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What is the Wine Road?

Wine Road is a winery marketing association with associate lodging members, for the Alexander Valley, Dry Creek and Russian River Valley AVAs.

A famous highway in Sonoma County.

A winery marketing association with associate lodging members for all Sonoma County AVAs.

A winemaking school in Sonoma.

A winery marketing association with associate lodging members, for the Alexander Valley, Dry Creek and Russian River Valley AVAs.

What is the general mission of Wine Road?

The general mission of Wine Road is to increase awareness of the associated AVAs via education and marketing and promote Sonoma County as a year-round wine country destination.

To provide winemaking courses to the public.

Increase awareness of the associated AVAs via education and marketing and promote Sonoma County as a year-round wine country destination.

Host events.

To promote wine tourism in Napa Valley.

What was the original name of Wine Road?

The original name of Wine Road was "Russian River Wine Road"

Dry Creek Wine Road

Russian River Wine Road

Alexander Valley Wine Road

Sonoma County Wine Road

What is an AVA? And what is it also known as?

"AVA" stands for American Viticulture Area, and these ares are also called appellations.

American Vine Association, agriculture area

American Viticulture Areas, appellations

American Vino Avenues, arid region

Agricultural Vines (of) America, appellations

Which AVAs are encompassed by the Wine Road?

The three AVAs encompassed by Wine Road are Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Russian River Valley.

Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley and Russian River Valley

Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Sonoma Valley

Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Russian River Valley

Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley and Dry Creek Valley

What is the name of the Award-winning Wine Road Podcast?

The name of the podcast is Wine Road: The Wine, When & Where of Sonoma County.

Wine and Dine in Sonoma County

The Wine, Food and Fun in Sonoma County

Wine Road: The Wine, When & Where of Sonoma County

Tipsy Talks about Wine Country

When was the Wine Road founded?

The original Russian River Wine Road was founded in 1976.

1999

1984

1976

1966

What, other than wineries, does the Wine Road associate with?

Wine Road also associates with local Lodgings.

Event and concert venues

Lodgings

Breweries and distilleries

Retail locations

How many pounds of grapes does it take to make one barrel of wine?

It takes approximately 750 lbs of grapes to make one barrel of wine.

750 lbs

250 lbs

460 lbs

340 lbs

From when the vine is first planted to harvest, how long until the fruit can be used to make wine?

It takes approximately 3 years for fruit to be ready to make wine.

1 year

3 years

5 years

7 years

What is Dry Creek Valley best known for?

Dry Creek Valley is best known for its Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, plus Italian and Rhône varietals.

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, plus Italian and Rhône varietals

Riesling

Merlot and Syrah

How many AVAs are in Sonoma County?

There are currently 19 AVAs in Sonoma County.

When was the first Wine Road map created?

The first Wine Road map was made in 1980. We do not have any pictures of it. :(

1980

1990

1987

2000

What is the Russian River Valley best known for?

The Russian River Valley is best known for its Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Rhône varietals, Merlot and Syrah

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Pinot Noir

Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir

What was the first Wine Road Event?

The first Wine Road Event was Barrel Tasting in 1977.

Barrel Tasting in 1977

Wine Tasting in 1976

Food Festival in 1980

Grape Picking in 1984

Which AVA is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and other Bordeaux varieties?

Alexander Valley is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and other Bordeaux varieties.

Dry Creek Valley

Russian River Valley

Alexander Valley

Sonoma Valley

What are the three Wine Road Produced events?

The three Wine Road produced events are: Winter WINEland, Barrel Tasting and Wine & Food Affair.

Wine Specials, Shipping Deals and “Something Different”

Winter WINEland, Barrel Tasting and Wine & Food Affair

Varietal of the Month, Wine Awards and Winery Events

Winery of the Month, Wine and Cheese Event, Sonoma Wine Event

What percentage of vineyard acreage in Sonoma County has been certified sustainable by a third-party program?

