Readers, sometimes I like to turn the tables. Instead of offering you information, I want to ask for some. Tomorrow I’ll be driving up to Healdsburg for the day. I’ve got a couple places in mind, but I’m wondering if anyone has suggestions for wineries (or other destinations) that I should not miss. Healdsburg...

Once again, The Raven hosted one of the more outrageous (and disturbing) wine country events - The Mr. Healdsburg Pageant. Each year eight grown men compete in three categories: Beach Wear, Formal Wear and Talent. In years past, we’ve seen local artist Dave Dexter Anderson dressed in full latex fetish gear, paint himself blue, and throw himself against a canvass. And this year saw Roshambo...

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Long before the high-theater, high-flash marketing fairy waved her wand over Northern California tasting rooms, there was Foppiano Vineyards, established in 1896 on 200 acres in the Russian River Valley. The Healdsburg property, which touts itself as Sonoma...

This once-sleepy farm town has awakened to find itself the gateway to a variety of enchanting wine districts... Inside each week's Healdsburg Tribune Enterprise & Scimitar, readers find "A Look Back at Local History ." Recently, the paper published an item that first appeared 100 years ago. Back then it was reported that the price paid local growers for prunes had tanked, while the market...

In 1993, Ken and Diane Wilson purchased land that became Wilson Winery, with Diane crafting wines from more than 200 acres of vineyards. For a small, family-run business, that would be plenty of work in itself. But the Wilsons decided to expand the operation...

In 1993, Ken and Diane Wilson purchased land that became Wilson Winery, with Diane crafting wines from more than 200 acres of vineyards. For a small, family-run business, that would be plenty of work in itself. But the Wilsons decided to expand the operation...

Healdsburg update is finally here. (I had written my notes in a random, misplaced notebook and just now found it) When I asked for suggestions for winery stops, Megan came through with Mauritson . This is a fairly small winery (6,000 cases annually) with a young winemaker. Clay’s family had ... recommended Unti Vineyards , and that was another great choice. (more…) Healdsburg , Mauritson...