Natalie Cole at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
Posted on 02. Dec, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma County Events
As a young girl in the mid-1970’s I didn’t know Natalie Cole’s name. I only knew the sound of her voice and the songs – like her number one hit “This will be an Everlasting Love” – that made me want to dance. In 1980, after the disappointment of my first crush, I was old [...]
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 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 [...]
12th Annual Wine & Food Affair
Posted on 02. Nov, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma County Events
This year, the 12th Annual Wine & Food Affair takes place on November 6 & 7, 2010. While the terms “wine” and “food” summarize the stars of this weekend, they don’t prepare you for the full scope of adventure to be had at this amazing event. Approximately 90 wineries in the Alexander, Dry Creek and [...]
David Sedaris at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
Posted on 28. Oct, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma County Events
When I picked up my copy of “Me Talk Pretty One Day” by David Sedaris almost 10 years ago, I was afraid. I had heard from friends, who chuckled while their faces stretched into big smiles, that David Sedaris was funny and that I would love him. I was afraid I would be disappointed – [...]
Pinot on the River 2010
Posted on 21. Oct, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma County Events
Last year, on a beautiful sunny day in Sonoma County, I attended Pinot on the River’s Grand Tasting at Rodney Strong Vineyards. Excitedly I walked to the main entrance where I was met with smiles and a lovely wine glass that would soon be filled with one generous pour after another. I had mapped out [...]
Winemaker Dinner: Landmark Vineyards & Sante Restaurant
Posted on 14. Oct, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma Events
Winemaker dinners are one of my favorite types of dinners. I have fond memories of course after course of delicious food paired perfectly with all types of wines. I have a method for making sure my palate doesn’t get tired while saving room so that I am sure to taste everything. But even the best [...]
Pink Party at Domaine Chandon
Posted on 07. Oct, 2010 by gina in Blog, Napa Valley events
I was a young girl when I entered my grandmother’s bedroom without knocking. She was getting dressed and I noticed there was something missing from one side of her bra – it was empty. She gently chided me and told me to wait for her on the other side of the door. Confused, I searched [...]
24th Annual Fall Music Festival at B.R. Cohn Winery
Posted on 30. Sep, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma Events
Once upon a time, visitors went to wineries expecting nothing other than wine. Today, visitors to Wine Country can expect much more. Northern California wineries offer a diversity of award-winning wines, plus unique architecture; educational and fun classes, tours, and tastings; and a variety of annual events. One winery in Sonoma celebrating an annual event [...]
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 [...]
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