Without their own winemaking facilities, tasting rooms and marketing budgets, micro-winery brands have to work hard to sell their wines in these extraordinarily unusual times.
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There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Sonoma Distillery Club
Being a club member comes with all sorts of perks, like getting the good stuff delivered to your doorstep. It's also an opportunity to support small, family-owned businesses.
This Sonoma Cabernet Producer Wants to ‘Claim Victory’ Over Napa
When it comes to producing world-class cabernet sauvignon, Sonoma County has long played second fiddle to Napa. An Alexander Valley winery owner is looking to turn the tables.
In the New Year, Virtual Tastings are Here to Stay
As tasting rooms closed and wineries were tested by the pandemic, wineries have had to adapt and overcome. One change that's sticking? Virtual tastings.
Pivots, Pop-ups and Predictions: How We’ll Eat in 2021
2020 has changed a lot about how we eat in Sonoma County. What changes will stick and which will go away in the new year?
Half-Bottles for the Holidays: 10 Small-Format Sonoma Wines That Are Mighty Good
Half-bottles are the perfect size for sharing and for sampling multiple wines. They also make for great stocking stuffers and can be added to gift baskets.
Heat & Eat Rescue: These Local Restaurants Are Serving Up Family Meals To Go
Hearty comfort food for the whole family is now available via pickup and delivery.
These Local Distilleries Ship Cocktail Kits to Your Doorstep
The kits contain everything you need to mix delicious drinks at home. They also make for great gifts!
Biggest 2020 Sonoma County Restaurant Openings and Closings
Many survived by pivoting to outdoor service, some debuted, while others shut amid the pandemic.
5 Sonoma Wineries With An Italian Vibe
Several Sonoma County wineries exude an Italian vibe that will remind visitors of Tuscany, without the plane flight.
Healdsburg Restaurant Offers Immersive Winter Fantasy Dining Experience
The wild and mystical winter forests of northern Japan are coming to Sonoma County this holiday season.