Category: #Sonomachat

• Martin Ray Winery: Bringing Great People, Wine & Food Together

  

  “What wine goes with Captain Crunch?” ~ George Carlin I am a sucker for a good wine and food pairing! It is one of life’s greatest pleasures. When wine is good, I am happy. When food is good, I am happy. When wine and food are paired well both are elevated to become better than…

  Michelle Williams

  May 10, 2017

  #Sonomachat, Food, Music, Wine

  #Sonomachat, 2015 Martin Ray Winery Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, 2015 Martin Ray Winery Green Valley of Russian River Valley Mill Station Vineyard – Dutton Ranch Chardonnay, 2016 Martin Ray Winery Estate Grown Russian River Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir, BBQ, food, James Beard, James Beard Celebrity Chef Wine Dinner, Martin Ray Winery, Muddy Magnolias – Devil’s Teeth, music, Pinot Noir, Rose, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, wine, wine review, wine-searcher

• Jordan Winery: 40 Years of Exceptional Wines

  

  How can a winery that only crafts two wines become an icon California winery and maintain that legendary status for forty years? Jordan Winery has accomplished this through focusing on crafting wines of balance, elegance, and a great ability to pair with food. Truly a winning combination!

  Michelle Williams

  November 4, 2016

  #Sonomachat, Food, Jordan Winery, Wine

  #Sonomachat, 2012 Jordan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley USA, 2014 Jordan Winery Chardonnay Russian River Valley USA, Alexander Valley, book review, food, Food and Wine Pairing, Jordan Winery, Lisa Mattson, Michael Bublé – The Very Thought of You, music, Rob Davis Winemaker Jordan Winery, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, The Exes in My Glass, wine, wine and food pairing, wine review, wine-searcher

• For the Love and Joy of #Wine

  

  Wine is communal. It dates back to the beginning of time. It was used in celebrations and everyday living by the Egyptians, Jews, and even further back. The first miracle performed by Jesus was turning water into wine at a wedding. Wine is delicious when enjoyed alone, yet it lacks something. If you have a…

  Michelle Williams

  June 20, 2016

  #Sonomachat, Music, Sonoma Valley, Wine

  #Sonomachat, joy, love, Michael Muscardini, Muscardini Cabernet Sauvignon Madrone Ridge Vineyard Sonoma Valley 2013, Muscardini Cellars, Muscardini Pinot Grigio Ansa Di Loval Napa Valley 2014, Muscardini Tesoro North Coast Red Wine 2011, music, Sonoma Valley, The Doors, wine

• One Family Started it All: Gundlach Bundschu

  

  When you think of a family owned winery that dates back centuries where does you mind go? France? Italy? Greece? Even Turkey, believed to be the birth of wine? What if I were to say California? That’s right, California. Then where does your mind travel? Napa? No! How about Sonoma? Yes, Sonoma! Do you know…

  Michelle Williams

  May 30, 2016

  #Sonomachat, California, Food, Gundlach Bundschu, Music, Rhinefarm, Sonoma, Wine

  #Sonomachat, California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, food, Gundlach Bundschu, Gundlach Bundschu Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Gundlach Bundschu Gewurztraminer 2013, Gundlach Bundschu Merlot 2012, Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvee 2013, Lenny Kravitz, music, Rhinefarm, Sonoma, Sonoma Valley, Sustainable, travel, wine

• Magical Mystery Tours through Sonoma #Wine Regions

  

  Do you enjoy a good mystery? Perhaps a thrilling book? Or a murder mystery such as those that air on Dateline? It seems historically television really likes mysteries. Remember “Murder She Wrote?” There is certainly a huge difference between a horror film or novel and a suspenseful mystery. How much mystery do you like regarding…

  Michelle Williams

  February 29, 2016

  #Sonomachat, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, Sonoma County, Tour, Travel, Wine

  #Sonomachat, Anderson Valley, Beatles, Dry Creek Valley, Fog Crest Vineyard, food, Magical Mystery Tour, music, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, Sonoma Urban Wineries, wine, Wine Road