Opening the bottle, a super-fine frothy mousse pours into the glass. Earthy, bakery and a touch of cassis blossom in the aromas. The wine is surprisingly taught on the palate, with whisps of dark red berries, and a texture with both creaminess and steely acidity. This continues into the longish, …
Photo: Hammerfriar After 13 years of guiding the Hammerfriar Art Gallery through its infancy, founder Jill Plamann sets sights on retirement and passes the torch onto new owners Charly Leys and Glen Young. After 40 years of presenting art, Plamann has curated a final show featuring work from 41 different …
Bear Republic Brewing Company, located in scenic downtown Healdsburg, CA, and just a few miles from the Russian River, brews and pours their famed Racer 5 IPA and Red Rocket Ale along with seasonal brews from Brewmaster and COO Richard “Ricardo” Norgrove. Open since 1996, the brewpub, which has a sister …
