Wine as Plant Medicine
By Virginia Piazza
Wine is dynamic.
Euphemisms include elixir of the gods, social lubricant, poetry in a bottle, and (penned by Ernest Hemingway) the most civilized thing in the world. Less romantic monikers describe it as glogg, plonk, Jesus juice, and porch-pounder.
Wine is rife with evocative metaphor. It can be dry, flabby, cloying, chewy, racy, or a fruit bomb….
Wine Tasting Sonoma Style – Choosing Wineries, Tasting Rooms, and Vineyards for a Wine Tasting Weekend in Sonoma
By Averi Melcher
Looking for the best wine tasting Sonoma has to offer?
Whether it’s a romantic getaway, a girls’/guys’ vineyard tour weekend, or a family event, we’ll narrow down the best wine tasting Sonoma, California has to fit your preferences.
When visiting Northern California’s majestic wine country, you want to get the most out of your wine tour….
The Epitome of Coastal Elegance: Introducing Halleck Vineyard Balletto Russian River Valley Chardonnay
By Eric Schwartzman
Halleck Vineyard is pleased to unveil a wine that embodies the quintessence of Russian River Valley’s terroir, our 2022 Balletto Vineyard Russian River Valley Chardonnay. This exquisite white wine varietal manifests the art of winemaking and the unique coastal charm of the Russian River Valley.
“Each bottle of our 2022 Halleck Vineyard Balletto Russian River Valley Chardonnay is like a whispered secret between the verdant lands of Sonoma County and the relentless waves of the Pacific….
Halleck Vineyard Three Sons Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Awarded Top Honor at 2023 Sommelier Challenge
By Eric Schwartzman
Halleck Vineyard, a Sonoma County winery renowned for its artisanal approach, is basking in the glory of its 2019 Halleck Vineyard Three Sons Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, which clinched the prestigious Best Pinot Noir Award at the 2023 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition. Only 198 cases remain of their extraordinary vintage,…
Sonoma Wine Tasting Prices Up 11% Countywide
By Eric Schwartzman
The entry-level price of a Sonoma wine tasting rose 11% from $36 in 2022 to $40 in 2023. Adjusting for those cities with at least 15 wineries in the sample, we found that prices in Sebastopol increased the most at 27%, from an average of $37.36 in 2022, to $47.50 in 2023.
While the 27% jump in Sebastopol is massive,…
Top 7 Russian River Valley Wineries to Visit
By Scott Butterfield
The Russian River Valley has a viticulture history unlike any other in California. Just 50 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, grapevines were first planted by immigrants from the Mediterranean region in the 19th century. Most were “gardens” that families used for personal consumption, using cuttings brought from their European homesteads. This is how Zinfandel,…
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