Posts Tagged ‘Sonoma Wineries’

Twomey Merlot

On one of my trips to Napa in ‘07 I brought home a trilogy of Twomey Merlot. Being a huge fan of Silver Oak (which in my opinion is one of the most consistent wines in extraordinary quality) Fitz at North Hills Total Wine (great friend and smart wine guy) introduced me to their Merlot [...]

Eric Ross Winery – December ‘09 Winery of the Month

Gary Vaynerchuk and Eric Luse, Owner Winemaker Eric Ross Winery.

If you are like me, you prefer the smaller wineries that are found off the beaten path and away from the corporate wineries that seem to be more the norm these days. Eric Ross Winery is just the ticket located in Glen Ellen across the street [...]

Ledson Winery & Vineyards – Nov ‘09 Winery of the Month

IMPECCABLE HOSPITALITY • EXQUISITE ATMOSPHERE • EXTRAORDINARY WINES

Leaving Downtown Sonoma we headed Northwest up Hwy 12, a beautiful drive lined with vineyards and history. With no destination in mind, we came upon a grand castle nestled among the vines.
The pull to turn into the [...]

Passalacqua Winery & Vineyard

In the heart of historic Dry Creek Valley you will find nestled away off Lambert Bridge Road, the beautiful grounds of Passalacqua Winery & Vineyards. When we arrived we knew this place would be special. Although it was a little sleepy upon are arrival, we were inspired by the views and entrance into the tasting [...]

“Life is but a Sojourn. Enjoy the best of it.”—Plato

A block off Historic Sonoma Plaza sits a little white house with burgundy shutters where I found some of the most beautifully crafted red wines. I like big fruit forward wines that are elegant yet bold, deep and complex and balanced evenly from start of finish with a great length. Sexy Sexy Sexy wine! There [...]