Category Archives: Sonoma

Pasterick 2012 Estate Rosé of Syrah

Posted on May 5, 2013 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Last time we were in Sonoma, I called up a small, family run winery called Pasterick and tried to schedule a tasting appointment.  Friends had told us the property (which includes wine caves) was beautiful and the wines were definitely worth tasting.  Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Gustafson 2012 Estate Rosé of Syrah

Posted on May 2, 2013 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

The second bottle of Rosé I want to feature this week comes from Gustafson.  Gustafson is located in the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County and this dry wine comes from their Picnic Ridge Block of vineyards.  It is 100% sustainably … Continue reading →

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Mauritson 2012 Rosé Rockpile

Posted on April 30, 2013 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

This week I am going to feature 3 fantastic Rosés from the Dry Creek Valley.  Each bottle has a distinct character and they are all great finds.  I am starting off with a bottle of Mauritson 2012 Rosé.  Mauritson is a family owned winery with a little … Continue reading →

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Gustafson 2009 Estate Petite Sirah

Posted on April 24, 2013 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

Gustafson Family Vineyards is a small, family run winery in the Dry Creek Valley.  Each of their wines are estate grown on their sustainably farmed vineyard.  I was excited to have the chance to try their 2009 Estate Petite Sirah (as well … Continue reading →

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Sbragia Family Vineyards 2012 Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on February 26, 2013 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Sbragia Family Vineyards is a winery from Ed Sbragia, who had a long history as winemaker for Beringer Vineyards.  In 2008, he left to start a winery of his own with his wife, sons and daughters.  Sbragia Family Vineyards features single-vineyard wines ranging from Zinfandel to Chardonnay.  … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Pick from Rock Wall Wine Co.

Posted on February 11, 2013 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

If you read my blog often, you probably know I am a big proponent of wines that are balanced and graceful.  However, when Valentine’s Day rolls around, I know a lot of people are looking for voluptuous, seductive reds that are … Continue reading →

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Sheldon Wines 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on November 29, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

When I reach for wine, a glass of Cabernet is generally not my first choice because I am not a huge fan of oak-filled, big alcohol wines.  When I arrived at Sheldon Wines in Santa Rosa last week, my stereotypes disappeared and … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Rhones From Two Shepherds

Posted on November 28, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I spent last week tasting my way through many wines in both Napa and Sonoma.  While I definitely found a few noteworthy bottles I want to share with you, I am starting off with my favorite find of the trip…Two Shepherds.  William Allen is … Continue reading →

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Back to Reality…

Posted on November 26, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Sorry for the lapse in posts but I just spent that last 5 days in Napa and Sonoma!  I had a wonderful time and found some amazing new wines, new restaurants, and also revisited some old favorites.  Stay tuned for some … Continue reading →

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Lively and Refreshing – Montemaggiore 2010 Rosé of Syrah

Posted on June 15, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

 When a bottle of Montemaggiore arrived in the mail last week, I had to do some research.   I wasn’t familiar with this Sonoma County winery and wanted to learn a little more about their winemaking practices.  Montemaggiore is located in the Dry … Continue reading →

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