28th Annual Heart of Sonoma Holiday Open House

Posted on 10. Nov, 2011 by gina in Blog, Sonoma Events, Sonoma wineries, Special Wine Events, Travel

In Northern California Wine Country there’s always a reason to celebrate. Beautiful landscape, outstanding cuisine, and impeccable wines abound. This month, the celebrations are in full force – just in time for the holidays. This is a time for discovery, restocking, and sharing. The 28th Annual Holiday Open House takes place on November 25th & [...]

3rd Annual Lobster Feed at Sonoma’s Kunde Family Estate

Posted on 03. Jun, 2011 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine, Sonoma Events, Sonoma wineries, Special Wine Events

We love lobster. Along with articles in magazines and on websites about delectable lobster dishes, our fondness for lobster has inspired stuffed animals resembling lobsters, lobster cartoon characters, lobster costumes for people and pets, and lobster feeds. As a fan of lobster feeds, it is important to remember that although the star at any lobster [...]

Kunde Blending Seminar and Vineyard Tour

Posted on 31. Mar, 2011 by gina in Blog, Sonoma Events, Sonoma wineries

Exploring wineries and tasting a variety of wines is an adventure. In order to further embrace and nourish a love of wine, try creating a blend of wine under the watchful eye of a winemaking expert during a Blending Seminar. Given a foundation of guidelines for what each varietal may contribute to your blend, some [...]

Heart of Sonoma: 27th Annual Holiday Open House

Posted on 18. Nov, 2010 by gina in Blog, Holidays, Sonoma Events, Sonoma wineries

Nestled in the picturesque Sonoma Valley between the towns of Kenwood and Glen Ellen lays the Heart of Sonoma. It is here, in this small region framed by hillsides, where winery staffs work diligently and passionately to create outstanding Sonoma Valley wines. This year, 2010 celebrates the 27th Annual Holiday Open House on Friday, November [...]

2010 Sonoma Valley Crush

Posted on 02. Sep, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma Events

I’ve always had a problem with the saying, “Like a kid in a toy store.” When I was a kid in a toy store it was a bittersweet experience. There I was, in a magical place that seemed to stretch to the ends of the earth and up into the sky. Everywhere I looked there [...]

Fourth of July in Sonoma County

Posted on 01. Jul, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma County Events

Sonoma County wineries will be celebrating the Fourth of July all weekend! Pure Luxury has picked a few events in Northern California Wine Country to spotlight for this weekend. Celebrate Saturday, July 3rd with your four-legged family member at Kunde Family Estate‘s Eco Tour Dog Hike and Fourth of July Doggie Celebration with Jeff Kunde. [...]

Eco-Tour Dog Hike at Kunde Family Estate

Posted on 05. May, 2010 by gina in Blog, Wine Tours

For many dog owners a dog is more than a pet – he or she is a member of your family and a loyal companion. Growing up, my dog’s name was Smokey. He was a mix of Malamute and German Shepherd. He appreciated my pre-school aged cooking skills (we ate mud pies together) and gladly [...]

Passport to Sonoma Valley

Posted on 21. Apr, 2010 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine

Would you like to be able to enjoy unlimited tastings at over 50 Sonoma Valley wineries? Sounds too good to be true, but I can assure you it is for real. Passport to Sonoma Valley on May 15 & 16, 2010 offers tasty bites and live entertainment along with unlimited tastings. Click here to purchase [...]

Winemaker Dinner: Kunde at Depot Restaurant

Posted on 10. Mar, 2010 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine, Special Wine Events, Wine Tours

Winemaker dinners are my idea of a perfect way to spend an evening especially when wines from an outstanding Sonoma winery are paired perfectly with a delicious menu at a quality Sonoma restaurant. As part of the Sunday Supper Sipping Club, Kunde Family Estate and Depot Restaurant presented an unforgettable experience. Jennifer and Gary Buffo, [...]