The Orsi family owns two sizable wineries in Sonoma and Napa counties, but they haven’t had their own home to make their wines and allow visitors to try them until now. Near the beginning of this month, Orsi Family Vineyards opened its tasting room at the former Geyser Peak tasting room on the southern edge of… Keep Reading
CONCORD, CA — Rockin’ Jump, dubbed the perfect destination for families and residents to come together for hours of fun, announced the grand opening this Friday of its newest indoor trampoline park at 1631 Challenge Drive in Concord. After a 45-day delay because of the pandemic, Rockin’ Jump Concord is celebrating the opening of its… Keep Reading
Ascending the olive tree-lined drive to Chalk Hill Estate, it’s immediately clear that you’ve stumbled upon a complete world within a world. Tucked away in the northwestern corner of Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley, the undulating 1,300-acre property encompasses the winery and hospitality center, culinary gardens, stables, a converted equestrian arena, forested terrain and ponds… Keep Reading
Often referred to as Napa Valley’s younger sibling, Sonoma wine country is all grown up. Now with more than 400 wineries scattered throughout its world-class growing region, plus renowned restaurants like the three-Michelin-starred SingleThread, Sonoma County has forged its own identity as the cooler, mellower family member, who also happens to be an easier and… Keep Reading
NAPA VALLEY, CA — Cuvaison winery announced its plans to break ground this month on a hospitality center expansion project designed to enhance the visitor experience at its historic estate vineyard and winery in the Los Carneros AVA region of Napa Valley. The first phase of construction will focus on the Cuvaison Tasting Room, where… Keep Reading
Santa Rosan wins “Split Decisions” contest Santa Rosa resident Michael Pyland has been chosen as the winner of the Thomas’ “Split Decisions” Recipe Contest, which offers a $10,000 grand prize. Thomas’ English Muffin celebrated National English Muffin Day on April 23 by inviting fans to create recipes for both sides of their English muffin. Pyland… Keep Reading
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (May 17, 2021) – Mike Sullivan, Winemaker & Co-Owner of Benovia Winery, is pleased to announce that the Benovia team has chosen Wine Warehouse as their newly-appointed California distributor. Rooted in family tradition and hard-working values, Benovia Winery is a fun, small production winery in the heart of Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley. The Benovia… Keep Reading
While hospitality and restaurant businesses are casting about for workers as government pandemic restrictions ease, local construction employers have been calling for qualified job candidates for years. And the want for workers is getting more dire for North Bay builders, an official overseeing an $8.1 million construction education center project said at an industry conference… Keep Reading
Amy’s Kitchen, the organic food company that was on track to open a $95 million manufacturing facility on Route 17M in Goshen, is one Hudson Valley business that was temporarily derailed by the pandemic. The proposed 389,000-square-foot frozen food processing plant had its official groundbreaking ceremony two years ago and was expected to open next… Keep Reading
I was on the tarmac at Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa about to board my first flight since February 2020. It was an 80-degree day in the valley, and I was sweating in jeans, a jacket and a scarf. Why was I wearing all those layers on such a summery May afternoon? My… Keep Reading
