Sneak Peak at Dane’s wine tour

April 4, 2012

We make a barrel of zinfandel from our Raford Inn home vineyard every year. Here is a video of Dane sharing the finished product with his parents and their friends on a recent visit from El Dorado County. Next time you visit Russian River Valley, be sure to ask Dane for a tour.

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Spring is upon us!

March 24, 2012

While the rain the past few days has been keeping more people inside, the soil, plants, and especially the grapes are happy to get a nice shower after such a dry winter. The sunny spring weather should be arriving shortly. But for now, we’ve been keeping our guests occupied with planning winery itineraries and sending [...]

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Tasting with the Muellers

March 7, 2012

While the annual Barrel Tasting events have brought hundreds of visitors into the area last weekend and this coming weekend, we have had our own pleasure of hosting the Mueller Winery during our evening wine reception. Winemaker Bob Mueller and tasting room manager Maureen Flaherty arrived to serve their renowned  Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Syrah [...]

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Mustard, Daffodils, and Spring Flowers have Arrived!

February 22, 2012

The mustard is pouring through the rows of grape vines and the weather is warming up in Sonoma County. The vines, as well as our guests, are wondering where winter has gone. It seems as though the sun is starting to warm things up for everyone looking to go wine tasting and see the local [...]

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Wonderful Winter in The Wine Country

November 21, 2011

  Winter is fast approaching, a good time to get cozy by the fireplace with a nice glass of Russian River wine. The harvest is complete and the vineyards are alive with brilliant color. We were again able to produce a barrel of 2011 zinfandel, and the 2010 is still in the barrel. It is [...]

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