The Soda Rock Winery’s stone facade was left standing after the Kincade Fire destroyed the rest of the 150-year-old building. The owner, Ken Wilson, has turned the barn into a space for wine tastings — free of charge — while the community makes it a space to share their stories of survival. As she stood before the ruins, a Fox news reporter was doing a stand-up in the distance, while a drone was flying overhead to record video for The Washington Post.This was the first time the vintner had returned to her property to assess the damage from the winds that roared through the area in the early morning of Oct. 27, spewing flames. They've transformed a former general store/post office into a peaceful spot for wayfarers. “This was Ken’s labor of love,” Wilson said. Highway 128 is steep&windy, traveling along the slopes of Mt. Soda Rock Winery – which lost its 1869 iconic structure – was Ground Zero for the heartwarming display of resilience and community spirit, with owner … “There’s still devastation around, so life has changed. It helps to be out here,” owner Ken Wilson said while surveying the damage from the Kincade fire. Since 1994, Soda Rock Diner has been serving authentic American diner food to Melbourne. I think we owe it to Alexander Valley not to leave it like this.”UPDATED: Please read and follow our commenting policy: After years of … “And the barn? Many of our wines pay tribute to Soda Rock’s past. 82 Winegrowers. Wilson was surveying the remains of her winery, set on a historic 150-year old property that was once a hub of activity as Alexander Valley’s post office and general store.“We couldn’t get in touch with him,” Wilson said, “and everybody was worried and concerned.” We strive to honor what has transpired here over the past 150 years. Soda Rock Winery, Healdsburg: See 83 reviews, articles, and 86 photos of Soda Rock Winery, ranked No.38 on Tripadvisor among 160 attractions in Healdsburg.

Vacation rentals available for short and long term stay on Vrbo. Greenwood Ridge and their namesake Wilson Winery. Coyote Bites Woman on Marin County Beach While the fire destroyed the winery's main structure, it did spare the historic barn, built out of old growth redwood — a wood that's naturally fire retardant. (These can't be changed, choose wisely!) Soda Rock invites you to visit their historic winery facility, appreciate their superb wines, and drink in the beauty of Alexander Valley.ALEXANDER VALLEY: Explore our incredible valley and experience our delicious exceptional wines. “The goal is just to see it first hand and get a visual of the devastation,” she said.Many paintings by noted Healdsburg painter Wade Hoefer were on the walls throughout the winery, where Hoefer also maintained a studio. Club: Complimentary Non Club: $15 per person Open Wednesday-Sunday 11am to 4pm, Tastings The wooden letters that spell Soda Rock are still intact on the stone façade, the only wall still standing after the Alexander Valley winery burned last week in the Kincade fire.Pulling off her sunglasses, she explained that a full range of wine was produced on the property, with its specialty Bordeaux varietals.

I cannot believe that 100-year old wooden barn survived. But we always have to move forward one way or another. These vineyards provide the superb quality fruit that has brought notable recognition to the Wilson Artisan Wineries.Ken and Diane have three children—Sydney, Victoria and Sawyer.The same care and attention to detail found in the Soda Rock restoration project is evident at the Wilsons’ other winery properties—deLorimier, Jaxon Keys, Matrix, Mazzocco, Pezzi King. "We opened our tasting room the first Friday after the fires," said Mark Dankowski, an employee at the winery.