Splash Wine Tours

06/19/2024

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It's still June, but already there have been fire evacuations in Sonoma's wine country. Read the latest wine news & features on wine-searcher

04/16/2024

04/16/2024

We visit this winery on my tour!

04/13/2024

Sonoma County is turning into the New Napa!! Sucks!

A Sonoma wine country estate with an outdoor pool and a small Syrah vineyard has become one of the latest luxury properties listed for sale in California

04/12/2024

Here in Sonoma County, there's a diverse range of options for enjoying wine. Sure, you can indulge in chef-prepared food pairings on fine china, but you can also keep it casual and laid-back with…

04/12/2024

Let's go wine tasting!!

Here in Sonoma County, there's a diverse range of options for enjoying wine. Sure, you can indulge in chef-prepared food pairings on fine china, but you can also keep it casual and laid-back with…

04/11/2024

My website is back online!

Join other wine entusiasts on a group tour of the Rhone Valley France

04/08/2024

No wonder the founder of Chalk Hill Winery famously discovered his property while flying a small plane over it-the Chalk Hill area is easy to miss. Starting in Windsor, take a drive up Chalk Hill…

03/28/2024

03/27/2024

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March 25, 2024, Napa, CA -- The 3rd annual V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean weekend, held March 21-24 in Sonoma County’s renowned

03/17/2024

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Brew pubs in Sonoma County, CA

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03/07/2024

Beaujolais wine region in France. Think Gamay grape.

03/03/2024

Paris-Nice Bike Race!!! First day of an eight day race on Peacock.

12/07/2023

Are you itching to Explore the French Wine Countryside? I am putting together a tour with Girardet Vineyards. https://www.facebook.com/girardetwine/
Contact either of us for more info!!

Experience wine tasting at one of Oregon's oldest estate wineries! All wines are small-batch, d

01/24/2023

Carmenere, an original Bordeaux variety, went from forgotten grape waiting in the wings to dancing in the spotlight on the wine world stage.

01/21/2023

YUM

Wishing you a bon weekend on National Cheese Lover's Day! Bisous from France, Janine ❤️

01/19/2023

Winemakers and vineyard workers measure Brix for various reasons, especially around harvest. Learn what Brix means in wine here.

01/18/2023

Come take a look for yourself!!

In Oregon's , which is warmer than the Pinot Noir–focused Willamette Valley, wineries like Abacela are able to grow Malbec, Spanish varieties such as Tempranillo and Graciano, and varieties from southern France such as Grenache, Syrah and Tannat.
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06/19/2022

Showing up in a party bus, making faces after sampling a wine or bragging about your 4,000-bottle cellar will not put you in the good graces of any winery. Here are tips on how to avoid the most irksome tasting room behavior.

03/02/2022

Join Saluti Cellars in celebrating 20 years of cheers!
Saturday March 26th from from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Click the link below for your FREE tasting pass and more information! http://ow.ly/m2BG50I7ipQ

Fair Play received it’s American Viticulture Area (AVA) designation 20 years ago. This is a very special honor and it is what makes the Fair Play Wine Region so special. Our wineries all offer something special whether you are new to wines or a wine connoisseur.

03/02/2022

We can eat here on my tour!!

Amis du Bercail, Nous avons le plaisir de vous annoncer la réouverture du restaurant ce vendredi 4 mars à midi !!!
Nous sommes impatients de vous retrouver !!!
Tellement hâte ! Réservation en ligne www.restaurant-lebercail.fr

03/01/2022

Wine and cheese make the perfect pair. This guide will help you with the best way to mix and match two great of life's greatest culinary pleasures.

03/01/2022

02/28/2022

Fair Play AVA is well worth a visit. In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.

Join us in celebrating 20 years of cheers! Click the link below for your FREE tasting pass and more information!

https://www.fairplaywine.com/20th-anniversary-celebration-tasting-pass

02/23/2022

An industry that once resisted the open-door policies of "New World" wine regions continues to welcome visitors for tours, tastings and other activities.

02/22/2022

Let's go!

The Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys have ideal terroirs for growing Syrah. We explore the benchlands and recommends 15 British Columbia Syrah wines to try.

02/17/2022

The primary, secondary and tertiary aromas and flavors in wine evolve over the course of its life. Learn how to identify them with this guide.

01/25/2022

Have you ever wondered how to hold a wine glass, and why it matters?

🍷 Hold all stemmed wine glasses towards the base of the stem between your thumb, forefinger and middle finger. You’ll find that your other fingers will just rest on the base naturally.

(Don’t worry, it’s totally socially acceptable to swirl your wine.)

Okay, so why does this matter? 🤔

As much as this seems like a really silly thing to do, there are a couple of reasons why holding a glass by the stem has become the standard:

🔎 Social Appearance: No greasy hand prints on the bowl!

🌡️ Temperature: Wine stays cooler longer.

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