Category Archives: Sonoma

Stories of Sonoma County featured in recent ZAP Event

Posted on September 1, 2018 by John Compisi

Cline Cellars in the Carneros region of Sonoma County was the brilliant host to the most recent wine tasting event sponsored by Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP).  ZAP, if you don’t know, is a membership-based organization that advances knowledge and … Continue reading →

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Thousands Beat the Heat at ‘Sonoma Wine Country Weekend’

Posted on October 1, 2017 by John Compisi

One especially fabulous Northern California wine country fund raising event occurred this past Labor Day Weekend. Sonoma Wine Country Weekend (SWCW) raises, literally, millions for various local community charities. This year, the typically over heated event set new records for triple digit … Continue reading →

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Wine Road Barrel Tasting – A taste of the future of the North Coast

Posted on March 28, 2013 by John Compisi

The first two weekends in March witnessed the 35th Annual Barrel Tasting  Wine Road – Northern Sonoma County take place in the sun-splashed hills and valleys of the three Wine Road American Viticulture Areas (AVAs – Alexander Valley, Russian River … Continue reading →

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Wine and Food Affair offers best of season for Sonoma County.

Posted on December 27, 2012 by John Compisi

The 14th Annual Wine Road Wine and Food Affair offered the best of all worlds:  two days of sunny skies, warm temperatures, glorious fall vineyard colors, the smells of harvest and, of course, great wines paired with delightful foods.  Why … Continue reading →

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Its October in Healdsburg! Time for the Pinot Noir World Series!!

Posted on October 10, 2012 by John Compisi

While the SF Giants and the Oakland A’s battle back to maintain their chances for another Bay Area World Series, the Pinot Noir World Series is only 11 days away.  Healdsburg, California is set to host the 9th Annual “Pinot … Continue reading →

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Michelin Star in Guerneville: Applewood Inn Restaurant

Posted on August 18, 2012 by John Compisi

It is a dichotomy that the wine country, which is fundamentally rural farm country, might also provide the foundation for fine dining venues.  Unlike the farm country of the central valley, Sonoma wine country is both rural and cosmopolitan.  This … Continue reading →

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Where the redwoods meet the vineyards: Cloverdale

Posted on August 6, 2012 by John Compisi

Cloverdale is a smaller city (about 9,000 souls) in northern Sonoma County but their Friday Night Live (FNL) series continues to hit the mark!  Organizer, Cloverdale Arts Alliance, and event coordinator, Mark Tharrington, bring great talent and fun activities to the scene. Beginning with a Cloverdale Certified Farmer’s … Continue reading →

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Skipstone Ranch: Because they love what they do!!

Posted on July 19, 2012 by John Compisi

There are so many unique and high quality wines produced along The Wine Road surrounding Healdsburg but none more special than Skipstone Ranch.  Nestled in the rolling hills south-east of Geyserville, Skipstone is the love child of entrepreneur and Cypriot … Continue reading →

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Pig – not just any Indie Sci-fi mystery

Posted on April 15, 2012 by John Compisi

This is the third in the Friday the 13th series about the films at the 15th Annual Sonoma International Film Festival. Part I considered the wonderful documentary Harvest, while Part II reviewed the soon to be released coming of age … Continue reading →

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Born and Raised – 2 Thumbs Up

Posted on April 15, 2012 by John Compisi

Friday the 13th was a lucky day for the participants in the 15th Annual Sonoma International Film Festival.  Unlike Harvest, the documentary subject of Part I, Born and Raised is a coming of age feature film set in a seaside town.  … Continue reading →

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