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Food Pairing for Cabernet Lovers: What Spices Go Well With Red Wine
Cabernet sauvignon was made for food. Layered and complex, it pairs seamlessly with dozens of dishes, from steak au poivre to herb-crusted lamb. Along with the classics,… Continue Reading
The Official Healdsburg Lodging Guide 2020: Top Healdsburg Hotels, Inns and Bed and Breakfasts
As the de facto capital of northern Sonoma Wine Country, Healdsburg has a variety of different lodging options. The best hotels in Healdsburg are included in our… Continue Reading
Wine Bottle Gift Wrapping Idea – Sonoma Style (Video)
Next time you gift a bottle of wine, take a few minutes to make your present that much more personal. A creative touch with elegant wine bottle… Continue Reading
Visit the Best Wineries in Healdsburg
Healdsburg has so many good things going for it—a small-town vibe, a laundry list of exceptional bars, restaurants and shops clustered around the town square—but its biggest… Continue Reading
Wine and Appetizers Pairing Guide: Chardonnay
What is America’s favorite white wine? By far, chardonnay tops the list. And what’s not to like? So versatile, it comes in many different styles, from rich,… Continue Reading
How to Make a Branch Wreath with Oak and Moss
Branch wreaths made of twigs and other bits of natural ephemera have been decorating front doors for centuries. The wreath’s circular shape symbolizes perfection, unity, timelessness and… Continue Reading
Wine and Appetizer Pairing Guide: Cabernet Sauvignon
While planning an evening of wine-friendly dishes, we traditionally start with bubbles, move to a crisp white and then finish off with a bold red with dinner.… Continue Reading
How to Use an Ah So Wine Opener
The biggest challenge with opening a bottle of wine is making sure the cork doesn’t break. The older a bottle of wine is, the harder it is… Continue Reading
Our Best Dungeness Crab Recipes
Each corner of the U.S. has its favored crab: Maryland feels pride in their blue crabs, Florida celebrates their beloved stone crab and, here on the west… Continue Reading
Gift Ideas for Wine Lovers Besides Wine
Why not make 2020 the year you buy your wine-loving friend or family member something other than a bottle of wine as a gift? After all, thoughtful… Continue Reading