Carneros Wine Alliance celebrates 30 years

[caption id="attachment_54570" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Mix and mingle with the sheep at the Carneros Wine Alliance's 30th anniversary party at di Rosa (Lynn Friedman, CC BY NC ND 2.0)[/caption] This month, the Carneros Wine Alliance, a non-profit association of wineries and grape-growers in the Carneros AVA,... Continue

Sonoma Valley’s best wine lists announced

Wine Spectator has announced the winners of the best wine lists in the world. Over 3,600 restaurants and bars submitted their wine lists, dining menus and additional details to Wine Spectator. The magazine's knowledgeable staff examines every detail, including letters that declare what makes each... Continue

Tri tip…if it’s good enough for a super model…

[caption id="attachment_54301" align="aligncenter" width="292"] Gumbo was one of the dishes enjoyed by Tyra Banks and her family at the Tuesday Farmers' Market[/caption] Alright folks, this isn't gossip - it's gospel truth. Former supermodel turned television host Tyra Banks was at the farmers' market on Tuesday... Continue

Victor Hill Wines hosts re-grand opening tonight

[caption id="attachment_54636" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Victor Hill Tasting room re-opens tonight (Photo: Trip Advisor)[/caption] Victor Hill Wines will celebrate their Sonoma Plaza tasting room opening tonight at 4 PM. The tasting room has been opened since October, however, today is the day we celebrate! The winery... Continue

No shame: happy hour at Plaza Bistro

[caption id="attachment_54167" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Sunsets on the Plaza Bistro...happy hour awaits inside! (Photo: Plaza Bistro)[/caption] As ya'll know by now, I love a good happy hour. Whether it's cheap drinks or cheap eats, or preferably both, I'll show up early and order until the very... Continue

Foodie health hazard: seafood from 3 CA counties

[caption id="attachment_54127" align="aligncenter" width="420"] CDPH has warnings out for certain mussels, clams and other seafood from three counties (Dru Kelly, CC BY ND 2.0)[/caption] The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has declared a warning for certain types of seafood caught in three California counties:... Continue

New, improved, glorious Gloria Ferrer

[caption id="attachment_54107" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Pedro Ferrer, CEO of Freixenet, the parent company of Gloria Ferrer, and his wife, Begonia, enjoy a sip of bubbly on the new patio (Sarah Stierch, CC BY 4.0)[/caption] In January, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards announced that they would close their... Continue

Kyle Busch drinks the wine at Sonoma

[caption id="attachment_53807" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Kyle Busch drinks the wine (Highway 12 Cabernet Sauvignon) from the goblet (made by Sonoma-based Leaderglass) as the winner of the 2015 Toyota/Save Mart (Photo: Sarah Stierch, CC BY 4.0)[/caption] Kyle Busch won the 2015 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway... Continue

Over $131k raised for Leukemia & Lymphoma by John Ash & Co

[caption id="attachment_53605" align="aligncenter" width="223"] Man of the Year Tom Schmidt with Boy of the Year, Jayden Zentner (John Ash & Co.)[/caption] Earlier this Spring, legendary Wine Country restaurant John Ash & Co. had a mission to raise $100,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).... Continue

Don’t waste it, glean it

[caption id="attachment_53468" align="aligncenter" width="420"] It's almost fig time! Call SVGP and don't let your figs go to waste! (Sonoma Valley Gleaning Project)[/caption] Ever since relocating to California a few years ago, one of the things that continues to surprise me is the amount of fruit... Continue