Flambeaux Wine
January 17, 2022 | By Glenda Cunningham
Bacigalupi Vineyards
January 17, 2022 | By Glenda Cunningham
When Charles and Helen Bacigalupi decided in 1956 to leave their dentistry and pharmacy careers to instead grow wine grapes in the Russian River Valley, little did they realize then that they were helping to change the course of Sonoma County wine history and contributing to the world-wide reputation of California in general. Starting with […]
Reichwage Winery
September 16, 2021 | By Glenda Cunningham
Reichwage Winery aims to grow, produce, and bottle our own wines from our two estate vineyards in Western Sonoma County, Twin Hills and Mancini Ranch. The winery was founded in 2014 to fulfill a dream of producing classically made Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. Generally, we sell about half of our grapes to amicable winemakers in order […]
Florence Vineyard
August 5, 2021 | By Glenda Cunningham
Jack planted the first Zinfandel in what would become the new Rockpile AVA in 1994, bringing cuttings from the famous St. Peters’ Church vineyard which he farmed, and working with Kent Rosenblum to produce wines that immediately garnered attention. Jack went on to plant several neighboring vineyards through the nineties, using the same clone of […]
P Harrell Wines
June 28, 2021 | By Glenda Cunningham
The creation of P. Harrell Wines has emerged from my long standing passion and appreciation for wine, from the smell of freshly picked grapes after a successful harvest to sampling wines in barrel, and ultimately indulging in the enchanting wine culture with others. I love all things wine because it is one of those simple […]
Rockpile Vineyards
July 23, 2020 | By Glenda Cunningham
Saini Vineyards
February 11, 2020 | By Glenda Cunningham
When you’re feeling the need to ditch over the top extravagance in favor of some authentic old family pedigree and old-vine to bottle quality then set your sights on Saini Vineyards right in the scenic heart of Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley. Mike Saini is the embodiment of Zinfandel farming cred, a fourth generation rancher and […]
Beltane Ranch
February 11, 2020 | By Glenda Cunningham
Bricoleur Vineyards
February 11, 2020 | By Glenda Cunningham
No plan? Noooo problem! The visionary founders behind Bricoleur are Sonoma natives Mark and Elizabeth Hanson who chose a winery name that means “without a plan” and a tour at this elaborate estate leaves the impression that the Hansons are just getting started! This new winery and events venue near Windsor has it all: 22 […]
Jeff Cohn Cellars
January 6, 2020 | By Glenda Cunningham
Jeff Cohn has racked up more points, scores, odometer miles, and friendly relationships perhaps than any other winemaker in California. Period. This affable, popular, highly-connected, and ubiquitous Zinfandel maestro’s success story actually begins as an intern at a winery near his family home in Bowie, Maryland. His culinary interest took him to Johnson and Wales, […]