by Jo Diaz | May 26, 2015 | Viticulture, Wine
VIT 101: With a cooling trend after a warm spell (like we’re having right now in Russian River Valley), vineyard activity slows. So, if the season came early (as it did), and grape farmers might have thought that perhaps they’d have an early harvest,...
by Jo Diaz | Mar 7, 2014 | Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Wine, Wine Business, Winery
According to Jeremy, “Thomas George Estates is the manifestation of the passion and commitment of the Baker Family to continue the tradition of growing great grapes and making great wines in the unique and magnificent Russian River Valley.”
by Jo Diaz | Nov 26, 2013 | Education, Movie, Sommelier, Wine
UPDATE (August 19, 2017) From SOMM: Into the Bottle, an additional opinion ~ “This initial Somm navel gazing ~ the Movie is a great introduction into the behaviors of Master Sommeliers. You’re a fly on the wall, and you might even be intimidated, but you...
by Jo Diaz | Sep 9, 2013 | California, Guest Accomodations, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, Wine, Wine tasting, Winery
Headed to wine country and want to do it in true style… A winery with guest cottages ~ Thomas George Estates Winery is where you want to be, if you’re in Russian River Valley. I’ve long been a supporter of Westside Road, having spent my first five...
by Jo Diaz | Jun 26, 2013 | Chardonnay, Green Valley, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, Viticulture, Wine, Wine Education, Wine HIstory
Originally established as Sonoma County Green Valley in 1983, the history regarding Green Valley of Russian River Valley is as old as the beginning theories of Northern California’s plate tectonics. The movement of earth masses has created an ideal wine grape...
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