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Uncover a Unique Wine Tasting Experience in Sonoma

Not all wine tastings are created equal. Sure, the wines themselves set certain tastings apart from others. Sometimes, however, supplemental options and activities can help create a… Continue Reading

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Delicious Healdsburg Restaurant Appetizers You Must Taste

Wine Country’s hip town of Healdsburg is known for its restaurants, wineries and shopping boutiques. The problem is there are way too many great places to eat,… 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

hands toasting with glasses of Jordan Winery Cabernet with charcuterie and cheese plate in background

Five Healdsburg Wineries with Charcuterie and Wine Pairings

A charcuterie plate is often considered one of the easiest food pairings for wine—it’s filled with an array of rich, savory sausages, air-dried meats and pâtés, all… Continue Reading

Jordan Winery Buckwheat Blinis with Chef's reserve Caviar and Champagne

Napa and Sonoma Sparkling Wine Tastings with Food

Sales of sparkling wines and Champagne have skyrocketed in recent years. We’re all looking for a reason to celebrate, right? But those bright, crisp bubblies make our… Continue Reading

guests toasting with glasses of red wine at a Bastille Day event at Jordan Winery

The Best Wine Clubs Aren’t Clubs: Wineries with Loyalty Program Rewards

Wine clubs certainly aren’t what they used to be. In the olden days, clubs were nothing more than glorified subscription services—opportunities for customers to get more of… Continue Reading

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Airplane Wine: How to Choose the Best Wine in the Sky

Many of us would claim to be travel pros. We know how to pack within the 50-pound limit, we’re masters of airport security and are really good… Continue Reading

chardonnay wine glass on fence with honey beehives in background

Napa and Sonoma Honey: Wineries that Also Make the Fruit of the Hive

Bees are a farmer’s best friend, pollinating plants that produce flowers and fruit. Although bees aren’t necessary to pollinate grapevines, they play a major role in the… Continue Reading

cheese plate overhead with Gloria Ferrer sparkling wine

Eight Sonoma Valley Wineries with Fantastic Cheese Pairings

A short drive north from San Francisco introduces the tranquil wine region of Sonoma Valley — not to be confused with Sonoma County or Sonoma, the town.… Continue Reading

hands pouring wine at a table setting at Flanagan Winery's Cheese Pairing Wine Tasting

Top Dry Creek Wineries for Wine and Cheese Pairings

While wine and cheese, on their own, are two of life’s greatest pleasures, married, these culinary components form a perfect union. The luscious creaminess of cheese juxtaposed… Continue Reading