Part of the Wilson Family of Artisan Wineries, we visited Matrix expecting Chardonnays and Pinots and in that they did not disappoint. We tried to taste outdoors but it got too windy. They have a cool fountain in the entryway. … Continue reading →
We decided to stop at Coppola on one of our many trips south. To say it was far more than we expected would be an understatement. We found the Disneyland of wineries with exhibits, bars, a restaurant and a pool. … Continue reading →
We love Rombauer, and most people we know do as well, though there are some who disavow anything so mainstream. Rombauer reduces the iconic “cougar juice” in their big, buttery Chardonnay which really shows off the malalactic fermentation prevalent in … Continue reading →
Our last stop in Sonoma Valley was St Anne’s Crossing. We are members of the Wilson Artisan Wine fFamily, have been making our way to all of the wineries, and this was the last one on the list for us. … Continue reading →
Our second stop in Sonoma Valley was Chateau St. Jean. This beautiful estate is filled with formal gardens which make a lovely setting for an outdoor tasting if the weather is right. They have an area with rows of the … Continue reading →
Our first foray into the Sonoma Valley and our first stop was Kenwood. We had to wait around for them to open so got some pictures of grapes. It was early in the year so they are tiny. Kenwood wines … Continue reading →
We were first introduced to Hook and Ladder several years ago during a visit to Guerneville. This Sonoma County, Russian River Valley winery is a spin-off of the DeLoach family and carries on that reputation for excellence. Both of our … Continue reading →
Our search for Sparkling Wines brought us to Iron Horse. Off the road a ways on a gravel drive, this is a popular winery with several tasting stations. Kelly had the sparkling wine flight while I had the still wines. … Continue reading →
In our search for Sparkling Wine we stopped in at Uptick Vineyards. They happened to be out of sparkling wine on that day so we left without tasting anything. We have had their Zinfandel before – at a lovely dinner … Continue reading →
Miss Kelly likes her sparkling wine on occasion so we set out to find some sparkling winemakers in Sonoma County. We found Breathless in a little industrial park in Healdsburg, just a couple blocks from Willi’s Raw Oyster Bar, our … Continue reading →
