Stories in WineCountry
Harvest, Crush, Napa Valley, Sonoma, wine tasting events

SPECIAL BUZZ: Harvest Report 2010

Looking at the weather forecast for Napa and Sonoma, one might think we're approaching winter. In fact, with crisp, overcast days the norm in Wine Country these past weeks, industry pundits are speculating as to whether 2010 will be the best or the worst harvest in years.

READ MORE |Harvest Events |Mendocino Harvest Report | WINE BLOG

Wine Tasting Events, Wine Country Parties

TRAVEL: Wine Country Parties: What's Hot, Where to Go

Wine Country invariably inspires thoughts of relaxation, but it can just as easily stoke the party urge within us - provided we know where to exercise that urge, and when. Read on for tips on your best bets for tracking down parties in Wine Country

READ MORE | Fairfield's Suisun Valley is Fall Fabulous| | Green Trail of Dry Creek Valley|Pet Friendly Places in Mendocino | TRAVEL BLOG

Tomato, Heirloom, Wine Country events

FOOD: Tomato Time

Anyone raised eating hydroponically grown tomatoes year round must, at some point in their life, attend a tomato event in an agricultural community. Conveniently, August and September bring with them numerous opportunities to taste the ubiquitous fruit in its full seasonal glory.

READ MORE | Tomatoville | Peachy Summer Sweets

 Garden Vegetable Frittata, Santa Nella House Bed & Breakfast, Russian River, CA

RECIPE: Garden Vegetable Frittata

Here at the Santa Nella House Bed and Breakfast, we use the fresh herbs and tomatoes from our garden and other local produce to create a luscious recipe for one of our gourmet breakfasts. Along with home baked muffins, breads or coffee cakes, seasoned potatoes and homemade sausage, our meals will send you off for a day to enjoy our many sights and activities here in the Russian River area.

RECIPE | MORE RECIPES