We recently returned from the 2017 Wine Bloggers Conference held in Santa Rosa, CA. Santa Rosa is located in Sonoma County. Parts of Santa Rosa were directly impacted by the October, 2017 Wildfires. Yes, we saw fire damage. We heard stories from panelist who were directly impacted by the wildfires. Yes, there is recovery in progress. However, taken as a whole, the wine industry survived pretty much in tack.
Napa and Sonoma are open for business. Most vineyards saw little to no damage. So, if you’re able, go visit. Help revive the tourist economy on which these areas depend.
Below are some images we took during our trip. They show a beautiful region that’s still extremely picturesque. We have a new found respect for this region and its wines. We look forward to enjoying the wines we purchased and visiting again in the future!
Vineyards along US 101 Near Healdsburg in Sonoma County
Beautiful fall colors in a vineyard near Healdsburg in Sonoma County
Vineyards near Geyserville in Sonoma County
Another vineyard near Geyserville in Sonoma County
Red foliage on vines near Healdsburg and Alexander Valley in Sonoma County
Vineyard near Calistoga in Napa County
Vineyard on the approach to PlumpJack Winery near Oakville in Napa County
Vineyard near Windsor in Sonoma County
Head trained vines in the Alexander Valley near Healdsburg in Sonoma County
Front gate at Miner Family Wines near Oakville in Napa County
Vines with grapes still hanging near Calistoga in Napa County
Hill Family Estate tasting room in downtown Yountville in Napa County
Stewart Cellars Tasting Lodge in Downtown Yountville in Napa County
PlumpJack Winery Tasting Room near Oakville in Napa County
Vineyard on a beautiful November day in Napa County
Vineyard in the Stag’s Leap District of Napa County
Charred Trees look down on an untouched vineyard in the Stag’s Leap District of Napa County
Napa Town Center in Downtown Napa
Beautiful Mountains heading over Atlas Peak in Napa County
