Gerri O'Riordan

Why Sonoma Is the Ultimate Summer Escape BLOG POST | Sonoma Luxury Getaway There's a version of summer that most of us carry with us — woven from happy memories, warm afternoons, and the kind of ease that's hard to find in everyday life. Sonoma has a way of bringing all of that back. It brings out the summer in you. When summer arrives in Sonoma, the valley transforms. The mornings are soft and golden, often with a misty dew, the afternoons warm and unhurried, and the evenings seem to...

I recently had the pleasure of joining Nick Elliott — certified sommelier and host of the Pour & Explore podcast — for a chat about what makes Sonoma County so special, and why the best way to experience it is to slow down and get off the main road. We talked about: The magic of spring in Sonoma — mustard carpeting the vineyards, cherry blossoms, gnarly oaks coming alive, and that particular Irish green I grew up with How I discover hidden gems — inland hamlets, quirky towns along the Russian...

The Other Side of Sonoma Where Wellness Meets Wine Country By Gerri O'Riordan | Sonoma Getaways There is a moment that happens to almost everyone who visits Sonoma for the first time. It's probably different for everyone — for me it was nature and then food and wine converging. The light shifting across different seasons. The smell of the airs and oaks and redwoods. What is it for you? More Than a Wine Destination Sonoma County has long been celebrated for its world-class wineries, its...