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Author: Carey Sweet

Rick Goodson, right, poured barrel samples for Masha Yelsukova, left, and Amira Dahdouh at Sunce Winery, Sunday, March 11, 2018. The Wine Road Barrel tasting weekends offer the opportunity to sample wines straight from the barrel, talk to winemakers and explore the beautiful Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. (Will Bucquoy/For the Press Democrat)

Young Drinkers Don’t Want Grandpa’s Cabernet. These Local Wineries Are Offering Something a Little Different

October 2024June 2025

More wineries are stepping up to the plate (or glass), tempting us with uncommon and entirely exciting new tastes.

Forestville’s new restaurant Bazaar Sonoma, BaSo | Restaurant & Konbini, Oct. 17, 2024. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Bazaar Sonoma Is ‘Traditional Chinese With Untraditional Values’

October 2024October 2024

Sean Quan and Jenny Phan’s restaurant is inspired by childhood memories and a desire to treat Sonoma County to more innovative Chinese cuisine.

Fried chicken with soy glaze and tartar sauce at the Flamingo Resort's Lazeaway Turntable pop-up with chef Ki Kim. (Heather Irwin/The Press Democrat)

Last Chance for LA Chef’s Korean Pop-up in Santa Rosa

October 2024October 2024

Chef residency at the Flamingo Resort brings Korean flair and Michelin-quality dishes to the Lazeaway Club.

Barn owls

Barn Owls Are Helping Sonoma County Winegrowers This Harvest, and They Really Don’t Give a Hoot

October 2024October 2024

Barn owls don’t much care that it’s harvest. But they do perform an important service for local winegrowers. Here's how.

The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa in Sonoma, CA. Photographed by Lisa Romerein.

Local Inn Listed as One of the Most Haunted Hotels in America

October 2024October 2024

A ghost named Victoria strolls the halls of this historic Sonoma inn, which was listed among the most haunted in the country due to guest reports of paranormal activity.

Eze, France - April 21, 2022: Details with a 2 Michelin stars restaurant sign. (Mircea Moira/Shutterstock)

Is There a ‘Michelin Curse’? Nearly a Dozen Wine Country Restaurants Feel the Strain of the Award

October 2024

New study reveals the pressures and challenges that can follow a Michelin award.

The Mediterranean platter, onion rings and a tuna melt at D's Diner in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin/The Press Democrat)

Sebastopol Diner Staple Opens Second Location in Santa Rosa

October 2024

The "not-so-fast food" restaurant replaces a former Superburger location on Stony Point Road.

Grilled cheese with birria on Texas Toast is a menu option at Galvan’s Eatery in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin / Sonoma Magazine)

Local Food Spots To Be Featured on ‘Check, Please!’

October 2024November 2024

A Rohnert Park food festival and a Napa restaurant are among the number of Bay Area eateries to be featured in KQED's popular restaurant review series in November.

Hirsch Vineyards. (Kim Carroll/Sonoma Magazine)

Meet the Growers Behind the Most Iconic Sonoma County Vineyards

October 2024October 2024

Any winemaker worth their boots will tell you that great wines are made in the field. Meet some of the growers behind iconic local vineyards.

Gap's Crown vineyard northeast of Penngrove. (Dan Quiñones/Courtesy Three Sticks Wines)

These Are the Most Iconic Vineyards in Sonoma County

October 2024October 2024

Our picks for some of the county's most iconic vineyards — and amazing wines to try from each site.

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