Throughout Sonoma County’s wine roads, there are wineries tucked down hidden lanes and secret, leafy courtyards. The Alexander Valley is no different.
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An adventure in Sonoma County definitely doesn’t stop at just world-class wines. The region shines with celebrated restaurants, luxurious hotels, and outdoor adventures.
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You might be asking, “what is biodynamic?” Don’t worry — it’s a common question. Even the most savvy, wine purveyor may not know the definition, let along it’s intersection with wine production.
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The Viansa Winery encompasses 130 acres at the summit of the Sonoma Valley, with most of that land devoted not to wine, but to wilderness. The property includes 97 acres of wetlands, all in the midst of an historic restoration effort spearheaded by Viansa in partnership with conservation group Ducks Unlimited.
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In our new series “Who We’re Drinking With” we’ll introduce you to some of our favorite people in Wine Country. From winemakers and sommeliers to hoteliers and artists, we’re interested in those who are doing things a bit differently.
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Post-prohibition, cocktails became all the rage, and were used mainly for social lubrication with instant gratification. Today’s cocktails reflect the bygone era with specialty crafts…
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We all know the holidays bring both joy and a healthy dose of … chaos. With the next month becoming somewhat of a nightmare for those unprepared, let’s review some very simple ways you can incorporate everyone’s favorite remedy for stressful winter celebrations.
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Harvest season in Sonoma County is a busy time for everyone. For visitors, it’s a chance to see the grape harvest in action and to taste new wines. For wineries, harvest season means days picking, sorting, and fermenting the grapes.
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In a county chockful of wineries and winemakers, it takes a certain something to stand out from the crowd. The next generation of Sonoma County winemakers are setting themselves apart by following their own winemaking philosophies, and making stylistic choices that are innovative and interesting, resulting in some truly great wines.
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From its ancient beginnings, Sonoma County has been an important part of global wine history. It has been claimed by several nations, including Russia, Spain, and Mexico, and the county was also (briefly) the capital of a short lived independent California state.
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