October 2024

Sip | Stay | Play

Wine and food pairings are the perfect way to bring people together, to savor unique flavors, and to create shared memories. We invite you to join us for this extraordinary weekend of perfect pairings, at 55 wineries throughout the breathtaking Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys.

The Wine Road in Sonoma County, California is a world-class destination

and this is an incredible time of year to visit. Join us as we wrap up

harvest and prepare for the next vintage.

Take time to visit your favorite wineries, while you discover some new little gems along the way. At each winery, sample the fabulous recipe they have prepared for you, paired with the perfect wine. When you get home, you can easily recreate your favorite pairings using the event recipes shared online.

This is the "not to be missed" event along the Wine Road.

We are celebrating twenty-six years of perfect pairings!

If you are looking for a truly unforgettable wine tasting

weekend, this is the event for you.

November 2-3, 2024, 11:00-4:00 both days

Weekend Tickets $125, Saturday or Sunday Only $95,

Designated Drivers $25.

VIP Weekend Tickets $225. (only 4 VIP Tickets remain)

All guests must be 21 years or older.

No Pets | No Children | No Buses

No tickets at the door ~ Sales end Oct. 28th

Participating Wineries

We even have some fantastic events on Friday night,

to get your weekend started!

Just "click" the winery name to get the details:

ACTA Wines. Spicy Vines Wilson Artisan Wines

8 Reasons To Sip & Savor at the Wine & Food Affair

Just the name Wine & Food Affair identifies the top two reasons to attend this aptly named annual event. Held the weekend of November 2nd and 3rd from 11 – 4 each day, Wine & Food Affair is the premier food event in northern Sonoma County. Although wine and food are the top reasons to attend, let’s explore some other reasons to come, and then dive into some wine and food options. ...click to continue reading

What’s Come Over October all about? Read on to learn more about it and how you might embrace and even enjoy it.

This past summer, three wine industry colleagues came up with the idea of Come Over October to encourage people to get together once again to celebrate life’s special moments and friendships over a glass of wine.

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Award-Winning, Wine Road Podcast

Episode 209

Join us in our conversation with Elizabeth Miller from DaVero Farms and Winery. DaVero, translating to ‘the truth’ in Italian, lives up to its name with its commitment to eco-friendly farming practices. DaVero transports you into a immersive world of nature with guided tastings and tours around their beautiful gardens, vineyards, and olive groves.

Episode 210

Today we had the wonderful opportunity of conversing with Ed Morris, the winemaker at River Road Winery. Ed discussed his innovative oak program, giving us a sneak peek into how he enhances the structure and flavor of this standout wine. We also delved deep into the winemaking process, shedding light on how working in harmony with nature allows the wine’s innate essence to shine through.

Episode 211

Join us while we chat with Abby Peterson, Editor-in-Chief of Sonoma Magazine, delving into her enriching journey within the wine industry. From her tenure at Sunset Magazine to participating in wine harvests, she underscores the distinct charms of Sonoma County, its intimate towns, and unique wine bars, advocating for the invaluable experience of visiting the vineyards.

Get to know the people behind the wines. Tune in to our bi-weekly, award-winning podcast and hear from winemakers, winery owners and hospitality super stars from along the Wine Road.

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Varietal of the Month - Barbera

Barbera, a variety native to Italy, can vary in flavor depending on where it’s grown; be it warm or cool climate, and how it is produced. Wines from cool climes tend to display brighter tart red fruits and warmer climes show deeper berry fruit flavors. Typically Barbera is delightfully spicy with good acidity, and tends toward medium to light tannins with a smooth finish. FUN FACT: A little know rumor claims the name of the character played by John Travolta on the 70’s TV show Welcome Back Kotter, was chosen by one of the writers as a subtle nod to his favorite Italian grape— Vitis vinfiera Barbera —Vinnie Barbarino.

Here are capsule reviews of Barbera you may find along the Wine Road.

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