Wine Experiences
in Sonoma County Bring out the Flavor of the Region with Location
Kokomo Wines
announces the grand opening of their tasting room, Kokomo Tasting Lounge
in Historic Railroad Square, Santa Rosa. One of Dry Creek Valley’s
finest wineries is the first ever winery operated tasting room in the
100+ year history of Railroad Square. Located at 305 Davis St., the
Lounge is a comfortable place to experience great wine and enjoy the
convenience of downtown Santa Rosa shopping and dining. Kokomo Tasting
Lounge, open seven days a week from 12 pm – 7 pm. For more information
or to schedule an interview with the winemaker, please call Rebeca Lidz
at 707-523-3076 or email rebeca@kokomowines.com.
The Inn at the
Willows, nestled along the Russian River in Guerneville, opened
Isabelle’s Wine Lounge and Tasting. Isabelle’s features wines and micro
brews from Russian River area producers. Isabelle’s features
complimentary petit plates made mainly with locally grown and produced
vegetables, fruits and chesses. For more information call 800.291.1905
or visit www.innatthewillows.com.
Summertime visitors to Dry Creek Valley’s Passalacqua Winery will enjoy
Riserva della Vendemmia, a new addition to the tasting room and gardens.
This premium, intimate space is the first destination for new releases
served in Riedel crystal with specially paired sweets and savories.
Contact Passalacqua Winery, 3805 Lambert Bridge Road, Healdsburg, CA, at
877-825-5547, for further details.
Peterson Winery opens a new tasting room at their Timber Crest Farms
outside of Healdsburg, CA in the Dry Creek Valley. Peterson Winery,
known for their small production, zero-manipulation style wines ranging
from Zinfandel to Petite Sirah and Muscat Blanc can be reached at
707-431-7568 or friends@petersonwinery.com.
The Carneros region of Sonoma will soon welcome Jacuzzi Winery. The new
18,000-square-foot, rustic-Italian stone structure is inspired by the
Jacuzzi family home in Udine, Italy. Due to open in the spring of 2007,
the structure sits on 190 acres and honors the family Italian immigrants
who came to America in the early 1900’s. Please visit
www.jacuzziwines.com for more information.
V-Twin Vineyards created a motorcycle themed vintage deemed more leather
than lace. The first release, 2004 V-Twin Zin, is bursting with berry
aromas and flavors of raspberry and black cherry. V-Twin operates
currently as a “virtual winery” at www.vtwinwines.com, but expects to
have a clubhouse tasting room soon. For more information, contact
707-573-8215.
Capture a beautiful Sonoma Country sunset during “Wines & Sunsets” in
Paradise at Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa. Known for having the
most beautiful view in Sonoma County, Paradise Ridge hosts the sunset
parties every Wednesday beginning May 2nd and continuing through
October. Visitors are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy award-winning
Paradise Ridge wines for purchase by the glass or by the bottle.
Paradise Ridge Winery is located at 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, Santa
Rosa. For more information, please call 707-528-9463 or visit
www.paradiseridgewinery.com.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of cigars, wine and food with the CigarBQ®
wine tour! The tour begins at 10am with tours of cigar friendly
wineries. Enjoy a stogie with several winemakers as you taste through
their wines. Cocktail reception at Equus begins at 5:30. The $50 ticket
price includes transportation, cigars, wine and food. For more
information please visit www.cigarBQ.com.
Sonoma County Tourism
Bureau
Call: 800-576-6662
www.sonomacounty.com
