![The new E16 Winery tasting room in Somerset, CA, has an inviting ambiance, friendly staff and delicious wine from both the E16 and Firefall labels.](https://goldencountrycowgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/E16-Winery-title-graphic-h-300x150.jpg)
E16 Winery — New Tasting Room in Somerset, CA
One of the members of our wine tasting group, the Vineyard Vixens, had read some reviews of E16 Winery and ...
![You don't need an excuse to go wine tasting but a special event like the Schoolhouse Road Progressive Picnic in Shenandoah Valley adds to the fun.](https://goldencountrycowgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Progressive-Picnic-title-graphic-h-300x150.jpg)
Shenandoah Schoolhouse Road Progressive Picnic
7th Annual Schoolhouse Road Progressive Picnic You don't need an excuse to go wine tasting but an event or special ...
![The beautiful grounds with a lake; delicious, robust wines and super friendly staff make Dobra Zemlja Winery a great place to visit in Shenandoah Valley.](https://goldencountrycowgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Dobra-Zemlja-title-graphic-h-300x150.jpg)
Dobra Zemlja Celebrates 22 Years in Shenandoah Valley
When I learned that Dobra Zemlja was having an event to celebrate 22 years in Shenandoah Valley, I decided it ...
![If you want to be treated like family when you go wine tasting then Sentivo Vineyards is where you want to be. Beautiful location, great wine and food.](https://goldencountrycowgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Sentivo-Vineyards-title-graphic-h-300x150.jpg)
Join the Family at Sentivo Vineyards
A while back, my wine tasting group, the Vineyard Vixens, went to visit a couple of wineries in Fairplay, CA, and ...
![The wine blending class at Wine Tree Farm is educational and thoroughly enjoyable. It was a blast and I highly recommend it.](https://goldencountrycowgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Wine-blending-title-graphic-h-300x150.jpg)
Wine Blending at Wine Tree Farm
I have done a lot of wine tasting in Gold Country over the past couple of years and the most enjoyable times ...
![The Scott Harvey Wines and Taste Restaurant wine and food pairing for wine club members and guests was a hit. Wine club membership has its privileges!](https://goldencountrycowgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Wine-and-Food-pairing-title-graphic-h-300x150.jpg)
Wine and Food Pairing Event — Scott Harvey and Taste
You've heard that membership has its privileges. Well, that is very true when it comes to wine club membership at ...
![A look back at 2016 and my most viewed posts of the year. There were a few surprises and some things I knew would be there.](https://goldencountrycowgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Most-Viewed-title-h2-300x150.jpg)
Most Viewed Posts of 2016
It's the beginning of a new year and I've been reflecting on the blog, looking back at old posts and setting ...
![Schmitz 24 BRIX Wines Tasting Room is relatively new to the Shenandoah Valley. All their wines are highly rated with the Winemaker's Blend the most popular.](https://goldencountrycowgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BRIX-title-h-300x150.jpg)
Schmitz 24 BRIX Wines and Barrel Cellar Tasting Room
24 BRIX is a relatively new kid in the Shenandoah Valley. We watched over a period of weeks this past year ...
![A preview of what's coming on the blog in food, wine and travel - a field trip to Allspicery, some wine tasting and a couple of terrific recipes.](https://goldencountrycowgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Title-graphic-hn-300x150.jpg)
It’s All In My Head! – Food, Wine and Travel
It seems I've been on a bit of an unintended hiatus from the blog. I've been so busy doing research, ...
![Earlier in September, the Vineyard Vixens toasted another year of wine tasting adventures, beginning with Bray Vineyards.](https://goldencountrycowgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Bray-Vineyards-title-h-300x150.jpg)
The Vixens Play at Bray: Bray Vineyards
The Vineyard Vixens, the wine tasting group of the Mother Lode Newcomers, goes on hiatus for the summer. Earlier in ...
![Vino de mocca is a luscious dessert wine infused with natural coffee, chocolate and orange flavors and makes this fudge recipe especially decadent.](https://goldencountrycowgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Vino-de-Mocca-Fudge-title-h2-300x157.jpg)
Wine Lovers Vino de Mocca Fudge Recipe
Kelly and I were headed back up the hill after a day at Horse Expo in Sacramento. Since it was still early, we ...
![In May 2001, Toogood Estate Winery was established on a 40-acre parcel of rolling hills with microclimates perfect for the varietals hand selected for it. www.goldencountrycowgirl.com](https://goldencountrycowgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/View-of-vineyards-from-winery-BG-300x157.jpg)
Toogood Estate Winery in Fairplay
Wine Tasting When I was in my 20s and married, my former spouse and I visited north coast region wineries ...
![Start on Steiner is an association of nine wineries located on Steiner Road in the Shenandoah Valley. The group holds three annual Start on Steiner events.](https://goldencountrycowgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Start-on-Steiner-BG-H-300x158.jpg)
Start on Steiner Spring Fling Wine Tasting
Start on Steiner is an association of the nine wineries located on Steiner Road in the Shenandoah Valley in California's ...