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What's New In Wine Country

Co-founder and brewmaster Hendrik Cuver at Cuver Brewing in Windsor Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)
Meet the Locals Making a Splash in the Beer Scene

From an artist adding visual flair to beer cans to a certified cicerone providing education to beer lovers, here are the locals making their mark on Sonoma County's brewery culture.

If you're heading out to the coast, the Wild Poppy offers a creekside, dog-friendly patio with music for brunch on the weekends Saturday, July 13, 2024 on the Bodega Highway west of Sebastopol. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
24 Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Sonoma County
Old Caz Beer in Rohnert Park produces a variety of seltzers to appeal to non-beer drinkers. (Eileen Roche)
These Local Brewers Prove Artisan Seltzers Haven’t Lost Their Sparkle
The Restaurant at Farmhouse Inn dining room in Forestville. (Farmhouse Inn)
Forestville’s Farmhouse Inn Restaurant Changes Direction
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Dining

A festival attendee dipping into Truffle Tremor, a soft-ripen goat milk cheese during the 11th annual California Artisan Cheese Festival held at the Sheraton Sonoma County in Petaluma Sunday. March 26, 2017. (Erik Castro/for The Press Democrat)
The 2026 Artisan Cheese Festival Returns This Weekend

A festival of tastings, tours and seminars drawing artisan cheesemakers from around Northern California happens this weekend in Santa Rosa.

Sebastopol restaurant
New ‘Flambé House’ To Open in Sebastopol’s Former Gravenstein Grill
Hazel restaurant Thursday, July 10, 2025 celebrating 10 years in Occidental. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Napa Chef, Acme Burger Founders Breathe New Life Into Former Hazel Space
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Top Restaurants

Strawberry Tart with strawberry compote, vanilla cream, mint strawberry sorbet and meringue from Bijou Monday, July 1, 2025, in Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Sonoma County’s Best New Restaurants of 2025
Spaghetti all Bolognese with American Kobe beef, veal and pork ribs in a slow-cooked meat sauce at Baci Cafe and Wine Bar Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
The Best Italian Restaurants in Sonoma County
Seafood ramen with a medley of scallops, shrimp and squid in a shiso ponzu broth from Taste of Tea in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Cozy Sonoma Restaurants and Bars for Chilly Days
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)
25 Sonoma Restaurants for Delicious Plant-Based Meals
The Mushroom Pie with herbed cream sauce, chives, mozzarella and fontina from Buck’s Place Friday, July 19, 2024, in Sonoma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
Top Sonoma County Restaurant Picks from a Food Critic, Part Two
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
A selection of pastries and baked goods from Water Street Bistro Thursday, Aug. 29, 2025 in Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Top Sonoma County Restaurant Picks From a Food Critic
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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BiteClub

Seafood Pappardelle with scallops, prawns, lobster meat, Calabrian peppers, arugula, fresh tomatoes and a saffron lobster butter sauce from the historic Swiss Hotel Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 on the square in Sonoma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
At Sonoma’s Swiss Hotel, Regulars, History and One Secret Cocktail Keep the Tables Full

Inside Sonoma’s Swiss Hotel, five generations of family tradition — and one famously secret cocktail — keep locals coming back.

Chris Amadio, owner of Mamadio’s, makes about 200 cheesesteaks on his regular Friday night, March 7, 2025, pop-up at Parliament Brewing Co. in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Where to Get the Best Cheesesteak in Sonoma County
The view from the patio area at The Junction, located at the former site of The Villa, in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)
A Landmark Restaurant With the Best Views in Santa Rosa Is About To Reopen
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Greatest Hits

Madeira House co-owner Jacqueline Goncalves in Jenner Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)
A Complete Compendium of All Things Cozy in Sonoma County
The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma Tasting Rooms
Lumache al Pesto with spring pea pesto, morel mushrooms and aged parmesan from Stella Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Kenwood. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
25 Not-to-Miss Sonoma County Restaurants in 2025
At House of Flowers’ 15.5-acre estate, guests can taste winemaker Chantal Forthun’s highly expressive wines in the architecturally impressive hospitality house or in the lush gardens beneath the redwoods. (Flowers Vineyards & Winery)
The Best Sonoma Wineries for First-Time Visitors
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Travel

The Casini Ranch Family Campground in Duncans Mills
Sonoma County Camping Spot Named Among Most Unique in the US

The family-owned and operated RV park and campground sits on a 110-acre ranch next to a meandering stretch of the Russian River.

