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…for best practices beyond just wine production, as a champion of true sustainability.” Merlot Wine Grapes The accolade recognizes the region for the prominent wine-focused programs that Sonoma County Vintners…
…acres devoted to vineyards, a winery, hospitality center, culinary garden, residence, stables, equestrian pavilion, sports fields, ponds, guest houses, and wilderness. Deerfield Ranch Winery, in Kenwood, features tastings in the…
One of the many benefits of living in bountiful Sonoma County is the proximity to the Pacific Ocean and several rivers and bays. In addition to beautiful beaches, we also…
…Blanc bottle in California. ‘In the trade it’s called flint claret,’ Ramey explains. ‘Flint is the clear; claret is the shape.’ The High Valley, with its mild suggestion of sugared…
…Tafoni sandstone. Riddled in honeycomb-type erosion with ribs, ridges, holes, and other patterns, the Tafoni takes on infinite lacy shapes and complex patterns. Delicate-looking but enduring, it’s sometimes called stonelace….
…Sparkling Wine This category, also called ultra brut, contains less sugar in the dosage, and consequently requires more flavor and character in the wine to counterbalance its natural acidity. It’s…
…imported to Sonoma County as early as the 1840s, and immediately took top billing at wine shows. Vintners and wine judges understood it to be among the world’s so-called “noble” wines,…
…the Strawberry Mint Smash, Spicy Peach Pit, or Blackberry Fizz. Often available is a fun and festive taster called the Mocktail Flight Sampler. It’s fun to try the collection to…