Just prior to the onset of the pandemic, the AAA Four-Diamond Vintner’s Resort in Santa Rosa completed a sweeping $17-million renovation. The investment added additional accommodation options and gave the entire property a gorgeous facelift.
Author: Alison Bailin Batz
A Weekend in…Carneros
Can’t decide between Napa and Sonoma? Why not enjoy both? The Carneros American Viticultural Area (AVA) not only straddles the Napa and Sonoma Valleys; it is a wine wonderland for those who live for exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sparkling wine.
18 California Wines for Pinot Noir Day
August 18 marks Pinot Noir Day in the United States. In its honor, here are 18 amazing pinots from across California, among the premier growers of the versatile grape worldwide.
Winery of the Week: Bricoleur Vineyards
Bricoleur Vineyards’ signature varietal is called “Flying by the Seat of Our Pants.” The Brut sparkling wine, a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with a clear nose of citrus blossom and bubbly effervescence, is aptly named given the Sonoma Valley family-owned winery opened its expansive tasting room in 2020, just in time for the pandemic.
15 California White Wines to Try
What better time than August 4 – National White Wine Day – to pop open a bottle of your favorite white varietal, or perhaps try something new to you? Here are some California white wine favorites, all grown and made across the state’s many award-winning wine regions.
14 Great Temecula Wines
With more than 40 licensed wineries and 80 growers across Temecula Valley – and counting – how is one to choose from all the amazing bottle options? Here are 14 great Temecula wines ready to drink right now
Winery of the Week: DeLoach Vineyards
The Russian River Valley’s sprawling, spectacular DeLoach Vineyards is a pioneer in more ways than one. Founded in 1975 by Cecil DeLoach, Christine DeLoach, Berle Beliz and Jack Fleming, DeLoach was one of the first full-scale wineries to open in the Russian River Valley.
Winery of the Week: Williamson Wines
Even for those who tend more toward full-on vineyard vistas and experiences, there are hidden gems tucked along the city sidewalks in most proper wine regions well worth discovering. Case in point, Williamson Wines’ tasting rooms (there are two in Downtown Healdsburg).
Winery of the Week: Cāpo Creek Ranch
Located in the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County, idyllic Cāpo Creek Ranch is known for its incredible food pairings and inspiring head chef/winemaker as much as it is its Rhône varietals and Zin.
A Weekend in…Alexander Valley
Alexander Valley, located in north Sonoma County just a hop, sip and jump from Russian River Valley and Dry Creek Valley, is a feast for all of the senses. Here, you’ll find a combination of lush vegetation, rolling hills, majestic mountains and – of course – 15,000 acres of planted vineyards.