Great Fall Tomato Appetizer - Pair with Saracina Sauvignon Blanc
50 Things to Do in Wine Country Before You Die
50 Things to Do in Wine Country Before You Die
Grape Market Insights: North Coast grape harvest headed to big win
The North Bay Business Journal is reporting that yields 10%-20% over projections.
Spicy Cheddar Souffle in Mini Pumpkins
Spicy Cheddar Souffle in Mini Pumpkins
How cork is made
Ever wonder how those corks that seal a wine bottle are made? Here is a link to an article that is subtitled "An illustrated guide to the cork production process".
Pork Loin stuffed with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Pork Loin stuffed with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Grape harvesters rush to beat the rain
Randi Rossman of The Press Democrat has a good story about the rush to get the grape harvest done before the winter rains start. Rossman reports that "By midnight Sunday, Sonoma County grape experts predicted about 80 percent of the year's overall crop would be picked.
Pumpkin Fondue
A beautiful roasted outside, pairs with the tender pumpkin flesh inside for a velvety experience as you scoop it out with toasted baguette and pair with the Eric Ross Pinot Noir and the Foggy Valley Pinot Noir. Serve with crusty bread for dipping and scooping or provide spoons for scooping the baked flesh from the…
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Sonoma County: Top Wine Destination in the United States
"Sonoma County may not produce as much wine as nearby Napa, but what it lacks in volume, it more than makes up for in variety. You’ll find everything from Chardonnay to Zinfandel here, and TripAdvisor travelers love the laid-back, unpretentious vibe of the wineries. After a strenuous day of wine-tasting, spoil yourself at one of the many local spas."
Eric Ross Pinot Noir Release Event at Locals
Boy ....you really missed a good time if you did not make it to the Eric Ross Pinot Noir Release event this past Saturday.
Ehret and Gunfighter awarded gold medals at the Sonoma Harvest Fair
For all you faithful Locals followers just a reminder that several of our wineries (Ehret and Gunfighter) recently won gold medals at the Sonoma Harvest Fair and those wines as well as many new wines are ready for your tasting pleasure in the wine room.
Winding down summer on the Russian River
Yesterday I was winding down summer on the Russian River. Sitting there sipping a chilled glass of Praxis Viognier. Friends of mine just moved to Missouri and were talking about how hot it was and they were having trouble finding good wines.
Excellent grape season moves rapidly to harvest
Greg Northcutt of the Western Farm Express says that the California wine grape growers are reporting clear and warm harvest weather, good yields and the highest harvest time prices in decades.