JANUARY 2020

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For $60 you can spend a weekend exploring the #1 Wine Region in the world!

Join us for Winter Wineland, January 18-19, 2020. Click for Tickets

Enjoy the perfect winter escape. Join 100 wineries along the Wine Road for a weekend of wine tasting. Treat yourself to vertical tastings, compare vintages or discover how different one varietal can taste from vineyard to vineyard. Two extraordinary days of wine tasting throughout the Alexander Valley, Dry Creek and Russian River AVAs.

We've added a Winemaker Dinner on Friday, January 17th at Willi's Seafood in Healdsburg. The dinner will be perfectly paired with Papapietro Perry wines. Dinner Details

Join Limerick Lane Cellars for a Pre-Release Reception on Friday, January 17th for their 2018 Russian River Zinfandel Registration and Details

Check-In Early with Compass Real Estate...yes, if you have your ticket, you can check-in Friday afternoon between 4:00-6:00 at Compass in Healdsburg. Details & RSVP Here

Monday Specials - Take advantage of the 3-day weekend. We have over 20 WINEland wineries that are offering special on Monday, January 20th! Monday Offerings

Our Breakfast with the Winemakers is sold out! 3 winemakers and 20 guests for a casual breakfast and open forum Q&A. We will offer this again during Barrel Tasting.

Advance ticket sales end Jan. 13th, prices increase at the door to $75 Weekend, $60 Sunday Only and $10 for Designated Drivers (sampling no wine).

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Photo Contest ~ Sip Sonoma

YES! We have a little contest going now...we'd like you to show us "how you sip Sonoma".

Our esteemed wine country judges will select their top two favorites. 1st prize - three days and two nights along the Wine Road, up to a $4000 value, 2nd prize two days & one night along the Wine Road, a $1000 value. Contest Rules Here...all the fine-print.

Check it out, then #SipSonoma.

This month's featured wine... MALBEC

When we think of Malbec the first thing that may come to mind is Argentina. But the variety actually originated in the Cahors region of France and is one of the building blocks of Boudreaux blends. But Malbec from the Mendoza region of Argentina is where the grape developed it’s following and found it’s place in the foothills of the Andes and high elevations sub regions of Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. If you like Cab Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon you will most like enjoy Malbec as well. Inky and dark in color, Malbec ranges from medium to full body and pairs well with bold flavor forward foods like saucy meat dishes and strong chesses, and of course it is a delight as well all on its own.

Here are capsule reviews of some of the many Malbec wines you may find along the Wine Road.

Going Green Sustained

Over 10 years ago, the Wine Road began taking steps for going green. Today the organization and its members continue to make strides in reducing their environmental footprint, including sustainable farming practices.

Less Plastic

Staying hydrated is key to enjoying a day of wine tasting. If you don’t sip water between each winery, your palate becomes fatigued and you can even get dehydrated. Over a decade ago, the Wine Road realized that every event was generating far too many plastic water bottles, so they made a change. Instead of wineries offering individual plastic bottles to their guests during Wine Road events, the Wine Road provided their members with five-gallon jugs of water and dispensers. Continue Reading...

Listen In ~ WineRoadPodcast.com

Big News - our podcast is a finalist in the Taste Awards in 6 different categories! Winners to be announced March 9th in Los Angles.

Episode 95, Holly Fox brings us up to date on what's happening in Healdsburg.

Episode 96, Karen Maley from Robert Young Estate Winery shares winery history, along with news about the new Scion House.

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