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No wimps allowed: Ravenswood celebrates 40 years

[caption id="attachment_71702" align="aligncenter" width="342"] Joel Peterson accepts the proclamation declaring September 11   "Ravenswood Day" from Sonoma Mayor Laurie Gallian to celebrate Ravenswood's 40th Anniversary (Photo: Sarah Stierch)[/caption] We have an new holiday in Sonoma - Ravenswood Day every September 11. Hundreds of Zinfandel fanatics flocked... Continue

Wine time: Imagery 2015 Viognier

[caption id="attachment_71340" align="aligncenter" width="265"] 2015 Imagery Viognier[/caption] Imagery Estate Winery's 2015 Viognier is from Russian River's Pratt Vineyard and was fermented in stainless steel. The nose is very fragrant, with hints of Magnolia and white rose. It brought me back to my Aunt Pamela's house,... Continue

St. Francis celebrates 30 days of Cabernet

[caption id="attachment_71344" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Enjoy a glass of Cabernet a day, for the month of September, at St. Francis Winery & Vineyards (submitted photo)[/caption] September 1st was national Cabernet Day and St. Francis Winery & Vineyards has taken it from one day to 30 days... Continue

Get your crush on

[caption id="attachment_71292" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Sonoma Valley Crush takes place Sept 16-18 at 11 wineries (Submitted photo)[/caption] The Heart of Sonoma Valley Association's annual Sonoma Valley Crush takes place September 16-18. Wine enthusiasts can participate in hands-on harvest activities, get behind-the-scenes views of the harvest process,... Continue

Suite D celebrate Grenache Day 9/16

[caption id="attachment_71208" align="aligncenter" width="350"] Grenache, Grenache, and more Grenache[/caption] Suite D will host their annual Grenache Day Celebration on Friday, September 16. The event takes place on International Grenache Day, a wine holiday that celebrates Grenache and aims to increase public knowledge about the Rhone... Continue

Petroni celebrates Harvest with party on 10/2

[caption id="attachment_71157" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Petroni Vineyard's annual harvest party is October 2 (Photo: Facebook)[/caption] Petroni Vineyards will celebrate the harvest with their annual harvest party on Sunday, October 2. As of last week, the winery reported on Facebook that their winemaker, Martin MacKenzie, was "very... Continue

Wine time: Imagery 2015 Wow Oui

[caption id="attachment_71134" align="aligncenter" width="290"] Imagery's 2015 Wow Oui retails for $27 (Photo: Imagery Estate Winery)[/caption] A Sauvignon Blanc with a twist, Imagery Estate Winery's 2015 Wow Oui makes for a pleasant patio pounder. More floral notes than your typical Sauv Blanc, thanks to a bit... Continue

Drink up: Stolen Fruit Cocktail Mixer

[caption id="attachment_71120" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Stolen Fruit Cocktail Mixers (Photo: Sarah Stierch)[/caption] Fresh cocktail mixers have been growing in popularity in recent years, with bartenders and patrons seeking the freshest and most unique blends of fruit, herbs and seasoning for their cocktails. Sonoma County created Stolen... Continue

Game night at Kivelstadt on 8/26

[caption id="attachment_70926" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Glen Ellen's Kivelstadt Cellars hosts their monthly game night this Friday, August 26 (Photo: Facebook)[/caption] Kivelstadt Cellars hosts their monthly game night this Friday, August 26. The Glen Ellen-based winery will feature the game "Werewolf" this month. The winery describes the... Continue

Sixteen 600 hosts anniversary party 8/21

[caption id="attachment_70582" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Winery Sixteen 600 hosts an anniversary party on August 21 (Photo: Facebook)[/caption] Winery Sixteen 600 will celebrate its anniversary at its Sixteen 600 Tasting House in downtown Sonoma on August 21. Full tastings of the winery's current wines will be available... Continue