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
5/3/2014:A1: PASSING THROUGH: A pair of gray whales move north past Bodega Head on Thursday as they migrate to their summer feeding grounds off Alaska. The giant mammals have put on quite a show this week for visitors to the popular whale-watching spot that juts out into the ocean at the northern edge of Bodega Bay. PC: A pair of gray whales make their way north during their migration past Bodega Head on Thursday, May 1, 2014. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)
Sonoma Coast Named Best Place in the US for Whale Watching. Here’s When To Go
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Top Wineries

Entrance to the wine cave at Thomas George Estates in Healdsburg. (Thomas George Estates)
Sip Wine and Stay Cool in These Sonoma Wine Caves
Outdoor wine tasting and picnic at Aesthete Winery & Farm in Healdsburg. (Aesthete Winery & Farm)
13 Favorite Sonoma Wineries for Picnics
Dogs are welcome at Mutt Lynch Winery in Windsor. (Mutt Lynch Winery)
33 Best Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County
The colorful flowers in the winery gardens of Lynmar Estate in Sebastopol make for a pretty backdrop for a selfie. (Lynmar Estate)
15 Sonoma Wineries With Gorgeous Gardens
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. (Pedroncelli 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
Gap's Crown vineyard northeast of Penngrove. (Dan Quiñones/Courtesy Three Sticks Wines)
Wines To Try From the Most Iconic Vineyards in Sonoma County
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Visitors lounge on the amphitheatre lawn before the evening's concert at Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)
Upcoming Beer Events Brewing in Sonoma County

Sonoma County's favorite breweries are pros at crafting signature events that are always worth pulling up for.

The 21st annual release of the Russian River Brewing Co Pliny the Younger triple IPA Friday morning March 21, 2025 in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma County’s Beer Scene
Erica Bergere, owner of Sabi Greens, runs her microgreen "farm" from her garage in suburban Santa Rosa Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
This Local Suburban Farmer Takes the Term 'Green' Seriously
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Patio. (Paul Rollins)
Local Storybook Estate Boasts Striking Lake Views and Traditional Style

The Mediterranean-style home perched above Napa's Lake Hennessey features two guesthouses, two pools, a tennis court and a Cabernet vineyard.

Living area of great room. (Julian Rundle)
A Santa Rosa Home With Chic, Modern Style Hits the Market
Pergola. (Open Homes Photography)
Artfully Remodeled Ranch Home in Sonoma Hits the Market
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Trending

Server Stevye Wilhite with a tray of Pliny the Younger triple IPA Friday morning March 21, 2025 at the Russian River Brewing Co. in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
This Iconic Beer Is Making Sonoma County Famous Worldwide. How Well Do You Know It?
The Royal We tasting room brings together labels by winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown including Caterwaul, Matthew Wallace, Aston Estate, Switchback Ridge, RIV, and Maybach Family Vineyards Thursday, March 5, 2026 in St. Helena. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
This Local Winery Is a One-Stop Destination for Top-Scoring Cabernets
Bryce Humber, 9, stands at the starting line of the St. Patrick's Day 5K on Santa Rosa Ave. near Old Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa, on Sunday, March 13, 2022. (Beth Schlanker/The Press Democrat)
Where To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Sonoma County
From left, the Pickle Plate, Yakitori (from top: Chicken Tsukune, Hokkaido Scallop, Broccoli and Wagyu Short Rib) and Maguro Poke from Ramen Gaijin in Sebastopol. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
Sebastopol Is One of the Hottest Food Scenes in the North Bay
Cousins, from left, Audrey 9, Charlotte, 13 and Silas, 11, feed rescued baby goats at Goatlandia Farm Animal Sanctuary Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 in Sebastopol. The Bottle Baby Breakfast Club is a fundraiser for the farm whenever they bring in a new group of rescued baby goats. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Need a Pick-Me-Up? Join the Bottle Babies Breakfast Club at Goatlandia
A rendering of Aya, a 28,000-square-foot restaurant and bar designed with two terraces overlooking Sonoma Mountain and the surrounding hills. It is scheduled to open in May. (Graton Resort & Casino)
Graton Casino Unveils Next Phase of $1 Billion Expansion With $40 Million Rooftop Restaurant and Sports Bar
Martha Stoumen Wines just opened its first tasting room, an inviting spot just steps from the Healdsburg Plaza. (Courtesy of Elli Lauren)
This New Healdsburg Tasting Room Is for the Night Owls
Eggs Florentine at Bijou Restaurant in Petaluma Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)
The $16 Benedict That’s Bucking Sonoma County’s Brunch Inflation
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Napa Getaway

Bouquet of white and red roses, gift box, glasses with pink or rose champagne or sparkling wine for pair for St. Valentines Day, wedding, gray background, selective focus
Celebrate the Season of Love With the Romance of a Sparkling Rosé

Whether you're celebrating with a partner or friends, Wine Country's delicious rosé sparklers will help you do Valentine’s Day right.

A private tasting room for guests at St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery in Rutherford on Friday, January 30, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)
This Local Winery Is Owned by Chanel. It’s the Place To Sip Stylish Sauvignon Blanc
Each representing different teams, friends (from left) Ernie Garnica, Marcell Nesmith, Mark Chavez and Jimmy Garnica toasted to an exciting Superbowl match up at Ausiello's sports bar in Santa Rosa, Sunday February 4th, 2018. (Photos Will Bucquoy/for the Press democrat)
Where to Watch the 2026 Super Bowl in Sonoma and Napa Counties
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