Tag: Along the Wine Road

A young woman in a wheelchair with a Canine Companion yellow lab with their paws on her lap and faces next to each other. Large LOVE poster behind them.

Paws 4 Wine

Paws 4 Wine may invoke visions of pooches sipping Pinot, or you taking time to cuddle with furry family members while enjoying your favorite Rosé. Those are appealing possibilities, but neither describes this only-along-the-Wine-Road event. On Saturday, June 23, the...

/ June 5, 2018
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Get Outside – Experience Sonoma County Along the Wine Road

Along the Wine Road we are excited to get back outside and in the vineyards. We love to get our boots dirty and fill our lungs with fresh air. Here are some of the ways you can get in the...

/ May 3, 2018
Six bottles of Frick wine with a mossy and rock background

We Speak Rhône – Part 2

Did you know we speak Rhône along the Wine Road? We say things like, “Would you like to try our Marsanne or Viognier? Or, maybe you’re a red wine fan and would prefer Counoise or Grenache?” In the last blog,...

/ April 24, 2018
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Rhône Wines Available Here – Part 1

Rhône wine varietals and blends have always been a favorite, so when more of these fruit-forward, food-friendly wines started being more readily available along the Wine Road, I was thrilled. What Are Rhône Wines? Rhône wines are made from grape...

/ April 11, 2018
Elopements and Honeymoons Along The Wine Road

A Wine Country Elopement and Honeymoon

Planning a wedding can be daunting, but a Wine Country elopement and honeymoon is simpler, less stressful, and not so hard on the pocketbook. Many busy couples are opting for a small, intimate gathering followed by a relaxing honeymoon. Along...

/ March 28, 2018
Sign that reads Taste the Future from our cellars to yours.

Why Buy Wine Futures?

Barrel Tasting along the Wine Road (March 2-4 & 9-11, 2018) offers wine lovers the opportunity to buy wine futures. Why bother to buy wine futures? So glad you asked. Background of Barrel Tasting & Wine Futures The Wine Road’s...

/ February 27, 2018
Wine and Romance along the Wine Road

Valentine’s Sweet Deals – Part 2

Valentine’s week along the Wine Road offers both savory and sweet deals, some for them are available the entire month of February. The Yin & Yang of Wine & Food Pairings When cruising through the list of possibilities during the...

/ February 2, 2018
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Valentine’s Sweet Deals – Part 1

Chocolate isn’t the only delectable treat offered this Valentine’s Day. Wine Road members have plenty of sweet deals, some for the entire month of February. Dinner with Your Sweetheart Booking a Valentine’s dinner reservation isn’t always an easy decision, but...

/ January 31, 2018
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Lesser-Known Varietals

Even though Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Pinot Noir might be your favorite go-to wines, do you ever explore some of the lesser-known varietals? Trying new wines can be fun, exciting, and palate expanding. When I recently paired Mounts Grenache with...

/ January 10, 2018
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Ultimate Winter Wine Break

The January blues can be averted with a journey to Winter WINEland, the ultimate winter wine break. Winter Wine Break The Wine Road’s Winter WINEland is held January 13-14, 2018, which is also a three-day weekend. Take Friday off and...

/ December 18, 2017