Category Archives{Blogs}

Variety of blog posts in Sonoma

Recession proof vacation

by kerih3 years ago in Blogs.0 Comments

In these uncertain economic times, one Southern couple discovered how a wine country getaway was just what the doctor ordered.  After visiting in 2007, the Anderson’s decided that the Landmark Vineyards Heritage Festival was definitely worth another trip to Sonoma Valley.  After some careful planning, the Anderson’s returned in 2008 for a winehiking getaway to Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counties.  {…}

Napa vs. Sonoma Wines – Phil the Wine Thief Tells All

by timz3 years ago in Blogs.1 Comment

Phil used to work with us here in Fortress Sonoma County. It was the Axis of PR Evil: Larry for the grapegrowers, Phil for the vintners, and myself for tourism. Then one day Phil up and surprised us all by announcing that: He was quitting, he was going to open a wine shop, in Milwaukee As a former Milwaukeean, and {…}

Love Notes – Wedding at the Fairmont

by timz3 years ago in Blogs.0 Comments

Love is breaking out all over, as another blog related to weddings posts about Sonoma Wine Country. This time, a quick review and some pretty awesome photos of a wine country wedding at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa. Today’s real wedding style sheet is brought to us from the lovely and talented photographer Lisa Lefkowitz. Jackie and Matt {…}

Even wedding planners need a break

by kerih3 years ago in Blogs.0 Comments

After dealing with Bridezilla’s during the busy spring, summer and fall wedding seasons, wedding planners are in need of rejuvenation.  Bay Area Wedding Planner Jean Marks took a much needed rest after a hectic wedding season in San Francisco to enjoy the beautiful Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa.  Read her account and be prepared for a tinge of jealousy over the {…}

Artisan Cheese returns

by kerih3 years ago in Blogs.0 Comments

For cheese lovers of all kinds, the Artisan Cheese Festival in Petaluma is the mecca of culinary experience. But don’t take Inside Sonoma’s sheep cheese loving words at their face value. Check out what The Nibble has to say.  Regardless, we will let you know who cut what cheese and where on March 20 – 23 in Petaluma.

Beer in Wine Country?

by kerih3 years ago in Blogs.0 Comments

Take a tour through the North Coast breweries with writer Bob Ecker. Ecker explores local microbreweries in Napa, Mendocino, Humbolt and Sonoma Counties. To read the beer tour click here.

Ryan Family Turkey Day in Sonoma

by kerih3 years ago in Blogs.0 Comments

The Ryan Family from Portland, OR spent their Thanksgiving holiday here in Sonoma County!  From the looks of their blog post they enjoyed themselves.  The family even posted their Sonomacentric menu.  To see the fun this family had in Sonoma click here.

In other news, Thanksgiving was nice

by timz3 years ago in Blogs.0 Comments

A stone-carver’s Thanksgiving meal in Sonoma, a hike around town, and the occasion to buy a few cases of wine. The holidays in wine country… In other news, Thanksgiving was nice. Thursday we drove up, encountering a bit of traffic on the way through San Francisco. Got to the little inn, named the Cottage Inn, in Sonoma. It was cute. {…}

of Montreal and Gundlach Bundschu

by timz3 years ago in Blogs.1 Comment

Wherein Emily and Cory, some wine and music fans from San Jose, trek to Sonoma after a stop for a show in San Francisco. Afterwards, a discussion about Gundlach Bundschu and their wines betwixt Emily and Cory and Jeff Bundschu himself. (Find Jeff on twitter – he’s there.) Today we drove up to Sonoma. We’re renting a vacation home outside {…}

Sonoma, Napa – "Napoma, Sonapa"

by timz3 years ago in Blogs.1 Comment

From the File of Perilous Portmanteau, comes this tale of an Angelena who visits Sonoma County, throws in a Napa reference, and promises to fill us in more about the trip once the euphoria from her engagement wears off: This week, I will be posting updates from my trip to Sonoma. I left on Friday and am returning on Tuesday evening {…}