Celebrating the Russian River Valley AVA’s 30th Year
The Russian River Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) is known as one of the most “down to earth” premium winegrowing regions in California.
The Fishing Report: It’s a secret
Shhh... don’t tell anybody. Shelter Cove is a really cool place to go fishing. I know I have shared this secret place with you before and before too long I probably will have to fight the hordes of anglers to get out to the fishing grounds, but fishermen are notoriously bad secret keepers so I am not going to even try.
Enjoy the Sport of Kings at the Sonoma County Fair
A day at the races is an experience unlike any other
Discover the unique and humbling pursuit of the game of golf
Looking for something new? How about trying the world’s oldest sport?
Vital Living
According to one study of 31,337 children and adolescents, snacking can contribute up to 600 calories per day, mostly from high-fat, high-salt, high-sugar foods. Three snacks per day are common, and more than 27 percent of children’s daily caloric intake is coming from snacks. These snack habits are eroding mealtime where healthier food is generally served. My guess is that adults aren’t too far behind in these statistics.
WOW Wine Festival Celebrates Wine, Food & Culture
Anyone who has lived close to the ocean knows how its wildness and beauty gets into your bones and how its influence extends into the environment. The spirit of the sea penetrates everything in its path – and for the adventurous lot of winegrowers who farm the rugged West Sonoma Coast, that spirit will be celebrated at the West of West (WOW) Wine Festival on August 2-4 in Sebastopol.
Arts & Entertainment
Crushing it once again for the B&G Clubs
In winemaking, “crush” is not only an act essential to the art and industry of viticulture, but a term for the seasonal turn from growing to winemaking, of harvesting the grapes and releasing their juice and pulp so fermentation can begin. In Healdsburg, it's a seasonal winetasting celebration, held this year on Oct. 11.
















