IWA Wine Blog

The warming colors of Autumn have arrived as cooler breezes and falling leaves replace the dog days of summer.  Harvest in wine country is complete with wine waiting to be barreled down and begin their aging slumber as vines prepare to hibernate.  So, too, does the mood change from the fast and furious to rest and recharge [...]

To some, the act of  pairing wine with food can seem like some kind of foreign art and zen-like rigmarole saved only for the world of haut cuisine, Iron Chefs and Master Sommeliers.  Nothing can be further from the truth.  There is something amazing about the synergy of a well-prepared dish that is balanced with [...]

Choosing glassware for your home can be a daunting task sometimes.  There are so many types of glasses, shapes, sizes and just as many companies making them.  It’s like shopping for a car, but without the cheesy salesmen and wine lovers such as yourself have been scouring the internet for years trying to find answers. [...]

Sometimes a wine purchase can be a big deal.  The holidays are approaching and you need to consider what you’ll be drinking with that turkey and toasting with friends throughout the remaining winter festivities.  The last thing you want to worry about it how you will store that glorious juice once you get it home.  The [...]

Harvest is upon us, and it’s time to make room for all the great new holiday items we are bringing in.  So if you find yourself lucky enough to be in or around Santa Rosa, California on this beautiful autumn weekend, make sure you take some time from your wine tasting adventure to stop by [...]