The 2009 Sonoma County winegrape harvest is more than 60-70 percent complete. With the warm days and cool nights, the grapes are maturing nicely with good sugars and terrific flavors. Overall, Grower Duff Bevill who farms grapes in Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Russian River Valley, believes that the harvest is moving right along [...]

It’s going to be hot the next few days in Sonoma County. This will bring a frenzy of activity as growers harvest their grapes. In speaking with several growers over the weekend, none have found any damage after the rains nine days ago. Here is a round up on what will be picked this week [...]

The 09 winegrape harvest is now in full swing. We spoke with some growers in different areas over the weekend and here is what they reported. Most indicated that they didn’t think the small amount of rain we had over the weekend should have any significant affect on the harvest as long as we have [...]

The 2009 Wine Blogger Conference was just hosted in Sonoma County in its second year. More than 275 wine bloggers from across the U.S., Europe and New Zealand attended the three-day event. It was comprised of tastings, seminars, winery visits and vineyard walks. The Sonoma County Winegrape Commission and Sonoma County Vintners sponsored the opening [...]

This weekend, March 14 & 15 is Barrel Weekend again. You can visit wineries in Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley and taste what has just harvested. Fun to do with friends. The weather is going to be gorgeous. Come to Sonoma County this weekend for fun in the sun and taste [...]