Russian River Single Night: A Single Night, Single Vineyards
Posted on 26. May, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma County Events
Saturday nights are for fun and adventure! On Saturday June 5, 2010 the next generation of farmers and winemakers, along with the Russian River Valley Winegrowers, will present Single Night. This event at C. Donatiello Winery, will bring together wine, food, art, a live auction, and more! You’ll taste single vineyard wines from Russian River [...]
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa Hosts Beerfest 2010
Posted on 25. May, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma County Events
If you’re looking for something different to do in Sonoma County where you can spend a day enjoying live music, soaking up the sun, eating good food, and sampling a variety of great beer, you shouldn’t miss the Beerfest on June 5, 2010. More than 35 Northern California microbreweries together with more than 35 local [...]
$100 Million Picnic Lunch – Kenzo Estate Opens
Posted on 24. May, 2010 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine
With its $100 million price tag, it’s a terrific place for a picnic lunch. Of course, Japanese tycoon Kenzo Tsujimoto had grander ideas than just sack lunches for his new Napa winery, which he finally opened May 1 after 20 years of planning and construction. And the chairman and founder of Japan’s Capcom Co. video [...]
Anaba Wines Tasting Room Celebrates a Birthday
Posted on 20. May, 2010 by gina in Blog, Wine Tours
Last May, just outside the town of Sonoma, something special was happening at the intersection of Highways 116 and 121 – Anaba‘s tasting room opened its doors to visitors for the first time. Specializing in Rhone and Burgundian varietals, Anaba quickly became known for their award-winning wines. In December 2009, Anaba became the first winery [...]
Smokey Robinson at the Santa Rosa Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
Posted on 19. May, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma County Events
Smokey Robinson, legendary singer/songwriter/producer, has a distinctive voice I’ve known since childhood. The fullness of feeling portrayed by his lyrics transported me into the magic of emotion behind each song. To name a few of his amazing accomplishments, Smokey Robinson created 37 Top 40 hits from 1960 to 1987, was inducted into the Rock and [...]
Huichica Music Festival at Gundlach Bundschu
Posted on 18. May, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma Events
When I think of a music festival, I imagine an open, dry, dusty area with too many people all eager to be sunburned. I picture a somewhat apathetic crowd wandering from one vendor booth to another, not completely into the music being played by a live band that probably sounds better on a CD than [...]
Cocktails Go Country – Medlock Ames Opens Alexander Valley Tasting Room and Speakeasy
Posted on 17. May, 2010 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine
“Wine, cocktails, maybe just a place to enjoy a wee pint,” said general manager Kenny Rochford, surveying his long-awaited Medlock Ames Alexander Valley Store and Bar in Healdsburg. After several months of delays thanks largely to rain, the ambitious project had finally come to life, throwing open its doors May 15. Originally planned as just [...]
Oysters and More at Lambert Bridge
Posted on 12. May, 2010 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine
There we were – a small group of us gathered on my friend’s patio around the barbeque waiting for the oysters to cook. We chatted and sipped our wine as our resident oyster expert shucked then cooked the oysters on the grill. It was a winning combination of delicious food and wine shared with friends. [...]
Cellars of Sonoma Lobster Lunch
Posted on 11. May, 2010 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine
I have a friend who is obsessed with lobsters. In her house there are ceramic lobsters, lobsters made of wood or glass, and cuddly stuffed-animal lobsters sitting between the pillows on her couch. When I think of lobsters, I think of the kind with claws moving on the bottom of the ocean. There are other [...]
Taste Alexander Valley Gives Even More to Taste
Posted on 10. May, 2010 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine
A bit of wine, and a little nibble. Or a lot of wine, and an extravagant feast. The annual Taste Alexander Valley weekend being held next month delivers just that, in a fresh approach emphasizing how important food can be for celebrating special wines. In a brand new activity, Taste kicks off Friday, June 4, [...]
Proud to Be Green
