“Sonoma County’s Riviera ~ A Winery Done Well,” produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola (Rated “G”)
More than once on this blog, I’ve written about children having a place at wineries. They should have a place, in my humble opinion. Most winery owners have children, and their children – like mine did when living at home – were able to enjoy wine with their meals. Why not? Wine is a liquid [...]
Ever Want to Visit Alsace? How About a Walking Tour Along Alsace’s Wine Trail?
This one’s got my attention. So much so that I would start training right now for next year, if I knew that they’d take me on as a journalist. The Wayfarers is a tour company established in 1984, and they immerse guests in culturally rich regions of the world best experienced on foot. Expert tour [...]
Wine Spectator is Redefining Wine Travel on iPad
The press release reads: Just in time for the harvest travel season, Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wine, is pleased to announce the release of an innovative new iPad travel app: Wine Spectator’s Guide to Napa Valley. This app delivers Wine Spectator’s world-class editorial content on Napa Valley in a unique format that [...]
There’s Magic in Northern California, And It’s So RAD
Map is provided with the courtesy of the Sonoma Country Winegrape Commission. In a very small area of California’s wine grape growing regions, there are three very special American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) that are resplendent with things to do, places to go, and people to see. They’re so RAD, as in Russian River, Alexander, and [...]
Springtime in the Vineyards always brings out the best ~ Berryessa Gap
Springtime in the Vineyard Saturday, May 28 11:30a to 3:30p at Berryessa Gap Vineyards, Winters, CA This year, I got an invite to this delicious event, and knew this was one Saturday that I wanted to get away from my computer… Instead of writing about “the life,” I could be living it. It just sounds [...]
Things To Do in Wine Country ~ Non Wine Related ~ Go On a Flower Shoot & Happy Mother’s Day
April Showers bring May Flowers… Take your camera and go shoot flowers in wine country. Happy Friday. My video bouquet for all mothers around the world; and those in heaven, like my mom. Happy Mother’s Day Weekend from wine country.
Where Better to Spend Earth Day Than With Mother Earth Joy Sterling?
I’ll never forget the day… Last Thanksgiving was about to arrive and I wanted an Iron Horse Sparkling. When Iron Horse is just minutes away from where you live, it’s a quiet ride that allows for thinking and exploring, besides a wine purchase. I had sent Joy an Email the morning before Thanksgiving that read, [...]
Things to do in wine country, non wine (sorta) related ~ Friday Fotos ~ Gardens Abound
Gardens abound in Wine Country. These images will give you hope for spring, as we all experience these dreary days of winter… A breath of fresh air for you, as you keep this year’s vacations in mind… These pictures were shot all over California, while on wine tours. Why I know it works for someone [...]
