Q&A with Karissa Kruse, president of Sonoma County Winegrowers by Alexandra Russell· September 30, 2014 12:00 am·With more than 17 years of experience in various aspects of marketing, brand management, strategic planning and business development, Karissa…
Drink Up: do you remember your first glass of wine? by Alexandra Russell· September 30, 2014 12:00 am·It’s time to check in with our readers again. This time, the question is: What’s the first wine you remember…
Dutch Henry Winery by Alexandra Russell· September 30, 2014 12:00 am·Dutch Henry Winery 4300 Silverado Trail Calistoga, CA 94515 (707) 942-5771 www.dutchhenry.com Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily Tasting…
All for one, one for all: North Bay wineries band together by Stephen Ferry· September 30, 2014 12:00 am·When wineries band together to promote their shared region, everybody wins. Right now, no fewer than four new (or recently…
Hall Wines by Julie Powers· September 30, 2014 12:00 am·Hall Wines 401 St. Helena Hwy. South St. Helena, CA 94574 (707) 967-2626 www.hallwines.com Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.…
Magic moments: local tasting rooms talk romance by Julie Powers· September 30, 2014 12:00 am·You never know what someone might come up with when you ask, “What’s the most bizarre, memorable, funny or romantic…
A glimpse into the art of independent winemaking by Stephanie Derammelaere· September 30, 2014 12:00 am·Some North Bay winemakers are starting small and keeping the dream alive. With a nurturing touch, an enviable palate and…
Hamel Family Wines by Christina Julian· September 30, 2014 12:00 am·Hamel Family Wines 15401 Sonoma Highway Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 996-5800 hamelfamilywines.com Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last reservation…
Sonoma County’s Agricultural Roots by Richard Thomas· September 30, 2014 12:00 am·As we started to host programs and seminars with industry people, growers finally began to show some interest and thought…
Stories in a glass: the journey of wine from the vines to the bottle by Bonnie Durrance· September 30, 2014 12:00 am·The story of North Bay wine is a tale of land, farming, community, science –and change. Today, when you prepare…