Christopher Sawyer: Sonoma County based sommelier/wine educator by Alexandra Russell· September 30, 2015 12:00 am·Sonoma County-based sommelier/wine educator Chris Sawyer is on a mission to make wine fun. “I highly encourage all to be…
Your wine is great, now what about you? by Dale Biron· September 30, 2015 12:00 am·If we apply the same consistency, care and rigor that we use with our technical challenges to our people and…
Tilted Shed Ciderworks by Alexandra Russell· September 30, 2015 12:00 am·Tilted Shed Ciderworks 7761 Bell Road Windsor, CA 95492 (707) 657-7796 www.tiltedshed.com Hours: Most Saturdays 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (always check…
Wine Tasting Made Easy by Jane Hodges Young· September 30, 2015 12:00 am·When you think about it, tasting wine is really pretty simple. You open a bottle, pour a taste (or more),…
B Cellars by Julie Powers· September 30, 2015 12:00 am·B Cellars 703 Oakville Cross Rd. Oakville, CA 94562 (877) 229-9939 www.bcellars.com Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fees: $35-$125…
Vineyard Vignettes Kobler Benovia Rocca Tayson Pie by Bonnie Durrance· September 30, 2015 12:00 am·NorthBay biz visits four outstanding small producers in Napa and Sonoma counties. Kobler Estate Winery 107 West North Street Healdsburg,…
GrapeSeed: new startup winery producer of inspired wines by Karen Hart· September 30, 2015 12:00 am·“Each of our wines has a story that revolves around a vineyard or an appellation and a great winemaker.” —Matthew…
Gracianna Winery by Tori Goldman· September 30, 2015 12:00 am·Gracianna Winery 6914 Westside Rd. Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707) 486-3771 Gracianna.com Hours: Open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tasting Fees: $15…
A new perspective: overnight stays at your local winery by Judith M. Wilson· September 30, 2015 12:00 am·“Though we’re a winery, we’ve been doing hospitality the longest.” —Lauren Benward Krause, Beltane Ranch Sometimes, visitors need more than…
2015 Harvest Fair Guide by Judith M. Wilson· September 30, 2015 12:00 am·Pick up a copy of NorthBay biz at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair (Oct. 2-4) and you’ll find this schedule…