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What's New In Wine Country

This two-bedroom, three-bathroom Petaluma home with access to a community garden and shared outdoor spaces is currently listed for $1,275,000. (Digital Twinners)
This Modern Petaluma Home Was Built for Convenience and Community

The colorful home — located within walking distance to downtown and the Petaluma River — enjoys rich design details and shared green spaces.

Susan Preston in her studio near her home of 50 years in the Dry Creek Valley. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
For Local Artist and Farm Owner, It’s Time ‘To Be a Little Spiky’
Sommeliers taste wines in a blind tasting competition during the Blind Bottle Bash at Flambeaux Wine in Healdsburg. (Courtesy of TOWN)
Star Wars Meets Wine Country at a Blind Tasting Competition in Healdsburg
Rancher William Densberger feeds his herd of 100% Japanese Wagyu cattle Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2025, on a ranch owned by Adam Gordon at the base of Mount St. Helena in the Alexander Valley. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
The Wagyu From This Local Ranch Is So Exclusive, Not Even Robert De Niro Can Get a Taste
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Dining

Pick's Roadside, the iconic Cloverdale burger spot, reopens in January 2026. (Pick's Roadside)
Cloverdale’s Century-Old Drive-in Reopens in January

The landmark drive-in will reopen in mid-January, bringing back classic burgers and root beer floats with some Sonoma County upgrades.

The Failla Wines tasting room in a cottage on 11 acres Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 along the Silverado Trail north of St. Helena. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
A 1920s Cabin-Turned-Tasting Room Showcases the Best of Sonoma in the Heart of Napa Valley
A wall full of nutcrackers on display over customers at Costeaux French Bakery in Healdsburg on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)
Where To Dine Out on Christmas in Sonoma and Napa
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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

Beef hot pot at Bazaar Sonoma's Korean pop-up preview. (Heather Irwin / The Press Democrat)
After a Fire and Rebirth, Is a Korean Menu Next for This West County Favorite?

A preview of Bazaar Sonoma's Korean pop-ups in Sebastopol showcase comforting dishes like savory pancakes, hot pots and fried rice.

Duroc Pork Chop Milanese with lemon caper butter sauce from Stella Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Kenwood. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Best Sonoma County Restaurant Dishes of 2025
A plate of beef cheek topped with artichoke dill pickle salsa verde sauce including crispy garlic chips, Jalapeño cheddar sausage, roasted potato salad, corn bread, and pickled fruits and veggies, are shown at Bob Costarella’s “Red Eye Barbecue” pop-up, held on Saturdays at Sazon Peruvian Cuisine & Deli on November 15, 2025. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)
Find a Hidden Texas-Style Barbecue Pop-up at a Peruvian Deli in Roseland
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Greatest Hits

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
Jenner Headlands Preserve. (Brook Edwards / Sonoma County Tourism)
Best Places to Stop Along Highway 1 on the Sonoma Coast
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Travel

Various vintage and modern holiday-themed decor, trinkets and home goods at Mavis & Mavis in Cloverdale. (John Burgess / Sonoma Magazine)
These Local Boutiques Want You To Have a Very Vintage Holiday

Here are some of our favorite places in Sonoma County for quirky, nostalgic and cool vintage finds this holiday season.

It’s all about pooches and Pinot at Lula Cellars in the Anderson Valley. (Lula Cellars)
Spend a Perfect Wine Weekend in Mendocino County
Winemaker Vanessa Wong heads out to the vineyards to check on ripening, a daily chore at harvest. (Kim Carroll)
Spend a Perfect Wine Weekend on the Sonoma Coast
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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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Scott Keneally of Good Fire, Thursday, October 2, 2025, salvages wood from Sonoma County’s woodlands, which were cut for fire protection. Keneally then cuts, boxes and sells the firewood. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)
‘We’re Fighting Fire With Firewood’: A Volunteer Firefighter Finds Untapped Opportunity in the Woods

The Good Fire Project, a nonprofit created by a volunteer firefighter in Healdsburg, is repurposing forgotten felled trees into firewood.

Rabbi Jeremy Morrison stands with his guitar in front of his congregation during Shabbat at Congregation Shomrei Torah on August 15, 2025. (Abraham Fuentes/For The Press Democrat)
New Rabbi for Sonoma County’s Largest Synagogue Leads With Openness, Hope
A student’s practice stitches lay on top of a cloth Sonoma County map that will be used for embroidery at Robert Mahar’s craft retreat at Westerbeke Ranch in Sonoma on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)
A Local Embroidery Artist Stitches Together Community With Vintage Vibes
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Home

Read the Room: Interior designer Stephanie Meyer of AVCO Design loves the way her client uses teal and turquoise to match the color scheme Meyer created in the room. The palette blends seamlessly, yet festively. AVCO Design, 10310 Cherry Ridge Rd, Sebastopol, 707-634-2775, avcodesign.com
Sonoma Designers Share Their Decor Tips for a Merry Holiday

How do you deck the halls without burying them? We asked a few Sonoma designers for their tips and tricks to make the season visually merry.

Sitting area of the great room. (Brian Roberts / Loud and Clear Commercial Media)
Modern Bodega Bay Home Enjoys Legendary Ocean Views
Great room. (Steven J Magner / Vanguard Properties)
Boldly Designed Home in Iconic Napa Winegrowing Region Hits the Market
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Trending

Locally made panettone, left to right, Nightingale Bakery Chocolate Cranberry, Costeaux French Bakery and Goguette Bread Au Beurre Wednesday December 13, 2023. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
Taste Holiday Foods from Around the World at Sonoma County Restaurants and Bakeries
Pastasciutta pasta
Diavola Owners Open Italian Bottega Packed With Handmade Pasta
Hanzell Vineyards
This Sonoma Winery Shows How Classic California Chardonnay Should Taste
Quail & Condor opens it’s new location in Healdsburg, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)
Take a Look at Popular Healdsburg Bakery’s New Location and Menu
A festive scene at Abbot's Passage in Glen Ellen during the holidays. (Melati Citrawireja / Courtesy Abbot's Passage)
Where to Find Holiday Markets in Sonoma County
Elizabeth Tlatilpa, left, helps Alexandra Herrera find an extra finger to hold two free lunches for her children at the Bayer Farm in Santa Rosa on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The Redwood Empire Food Bank provides healthy meals across Sonoma County. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
Ideas for Giving Tuesday in Sonoma County
Healdsburg’s Busiest Chef Is Taking On Locals’ Longtime Favorite Bar
Iggy’s Organic Burgers with duck fat and beef patty, buttery brioche, organic American cheese, ketchup, mustard, onions caramelized with a secret sauce, and pickles are served on the plaza, Friday in Downtown Healdsburg June 30, 2023. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)
Popular Sonoma County Burger Spot Opening Second Location
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Napa Getaway

Stewart Cellars tasting room in Yountville. (Douglas Friedman)
This Napa Valley Winery Pours Expressive Cabernet Sauvignons in Its Chic Tasting Room

And just next door, you’ll find a different kind of tasting flight at Madeleine’s Macarons.

Mia Steiger brought her pickleball group for a one of a kind experience amongst the vineyard at Anaba Winery Thursday, July 10, in Sonoma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Sonoma County Offers a Wine Country Twist to the Hottest Game in America
Rutherford Hill Winery
This Napa Valley Winery Offers ‘Elevated’ Wine Tastings — Literally
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