The idea of standing at a bar tasting wine seems so yesterday. Today’s sippers want an education, too, to learn about how a wine evolves from simple juice in a barrel or tank, to an award-winning finished bottle. And if they can get that information straight from the winemaker, it’s even more of a treasured Read more…
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The Crowning Cap of 2013: The Barlow
As we put 2013 in the taillights, it’s time to reflect on what a year it’s been. In a nutshell: A year of growth, grand openings and accomplishments for Wine Country. One notable achievement in particular had everyone buzzing about Sonoma, and specifically, the tiny town of Sebastopol. With the opening of The Barlow on Read more…
Wine Country Weekend Wrap Up
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 Read more…