Explore the Wine Road
Event Explore Wine Road

Explore Wine Road is exactly as it sounds. A day to explore all the Wine Road has to offer. The wineries, lodgings, and countryside along the Wine Road are postcard perfect. Folks come from all over to explore, drink in the wines and the scenery, and enjoy a relaxing holiday. If you are a local […]

Rebecca Germolus / Apr 12, 2016
Recycled barrels from Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Event The Art of Oak: a closer look

In February, the Wine Road’s Art of Oak was unveiled at DeLoach Vineyards, and folks lucky enough to view these amazing barrel transformations were in awe of the results. Background Forty piece of barrel art were created, with about half being sold to the businesses that sponsored the barrels and more sold during preview at […]

Rebecca Germolus / Mar 22, 2016
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Event Wine Road’s 40th Anniversary Celebration: A Ruby Affair

What better way to acknowledge the Wine Road’s 40th anniversary than to celebrate at the Ruby Affair with dinner, dancing, a live and silent auction, and of course, plenty of exquisite wines. On Saturday, May 14th, at the beautifully restored Soda Rock Winery in Alexander Valley, the Wine Road will celebrate a time 40 years […]

Rebecca Germolus / Mar 8, 2016
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Event Breakfast with the Winemakers & Barrel Tasting

During the upcoming Barrel Tasting weekends, the Wine Road is offering four options for you to have breakfast with local winemakers. And, a filling breakfast before wine tasting is always a great idea. The four options listed below include a full breakfast along with time for Q&A with the winemakers. Bring your questions—learn more about […]

Rebecca Germolus / Feb 23, 2016
A spring picnic along the Wine Road.
Event Tasting Fees Simplified & the Academy of Cabernet

So much is happening along the Wine Road this month. First, check out how to simplify tasting fees when visiting the Wine Road wineries, and then read about an exciting Academy of Cabernet tasting in Alexander Valley. Ticket to Wine Road: Only One Tasting Fee Tasting fees vary from winery to winery, as do the […]

Rebecca Germolus / Feb 9, 2016
Ursula Young's art of oak barrel in progress
Philanthropy Art of Oak

What does the Art of Oak have to do with the Wine Road? As part of the year-long 40th Anniversary celebration, the Wine Road has worked with 40 local artists to create art from used oak barrels—Art of Oak. About half the barrels are already sold, with the remaining barrels available for sale now, or […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jan 29, 2016
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Philanthropy Win a 40-Bottle Instant Wine Cellar & Benefit Food Bank

Want a chance to win a 40-Bottle Instant Wine Cellar and help our local food bank feed those in need at the same time? Now is your chance. As part of the Wine Road’s 40th anniversary celebration, our winery members have donated 160 bottles of wine to the Redwood Empire Food Bank (REFB). Four separate […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jan 12, 2016
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Event Winter WINELand 2016 = Winter Fun and Savings

Winter WINELand 2016 is all about shaking off the January blues, having some winter fun, and saving on wine, logo items, and even the cost of shipping. This 24th annual mid-January wine event (Jan. 16-17, 2016) is a great weekend to escape along the Wine Road and enjoy yourself after the holiday season has passed. […]

Rebecca Germolus / Dec 22, 2015
Wine Road Turns 40 in 2016
Event The Wine Road Turns 40!

In early 1976, 11 wineries, one restaurant and a lodging joined forces and formed what we now call Wine Road Northern Sonoma County. In the ensuing four decades, the Wine Road has altered its name a couple of times, changed its logo, and more importantly increased its membership to nearly 200 wineries and over 50 […]

Rebecca Germolus / Dec 8, 2015
Happy Holidays
Wineries Holiday Gift Ideas

The holiday season is upon us, and so is the race to find just the right gift for everyone on your shopping list. The Wine Road wineries can help you quickly check off that list. There are even fun gifts for folks who don’t drink wine or are under 21, like stadium blankets, chocolate sauce, […]

Rebecca Germolus / Nov 24, 2015