Partake by K-J
Partake by K-J is here! Let’s start with a wee bit of a dictionary visit- as do they, on the wall, where you enter: Definition of PARTAKE intransitive verb 1. to take part in or experience something along with others. 2. to have a portion (as of food or drink) 3. to possess or share a certain nature or attribute-as in: “The experience partakes of a mystical, special quality.” And so it does…. Click here for pronunciation and complete definitive stuff. The Approach. The Gallery. My Gallery: Visiting on a very hot, muggy, slightly overcast spring day, I am amazed at the cool, crisp, comfortable oasis of the interior space: Kendall-Jackson is all about taste – with the quality wines, sensory...
Read MoreSpring Skinny Healdsburg: K-J, Murphy-Goode, Stonestreet
Kendall-Jackson Healdsburg has moved just south of their former digs to 241 Healdsburg Avenue and is transformed into Partake by K-J. Blog to follow with my detail on Friday. So: whowhat will be moving into this now empty space? Drum roll please: Stonestreet will be moving into this space, targeting opening day near 1 July 2013. Stonestreet will be welcoming guests at both at the Estate and here in town. Moseying down the street, I turn west on Matheson to check in on Murphy-Goode. Amazingly hot day today- for April- and though the outdoor area looks inviting, with flowers and comfy furniture, tasters are inside with A/C, seated at spiffy tables, enjoying the brand-new Wine and Cheese Pairing- so new, even Wine Time TR does not know all...
Read MoreRedwood Empire Food Bank
Update: 5.14.13: Wine Road Continues to Give Back with a $28,000 Donation to Redwood Empire Food Bank Funds Generated Through Wine Road Annual Events and Designated Driver Program Healdsburg, CA (May 14, 2013) – Today the Wine Road, continuing its tradition of giving back to the community, will present a check for $28,000 to the Redwood Empire Food Bank. The presentation and photo opportunity takes place at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 at the Redwood Empire Food Bank, located at 3320 Industrial Drive in Santa Rosa. The funds are raised through a dollar donation from each ticket sold to the Wine Road’s annual Barrel Tasting and Winter WINEland events, as well as ongoing Ticket to the Wine Road sales. Additionally, 100-percent of the $5...
Read MoreMercury Wines
Mercury is a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It is commonly known as quicksilver and was formerly named hydrargyrum (from Greek “hydr-” water and “argyros” silver). Mercury Wines, Geyserville, CA, named for the mercury mines that once flourished in the eastern Alexander Valley, eloquently presents all aspects of the meaning of the word “mercury“, being able to be mercurial in vision to create, yet constant in quality presented, and able to employ Brad Beard’s expertise in alchemy to actually extract gold from vines into red and white wines. Ever present as amazing, warm host, artistic talents reflecting the vibe in lovely original artwork, is brother, Grady- check this out- the cutest gig...
Read MoreSanglier Cellars
For us it is simple. We choose exceptional vineyard sites, we farm them immaculately, and we craft the wines for the joy of the table. Cheers-Glenn and Melissa Alexander, Sanglier Cellars I am at the new Sanglier Cellars downtown Tasting Room on Plaza Street, just off of the Healdsburg Plaza. Sanglier, en francaise, pronunciation and translation: Sanglier (Sân glē ā) N. {French} Wild Boar- click here to hear a French person pronounce. It rhymes with “sommelier” which seems just right, as I view a delicious array of Rhone and other small production Sanglier wines, with a boar and tusk, tusque, label design, smartly displayed on the bright and airy bar in the newly renovated space, exterior concrete wall newly reborn with...
Read MoreLynmar Estate
Lynmar Estate, tucked away on Frei Road in the Russian River Valley, has its Open-to-the-Great Outdoors Visitor Center, terrace & TR surrounded by spectacular vistas in all directions, including Quail Hill Vineyard, the gravity flow winery itself, gorgeous bee-sanctuary/friendly organic gardens, the Laguna de Santa Rosa, outdoor event areas and a soaring, enchanting architectural style to set it all off. Pleasing on so many levels- delicious RRV wines, food & wine pairings, soaring setting, special events, wine club- it is clear that wine, place, skilled viticulture and winemaking , hospitality- and the secret ingredient, climate- make Lynmar Estate a must-see, must taste destination. Here’s looking at you,...
Read MoreYour Very Own, Personal, Wine Road Guest Concierge
Ever feel overwhelmed by our Heaven Condensed? 190+ wineries and 56 lodgings, nestled in our three AVA’s within a 30 mile radius….Sure, you request a Free Wine Road Map….and you buy tickets for our Annual Events, subscribe to “My Wine Road” and follow us on Facebook for the insider scoop. You read my Wine Road Blog. You may have consulted the VISIT section. You may have employed the SEARCH Engine for Lodgings…. Search by Name Search by Region Search by Lodging Type Search by Amenity And Wineries: Search by Wine Type Search by Region Search by Name Search by Amenity And yet, do you wonder how to plot an itinerary that makes the best logistical sense, where to stay and set up a great base-camp, where to eat...
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