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What's New In Wine Country

(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

After helping craft one of Napa Valley’s most expensive wines, acclaimed winemaker Heidi Peterson Barrett finally has a tasting room of her own at La Sirena in downtown Calistoga.

A dinner spread at SingleThread in Healdsburg. (John Troxell / Sonoma County Tourism)

One of North America’s Best Restaurants Is in Healdsburg

Mole Tamales from Sonoma Eats in Boyes Hot Springs on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Two Locally Beloved Sonoma County Restaurants Reopening This Summer

A selection of specialty doughnuts from SoCo Dough Co. inside the Graton Casino & Resort, clockwise from bottom, Gone Bananas, Pretty in Pink, Dubai of My Eye and Right Side Up Friday, May 29, 2026 in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Where to Get the Best Doughnuts in Sonoma County

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A view of a dozen donuts in a box. (Photography By Tonelson / Getty Images)

DoorDash Names Santa Rosa Doughnut Shop Among Best in US

The locals' favorite doughnut shop in Santa Rosa earned a spot on DoorDash's inaugural "Donut Day Dozens" list.

Pesto and basil leaves. (gorchittza2012 / Getty Images)

Fresh Basil Is a Sign of Summer. This Simple Pesto Recipe Makes the Best Use of It

Bacigalupi Vineyard in Russian River Valley. (Definition Films)

Two Sonoma Vineyards That Made History on the Wine Scene

Top Restaurants

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

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

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Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini addresses an audience at Terra Madre 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Terra Madre)

Carlo Petrini, Slow Food Founder and Sustainable Eating Advocate, Dies at 76

A longtime champion of thoughtful eating, Carlo Petrini founded the Slow Food movement 40 years ago in Italy. Sonoma County became an early adopter.

Pizza, fried chicken sandwich and salads are among the favorite dishes at the newly opened Junction in Santa Rosa. (Photo: Jessica Paul @jessicapaulphoto )

The Junction Opens in Santa Rosa With Pizza, Beer Garden and Family-Friendly Patio

The Monterey Trout Salad with house-smoked trout, roasted beets, candied walnuts, charred Meyer lemon creme fraiche dressing from Handline Monday, March 30, 2026 in Sebastopol. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

These Giant Sonoma County Salads Are the Only Thing We Want To Eat This Summer

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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Woman diving into the bay from FJORD sauna in Sausalito, California.

Wind Down at Wine Country’s Newest Hot Spots: Saunas

Saunas are associated with a long list of health benefits. Here's where to rest your weary bones in the North Bay.

Participants sit in a circle as they share experiences during “forest bathing” at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park in Kenwood, on Sunday, November 23, 2025. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

Local State Park Named Best Hidden Gem in California

Johnson's Beach in Guerneville

Local Beach Town Named One of the Best in California

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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Betsy Fischer is retiring as the head of the Santa Rosa Junior College Culinary Arts Department. Photo taken in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

‘This Has Been My Whole Life’: SRJC Culinary Chair Bids a Bittersweet Farewell, Reflects on Joy of Teaching

Betsy Fischer has worked in Santa Rosa Junior College’s Culinary Arts Program for 26 years. As she prepares to depart, she dispenses lasting advice for students.

Cookout at the Vineyard is a three-day celebration of wine and food, with a focus on underrepresented communities in the industry. Courtney Summers and Tahlia Suggs, both apprenticeship recipients of The Veraison Project's partnership with Silver Oak Cellars, founded the event in 2023. (Steven Cooley)

A Fish Fry Among the Vines? This Upcoming Event Brings Community and Cookout Culture to Wine Country

Jennifer Daly, co-owner and CEO of Rainy Day Chocolate in Forestville, Sunday, March 29, 2026, leads a tour of the facility. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Rainy Day Chocolate in Forestville Offers Tastings, Classes for Everyday Sweetness

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This modern Sonoma estate on 37 acres in the Carneros AVA is currently listed for $7,695,000. (Jeffrey Frisk / Sotheby’s International Realty)

Modern Home of Late Multimedia Pioneer for Sale in Sonoma

Nested on 37 acres of rolling hills and vineyards in the Carneros AVA, the Sonoma home of late CD-multimedia pioneer Robert Ellis offers poetic Wine Country living.

Front patio. (Jeffrey Frisk)

This Charming Cloverdale Home Was Once a Power Plant. Now It’s Back on the Market

This 1920s era home on D Street in Petaluma is currently listed for $3,349,000. (Open Homes Photography)

Traditional Petaluma Home Boasts Charming Antique Style

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Juanita Watkins of Cotati, waves a flag as she dances with the "Hubbub Club" in the parade during the 2025 Sonoma County Pride Parade in Santa Rosa on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

Where to Celebrate Pride Month in Sonoma County

The St. Helena Ave. Burger at Superburger. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best Burgers in Sonoma County

03/30/2011: D1: PC: Patisserie Angelica, in Sebastopol, features tea from Mariage Freres.

10 Best Places for Tea in Sonoma County

Guests taste wine at the outdoor Wren Bar patio, located at Bella Union Winery, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Rutherford. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Local Wineries Embrace Happy Hour With Food Trucks and Laid-Back Atmosphere

Pool and entertainment barn. (Douglas Friedman)

Notable San Francisco Designer’s Napa Valley Ranch for Sale

The Millionaire’s Doughnut, filled with chocolate-hazelnut cream, gilded with gold leaf and served with a 1-ounce pour of Louis XIII Cognac, from SoCo Dough Co. at Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park. (Graton Resort & Casino)

A $275 Gold-Leaf Doughnut Just Debuted in Sonoma County

Guy Fieri with Santo Spirits tequila

Guy Fieri Is Coming to a Pacific Market Near You

A latte and a glass of One-Way West Coast IPA at Sandpino’s Coffee and Brews in Rohnert Park Friday, March 27, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

The Newest Coffee Shops in Sonoma County: From Cold Brew To Vietnamese Coffee

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 05: Ryan Seacrest attends iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2025 at Intuit Dome on December 05, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

Ryan Seacrest’s Wine Country Home With Stunning Views for Sale

TV personality Ryan Seacrest said he purchased the Napa Valley home for the “absolutely stunning views.” Now the estate — complete with a pool, bocce court and olive grove — can all be yours.

Before sitting down to discuss “The Widow Clicquot,” the Dutcher Crossing Winery Book Club paired the tale of the Grande Dame of Champagne with their Grace Reserve Brut Rose and a charcuterie cup Thursday Feb. 26, 2026 in the Dry Creek Valley. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Book Clubs at Local Venues Combine Food, Wine and Community

Patio. (Paul Rollins)

Local Storybook Estate Boasts Striking Lake Views and Traditional Style

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