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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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Elegant Backyard Picnic Ideas

Sharing a delicious meal al fresco doesn’t require leaving your home. With warmer weather comes the desire to explore outside and a backyard picnic can be just… 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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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 serve… 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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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

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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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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

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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