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What's New In Wine Country

Farmer Sammy Tookey harvests carrots as his dog Coulter looks on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in the Alexander Valley just outside Jimtown. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)

‘Like Winning the Lottery’: The Crunch for Land Is Real for New Local Farmers

Finding acreage to farm in Sonoma County has turned into a highly competitive game of Ag Monopoly, as a new generation of growers looks to stake their claim.

A selection of drinks at Fern Bar in Sebastopol. (Fern Bar)

Need a Cheap Dinner? Try Happy Hour

The Stags Leap District Vineyard to Vintner event takes place April 25-27. (Bob McClenahan)

Support Local Wineries and a Good Cause at These Upcoming Events

Eggnog Waffles with Brandy Butter Saturday, December 7, 2024. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Where to Find the Best Waffles in Sonoma County

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Close-up of a glass of white wine on a wooden table, with green vineyards in the background. Wine tasting, rating, and savoring Mazur Travel/Shutterstock.

A Creative Sonoma Vintner Turns Red Wines Inside Out

A few local winemakers have been experimenting with making still white wines from red wine grapes. Here are a few to try.

At Donum Estates, Anne Moller-Racke takes in the view of the Carneros wine growing region, Friday Nov. 1, 2013, east of Sonoma. (Kent Porter / Press Democrat)

Local Women Recognized by Wine Enthusiast for Revolutionizing the Wine Industry

Eggs Benedict from Americana. (Americana)

Here Are Some of the Best Spots for Real Farm-To-Table Dining in Sonoma County

Top Restaurants

The Market Plate with sautéed spinach, copper, roasted tomatoes, hard boiled egg creamy polenta and cambozola toast from Willow Wood Market Cafe Wednesday March 6, 2024, in Graton. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

8 Must-Try Dishes in Sonoma County

The fried chicken sandwich at Twin Oaks Roadhouse on Old Redwood Highway in Penngrove. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat)

The Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Every Sonoma County Town

Clockwise from top left, Cajun Spiced Catch of the Day, Shrimp and Grits, Bacon + Cheddar Hushpuppies, Collards + Mac and Cheese, Southern Fried Chicken Dinner, Smoked Trout + Baby Lettuces from Easy Rider in Petaluma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

19 Favorite Restaurants in Petaluma

Beet and Butter Bean Hummus garnished with pickled carrot, toasted pistachios and mint, served with grilled ciabatta from chef Barney McGrath's Meatless Monday meals at Muir's Tea Room. (photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

24 Sonoma Restaurants for Delicious Plant-Based Meals

Kona Kampachi Ceviche with avocado, kohlrabi, citrus kosho from The Matheson in Healdsburg on Friday, November 5, 2021. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

20 Best Restaurants in Healdsburg

A cheeseburger and fries from Superburger. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

24 Popular Restaurant Chains That Started in Sonoma County

A plate of tacos includes four types: al pastor, veggie, fish, and shrimp, at El Roy’s Express Mex truck No. 2 on Santa Rosa Avenue in Santa Rosa, on Thursday, July 11, 2024. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

Who’s Got the Best Tacos in Sonoma County? Here Are Our Dining Editor’s Top Picks

1/21/2012: B1: PC: Jamie Spaletta, prepares to take an order, Friday Jan. 20, 2012 at Volpi's Ristorante and Historical Bar in Petaluma. (Kent Porter / Press Democrat) 2012

Historic Sonoma County Restaurants That Are Still Going Strong

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Housemade ravioli with marinara and pesto from Canevari’s Deli Friday, March 14, 2025, hidden in the Santa Rosa’s JC neighborhood. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

From Ravioli to Gabagool, This Historic Deli in Santa Rosa Does Italian Right

What started as a tiny ravioli factory in 1929 has expanded into a popular Italian deli aged to perfection.

Parmigiana de Zucchine, baked zucchini, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and pecorino fondue from L'Oro di Napoli Friday, February 28, 2025, at their second location in Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Petaluma’s Newest Italian Restaurant Serves up the Fun and Flavor of Naples

Valette in Healdsburg was the only North Bay restaurant to make OpenTable's 2015 list of 100 Best Restaurants for Foodies in America. (JOHN BURGESS/The Press Democrat)

10 Years After Opening, This Healdsburg Restaurant Has Become a Foodie Destination

Greatest Hits

A Prickly Pear Margarita with chicken fajitas at La Rosa Tequileria & Grille in Santa Rosa, on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)

The Best Happy Hours in Sonoma County

The Best Places to Stop Along Highway 1 in Sonoma County

The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma Tasting Rooms

Top 10 Hikes in Sonoma County

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Travel

Birding guides Miles and Teresa Tuffli of Guerneville, founders of I'm Birding Right Now. (Courtesy I'm Birding Right Now)

Meet the Tufflis: Your Local Guides to Bird-Watching Anywhere, Anytime

Take a nature walk with Guerneville's birding guides, who make bird-watching accessible to everyone — at home, in the park or on the go.

