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General Archives
November 10, 2006
A Map and A Dart
January 30, 2008
Why Do I Call It Sonoma Country?
Click to listen to this postcard This is Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. That's right, I said country. And what a country it would make. If I was assigned the task of writing its National Anthem, for...
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November 10, 2006
Jack London Wrote . . .
Listen to this postcard. "The grapes on a score of rolling hills are red with autumn flame. I am all sun and air and sparkle." Jack London wrote that. Probably while looking out at his ranch in Sonoma Valley, which...
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November 12, 2006
Ever Been to Cloverdale?
Travel north on 101 and just before you come to the county line, you enter the friendly town of Cloverdale. It’s where the vineyards and redwoods meet.
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Your Limo is Waiting
Want to add a dash of glamour to your next stay in Sonoma Country? Let someone else do the driving. Particularly, someone who drives a comfortable limousine and knows the Sonoma wine country like the back of their hand.
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February 11, 2008
Why Sonoma Country?
I get stopped by listeners asking me why I call it Sonoma Country. Don't worry, there's no talk of seceding from the state or the union.
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November 12, 2006
Christmas Fun
Christmas is fast approaching and it’s time for Mary Ann and me to do what I’ve been talking about for these last few weeks . . . head to Sonoma Country for gift shopping, wine tasting and glorious dining.
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Let's Go Exploring!
Fifteen years ago in Bill Watterson’s final Calvin and Hobbes’ comic strip, the wiser than wise six year-old and his stuffed tiger awaken to a new year and a fresh carpet of snow.
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February 12, 2008
Fresh and Local
Sonoma Country is home to a wide range of foods from cheeses, meats and game, seafood, fruits and vegetables from the many farms and, of course, that delicious food in a bottle called wine.
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November 12, 2006
Coastal Sonoma County
Sonoma Coast is a cool wine-growing region, famous for producing wines with remarkable personality. It’s also a spectacular and beautiful part of Sonoma Country.
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The Cultural Side
In most of my postcards I’ve talked about all the recreational activities that appeal to everybody. There’s also the rich cultural side of Sonoma Country.
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Holiday Inn
Did you know the Village Inn on the Russian River was the setting for the scenes in the Bing Crosby/Fred Astaire classic “Holiday Inn?”
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Sonoma Country Wine Clubs
I’m a great fan of wine clubs. The obvious advantage for members is having first dibs on many sought after wines that seldom if ever reach the retail market.
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February 6, 2008
Sniff, Swirl, Sip... and Stay
Sometimes when I have a glass of wine, I hear Julia Child telling me to swirl, sniff and sip. I'd like to add a fourth S to that wise advice. When it comes to Sonoma Country wine-tasting, I suggest you swirl, sniff, sip and stay.
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November 13, 2006
Welcome to Another Season of Postcards
I’m Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. Each weekday here at this website, and on your favorite radio station, I’ll have news and information about Sonoma Country along with some stories of my own adventures in this glorious playground.
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November 29, 2006
The Olive Press
I’m Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this postcard The grape harvest always gets lots of attention. But in Sonoma Country, vying for its rightful share of the spotlight is the olive harvest. Have you tasted...
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December 4, 2006
Something Unique Around Every Corner
I’m Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this postcard Someone asked me if I had a favorite region in Sonoma Country. I answered honestly. I love every part of it. Each area offers something unique from...
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December 7, 2006
Every town has its own personality.....
I’m Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this postcard The central portion of the Valleys and Vineyards region of Sonoma Country covers a lot of ground. It’s home to Asti, Cloverdale, Cotati, Fulton, Geyserville, Penngrove, Petaluma,...
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February 13, 2008
Surrounded by Redwoods...
I'm Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this postcard The Rivers and Redwoods region of Sonoma Country is home to places like Cazadero, Duncan Mills, Guerneville, Monte Rio and Rio Nido. It's also a haven for...
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December 11, 2006
Colorful Communities
I’m Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this postcard One intriguing region for me is Western Sonoma Country. It’s home to colorful communities like Sebastopol, Graton, Freestone, Occidental, Valley Ford and Forestville. What I really like...
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January 15, 2007
Relaxing into 2007...
I’m Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this postcard We’re now two weeks into 2007 and I think it’s safe to say the rush of the Holiday season is behind us. I think it’s time now...
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January 16, 2007
Planning Your Valentines Day Escape....
I’m Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this postcard. Yesterday I mentioned that St. Valentine’s Day isn’t too far away. This year it falls on a Wednesday. I like that because you can celebrate it midweek...
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January 19, 2007
Cyclist Dream Event....
I’m Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this postcard Last year, the biggest crowd of the week-long Amgen Tour of California was in the city of Santa Rosa. It’s really no surprise when you consider that...
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January 29, 2007
G-Rated
I’m Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this postcard Did you know Sonoma Country is G-rated? Sure, there are lots of adult things to do. However, when it comes to family fun, Sonoma Country excels. Imagine...
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December 4, 2007
The Dramatic Sonoma Coast
I’m Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this Postcard. Here’s a quiz. Where are you if you’re able to enjoy fine cuisine, a round of challenging golf, magnificent hiking, kayaking and let’s, for good measure, throw...
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