Tuesday, October 26, 2010

10/27-What's Cookin' on Wine: Sonoma Wine Report

Located just 65 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, the hotel is close to the Redwoods, the Sonoma Coast and the Russian River. The quaint towns of Healdsburg, Calistoga and Sonoma are within an easy drive as well as the wine appellations of Dry Creek, Russian River and Sonoma Valleys. 


Golf at the private Fountaingrove Golf and Athletic Club located only a half a mile from the hotel or plan a shopping excursion in nearby charming downtown Santa Rosa. Sonoma Wine Country has so much to offer. 

Discover Sonoma Wine Country anytime of year...

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

10/20-Bob Peak, Moira Conzelman

Bob Peak-The Beverage People
One of the partners at The Beverage People , Bob is in the middle of a very busy season. Wine, Beer, Cheese , and many other home made treats are at the heart of what The Beverage People does. Located in Santa Rosa, the shop is the go to place for supplies and instruction in the arts surrounding the joys of the wine country. Bob will be here to give us some insider info on the beverage business, and some thoughts about making some great holiday gifts.




Public Relations Director and principal in Harmonique Winery, Moira is one of the very successful newcomers to the Mendocino wine scene. Producing only Pinot Noir , Harmonique recently won Best of Show in The Mendocino Wine Competition . Moira will be her to discuss the problematic 2010 harvest ,and what it takes to enter into a tough market of world class wines.






Tuesday, October 12, 2010

10/13-WCOW: Sonoma County Wine

Located just 65 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, the hotel is close to the Redwoods, the Sonoma Coast and the Russian River. The quaint towns of Healdsburg, Calistoga and Sonoma are within an easy drive as well as the wine appellations of Dry Creek, Russian River and Sonoma Valleys. 


Golf at the private Fountaingrove Golf and Athletic Club located only a half a mile from the hotel or plan a shopping excursion in nearby charming downtown Santa Rosa. Sonoma Wine Country has so much to offer. 

Discover Sonoma Wine Country anytime of year...

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

10/6-Joel Bellagio and Mariah Clinton, Rene Byck

Joel Bellagio and Mariah Clinton - Organizers for The KRCB Wine Auction
This is a busy time for Joel and Mariah. Taking place the second  two weekends in October, this is a big event in Wine Country. KRCB is the PBS TV Station in Sonoma County and has a large base of donors for what is a major fundraising event. Lots from William Selyem, Kosta Browne , and many other great wineries along with some great vacation and dining packages are on the block this year. You can bid during the live TV auction, and also on line.






Rene Byck - Paradise Ridge Winery 
In the hills of Santa Rosa, produces world class , award winning wines. A favorite of Mike Horn on the Whats Cookin Show , the winery has beautiful grounds , views , and some of the most hospitable staff in all of Sonoma County. Rene will be talking about harvest 2010 and the new releases.
This stunning wine country property was discovered in 1977 by Walter Byck & Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars. The winery was founded in 1991 and is family owned & operated. Every attention to detail is personally overseen to give an exceptional and complete wine country experience. Wander through the outdoor sculpture exhibit in Marijke’s Grove, enjoy the Fountain Grove Winery historical exhibit or bring a picnic to savor with a bottle of our outstanding wines. For those planning a wedding or special event, Paradise offers a romantic & magical setting. Whatever your fantasy, Paradise Ridge Winery is a wine country experience not to be missed.