Holiday in Carneros 2011: A Wine Adventure in Napa & Sonoma Valley
Posted on 03. Nov, 2011 by gina in Blog, Charity events, Food & Wine, Holidays, Napa Valley events, Napa wineries, Sonoma Events, Sonoma wineries, Special Wine Events, Travel
It’s that time of year again – the holidays. There are plenty of reasons to look forward to the holiday season; reuniting with friends and family, enjoying traditional foods and beverages, decorating our homes, and listening to the music of the season. One event that has become a tradition in Northern California Wine Country is [...]
Wine Country Weekend Rolls to Sold Out Crowds
Posted on 05. Sep, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, Healdsburg Events, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma Hotels, Special Wine Events
“Wow,” said the man. “Wow, wow, wow.” And then, for good measure, he threw in a couple more “wows.” His companion smiled. “I keep forgetting you’ve never been to this before,” she said. They were talking about Taste of Sonoma, the highlight of the 2011 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend. But sitting aboard the Pure Luxury [...]
The Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon
Posted on 07. Jul, 2011 by gina in Blog, Napa Valley events, Sonoma Events, Special Wine Events
The Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon on Sunday, July 17, 2011 is more than a unique race, it is a weekend-long event. This half marathon takes runners on a path beginning in Napa, through the charming beauty of Carneros wine region’s wineries and vineyards, ending at City Hall located in Sonoma Plaza. This [...]
Chic, Adults-Only Summer Camp for Foodies and Wine Lovers
Posted on 20. Jun, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, Special Wine Events, Wine Tours
For kids, a great camp is often the highlight of summer. So, figured Ramekins Culinary School owners Sarah and Darius Anderson, why not offer an equivalent adventure for adults? Except in this case, their Sonoma camp may be the highlight of a lifetime. Wine Country Cuisine Camp begins next Monday, running June 27 to July [...]
2010 Holiday in Carneros
Posted on 11. Nov, 2010 by gina in Blog, Napa Valley events, Sonoma Events
It will be anything but business as usual in the Napa and Sonoma Wine Country on November 20 & 21 as the Carneros region celebrates Holiday in Carneros. The Carneros region is the only area of Northern California wine country that crosses over the county lines of Napa and Sonoma. The wineries in the unique [...]
Taste of Petaluma 2010
Posted on 23. Sep, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma Events
My mom lives in Sacramento. She called me last weekend to tell me how excited she was that she had tickets to this year’s Fifth Annual Taste of Petaluma. She heard about Taste of Petaluma on her last visit then got online as soon as she arrived home to purchase her tickets. I shared her [...]
Wine Country Weekend Wrap-Up
Posted on 07. Sep, 2010 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma Events
Don’t walk around a vineyard with soup in your purse. Basil and lavender make extraordinary gelato. If Francis Ford Coppola invites you to visit his private resorts in Italy and Belize, it may be an offer you can’t refuse. These are just a few things discovered at Wine Country Weekend, the three-day extravaganza of all [...]
Wine Country Weekend Winds Up – Hurry for Tickets
Posted on 23. Aug, 2010 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, Sonoma County Events
From down-home Hopmonk Tavern, to uptown Cyrus Restaurant. From funky legendary Joseph Swan, to high-end classic Jordan. With more than 150 wineries pouring thousands of wines, and over 60 local chefs whipping up divine pairings, you never know who you might see under the culinary tents on the sprawling grassy meadows at Healdsburg’s MacMurray Ranch [...]
Sonoma Jazz+ Festival 2010
Posted on 22. Apr, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma Events
With all of the Jazz Festivals to choose from, Sonoma Jazz+ makes sure to offer something unforgettable this year at Sonoma Jazz+ Festival May 21 – 23, 2010. On Friday, May 21st, the event kicks off with the legendary Crosby, Stills, and Nash on the main stage. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to [...]
April in Carneros
Posted on 31. Mar, 2010 by gina in Blog, Special Wine Events
The Carneros region located between Sonoma and Napa includes parts of each while simultaneously establishing its own uniqueness. In 1983, Carneros received its appellation status and was the first in California to be defined by its specific climate. This beautiful area of Northern California Wine Country is well-known for its Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sparkling [...]
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