We recently enjoyed a visit from Southern California Wine/Food/Lifestyle journalist Jeanne Benedict. Here in town to film a segment about Sonoma she-and her lovely family-stopped by for a taste and a few shots of our Tasting Room and Gallery on the downtown Sonoma Square.

For some friendly advice and direction for a family-friendly trip to our ch… Continue

Blueberry Flavored Balsamic Vinegar... Oh, it is just so good... I couldn't even imagine what this vinegar was going to taste like, but could hardly wait to find a use, besides the obvious salad dressing ingredient. And... like all other things Charles Creek... it over delivered.

Bill Brinton, proprietor of Charles Creek Vineyards, just isn't one to sit still. I met him… Continue

I was very lucky to have access to some fabulous Balsamic vinegars from Charles Creek Kitchen, which is located in the town of Sonoma.

I've written earlier about their Blueberry Flavored Balsamic Vinegar. I said then, and continue to remember, how it rocked my palate.

Bill Brinton, proprietor of Charles Creek Vineyards, just isn’t one to sit still. I met h… Continue

On a fine Autumn day in Sonoma Ms. Moolot, the favorite (cork encrusted) bovine attraction at our downtown Sonoma Tasting Room, enjoyed her annual cow-wash (this suits her regal personality, bathing, as Henry VIII was said to have done, once a year "whether I need it or not..."). Maneuvering her (not manuring...) into a parking spot (2 hr limit; strictly enforced) in front of the Tasting Room, her creator (lower case; no divine cleansing here), Artist Gretchen Gardner, began the procedure. Using… Continue

This is a shot of myself and Tahoe Yacht Club GM Darren Kramer at the TYC event, The Rascals Outing.
It was a "poker run" of sorts out on The Lake, with a luncheon hosted at one of the members house on the North Shore afterward. Great fun was had by all with Charles Creek Wines enjoyed by all!