This enchantress is a swoon worthy Earl Stephens Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Daydreamy red fruit, subtle spice, harmoniously balanced, and lovely from start to lingering finish. For Pinot Noir, this wine gave me everything I love in a full-bodied red—that velvety texture, earth, and richness, all while remaining
Quivira Wine
Richer Than Gold
Quivira refers to a mythical place, the Seven Cities of Gold, that the Spanish conquistador Francisco Vasquez de Coronado never found. A 16th century map shows these lands being in present day Sonoma County, California, right through Quivira Winery’s vineyards. Whether or not this is 100% historically accurate
Blackbird Vineyards
In a sea of deep red the 2020 Dissonance is a bright beacon of change, guiding your “I only drink red wine” friends and family to the glorious light. Blackbird Vineyard’s winemaker Aaron Pott has taken cool climate Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, creating a beautiful, complex blend that tastes above
Bruliam Just Might Be Your New Favorite Winery
Have you ever tried a wine, really enjoyed it, and then discovered that the winemaker is adorably outgoing, friendly, and creates ultra cute social media posts while also being smart and informative? And, although you’ve never met her in person, you know you like her and this just might be
Hamby Cellars
I love learning about new, small-lot, family owned wineries and how they came to be. As someone who took the medical (well, dental in my case) route career wise, I’m always fascinated when I hear about people jumping ship and following an entirely different path. Branden Hamby did just that.
Corner 103 is the Place to Be
Have you visited Corner 103 in Sonoma, California? It’s on the corner of West Napa Street and First Street West (103 West Napa Street) in historic Sonoma Square. Founder Lloyd Davis wanted to create an environment where people could come to learn about wine and enjoy tasting in a relaxed,
Alma de Cattleya, Wines with Soul
Alma, the Spanish word for soul, is what winemaker Bibiana González Rave’s wines are all about. She puts a lot of energy and tenacious soul into her grapes, so that they are the best quality for the wines she loves to make.
Four examples of her label, Alma de Cattleya,
Sojourn
Who else would like to take a year-long sojourn in wine country? Not an overnight, pressed for time getaway, but a true brief stay. Even our bottles of wine sometimes feel rushed. We open them, and within minutes (or an hour or so) they’re gone. So, even if we can’t
Eden Rift Pinot Noir Tastes Like a Mental Vacation
Eden Rift’s 2017 Estate Pinot Noir tastes like… remember that vacation you took and after walking and exploring all day you stopped at a small, street side restaurant you knew nothing about? No checking online reviews or studying the menu ahead of time, it just had a good feel to