Water tower marking Martin Ray Winery, Sonoma CountyMartin Ray Winery is a small winery in the Russian River Valley.  When you see the water tower carrying their name  you know you’ve arrived. …

We had visitors this weekend and they wanted to see the (rightfully) famous Napa Valley.  So, rather than wine tasting at more local places like we usually do, we headed out to tour our neighboring county’s wine offerings.  Lots of visitors eager for some wine tasting in N

Beautiful Duckhorn Vineyard, Napa Valley, California This past weekend we headed out to explore some of the Napa Valley wineries.  We stopped in at Duckhorn Vineyards and were lucky they could squeeze us in even though we hadn’t reserved.  Tastings were $15 ($25 for the rese

The entrance to Fritz Winery.  There is nothing quite like the pairing of dark chocolate and a really good red wine.  To truly appreciate what a spectacular marriage these two can have, head over to Fritz Winery.  Built right into the side of a hill in Sonoma CountyR

The entrance to Sbragia Family Vineyards From Dutcher Crossing we headed to Sbragia Family Vineyards.  Their tasting room has a beautiful patio overlooking the vineyards.  They have a lot of different items for sale and like Dutcher Crossing it definitely has a more “upscale

Entrance to Dutcher Crossing Winery and Tasting Room Dutcher Crossing normally charges $10 for their wine tasting, but recently Ian and I happily discovered that our Visa Signature card gets that waived!  So off we went to taste their wine.  Their tasting room is bright and

The bar at Mirepoix restaurant in Windsor, CaliforniaThe bar at Mirepoix restaurant in Windsor, California Tonight we had dinner at Mirepoix restaurant, in Windsor, California.  The restaurant is in a converted small house and has a warm cozy feel to it. …