Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Free Stuff in Sonoma County This Summer

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There are numerous free events and other ideas for the warm months of 2026.
Thursday, April 23, 2026

Where To Go In California, By Wine Varietal & Style

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The idea for this post came about after reading for the hundredth time in a Napa social media group, "We're going to Napa for our f...
Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Napa Being All Friendly

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Desperate times call for desperate measures. I say this halfway joking.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The Growth of White Wine

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White wines are in the midst of a boom cycle as U.S.sales surpassed red wines in 2024. That same year global white wine sales were up 3% whi...
Thursday, April 9, 2026

The Emergence of Pinot Noir in Sonoma County

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Sonoma County growing areas such as Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, and Petaluma Gap are known for Pinot Noir. Following is a timeline f...
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

The Rise and Fall of Kenwood Vineyards

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Kenwood Vineyards, located in the village of Kenwood in Sonoma Valley, has been a fixture of Sonoma County winemaking for over 50 years. The...
Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Complimentary Wine Tastings!

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Spring in Alexander Valley image from sonoma.com Fourteen wineries in Sonoma County's Alexander Valley will offer free wine tastings and...
Tuesday, March 31, 2026

A Visual Look at the Wine Market

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A look at the wine market in a few graphs. Every Picture Tells a Story, Don't It? Rod Stewart, 1971.
Thursday, March 26, 2026

The Hot Spots for Zinfandel

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Where are the best spots to grow Zinfandel? Here's a look at the top growing areas, or American Viticultural Areas  (AVAs).
Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Cool Spots for Pinot Noir

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Pinot loves a cool growing season. The grapes are thin-skinned, ripen early, and want slow maturing to retain their acids. A warmer climate ...
Friday, March 20, 2026

Changing Winemaking Customs

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It seems like now might be a great time to change up the traditions in the wine biz. 
Tuesday, March 17, 2026

2025 California Grape Crush Report

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 The state agriculture department has released the 2025 Preliminary Grape Crush Report . Following are a few highlights.