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Arizona Biltmore Creating 10 Edgy Epicurean Evenings For its 24th Season of ‘Winemaker Dinners’

October 23, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

PHOENIX, Ariz. The Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort (www.arizonabiltmore.com) is planning 10 extravagant epicurean evenings – of innovative gourmet dining, acclaimed wines, winemakers talking about their wines, and after-dinner drinks and cigars – for the resort’s 24th season of Winemaker Dinners. Each Winemaker Dinner will feature an original multi-course menu, prepared by Executive Chef Gordon Maybury and Chef de Cuisine Bryan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Arizona, Art, California, Culinary travel, Desert, Drinking, Food and Wine, France, Golf, History, Italy, Napa Valley, Paradise, Resort, Restaurants, Sonoma, Spa, Tuscany, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Taste of Sonoma, MacMurray Ranch

September 10, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Sonoma Wine Country Weekend is Sonoma County's premier annual food and wine event. This three day event now in its sixth year highlights Sonoma County's local wineries and culinary prowess. Not only is it a unique opportunity to enjoy food and wine in one location but educational events are also offered including blind tastings, culinary demonstrations and culinary cookoffs. One of the highlights of this three day event is the Taste of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, California, Food and Wine, Harvest, Hollywood, Jordan, Photography, Restaurants, Sonoma, Wine Tasting

Sonoma County offers New Outdoor Adventures & Entertainment

May 30, 2013 by Dave2 Comments

Guided vineyard bicycle tours, stand up paddle, zip-lines and hot rods heat up summer SANTA ROSA, CA – May 30, 2013 – Sonoma County, a region predominantly known for its wine and culinary offerings, is showing visitors its adventurous side with new and exciting activities this summer. From guided vineyard bicycle tours to paddle boarding the Petaluma River, Sonoma’s summer adventures create unique experiences for travelers of all ages. To take … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Bicycle, Bridges, California, Cruising, Culinary travel, Farming, Food and Wine, Golf, Museum, Music, Paddle Boarding, Redwoods, San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Sonoma, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Lonely Planet Napa & Sonoma

March 2, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Lonely Planet Napa & Sonoma by Alison Bing Based on our large project in Napa (The Napa Wine Project) we try to review as many related books as possible. Recently this one came across our desk. Napa & Sonoma Encounter is a mini guide featuring the best of the Sonoma and Napa wine regions. Locations are organized by individual valleys each of which is a prominent wine producing region in its own right. This is the perfect guide for those new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine Books · Tagged: Hot springs, Napa Valley, Restaurants, Sonoma, Wine Tasting

Amicis Winery Guides: Dream Tours of Napa & Sonoma

October 20, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

"Amicis Winery Guides: Dream Tours of Napa & Sonoma by Ralph Amicis is being hailed as the best winery guide book in the region. Don't set out to visit your favorite wineries, or to discover new ones without it! More than just a survey book, or a daytrip guide, 'Dream Tours' includes valuable guidance about enjoying the tasting room experience, easy to use mapped tours for both counties, a comprehensive winery directory, plus restaurants and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine Books · Tagged: Napa Valley, Restaurants, Sonoma, Wine Tasting

A Visit to Francis Ford Coppola Winery

September 5, 2010 by Dave6 Comments

A few days ago we made the trek up to see the progress on the Francis Ford Coppola Winery in northern Sonoma County - about 1 hour and 20 minutes north of San Francisco California (with good traffic). While the focus is on the wine here there is actually quite a bit to explore on the property - 2 large pools, a restaurant, of course a movie collection, several tasting bars, bocce courts etc. The pools opened sometime this fall and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Wine, North America · Tagged: America, California, Mountain Climbing, Restaurants, San Francisco, Sonoma, Traffic, Trekking, Wine Tasting

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

September 5, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

We recently visited Francis Ford Coppola's winery and estate (Francis Ford Coppola Winery) in northern Sonoma County which with good traffic is about 1 hour and 20 minutes north of San Francisco California. The location is a rather bucolic one, the winery is nestled against the hills surrounded by vineyards. We have visited hundreds of wineries over the years; this one is unique. While wine is the focus of their operations here, the estate offers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, Architecture, Art, Beach, Brazil, California, Canals, Culinary travel, Drinking, Food and Wine, Garden, Napa Valley, Restaurants, San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Seattle, Sonoma, Traffic, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Family Winemakers Tasting, San Francisco

July 15, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

FAMILY WINEMAKERS OF CALIFORNIA 'TASTING 2010' SAN FRANCISCO EARLY BIRD TICKET SPECIAL ENDS ON AUGUST 1st Save 30 Percent Off At-The-Door Price for The World's Most Comprehensive Tasting of California Wines, August 22, 2010 Sacramento, CA (July 15, 2010) - The Early Bird Ticket Special for the Family Winemakers of California's 20th Annual Tasting ends August 1st. Tasting 2010 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Family Winemakers Tasting, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, California, Festival, Journey, Napa Valley, Sacramento, San Francisco, Sonoma, Wine Tasting

Moon Northern California Wine Country

May 20, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Moon Northern California Wine Country by Philip Goldsmith covers the major Northern California wine regions from Santa Cruz to Livermore up through Napa and Sonoma to Mendocino County in the north. Many wine guides either do to little or try to cover to much; this book strikes a nice balance between some of the off the beaten path wineries as well as those with more of a public presence. In addition the descriptions of the wineries are more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine Books · Tagged: California, Food and Wine, Mendocino, Napa Valley, Sonoma, Wine Tasting

Bodega Bay’s 37th Annual Fisherman’s Festival

March 31, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Saturday and Sunday April 17-18, 2010 BODEGA BAY, CA. - The Bodega Bay community will celebrate its 37th annual Fisherman's Festival on the weekend of April 17-18, at Westside Park. Record crowds are expected to take in live music and entertainment, sample local cuisine, and browse the wares of 80 plus crafter and artisan booths. A special feature will be the dedication of a Fishermen's Memorial to remember fishermen lost at sea. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, California, Culinary travel, Festival, Fishing, Food and Wine, Golf, Music, Seafood, Sonoma, Volunteer, Wine Tasting

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