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Visitor Guide Sonoma Wineries Wine Country Unfiltered

Explore Top cycling destination Tour organizers know a good thing when they see it. Santa Rosa - and Sonoma County - is known as one of the top cycling destinations in the world. Levi makes his home here, Team BMC is headquartered here and, over the years, several elite pro-cycling teams have held training camps here. Where else can you cycle along vineyards, through the redwoods, or overlooking the Pacific Ocean? Get your binoculars, cowbells ready » Bike Friendly Sonoma County » Amgen Tour of California Stage 2, Santa Rosa Facebook Twitter Email to a friend Taste Fruited Wild Rice By Jill Nussinow aka The Veggie Queen A true vegetable evangelist, Jill has been teaching the importance of eating what's fresh and in season for more than 20 years. She is known for her vegetarian, vegan and pressure cooking recipes. Try the Fruited Wild Rice alone, as a side dish or stuff inside a delicious kabocha squash. Recipe: Fruited Wild Rice Cool Deals   Sonoma Jazz+ May 21-23, 2010 Headlining at this year's festival are Crosby, Stills, & Nash; Earth Wind & Fire; and Elvis Costello & The Sugarcanes. Set in the relaxing ambiance of California wine country, it's a magical event combining the best in world-class music and Sonoma County's best food, wine and brews. Festival Tickets and Lodging Packages » Sleep in and Dine in with a $50 dining credit at Village Inn Restaurant & Bar Starting at $170 / night Village Inn Restaurant & Bar 20822 River Blvd., Monte Rio, CA 95462 (707) 865-2304; villageinn-ca.com At the Village Inn Restaurant & Bar nestled in the redwoods on the beautiful Russian River, you don't have to leave the Inn. Relax in the River View Studio and receive a $50 dining credit each night of your stay good towards food and beverage at the acclaimed Village Inn Restaurant & Bar. The restaurant has a full bar and multi-award-winning Sonoma County wine list. Call (707) 865-2304 to reserve special Coming Up Freestone Fermentation Festival – May 15 A celebration of all things fermented. Mingle with master fermenters of every kind gathered to share their wisdom. Local food artisans will be offering samples of their special creations. On the menu are exhibits, classes, great music, children's activities and lots of fun. Advance ticket purchase only. Purchase tickets here. Watch a video of last year's festival » Taste Alexander Valley – June 4-6, 2010 Some 35 wineries host their own special parties offering wine and food pairings, live entertainment and special weekend wine discounts. Come and experience the best of the casually elegant wine country lifestyle that makes the Alexander Valley a world-class destination for wine, food and fun. The opening gala is June 4. It will be a rare opportunity to visit Rodney Strong's renowned vineyard estate. See More »   Resorts in Bloom – June 11-13 Showcasing the most beautiful landmarks in West Sonoma County, this annual event takes you on behind-the scene tours of 15 spectacular resort gardens. Some are offering food and wine, others have art, music, plant show and sale and Master Gardener presentations. It's a feast for your senses. See More » Banner Photo by Al Mueller.

Fly nonstop to Wine Country from Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland and Seattle with Horizon Air. Visit www.sonomacounty.com for flights, activities and packages.

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