Walking into this elegantly designed and beautifully decorated tasting room makes you feel a sense of history. Although it's probably a new building, the decor is done with honor and respect to its past. Dating back many generations, this family winery has a solid...
Boonville
Breggo
Passed by this place many times and was tempted by its delightful front patio and lawn chairs. But I did not stop in for a tasting until a local recommended their wine. Quite glad she did! Like most of their neighbors they have delightful Alsatian white wines and...
Yorkville
Just far enough inland from Boonville, you can find delicious Bordeaux style wines in Yorkville made from organic vineyards. Their Cabernet Sauvignon has the delicious dark cherry flavor from 10% Merlot but all the rich body of a big Cab. They even have a sparkling...
Artevino
As certain as it is that there are more Renaissance men making wine, few compete at Tom Rodrigues' level. Not only is he an award winning winemaker, he is also an artistic painter, photographer, mushroom expert, gourmet chef, and such a strait up Giants fan, he named...
Boonville Digs – Boonville Hotel
Many have asked about where I'm staying in this logging town and often complain I don't post enough photos. Truth is, I'm a horrible photographer. I have a good sense for capturing a moment but fail at lighting and angles. But here are a few that illustrate my living...
Londer
Anderson Valley's cool climate is ideal for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A tasting of the wines at Londer Vineyards helps you pinpoint exactly how exquisitely designed and full flavored Pinot Noir and Chardonnay can be when in this type of environment. The Londer...
Claudia Springs
This is one of those tasting rooms that does not have a bad wine. When all the wines at a tasting room are well crafted, it could be the sign of a great winemaker who knows how to make anything taste good. And it could be the grapes. The coastal air here balances...
Hello Boonville!
If you think Santa Cruz is chill and Paso is mellow, Boonville is super laid back. It's almost immediately clear you can pretty much just park anywhere. If you spot an empty car running in front of a liquor store, don't be concerned; it's probably not a quick getaway...
Goodbye, Santa Cruz
You're quite seductive with your big beautiful B40, Pleasure Point, and totally gnarly curls. But I'm leaving you for Boonville! "I got demons riding shotgun, telling me not to go. But what they don't know is I'm already gone." If you are ever in search of a clean...