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After a recent trip to Sonoma, we reflect on how things have improved in\\xa0the past few years. The maturity of the region, including the quality of the wine and creativity\\xa0of the producers,\\xa0the family legacy of farming, & some great travel tips are covered. In more detail...

1. First we discuss how Sonoma has entered\\xa0young adulthood\\u2013 it\\u2019s grown up\\xa0We saw more maturity in producers,\\xa0less exhuberence and more balance in both wine and attitude.

2.\\xa0 We saw a change in the risks people are willing to take too. There was more creativity, more awareness about the environment and far better articulation around why certain farming practices are used \\u2013 we heard about concrete benefits, not just marketing\\xa0BS on biodynamics, organics, and sustainability.

3. M.C. Ice observed found there was more under the radar to discover, and liked what he found when he looked a little closer.\\xa0

4. As we\'ve observed before, the family stories of these Sonoma properties are interesting \\u2013\\xa0there seems to be more emphasis on farming and connection to the land, especially now that many smaller properties are getting sucked up by big hulking wineries. We saw strong pride\\xa0at every small winery we visited, especially at Mayo Family Vineyards, from whom you\'ll hear a clip near the end of the podcast.\\xa0

5. We discuss our crazy barrel tasting with Bill of ACORN (and promise more to come)

6 We wrap up with some key\\xa0travel tips, like: \\xa0keep the itinerary tight by planning well, consider renting an Air BnB, drink plenty of water, and make sure there is food in the car. We covered a bunch more too!

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