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Ultimate Guide to Windsor CA Wineries

Ultimate Guide to Windsor CA Wineries

We love our home region of the Russian River Valley – nestled in the rolling hills north of Santa Rosa, we are proud to call this prime Sonoma wine growing region home. Bricoleur Vineyards sits amo...

French Oak vs American Oak: Understanding Wine Barrel Differences

French Oak vs American Oak: Understanding Wine Barrel Differences

Picture this: you’re in a quaint, rustic vineyard. The season of harvest is upon us, and the atmosphere carries a delectable fragrance of freshly-picked grapes. As your eyes wander around, they...

Guide to Visiting Sonoma County for the First Time

Guide to Visiting Sonoma County for the First Time

Sonoma county is renowned for its breadth and depth of quality in both wine and tasting experiences. It’s underrated when thought of beside our neighbor, the Napa Valley, but just as excell...

Sonoma County Wineries Hotels: Stay in the Vineyard

Sonoma County Wineries Hotels: Stay in the Vineyard

There’s nothing like a day spent in wine country. The beautiful sunlit vineyards are the perfect place to relax with loved ones, spending a leisurely afternoon experiencing the beautiful views of S...

Guide to Sonoma Wineries with Great Views

Guide to Sonoma Wineries with Great Views

Few places in the world are more breathtaking than Sonoma, California. From the endless sunlit afternoons to views of the mountains, ocean, and rolling vineyard hills, you can’t escape beauty w...

Guide to Wine Tasting in Windsor CA

Guide to Wine Tasting in Windsor CA

Can we let you in on a little secret? There’s nowhere better for wine tasting than Windsor, CA. Now, you may think we’re biased, but between the beauty of the rolling Santa Rosa hills and the world...

Liquid Gold: Our Guide to Late Harvest Wines

Liquid Gold: Our Guide to Late Harvest Wines

If you’re a wine enthusiast, you’re probably familiar with late harvest wines. Never heard of them? We’ll let you in on a little secret: that doesn’t mean you actually aren’t familiar with them. Mo...

A Sommelier’s Guide to White Wine Types

A Sommelier’s Guide to White Wine Types

Whether splitting a bottle over a catch-up with old friends or choosing the perfect glass to pair with your fine dining experience, white wine is a popular choice among all kinds of wine drinkers. ...

The Most Romantic Wineries in Sonoma

The Most Romantic Wineries in Sonoma

There’s nothing like wine country for a romantic escape. After all, how can you help but feel romantic when you’re drinking exceptional wine surrounded by breathtaking views with the one you lov...

How to Host a Wine Tasting Birthday Party at Bricoleur Vineyards

How to Host a Wine Tasting Birthday Party at Bricoleur Vineyards

As we get older, it becomes all too easy to begin to let birthdays slip by. Maybe you don’t want the reminder of how quickly time is passing by, or don’t like the attention that birthdays bring, or...

Are Sonoma County Wineries Kid Friendly? How to Plan a Family Winery Day

Are Sonoma County Wineries Kid Friendly? How to Plan a Family Winery Day

For many wine aficionados, it can be difficult to know how to enjoy the best of wine country with kids in tow. After all, children and fine wine can easily seem like two things that shouldn’t m...

Our Guide to the Best Wineries in Northern California

Our Guide to the Best Wineries in Northern California

From Sonoma County to the Napa Valley and beyond, Northern California is home to some of the finest wineries in the world. The rich soil is ideal for crafting a wide array of varietals, and wit...

Our Guide to Sonoma Wineries for Lunchtime

Our Guide to Sonoma Wineries for Lunchtime

A day spent in wine country is a day well spent. Sonoma County is home to some of the world’s finest wineries, and there’s nothing better than trying different wineries and visiting longtime fa...

The Complete Guide to Wine and Food Pairing

The Complete Guide to Wine and Food Pairing

There is truly no greater pleasure in this world than good food paired with an exceptional glass of wine. The right wine can elevate your dining experience from everyday to unforgettable, but i...

Family Garden Day with Farmer Mikey

Family Garden Day with Farmer Mikey

This April, we hosted our very first Family Garden Class with Farmer Mikey! Families gathered on a sunny Saturday morning and were greeted with glasses of Isla Rose Brut Rosé before heading out...

Our Guide to the Perfect Sonoma County Winery Christmas

Our Guide to the Perfect Sonoma County Winery Christmas

The holiday season is officially upon us, and here at Bricoleur Vineyards, we’re here to help you craft the perfect Sonoma County winery Christmas. The sun may set early these days, but Sonoma ...

2nd Annual Harvest Party

2nd Annual Harvest Party

Bricoleur Vineyards Food & Wine Features: Start your experience at our 2nd Annual Harvest Party with a splash of “Flying by the Seat of Our Pants” Brut in your Bricoleur Vineyards tumbler! As y...

Valentine’s Day in Wine Country

Valentine’s Day in Wine Country

Plan the Perfect Valentine’s Day in Wine Country What’s better than a long weekend with perfect weather to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Wine Country with your special someone? Trick question—th...

2020 Bud Break & Blooms

2020 Bud Break & Blooms

By: Tom Pierson Photos: Isabella Cirelli Bud Break Bud break marks the sign of a new year in the vineyard. The vines have been dormant since late fall when cool temperatures triggered them to shut...

Estate Suckering

Estate Suckering

By: Tom Pierson Photos: Isabella Cirelli Suckering Striking vine balance is one of the most important achievements in viticulture. Thought is put into it at the outset of vineyard development when ...

1st Annual Harvest Party Highlights

1st Annual Harvest Party Highlights

By: Isabella Cirelli Photography: Kailani Andrade Our 1st Annual Harvest Party took place on October 13th and we could not have asked for a more beautiful day. THANK YOU to everyone who join...

Our Guide to the Perfect Sonoma County Winery Christmas

Our Guide to the Perfect Sonoma County Winery Christmas

The holiday season is officially upon us, and here at Bricoleur Vineyards, we’re here to help you craft the perfect Sonoma County winery Christmas. The sun may set early these days, but Sonoma Coun...

Best Holiday Wine Pairings and For Special Occasions

Best Holiday Wine Pairings and For Special Occasions

As temperatures cool and days shorten, you can’t help but feel the charm of the holidays and end-of-year season brighten daily life. Anticipating a bright finale to this year, we’ve put togethe...

The 6 Best Wines for Winter

The 6 Best Wines for Winter

Here in Sonoma County, the weather has begun to cool, and we’re all beginning to head indoors for a season of holiday celebrations, dinners with friends, and cozy nights at home with the ones we lo...

Unwrap Joy – Bricoleur Holiday Gift Guide

Unwrap Joy – Bricoleur Holiday Gift Guide

As the 2023 holiday season approaches, our Holiday Gift Guide offers a curated selection of gift sets designed to suit the diverse tastes, passions, and preferences of your loved ones. Giving t...

The Best Thanksgiving Dinner Wine Pairings

The Best Thanksgiving Dinner Wine Pairings

Turkey time is upon us, and with the river of gravy soon to flow, you’ll need to make sure your flow of Thanksgiving wine pairs nicely with the feasting. These are our top unique picks for the ...

Meet Bob Cabral

Meet Bob Cabral

Legendary Winemaker Bob Cabral Joins Bricoleur Vineyards Cabral, who previously led Williams Selyem and Three Sticks, will serve as Bricoleur Vineyards’ Co-Winemaker – collaborating with current W...