3/20/2014: B1: PC: Malisa Bruno turns a cartwheel while frolicking in a field of mustard at the Brown Farm, in Santa Rosa on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

10 Sonoma County Spots for Seeing Mustard in Bloom

Wild lupines in a meadow. (Alyona Shu/Shutterstock)

Spring’s Lupines Are Painting Sonoma County a Vibrant Purple. Here’s Where to See Them

Top Wineries

Raghni Naidu, owner and founder of Naidu Wines and Vineyards in Sebastopol. Photo taken Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Local Wineries Among Best California Newcomers on Food & Wine List

Founded by John Pedroncelli, Sr. in 1927, the Geyserville property is now run as a fourth-generation business by president Julie Pedroncelli St. John, with Montse Reece as winemaker. (Pedroncelly Winery)

Meet the Women Behind Some of Sonoma and Napa’s Best Wines

Faust Wines' hilltop tasting room Faust Haus is set in an old Victorian overlooking Napa Valley, located in St. Helena. (Courtesy of Faust Wines)

Over a Dozen Local Bottles Make Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2024

Rick Goodson, right, poured barrel samples for Masha Yelsukova, left, and Amira Dahdouh at Sunce Winery, Sunday, March 11, 2018. The Wine Road Barrel tasting weekends offer the opportunity to sample wines straight from the barrel, talk to winemakers and explore the beautiful Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. (Will Bucquoy/For the Press Democrat)

Young Drinkers Don’t Want Grandpa’s Cabernet. These Local Wineries Are Offering Something a Little Different

Gap's Crown vineyard northeast of Penngrove. (Dan Quiñones/Courtesy Three Sticks Wines)

Wines To Try From the Most Iconic Vineyards in Sonoma County

To appeal to impromptu palates, Kunde Family Winery created The Daily Tour & Tasting. At $25 per person, offered seven days a week at 11 a.m., it includes a tour of Kunde’s 32,000 square foot cave and a peek at its 5,000 aging barrels. The tour is followed by a tasting of six wines only available at the winery or for wine club members’ consumption. The wines are paired with a cheese and charcuterie board.

9 Sonoma Wineries With Spectacular Views

Patio at Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma, California

These Local Wineries and Tasting Rooms Make You Feel Like You’re in France

30 Favorite Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County

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William Henpenn in a greenhouse at his organic Umbel Roots Farm in the Carneros. (John Burgess)

Sonoma County Celebrity Farmer Grows Rare, Gourmet Produce for Top Restaurants

Chefs are clamoring for specialty ingredients from William Henpenn and his Umbel Roots Farm in Petaluma.

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Sebastopol

The Petaluma River. (M. Woolsey / Sonoma County Tourism)

How to Spend A Perfect Day in Petaluma

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Dining room. (RavePhoto.com)

Renovated Craftsman Bungalow For Sale in Historic Petaluma Neighborhood

The two-bedroom, one-bathroom craftsman, circa 1915, has been renovated with modern conveniences, but it maintains its classic style.

Backyard. (Cindy Loughridge)

Mission-Style Home in Sonoma with Inspired Decor Hits the Market

A former church and parsonage in Camp Meeker, converted into a home and cottage, are currently listed for $1,295,000.(Darren Loveland)

Former 1900s-Era Church in West Sonoma County Transformed Into Charming Cottage for Sale

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A Residential Neighborhood Northwest of Napa Hides a Delicious Secret

Goat time: Volunteer with Santa Rosa’s Goatlandia, a sanctuary farm for rescued farm animals such as goats, pigs and chickens. Meet the animals by helping the farm with feeding, coop cleaning and other fun projects. Volunteer regularly (12-week minimum commitment) by applying on their website, or schedule an appointment to volunteer on a one-time basis with no commitment necessary. (John Burgess/Press Democrat)

Need a Pick-Me-Up? Join the Bottle Babies Breakfast Club at Goatlandia

Bianca Nicastro serves as an associate judge during the North Coast Wine Challenge in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Region’s Best Wines Go Head to Head in the Annual North Coast Wine Challenge. Here’s How to Enter

St. Clair Brown Winery & Brewery in Napa. (St. Clair Brown Winery & Brewery)

To Attract Younger Crowds, Local Wineries Mix It up With Beer

Yuri Hauswald, who has won the overall men's race at the Dirty Kanza 200, rides along Chileno Valley Road in Petaluma, on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

A Bucket List of Essential Things To Do in Sonoma County

Wild Flour Bread in Freestone bakes about 1,000 loaves, scones and sticky buns each day. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

How to Spend A Perfect Day in Bodega Bay

The Classic 1/2 Pound Burger with roasted garlic aioli, pickles, lettuce, red onion, tomato and cheddar and a side of Truffle Fries from Palooza Brewery and Gastropub Thursday, February 27, 2025 in Kenwood. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

This Local Gastropub Is a Hidden Gem for Date Night and Boozy Brunches

Living room. (RavePhoto.com)

Two Historic Local Homes From 'The Man Who Built Petaluma' Hit the Real Estate Market

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The Bruscheteria food truck at Clif Family Winery in St. Helena. (Kristen Loken/Clif Family Winery)

Puppy Pairings, Potato Chips and PB&J: Here’s How Local Wineries Are Attracting a Younger Audience

Recently, we’ve been seeing more out-there tasting offerings, ranging from sour cream and chive potato chips to chocolate dirt to cotton candy fluff.

The lobby at Montage Healdsburg. (Montage Healdsburg)

Healdsburg Leads Wine Country Luxury With Forbes’ Top Rankings

Idlewild Wines in Healdsburg focuses on a lengthy selection of Piedmontese-northern Italian grapes, grown in the Russian River Valley and Mendocino County. (Courtesy of Idlewild Wines)

Where To Take Wine Tasting Classes in Wine Country

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