Tag: Sonoma Valley
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Smith Story: The Intersection of Love and Wine
I was recently introduced to a winery that I want to shout about from the rooftop. It is about a boutique winery still in its infancy but hitting on all the right marks. When many producers are focused on mass consumption wines that are concentrated, over-oaked, and sweet as syrup, Smith Story Wines is embracing…
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How Long Has It Been Since you’ve Had Kunde Wine? That’s Too Long!
Kunde Winery started with Louis Kunde in 1904. The historic vineyard was first planted in 1879, with cuttings from Chateaux Margaux and Chateau Lafite Rothschild. In its second century, the winery is still family owned and operated by the 4th and 5th generations. Maintaining a balance of their historic vineyards with modern winemaking techniques, the…
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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…
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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…
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Food and Wine Pairing: Anaba Turbine Red Rhône Blend
Spring is here and I have another great food and wine pairing for your spring enjoyment! I love drinking crisp white wines and roses in the spring, not because these wines are only to be enjoyed in spring, but rather because they pair so well with spring cuisine. However, do not neglect your reds! Here…
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A Virtual Visit to Landmark Vineyards
I seriously need to plan a wine country get away to Sonoma. Seriously! I am a huge Pinot Noir lover and Sonoma County crafts some of the best Pinot Noirs in the world. Sonoma is a more relaxed atmosphere than its Napa neighbor. It is easy going, less commercial, with great people and great wineries.…
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Exploring Sonoma’s Boutique Wines with Cellars of Sonoma
The world is filled with wonderful wines. Some are easy to locate, out in the open, must have wines. But many are hidden gems. Word of mouth wines. Perhaps they pop up in a wine club shipment or you had it at your friend’s house. Or if you are really adventurous you travelled down the…
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