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A Great Way to Get to Know the Wines of Sonoma

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Robert Johnson

A bit of information about the wines of Sonoma, one of the most exciting up-and-coming growing regions of California.

Tagged with: Alexander Valley, Carneros, Chalk Hill, Green Valley, Russian River Valley, Taste of Sonoma
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log, Wine Region Profiles

Alexander Valley’s Ascent to Wine World Star Status

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Robert Johnson

In 1841, Cyrus Alexander arrived in an untamed valley to manage the Sotoyome Rancho, a Mexican land grant owned by a San Diego sea captain, Henry Delano Fitch, and his wife, Josefa Carrillo. As payment for his services, Alexander received…

Tagged with: Alexander Valley, Caliofrnia, Cyrus ALexander, Gold Rush, Henry Fitch, history, Josefa Carrillo, Russian River Valley, San Diego, Sonoma County, Syrah, Viognier, Zinfandel
Posted in Wine Region Profiles

Huntington Wine Cellars: It’s All About the Grapes

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Robert Johnson

Some wineries use only estate-grown grapes when making their wines. Others source grapes from many different areas. Huntington Wine Cellars, based in Healdsburg, California, produces wines made from select varietal grapes grown in several unique vineyard sources throughout California. Crafted…

Tagged with: Alexander Valley, Cabernet, California, Chardonnay, Dry Creek Valley, Healdsburg, Huntington, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Two Moon Vineyard
Posted in Wineries of Distinction

This May, Join Vinesse & Sojourn for a Private Cycling Tour of Sonoma

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Robert Johnson

If you’re a frequent reader or an active Vinesse member, you probably already know that Vinesse is about to kick off our first ever Private Cycling Tour of Sonoma Wine Country in a partnership with Sojourn Bicycling & Active Vacations.…