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Food For Thoughts: Wine, Vineyards, Food, Marketing, Real Estate And Savvy Ideas From Like Minded Individuals

This page will give you access to people like yourself with varied interests in fine living, whether it is gourment food, searching for the next cult wine, creating new ideas for advertising or any aspect of living and fulfilling your dreams. Take a moment to explore the experiences from other savvy like minded individuals. Cheers!

Robert Clay
INTJ Entrepreneur; strategist; author; speaker and business mentor to aspiring market leaders. Digital native and foodie into cars, design, Apple and skiing
http://marketingwizdom.com

From Grapes To Glass
At From Grapes to Glass, we believe wine is an adventure to be enjoyed from grape to grape and from glass to glass!
http://www.fromgrapestoglass.net

Morning Star Vasquez
This site is about wine country ramblings, beginning on the backroads of Northern Sonoma County.
http://rambleaboutwine.com/

Encompass Life
An Outdoor Fashion, News, and Adventure Resource
http://encompasslife.net/

St. Paul’s English Academy
English For Winemakers (Spain) – Tendril – A grape vine’s anchoring growths. The arise from shoots and wind around the trellis wires. Trans: Catalan – Circell, Castillian- Zacrcillo
http://stpaulsenglish.wordpress.com/

Etched Images – Custom Painted & Etched Wine Bottles
Etched Images, located in California’s Napa Valley, deep etches (sand blasts) and paints wine bottles with your logo, label, or message.
http://www.etchedimages.com/

Sips Bites And Sites – Maria Valetta
Fine Wine Representative for International Wine Brokers Inc., Certified Specialist of Wine, Wine Educator, Freelance Writer, and Former Host of The Philly Dish. Connoisseur of Food and Wine With a Passion for Travel and Culture!
http://sipsbitesandsites.com/

Practical Wine Reviews
Reviews you can uses, the best wine values under $20. Reviews and ratings of good, affordable wine. Drink and be merry!
http://www.practicalwinereviews.com/

Bottle Junction
Where wine producers and distributors connect. Our Match Marketplace Provides a 24/7 Meeting Place. A new dynamic business-to-business portal for the wine industry. We are the premier marketplace for distributors and producers to make intelligent and powerful connections.
http://www.bottlejunction.com/

Red Wine Diva
From stomping grapes in a big wash tub (the kind they used for the old wringer washing machines) in her grandmother’s kitchen to diving headlong into the wonderful world of wine via social media. Talking wine, sipping wine, promoting the wine industry and traveling to great wine destinations.
http://red-wine-diva.com/

Winemakers Direct
WinemakersDirect is a FREE online directory of wineries, winemakers, and their wines. It’s purpose is to help wine lovers support winemakers by facilitating the purchase of wine direct from the wineries of the United States.
http://www.winemakersdirect.us/

Vineyard and Winery Real Estate Update Napa and Sonoma

Real estate is a funny thing.  In tight markets with low inventory, the whisper is, everything is for sale… for the right price.  Here’s the thing, in bad markets, everything is for sale too… but for different reasons. As we move past the middle of 2024 it is a good time to look at vineyard, […]... Read more

Wine Country Real Estate Market in 2024

We are looking at a bifurcated wine country real estate market in 2024.  A stronger economy along with improving interest rates generally bodes well for real estate.  In contrast, the wine industry is struggling.... Read more

Wine Country Real Estate Update Summer 2023

Happy August!  A cooler than average growing season after major winter rains has been a welcome pattern this summer.  I hope you have been soaking it up.  On the real estate front the market has several competing variables creating an interesting dynamic to say the least.  It is time for the wine country real estate […]... Read more

Buying A Vineyard

Before You Take The Plunge In Buying A Vineyard - Ask yourself: why am I buying a vineyard? This may seem like an obvious question but the answer could lead you in numerous directions not yet considered. What’s the driver? Are you looking for lifestyle? Are you looking to create the next super premium Cabernet, Pinot Noir or Chardonnay? Are you going to be hands off or do you want to be out in field getting dirt under your nails? Let's take a quick look at some things you should consider.... Read more

Green Shoots in 2023, and Which AVA Came First?

Winter 2023 First things first, Happy 2023!  Another year to enjoy this beautiful area we call home.  With more than two decades of selling wine country real estate, I am still in awe of our backyard.  The dynamic landscape is a constant reminder of the amazing diversity throughout Sonoma and Napa Counties, from the Pacific […]... Read more

Napa and Sonoma Real Estate 2022

The Dream Lives on in Napa / Sonoma and Further Afield –  Real Estate Another exciting year is underway as we approach Spring.  Let’s take a look at Napa and Sonoma Real Estate 2022.  With pruning behind us, we anticipate bud break in the coming months. The cycle continues. Before going any further, I have […]... Read more

Sonoma and Napa Winter 2021

Light on the Horizon Dust Settles During the Sonoma and Napa Winter 2021 If there is one thing we have learned over the last several years, it is that wine country is resilient.  Wildfires, economic uncertainty, politics and a worldwide pandemic have all conspired to shake our core, especially in 2020.  But here we are, […]... Read more

Moving Forward – Sonoma and Napa Real Estate 2020

Clearly, we are enduring an unprecedented challenge with Covid-19 health issues and associated economic impact.    As a community I am sure we will ultimately arrive at a   destination that resembles the wine country that we all know and love.... Read more

Opportunities and Challenges in Napa and Sonoma

No doubt, the last few years have been good in wine country with increasing wine grape and real estate prices. While things are still good in wine country, there have been some changes in the market over the last six months.... Read more

Wine Country Real Estate and Wine Industry News

It goes without saying that the vineyard, wine grape and wine industry has an impact on real estate in Napa Valley, Sonoma County and all other wine regions.  Be sure to check back often to read current and past wine country real estate and wine industry news.  Sourced from industry experts to keep you informed.... Read more

Going Coastal In Sonoma County

Living in Sonoma County wine country can be like winning the lifestyle lottery. Imagine waking up in a place where world-class Pinot Noir vineyards grace the hillsides, and the only nuisance you will experience is a flock of gobbling turkeys loitering outside your window at their own slow, leisurely pace. But the true beauty of […]... Read more

At Home In Sonoma County

Russian River Valley For the last quarter century, I have had the pleasure of calling Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley home.  During that time, I have witnessed the region go from an “under dog” reputation to world-class status.  Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards are some of the most sought after in California […]... Read more

Notable Vineyard and Winery Sales 2024

Throughout the year you can check back here to see any notable publicized vineyard and winery sales in 2024.  The various sales and transactions are not only interesting but may also point to trends that can impact real estate in Napa, Sonoma and other wine country regions. This page will be updated throughout the year […]... Read more

Napa Valley and Sonoma County Wine Grape Prices 2024

Based on the grape crush report it would appear Napa Valley and Sonoma County wine grape prices continue their upward climb as we enter 2024. The one exception is Sonoma County Cabernet which noted a very modest drop from the previous year.... Read more

Buying a home, vineyard or winery in Sonoma or Napa & Video

Are you considering a move to wine country?  Does the image of rolling hills, rows of vineyards in a bucolic setting come to mind?  If so, purchasing a home, vineyard, or winery real estate may be your next step.  Buying and selling wine country real estate isn't always black and white.... Read more

Wine Country Resources

When moving to wine country, or even after living the area for decades, there will be a time when you need some expert help and wine country resources.  Here are links to various experts in Sonoma and Napa Counties. Wine Country Experts – Sonoma and Napa Architects Designers Lenders Legal Advisors Appraisers CPA / Financial […]... Read more