The Mike’s Six Pack Summer Time Special Soak in the sun with Sonoma’s best warm weather sipper! Six bottles of our recently released 2019 Sonoma County Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Taft Street co-founder Mike Martini’s favorite after work and patio sipper. Our newly released Sauvignon Blanc is refreshingly crisp. A fine mineral edge frames […]

As we get into May there appears to be a general feeling that while the worst may be over it will still be quite some time before “normal” returns. There are a few more people out and about, a little more traffic (but still plenty of parking!), and limited access to parks and trails. But

In the 38 years we have worked and lived in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley we have seen a lot – major fires, devastating floods, and the ever present threat of “The Big One.” We were not prepared for this, however; an unseen, often deadly, and quickly spreading threat which is altering the way we

Winter is not over yet, so warm nourishing soups are still viable. Here is a twist on tortilla soup, with tomatillo sauce added for a little variation and spice. The soup almost demands   Taft Street Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc, for its forward fruit and brisk acidity. INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup olive oil 1 onion, diced

We in wine country are currently enjoying our annual mock spring, with blue skies and temperatures in the 70’s. It is usually followed by another couple of months of wintry weather (for us), but we are enjoying it while we can. It gives growers the opportunity to access their vineyards for seasonal pruning; an added

A real calm has overtaken the winery. Our production facility (winery) has been closed the past two weeks as our cellar staff is enjoying a much need and well deserved post harvest rest. In the meantime, Mike Martini, along with Sue and Jake, are rounding up the year’s books. Next week it’s back to “normal”