more pronounced and firm depending on the climate in which it is grown. Grenache is a wonderful and versatile varietal all […]

Marcy Gordon / Mar 24, 2020
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day – Harry H Wetzel, IV

Harry Wetzel, IV is Head of Operations and Family Partner with Alexander Valley Vineyards. These are his favorite spots for a A Perfect Day Out with the Family. First thing, we go to Parish Café in Healdsburg for breakfast and get the Houma Hash (the kids will inevitably get the Pan Perdue and Beignets).  After […]

Marcy Gordon / Mar 21, 2020
a panoramic view of the Links at Bodega Harbour
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day – Demian Reddy

Demian Reddy, PGA of Wine Country Golf Group, gives us his Perfect Day along the Wine Road. First up – Breakfast. Willow Wood Market Café in Graton is a favorite, Demian loves taking an early morning drive out to West County. Runner up is Costeaux’s, it’s walking distance from Demian’s house. His favorite place to […]

Marcy Gordon / Mar 21, 2020
Panoramic view of Lake Sonoma in Northern California.
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day – Josie Gay

Healdsburg local Joise Gay knows where to go and what to do in Sonoma County and we are lucky to have her share her top selections for a Perfect Day in Wine Country. One of my favorite weekend brunch spots is Healdsburg Bar & Grill. I love their fried chicken and waffles! It’s so nice […]

Marcy Gordon / Mar 21, 2020
ACORN Winery owners Bill & Betsy Nachbaur stop by to say hello at a family of picnickers visiting their winery.
Wineries Family Friendly Wine Tasting Adventures

When parents with young kids and dogs search for family friendly wine tasting adventures, they can come up short. To lend a hand with the search, here are some of the family friendly wine tasting locations along the Wine Road, and what they have to offer. Entertainment for Younger Children It’s always easier for parents […]

Rebecca Germolus / Mar 3, 2020
Hot air balloon landing, surrounded by vineyards.
Find Your Perfect Day Sharing Your Perfect Day

We all dream of a perfect day. Taking time off, away from the routine of our daily lives. Doing exactly what we love to do. Planning that day can be challenging if you are going to a new area or region. Even locals may not know all the cool places to eat, stay, shop, recreate, […]

Rebecca Germolus / Oct 1, 2019
Perfect sunset along Sonoma County's coast.
Itineraries Embrace Vacation!

Summer is here and it is the perfect time to embrace vacation! Although taking a summer vacation should be natural, the U.S. workforce is increasingly leaving vacation days on the books, lots of days. Even though we earn our vacation time, we are finding it harder to unplug from the 24/7 work world. Did you […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jul 4, 2018