Tag Archives: vineyard

Newfound Respect for Wood Chips

by serenabartlett3 years ago in Green.0 Comments

Driving by the curvy green pastures of Sonoma County, on the way to Freestone, you’ll be tempted to make many “photo op” stops along the road. A living quilt of corduroy vines, emerald lawns, and twisted old cypress and oak trees in the shadow of willowy eucalyptus, these surroundings make for an astonishing array of greenery any time of year.  {…}

Earth Day/Week/Month 2009!

by Jenntern3 years ago in Insiders Guide.0 Comments

Sonoma seems to celebrate Earth Day the way I celebrate my birthday: over as many days possible.  Earth ‘Day’ events have already begun and continue through the end of April. As someone who spent the last four years in the not-so-eco-conscious South, I am excited for what Sonoma County has in store. Bring on the crunchiness! Green Valley Earth Day {…}

Sustainable Vineyard Hikes

by serenabartlett3 years ago in Green.1 Comment

Want to take steps, many uphill steps, to seeing sustainable winegrowing in action? Go on this docent-led hike around the beautiful Kunde Estate, and get the full scoop on all that goes into a healthy winery. This Sonoma acreage is attended to with the utmost care – the soil, the watershed, the native wildlife, the employees and the quality of {…}

Paradise Ridge Winery Appeals to the Senses

by Jenntern3 years ago in Insiders Guide.0 Comments

Several wineries feature art exhibits, but none quite like Paradise Ridge’s outdoor sculpture garden, Marjike’s Grove. The sculpture garden can be found about half-way up the road to the winery’s tasting room, famed for its incredible views of the Santa Rosa valley. The theme and art selection changes annually as determined by the winery owner, Walter Byck. The sculptures are {…}

Discover '13 Days of a Sonoma Country Holiday'

by tina3 years ago in Insiders Guide.1 Comment

Though you only hear the song “12 Days of Christmas” leading up to the big day, the actual 12 days come afterward. It celebrates the time between Christmas Day and the Epiphany (Jan. 6). If you leave now, you have more than enough time to celebrate the season in Sonoma’s wine country. “Sonoma Country” celebrates 13 reasons to visit during {…}

Staying in Sonoma County for the holidays

by Beth3 years ago in Insiders Guide.0 Comments

Dear Steve and Carol, I’m sorry I won’t be coming to visit for the holidays this year. It’s too bad that I have to miss all of the long lines and delays in the airport. And I’m sorry to have to miss wrapping myself up like a mummy to stay warm. I will surely miss seeing you, that is for {…}

Wine education Sonoma County style

by kerih3 years ago in Videos.0 Comments

In Sonoma Wine Country, learn how easy it is to pair food and wine with Kendall-Jackson, hear from Chris Sawyer, sommelier-to-the-stars, and get a lesson in cocktail mixing, wine country style. Vodka made from grapes? That’s cool.