Winery of the Week
A visit to Goldeneye Winery
One winery that is absolutely worth the trip out to the Anderson Valley is Goldeneye. I have been twice, and both times we did the regular tasting - a ‘must do’ for serious Pinot Noir lovers. After a quick sip of Pinot Gris, we were led outside to a fabulous seating area overlooking the vineyard. They brought out a tasting flight of six … [Read More...]
Destination of the Week
Guide to Healdsburg & Dry Creek Valley
I’m lucky enough to call Healdsburg home, and after half a year as a resident I’m finally ready to create this guide to share my recommendations. Healdsburg is such a great place to base yourself as it is smack bang in the middle of an intersection of four major appellations; Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, Russian River and Chalk Hill. There are about 150 wineries between them, not to … [Read More...]
Napa Valley Reviews
A visit to Peju Winery
Peju has always been one of my favorite wineries to visit when in Napa. With its iconic 50-foot tower and prime position on Highway 29, … Read More...
A visit to Judd’s Hill Winery, Napa Valley
I’ve never really thought deeply about percentages but I can tell you they take on a whole new meaning when you have the chance to blend … Read More...
A visit to The Hess Collection Winery
If there is one winery that is worth venturing off the beaten path in Napa for it is The Hess Collection. What seems like a long and windy … Read More...
Sonoma County Reviews
A visit to J Vineyards & Winery
I received a warm welcome at J Vineyards. Michael, one of J’s wine educators couldn’t have been more accommodating and it turned out to be … Read More...
A visit to Sbragia Family Vineyards
The winery with the most stunning views of Dry Creek Valley has to be Sbragia Family Vineyards. An easy 10 minutes drive from the … Read More...
A visit to DaVero Farms & Winery
I bumped in to the owner, Ridgely Evers as soon as I arrived at DaVero. The self-confessed “recovering CEO” was hanging off scaffolding and … Read More...
