Wineries
Bud Break in the Vineyards
The birth of a new vintage for Sonoma County wine may not look spectacular from a distance. Unlike fruit and nut trees, which announce their awakening from seasonal slumber with a show of white and pink blossoms, grapevines first send out tiny leaves. Get up close, however, and it’s an exquisite show in miniature. Rioting…
Read MoreBeyond the Bottle: Sonoma County Winery Experiences Without the Alcohol
While Sonoma County wineries are often best known for their vintages and tastings, there are plenty of area wineries that offer experiences that don’t involve drinking wine. Whether you’re a designated driver, want to practice soulful travel, or simply prefer to be alcohol-free, these Sonoma County wineries are just a few with tours, dining and other activities that enable you to experience the vibe of the vineyards yet explore beyond the bottle. …
Read MoreSupport Veterans and First Responders at These Local Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries
A toast to Sonoma County’s veterans and first responders! In Sonoma County, support of our service members takes many forms. Every summer, for example, Wine Country to the Rescue, a fundraising gala with a 60-year history, rallies support for fire departments across the county. Wineries have also united through umbrella organizations like Sonoma County Vintners,…
Read MoreHarvest Activities in Sonoma County: Your Harvest Checklist
Autumn is a magical time in Sonoma Wine Country – the culmination of the year-long growing process. The vineyards turn from green to gold to red, providing fall foliage that rivals New England. Fall means the days are mild to hot, but cool nights prevail. Winegrapes are harvested, crushed (more of a gentle press), and loaded into…
Read MoreWalk-Ins Welcome: Sonoma County Wineries that Don’t Require Reservations
As you plan your upcoming Sonoma County excursion, you imagine that your Wine Country ramble will unfold in a certain way: You’ll tool around back roads, soak in vistas, and make impromptu stops wherever you like, whenever you like. You never dream, however, that when you stumble upon an idyllic winery, they’ll turn you away…
Read MoreA Sonoma County Wine or Beer Tasting Itinerary that Your DD Won’t Be Mad About
With a massive flood of zero-proof beverages recently hitting the market, it’s become fairly easy to find nonalcoholic alternatives on the menus of Sonoma County bars and restaurants. Yet this trend has been slower to show up in wineries and breweries, which (understandably) tend to focus on their own beverages, along with their farming and…
Read MoreCelebrities’ Favorite Spots in Sonoma County
From Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow to Justin and Hailey Bieber, you may bump into a few celebrities at Sonoma County’s hotels, restaurants and wineries. Why? Well, while Los Angeles may be the place to go if you’d like to get a glimpse of a few celebrities, Wine Country also attracts its fair share of…
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