Southern Sonoma Country Life

Fifty Shades of Grape — Petaluma Gap Winegrower's Alliance New Tasting Event at Vine & Barrel Feb 20th 2016

Curious about what makes Petaluma Gap wines so special? A new tasting event is bound to satisfy your desire. Master the nuances of wines from our local vineyards by exposing your palate to representative Pinot Noirs from the Gap, and comparing them with Pinots from Burgundy. Join Jason Jenkins of Petaluma's Vine & Barrel Wine Bar as he hosts the inaugural seminar in the Petaluma Gap Winegrowers’ Alliance’s new series where guests will taste and discuss Petaluma Gap wines and compare them with similar varietals from other regions. Which wines will dominate? There's only one way to find out! Saturday, February 20th Vine & Barrel Wine Bar 113 Petaluma Blvd N Petaluma, CA 94952   Registration begins at 7pm Seminar begins at 7:30 Petaluma Gap Wine Alliance members - $15 non-members - $20

Della's Valentine's Day Treats

Is it just me, or do I detect an increase in Valentine's theme decor around town this early February? I think it's sweet. Gone are the days when Valentine's Day was make or break if an anonymous card failed to show up in the mail box. 

When I was a teenager in the UK, padded, satin bowed, boxed cards were still in vogue. It was quite something to be the recipient of one of these garish greetings cards on Feb 14th. 

The mystery may have gone by the by, but anyone with a heart may enjoy soaking in a slice of the Valentine spirit today. 

And one place in the south county where you simply can't go wrong with chocolate delights and heart swirled lattes is downtown Petaluma's mainstay, Della Fattoria Cafe, soon to expand to its next-door building with extra bread ovens and lots more room for browsing the confectionary counter and take-away purchasing. 

It's a good idea to place orders for Valentine's cakes and cookies ahead of time. Click here for more info. 

Della Fattoria Downtown (The Café)
141 Petaluma Boulevard North
Petaluma, CA

CAFÉ HOURS

Breakfast
7am- 11am Monday—Friday
7am- 3pm Saturday & Sunday (all day)
Lunch
11am-3pm Monday—Friday
12pm-3pm Saturday & Sunday