ACORN Winery
Taste head-turning field-blends in a down-home Russian River Valley setting. Editor’s note: The winery’s tasting room closed in late 2023. Bill and Betsy Nachbaur run small ACORN Winery, 3 miles […]
Sonoma County
Lombardi Wines 2018 Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs
Four new releases spur reflections about the relationship between appellation and site. Wine blogger Jo Diaz recently asked me what I enjoyed most about covering California wines. Three pleasures
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What’s New in Healdsburg This Winter
The new year brings restaurant and bar debuts, winery anniversaries, and curated excursions. Healdsburg, Calif., January 13th, 2022 / Healdsburg Tourism Improvement District In the heart of Sonoma
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7 Things to Do in Wine Country Once the Fires Are Out
When the flames die down, show up to support Napa and Sonoma’s workers and businesses. A Facebook post by Locals Tasting Room in Geyserville inspired “7 Things to
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Arista Winery
Healdsburg wine-tasting gem pours polished small-lot Pinot Noirs plus Chardonnay. Note: Arista sold its estate and production facility and closed the tasting room in early 2025, but the
Black Kite Cellars
Alfresco “Pooches & Pinot” dog-friendly wine tastings at West Sonoma County hospitality center. A break in Sonoma County’s summer 2024 heat should occur in time for this weekend’s
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