A look back at 100 blog posts, moments from life in Sonoma wine country
Let’s take a step back in time. But first…the wine business is suffering from over-supply, cost inflation, and Gen Z’ers hunger for canabanoids and canned cocktails. But that doesn’t stop us at from enjoying the best that Sonoma wine country can pour out of 750ml glass bottles. Here at the Swiss Hotel back room, I marvel at my colleagues ability to consume their own products!
Sometimes the drinking is purely social and maybe even gets a little out of hand (above). But just as often, we’re focussed on seriously judging our work and the work of our colleagues. Below, a blind tasting of 10-year old Sonoma Valley reds.
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The table is set for the blind tasting
Join us as we reflect on over 100 blog posts over 7 years emailed to over 2000 subscribers, like you.
I embarked on the idea of this blog post as a way to communicate with each of you – as we set about developing the 11-acre Hydeout Farm. I was careful not to do too much selling. I was and still am interested in building a following and having dialogue – yes, about grapes and wine for sure; but also bees and honey, chickens and eggs, vegetable and fruit tree gardening, creek restoration, alternative energy, compost, travel, and the non-profits in Sonoma town.
I’ve selected my personal favorite blog posts for republishing. I would be pleased if you would scroll through them and relive your favorites with me. And please send me a note with your thoughts:
June, 2017 – the very first post announcing the launch of this blog.
Feb, 2019 – Celebrating 20+ years of winemaking
Celebrating 20 vintages from the Santa Cruz Mtns. to the Sonoma Valley
September, 2020 – FIRE !
October, 2022 – traveling to Montefalco, Umbria where Sagrantino grows
March 2020 – Wildlife (in the time of Corona Virus)
December, 2021 – RAIN!
June, 2017 – it was a backyard music party
December, 2018 – Hope for the future
January, 2024 – a review of 2023
A 2018 post about the wine industry convention held every year in Sacramento
June, 2018 – Farming organically
And there’s still time in 2024 to shop for wine!
Sonocaia wine lineup – DYS 2021 “Double Buffalo” Red Blend, DYS 2017 Red Blend, Sonocaia estate reserve 2021, Sonocaia estate reserve 2022, estate olive oil, apple grappa
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