VinOlivo: Wrapping Up the Olive Season in Sonoma Valley

Last month, we told you about January events in Sonoma Valley celebrating olives and olive products (see here).  This month, the VinOlivo Weekend wraps up the Olive Festival with more olive-themed events between February 15th and 18th. Keep reading and learn about VinOlivo 2013 events over … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Olive Season – Yet Another Reason To Visit Sonoma Valley

Olive and Olive Oil fans, rejoice!  Sonoma Valley is celebrating Olive Season and January 2013 is “Taste of the Olive Month.”  Events this month include Olive Oil Tastings, a Martini competition, and an Olive-focused multi-course dinner put on by a … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Starting the Holiday Season in Style in Sonoma Valley

Want to start off your holiday season with some wine tasting?  Then you should know about the Heart of Sonoma Valley Holiday Open House.  On Friday, November 23rd, and Saturday, November 24th, you have two days to roam around Sonoma Valley … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Some California Wines Well Worth Trying

Earlier this month, we were lucky enough to enjoy the San Francisco Tasting of the Family Winemakers of California at Fort Mason in San Francisco. As expected, we thoroughly enjoyed the offerings from Benovia Winery,  Dutton-Goldfield, Merry Edwards Wine, Pride … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Raindrops on Roses at the Rhone Rangers Tasting

We found some new Favorite Things among the over 100 wineries at the 15th Annual Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting event in San Francisco on March 25th.  If you like varietals such as Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and … –> please click here to continue reading –>

What a Wonderful World (of Pinot Noir)

Earlier this month, we had the extreme pleasure of participating in two days of Grand Tastings at this year’s World of Pinot Noir Festival held in Shell Beach, California.  With over 180 winery participants, we expected to be reminded of … –> please click here to continue reading –>

2012 Rhone Ranger Grand Tasting and Other Festivities

You’ve got less than a week left to get your tickets for the 15th Annual Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting, held on Sunday March 25, 2012 at Fort Mason in San Francisco.  This is the largest American Rhone wine event in … –> please click here to continue reading –>