Fall is harvest time in Sonoma County, when a bounty of locally grown food is ready to gather and taste. Celebrate ripe grapes at the wineries and seasonal treats at Sonoma County restaurants. Stroll through autumn colors or explore the Russian River. See the countryside on an excursion by bike, horse, or luxury car. Coastal towns are the warmest in fall with the mildest breezes. Stay the night at a cozy ocean-side lodge, a picture-perfect vineyard, or a rejuvenating spa retreat.
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Discover Harvest in Sonoma
Harvest is the most iconic time of year in Sonoma County, as the grape harvest takes place in vineyards across the county. Learn about what goes into grape harvest in Sonoma County.
As the colors turn in the vineyards and crews and farmers bring in their respective harvest, Sonoma County bustles with activity in the fields, in the kitchens, and at the open-air markets. Temperate weather during this time of year makes for ideal exploring conditions for our redwoods, rivers, and coastal mountains. Sunny beach days reign, making this the perfect time for a coastal Wine Country trip.
Autumn is the season that truly put Sonoma County on the map. As a fundamentally agricultural community, there is no other time when the bounty of our stewardship becomes quite so apparent as when the vineyard crews are harvesting grapes in the wee hours of the morning, farmers are plucking world-famous Gravensteins for the market, and locals and travelers alike are celebrating what the land gives us with exclusive and unique food and drink experiences
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