Historic Wineries in Napa Valley
Posted on 27. Feb, 2012 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, Napa wineries, Wine Tours
One of the best things about visiting Napa Valley is its wealth of magnificent wineries. Yet one of the challenges about visiting Napa Valley is its spectacular collection of wineries. Where to begin? How to choose? Why not start where Napa itself did? Here are some wineries that have put the Valley on the map. [...]
Ferrari-Carano Winemaker Dinner at the Bay View Restaurant on Sonoma County’s Coast
Posted on 23. Feb, 2012 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma County restaurants, Sonoma County wineries, Special Wine Events, Travel
The Inn at The Tides and its Bay View Restaurant are located on six hillside acres in Bodega Bay on the beautiful Sonoma Coast. This year, they celebrate their 26th Annual Winemaker Dinner Series. January and February included wonderful wine and food pairings with Hall Winery and Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates. On March 16th, the Bay [...]
Countdown to Sonoma County Restaurant Week
Posted on 20. Feb, 2012 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, Sonoma Activities, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma County restaurants, Sonoma Events, Sonoma restaurants
Sonoma County Restaurant Week 2012 runs Feb. 27- Mar. 4. Which, if you’re paying attention to the calendar, is next Monday. And if this third annual event is like previous years, it’s highly recommended that anyone who loves great food and great bargains start plotting their dining strategy now. Forget Groupon and other coupon-driven deals. [...]
Eighth Street Wineries Open House in Sonoma Valley
Posted on 16. Feb, 2012 by gina in Blog, Charity events, Food & Wine, Sonoma Activities, Sonoma Events, Sonoma wineries, Special Wine Events, Travel
In Sonoma Valley, a collective of 10 independent wineries producing smaller amounts of artisanal, limited-production, award-winning, world-class wines form Eighth Street Wineries. Next Saturday, February 25th, this incredible collective will host their semiannual Eighth Street Wineries Open House. Visitors will find wines from each winery in one location – the warehouse. Amid stacked barrels of [...]
Whither the Perfect Wedding?
Posted on 14. Feb, 2012 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Weddings
Summer is just around the corner, and now is when many happy couples’ thoughts turn to weddings. Sonoma is one of the world’s most popular locales for the blessed event, yet where exactly to stage the big day? Here are some of our favorite spots, perfect for tying the knot. Tip: Looking for a large [...]
Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Alexander, Dry Creek, Russian River, & Sonoma Valley
Posted on 09. Feb, 2012 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine, Healdsburg Events, Holidays, Sonoma Activities, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma County wineries, Sonoma Events, Sonoma wineries, Special Wine Events, Travel
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be just for couples – it can also be for individuals interested in showing themselves a little love and appreciation. The perfect Valentine’s Day treat for a special someone, or for oneself, is a trip to Sonoma County Wine Country. There are hundreds of wineries to choose from. Pure Luxury [...]
Where to Begin with Vegan?
Posted on 07. Feb, 2012 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, Sonoma County restaurants, Sonoma restaurants
I visited a friend this weekend in Scottsdale who owns a restaurant there. He is a magician with food, adores food and – are you ready – is a vegetarian. His restaurant isn’t vegetarian, but as he plans his trip to visit me in Sonoma this summer, he wanted to know where he could find [...]
Wine Road Northern Sonoma County Presents the 34th Annual Barrel Tasting
Posted on 03. Feb, 2012 by gina in Blog, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma County wineries, Special Wine Events, Travel
Northern California Wine Country has a variety of events offered throughout the year. Some events focus on food and wine. Others take it further and provide wine, food, music, and art. Then, there are the events that only focus on the star of any wine country – the wine. The 34th Annual Barrel Tasting presented [...]
Something Extra Special Awaits You This Valentine’s Day
Posted on 31. Jan, 2012 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, Holidays, San Francisco
There is traditional St. Valentine’s Day, and then there is the more cheeky thought: “It’s not so Saintly Valentine’s Day!” However you are celebrating with your significant someone, a delicious dinner out is a classic treat. While at the table, you can offer him or her that little gift (diamonds, perhaps?) and play a little [...]
Quivira Vineyards & Winery Winter Farm-to-Table Dinner
Posted on 26. Jan, 2012 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine, Healdsburg Events, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma County wineries, Special Wine Events, Travel, Wine Tours
A couple of weeks ago we announced our 2012 Explore Napa Valley wine tour package. Today we’d like to introduce you to our eco friendly Sustainably Grown wine tour package. With a focus on wineries working to impact the environment in a positive way while preserving natural resources, our Sustainably Grown wine tour visits three [...]
Proud to Be Green
