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What's New In Wine Country

Westerbeke Ranch in Sonoma is both a multigenerational family home and a secluded resort that can host up to 48 overnight guests. (Eileen Roche)
This Hidden Sonoma Resort Doubles as a Family’s Multigenerational Homestead

A family homestead for five generations, Sonoma’s Westerbeke Ranch has hosted notable visionaries in its storied evolution from family home to retreat and conference center.

Crispy Duck Confit with bitter greens croutons, duck fat potato and brown butter vinaigrette from Lo & Behold Monday, Aug. 3, 2026 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
The Local Cocktail Bar Where Wine Country Lets Its Hair Down
Vineyard at sunset. (Daniel Wilson / Sotheby's International Realty)
Produce Your Own Napa Cabernet at This Rebuilt Local Winery and Vineyard for Sale
Pool and patio. (Jim Nevill / Sotheby’s International Realty)
Former Salesforce CFO Lists Sonoma Estate for $12.9 Million
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Dining

Screamin’ Mimi’s, which first opened 31 years ago in Sebastopol, was featured in The Washington Post as a top U.S. ice cream shop to build a vacation around. Photo taken Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
Local Ice Cream Shop Among Washington Post’s Favorites To Build a Vacation Around

After over 30 years in business, Sonoma County locals and national publications alike are still screaming for Screamin' Mimi's in Sebastopol.

Spiced chocolate passion fruit cake and the Gunsmith cocktail at Taste Petaluma in Petaluma Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)
Taste Petaluma Is a New Hub for Local Wine, Food and Drinks
Lisbeth Holmefjord, the owner of Baci Cafe and Wine Bar, greets friends, Wednesday, July 29, 2026 as she reopens the restaurant after a vehicle slammed through the front of the Healdsburg establishment in May, From left are Rick Massell, Ray Belanconi Beth Robertson, Brenda Walker and Carmen Puccinelli. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)
‘A Community Effort’: Healdsburg Favorite Reopens Months After SUV Crashed Through Dining Room
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Top Restaurants

A dish at Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (J Evan)
Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Sonoma and Napa Counties
Paella at Bravas Bar de Tapas in Healdsburg. (Jesse Cudworth)
50 Essential Dishes To Try in Sonoma County Right Now
Tacos de Birria con queso with consomme for dipping from Cielito Lindo restaurant in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
20 Favorite Mexican Restaurants in Sonoma County
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
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
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BiteClub

The Complete Buckwheat Crepes with ham, mild Emmentaler cheese and a sunny-side-up egg from Sarmentine Bakery Petaluma Thursday, May 7, 2026. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
Got a Craving for Crepes? This Petaluma Bakery Makes Them in the Traditional French Fashion

The baker at this favorite Sonoma County boulangerie trained at a French school devoted entirely to traditional Breton crepes.

Queso Birria Tacos from Café Carrusel Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
This Wildly Pink Santa Rosa Brunch Spot Makes Barbie’s Dreamhouse Look Restrained
Buttermilk Fried Chicken with collard greens, succotash cornbread waffle and crack butter with a Hibiscus Flower N/A cocktail from Saucy Mama’s Jook Joint Friday, July 18, 2026 in Guerneville. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
The Guerneville Soul Food Spot People Plan Vacations Around
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Greatest Hits

Lin Khuu, Tim Cahn and Minh Ta descend from Sentinel Point on the Sea to Sky Trail at Jenner Headlands Preserve, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)
Our Ultimate Guide to Sonoma County’s Great Outdoors
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
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
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Travel

The pool at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Geyserville. (Francis Ford Coppola Winery)
10 Cool Things To Do in Sonoma County When It’s Too Hot

Pull your head out of the freezer and check out these ways to beat the heat.

