Come Taste Alexander Valley, Twenty Eight Times

In just a few weeks, Taste Alexander Valley unfolds over the weekend of May 17-19, 2013, in Sonoma County’s majestic Alexander Valley.  Festivities begin on Friday night with an outdoor gala at Trione Vineyards and Winery.  On Saturday and Sunday, … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Winter WINEland Final Score: Six Old Favorites, and Ten New Ones

We traveled throughout northern Sonoma County last weekend during the 2013 Winter WINEland, tasting fantastic wines and celebrating the end of a lengthy cold spell in the Bay Area.  The weekend culminated in a joyous combination of sipping Stuhlmuller Vineyards’ … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Exploring Sonoma County in January: The 2013 Winter WINEland

Looking for an excuse to explore the wineries in Northern Sonoma County?  You’ll have about 140 of them ready for you at the 21st Annual Winter WINEland on January 19-20, 2013, running between 11 am and 4 pm each day.  This is … –> please click here to continue reading –>

What a Difference Two Weeks Can Make: Remembering the 2012 A Wine & Food Affair

What a difference two weeks can make.  It’s been raining on and off all weekend in Napa Valley, and it’s hard to believe that just two weeks ago we were enjoying 70 degree weather at the 14th Annual A Wine … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Taste (and Eat Your Way Through) Alexander Valley

In just two weeks, Taste Alexander Valley (celebrating its 15th year) will be held May 18-20, 2012 in Sonoma County’s majestic Alexander Valley. On Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20, more than 30 wineries will open their vineyards, wineries and tasting … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Strategy for the 2012 Passport to Dry Creek Valley

There used to be so much drama involved in trying to attend the Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley’s annual Passport to Dry Creek Valley® event.  Enter the lottery, cross your fingers, keep checking the mail to see if you were … –> 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 –>