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…Why is Sonoma County an ideal wine region? Sonoma County offers grape growers a wide variety of superb climates and soils — known as terroir. The climate is ideal for growing…
…and covers them in a low tunnel or cold frame. Hitchner recommends planting in moist soil but then waiting to water until shoots emerge — too much water leads to…
…the southern Russian River Valley shares the same soil and climatic attributes. The eastern border of the Petaluma Gap is neatly defined by the ridgeline of the 2,463-foot Sonoma Mountain…
…their own ‘extra spicy’ mustard plants with high levels of glucosinolate to deter nematodes further. Mustard holds soil in place on hills and, during rain, helps protect against erosion. Wild…
…years old, the dominant soil series here is Goldridge, an unmistakably fine-grained, sandy soil that naturally limits vine vigor. The cool climate is the hallmark of this AVA. Unlike some…
…Co. founder and winemaker Alice Warnecke Sutro has long led nature hikes on her family’s ranch and vineyard, giving guests an up-close sense of how volcanic-ash soils and moderating influences…
…River Valley AVA, the Chalk Hill AVA, awarded in 1983 and then revised in 1988, is defined by its warmer climate and white, quartzite-rich volcanic soils. There are more than 1,400…
The relaxing, pampering, and healing powers of Sonoma County spas can be the perfect addition to your Wine Country vacation. Here you can heal through water, soil, and spirit in…
…Earth’s soil by teaching how to create “permaculture” gardens. Designed for sustainability and subsistence, this style of garden mimics successful natural ecosystems by regularly replenishing its own soil and enabling…
…of its 60,000 vineyard acres are certified sustainable, having passed a rigorous review of their management of energy, soil, water, and more; the strength of their community relationships; and their…