Details Unveiled and Tickets On-Sale for Flavor! Napa Valley
When Flavor! Napa Valley was announced in April, there were two small hitches. First, the news did not include the line up of exactly what the four-day food and wine festival would include when it took place Nov. 17-20 at the Silverado Resort & Spa in Napa and[...]
7th Annual Pinot Family Reunion at Vintner’s Inn and John Ash&Co.
When I hear the words, “family reunion,” I instantly remember what that word meant to me as a teenager. I picture myself rolling my eyes, slumping out of boredom in my chair, and wishing I was anywhere else. But there is a family reunion that inspires a completely[...]
Cave in to Your Desires and Visit these Underground Tasting Rooms
Winemakers know that caves have perfect, chilly-humid climates for aging wines. Wine tasters, meanwhile, love the other cool factor of caves – touring, and sipping. Dig these underground experiences: Thomas George Estates, Healdsburg Debuted in 2010 as one of Sonoma’s newest caves, the 8,000 square foot space is[...]
Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley Summer Open House
There are 13 wine regions in Sonoma County and approximately 200 wineries. After living in Sonoma County for 15 years, I have yet to visit each winery at least once. I usually start with an ambitious plan to visit 3 or 4 wineries. However, the beauty of Northern[...]
Chic, Adults-Only Summer Camp for Foodies and Wine Lovers
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[...]
Lucinda Williams at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Sonoma County
This year, 2011, marks a 30 year career for singer and songwriter Lucinda Williams. To date, she has won three Grammy Awards, was named “America’s Best Songwriter” in 2002 by Time magazine, and continues to create music that defies categorization. Her distinctive voice guides her fans through her[...]