Hipcamp named the Olive Farm in Novato one of its “50 favorite places to camp in America right now.” (Courtesy of Hipcamp)
Local Spots Among Hipcamp’s 50 Favorite Places To Camp in US Right Now
bioluminescence
Tiny Organisms Are Illuminating Local Waters. Here’s Where To See the Glowing Phenomenon
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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
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
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
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Nicolette Hayes at Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen Monday, May 11, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)
Meet the New Jack London Park Partners Board Member Helping Expand Appreciation for the Renowned Local Author

Nicolette Hayes literally grew up inside Jack London State Historic Park. Now she brings an intimate understanding of the park as a new nonprofit board member.

Jack London photographed in 1916, shortly before his death. The most highly paid and most widely read writer of his time, Jack London is still the most widely translated American writer. (AP Photo)
Jack London Is a Local Literary Legend. Here’s Where To Celebrate His 150th Birthday This Year
Amy Bush rides along the Sound of Music trail in the Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park & Open Space Preserve near Occidental on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)
‘It’s a Magic Place’: A West County Park Expands for More Mountain Biking Recreation
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Home

A Glen Ellen estate with Dutch Cape style is currently listed for $12,0000. (Peter Lyons)
Bay Area Designer’s Cape Dutch-Style Home Hits the Market in Glen Ellen

The Glen Ellen home references traditional architecture from South Africa’s acclaimed wine region and includes whimsical touches like cast-iron street lamps and a British phone booth.

The home at Monte-bellaria. (David Schloss / Inventive Films)
Live Among the Lavender at Sebastopol’s Famous Monte-Bellaria Estate
Great room. (Sarah Colegrove / Bravari Real Estate Media)
A Russian River Home Recently Hit the Market for the First Time in Over 50 Years. It Already Sold
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Trending

The Fuel & Food Market, along Old Redwood Highway in Santa Rosa, sells Asian and Indian groceries. Photo taken on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)
Fuel Your Car — And Your Belly — At These Local Gas Stations With Great Grub
Chef Lee Desrosiers' signature "Hell Chicken" he slow-roasts over coals. (Conor Hagen)
This Local Chef’s Famous ‘Hell Chicken’ Might Be a Taste of Heaven on Earth
Noble Folk Ice Cream and Pie Bar, with locations in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg, is worth a special trip. (Noble Folk)
Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in Sonoma County
Duck au Pruneaux, featuring black truffle mousseline, lambs quarters, and ume shu, served at Troubadour Bread & Bistro in Healdsburg on Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)
How a Small Healdsburg Sandwich Shop Earned a Michelin Star
Group tables on the large patio at sunset at the Waterhawk Lake Club Thursday, August 14, 2025, in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Dine With a View at These Sonoma County Restaurants
Nicole Herdman, left, and daughter Blair Leyva talk with Ben Brenner, a founding partner of Benevolent Neglect Wines in Napa, Friday, July 24, 2026. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)
New Local Wine Lounge Has a Secret Room, Groovy 1970s Look and Dance Parties
Festival goers of all ages, Saturday August 13, 2011 enjoyed the Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol. (Kent Porter / Press Democrat) 2011
Get Ready for the Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol Aug. 8-9
The Running Fence. (Photo by Wolfgang Volz, copyright Christo 1976)
A Return to Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s ‘Running Fence’ After 50 Years
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Napa Getaway

Spicy Sweet Chile Chicken Wings with peanuts, scallions and sesame seeds from The Mill at Glen Ellen. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
‘Check, Please! Bay Area’ Takes on Wine Country With a Special Sonoma, Napa Episode

From a locals' favorite burger shop to a popular Filipino eatery, these Wine Country restaurants will share the spotlight in an upcoming episode of KQED's hit food review series.

A variety of apple ciders produced by Ethic Ciders include Golden Rule, Montage, Gravitude, and Scarlett. Photo taken at the Lawton's apple farm on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in Sebastopol, California . (BETH SCHLANKER/The Press Democrat)
From Cheese to Cider, North Bay Producers Win Big at 2026 Good Food Awards
(From left) Bottles of La Sirena Moscato Azul, La Sirena Chardonnay, and Aviatrix Grenache at La Sirena tasting room in Calistoga Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)
This Local Winemaker Crafted a $500,000 Bottle of Wine. Now She Finally Has Her Own Tasting Room
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