Sonoma County is proud to say that 99% of vineyard acreage is sustainable!

40%

80%

85%

99%

What are some of the many perks of becoming a Wine Road insider?

Save 10% on all Wine Road events, save 50% on Wine Road sponsored seminars, save 10% on all wine purchases at over 20 participating wineries.

Save 5% on all Wine Road events, save 5% on some wine purchases.

Save 5% on all Wine Road events, save 10% on Wine Road Sponsored seminars.

Save 5% on all Wine Road events, enjoy discounted shipping on a case of wine per month at over 10 participating wineries.

On the Wine Road website map page, visitors can:

View a map that shows every winery member of Wine Road, download the app to their phone, giving easy access to the map itself, order a physical map to be mailed, download a map of the three Appellations.

See a small picture of the map. Be sure to zoom!

Be redirected to Google Maps

There is no map on the website- we only send out physical copies.

When talking about wine, what’s the difference between a variety and varietal?

Variety is used to describe a grape. Varietal describes the wine.

Variety is basic wine. Varietal is fancy wine.

Variety is used to describe a grape. Varietal describes the wine.

Variety is used to describe a group of wines. Varietal is one specific wine in that group.

Variety is a website about wine. The Varietal is a special piece written once a month about a specific wine.

What are the top grapes grown and wine produced in Sonoma County?

The top grapes and wine produced in Sonoma County are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc.

Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Mataro

Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Muscat, Shiraz, Zinfandel, Merlot

Grenache, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc

What does Visit – Stay – Sip cover each week?

Visit - Sip - Stay explores one winery, one lodging and one wine each week.

This feature explores one winery, one lodging and one wine each week.

This feature shares new wineries and wines we hope to have part of the Wine Road association one day.

This feature explores new breweries and camping locations.

This feature shares a countdown to upcoming events.

What is Along the Wine Road? And what can you find there?

Along the Wine Road is a blog featuring a variety of topics, with the option to read through multiple years of blog posts.

It is a set of directions from winery to winery, connecting all of the Wineries Along the Wine Road.

It is a feature for event goers to learn more about their upcoming events.

It is where Winery employees go to sign up their winery for events.

It is a blog featuring a variety of topics, with the option to read through multiple years of blog posts.

The Winery Search on the website provides a “Search by Amenity” feature. What are some of the amenities listed?

Some of the amenities that can be searched for in the Wine Road "Search by Amenities" feature are: dog friendly, charging stations, picnic amenities.

Camping available, restaurant/food available

Dog friendly, charging stations, picnic amenities

Horse riding, charging stations, picnic amenities

Hotel amenities, winery tours

How many bottles of wine does one average barrel produce?

One average barrel will produce about 300 bottles of wine.

300 bottles

1500 bottles

650 bottles

25 bottles

What is not considered an environmental factor when discussing a microclimate?

Residents owning domestic pets does not come into consideration when discussing a microclimate.

Geographical features

Proximity to water

Residents owning domestic pets

Elevation and altitude

The Russian River Valley climate experiences extreme highs and lows daily with its temperature. This allows the grapes to develop full flavor maturity over an extended growing season. How does this temperature extreme happen?

Fog coming in during evenings is one of the main attributes to the weather extremes in the Russian River Valley.

Daily Rain

Occasional snow, even in the summer

Fog

Wind that picks up in the afternoon

As with the Winery Search on the Wine Road website, there is a Lodging search. What are the search options available?

On the Wine Road website under Lodgings, you can search: Name, Region, Lodging Type, and Amenity.

Name, Region, Lodging Type, and Amenity

Name, City, Parking Availability

Name, City, Proximity to Specific Wineries

Name, Region, Pool type

What percentage of Sonoma County is planted to grapes?

Roughly 6% of the land in Sonoma County is planted to grapes.

Approximately 25%

Approximately 10%

Approximately 14%

Approximately 6%

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