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How to Fly to Napa Sonoma Wine Country: Santa Rosa Airport

Most people who visit us here in Sonoma County and Napa Valley wine country fly into San Francisco or Oakland, then make the nearly two-hour drive up… Continue Reading

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Best Hiking in Sonoma County: Vineyard Hikes with Views

When I want to go wine tasting, my natural tendency, as a local, is to hop in the car and go find a tasting room. It’s the… Continue Reading

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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

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How to Make a Wine Country Coastal Dining Table Centerpiece

Sonoma County has 76 miles of beautiful jagged coastline less than an hour’s drive from Healdsburg. On my days off as an events director and floral designer… Continue Reading

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The Best Cheese Platter Ideas for Wine Lovers

Wine and cheese pairing is serious business in Wine Country. Over the 15 years that I’ve lived in Sonoma County, I’ve probably consumed my weight in cheese… Continue Reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Best Sonoma Wineries with a Food and Wine Pairing

Wine is meant to be enjoyed with food and this list of Sonoma wineries with food pairings takes that very seriously. Delectable and hearty, these chef-driven food… Continue Reading