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Four Fall Harvest Salads Made to Pair with Cabernet Sauvignon
With the brisk winds of fall come the long-awaited harvest of earthy vegetables and bright greens, and one of the best ways to capture this bounty is… Continue Reading
How to Make a Summer Wreath (DIY Video)
Summer’s bounty of beautiful color begs to be featured as home decor. With only a few minutes and some foraged and sourced foliage, you can create a… Continue Reading
Enjoying a Delicacy: A Chef’s Three Creative Abalone Recipes
In Sonoma County, abalone diving and the meals following a good harvest day are legendary. If I serve abalone at Jordan Winery, it will be followed by… Continue Reading
Festive Healdsburg Winery Harvest Events to Celebrate Grape Crush Season
The rumble of tractors pulling gondolas can be heard throughout California wine country this month. It’s like Christmas, but Santa’s sleigh is a lot bigger—and filled with… Continue Reading
Dinner Party Ideas: Vegetable Crudites Edible Centerpiece Recipe
Summer is my favorite season for entertaining because it makes throwing dinner parties so easy. Step into a garden or farmer’s market, and you have all the… Continue Reading
Sonoma Summer 2019: Top 10 Things to Do
Sonoma summers are made for one thing: getting outside. From attending a concert or a picnic at a local winery and dining al fresco among the vines… Continue Reading
What is a Charcuterie Board: 10 Tips for an Easy Wine Pairing Appetizer
People often ask what is a charcuterie board (plus how to pronounce it) and what should go on it? This is one of the easiest appetizers to… Continue Reading
Elegant July 4th Menu Ideas
While America’s favorite summer holiday might be synonymous with fireworks, beer and hot dogs, we like to celebrate our country’s freedom with some elegant wine country flare.… Continue Reading
Sonoma Wineries Featuring Wine and Charcuterie Tastings
Italy knows best: Wine should always be sipped with a side of cured meat. But don’t worry, you don’t need to fly to Europe to pair your… Continue Reading
Things to Do in Sonoma County in Spring
Spring is the season in wine country that you’ll want to spend entirely outside. Rainy days are few and far between, the sun is shining—but it’s not… Continue Reading