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Husband dared wife, and a Sonoma County winery was born – less than a decade later, she was Winemaker of the Year. Viticulturist and winegrowing consultant Lise Asimont […]
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Howell Mountain AVA Celebrates 40th Anniversary with a Seminar and Tasting
Wines from appellation’s early and newer producers shine at Charles Krug Winery showcase. The Howell Mountain AVA (American Viticultural Area) celebrated the appellation’s 4oth anniversary with an August
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Medlock Ames Tackles Climate Change with Enhanced Vineyard Practices
Devastating fire motivated Sonoma County winery’s cofounder to introduce eco-friendly “regenerative” practices. In Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley subappellation about a 25-minute drive east of Healdsburg Plaza lies 338-acre
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10 Foolproof Napa Valley Cabernet Tasting Experiences
Sip “the king of grapes” at these accessible stops. More than 90 percent of the Napa Valley’s hundreds of wineries produce Cabernet Sauvignon, making the valley a great
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Sonoma Pinot Noir Day Trip
Top tasting rooms in and around historic Sonoma Plaza. Several leading Sonoma County Pinot Noir producers have tasting rooms on or near Sonoma’s central square. Sojourn Cellars, Three
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Sojourn Cellars
Boutique winery’s tastings highlight the role “terroir” plays in wine production. A boutique winery with a bungalow tasting room steps east of Sonoma Plaza, Sojourn Cellars receives high
Patz & Hall
Sonoma County winery’s new tasting room set to debut in Spring 2026. Founded in Napa Valley in 1988, Patz & Hall specializes in single-vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs
WALT Wines
Sonoma tasting room serves Pinot Noirs from Oregon to California’s Central Coast. A 1930s Tudor-style home just north of Sonoma Plaza provides a relaxed setting for visitors enjoying
Three Sticks Wines
Sonoma winery hosts tastings at spiffed-up historic adobe. Grape grower and vintner Bill Price owns two of Sonoma County’s most renowned vineyards, Durell and Gap’s Crown. Both specialize in
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Winemaker Kirk Venge Is Having the Time of His Life
“We’re on the cusp of harvest,” enthused Kirk Venge in mid-August. “It’s going to be busy and exciting and I cannot wait for it to begin!” The winemaker
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