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Winter cocktails Mixologist Kilo Munoz serving a Spirit Works Barrel Gin Old Fashioned The grain-to-glass operation within SebastopolÕs The Barlow, run by Ashby and Timo Marshall, Spirit Works does everything in house, from milling the grain to creating the mash to distilling its gin, vodka and sloe gin on site and aging some of it in barrel. Its gin is made from Hard Red Winter wheat infused with juniper berries and then a mix of botanicals, some of them traditional, some inspired by whatÕs possible in California, a bit of coriander, citrus and cardamom in the propriety blend for sure. With its Barrel Gin, wintery overtones of oaky darkness add depth and complexity to the citrus-laden botanicals. It goes down easy, simply, over ice, with bitters. 2 ounces Spirit Works Distillery Barrel Gin 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters sugar cube soda

Taste The Best Booze in Sonoma at Wine Country Distillery Festival

February 2020

Coming up this weekend in Santa Rosa: taste vodka, gin, whiskey, bourbon and more from nearly 20 artisan distilleries.

The Cleanest, Prettiest and Quirkiest Restaurant Bathrooms in Sonoma County

January 2020

Because the restroom can make or break your dining experience.

Hall Wines is one of the best Napa wineries for first-time visitors.

Hall Wines Combines Passion for Cabernet With Commitment to Sustainability

January 2020

The first LEED gold certified winery in California is making big leaps toward a greener future.

Best Sonoma Wineries to Visit Right Now

January 2020

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to visit more tasting rooms in 2020? Here’s a selection throughout the county to get you started.

Trio of donuts from City Garden Doughnuts in Santa Rosa. (City Garden Doughnuts)

Justin Trudeau: These Sonoma County Doughnuts Are Worth $4, or More

January 2020

Sometimes great doughnuts are worth every penny.

What to Do With Your Meyer Lemons

January 2020

January and February are citrus season in Sonoma County.

Where to Eat Oysters in Sonoma and Marin

January 2020

Discover the ultimate oyster-eating spots on this slightly-off-the-beaten-path tour from Petaluma through Tomales to Valley Ford.

Santa Rosa’s Miracle Plum Cookbook Club Brings Foodies Together

January 2020

The club began in January 2019 with just 22 members and has since grown to over 100. At each gathering, members bring dishes from a preselected cookbook and share a potluck meal.

Dalia Martinez And her medicinal pesto and we will give the baserecipe as well as multiple uses for it. At flour + bone

Sonoma County Chefs Share Favorite Feel-Good Recipes

January 2020

Start the year right with some delicious dishes that are good for your health and the planet.

Pulled Pork Tacos, at Picazo Kitchen & Bar, feature home braised puled pork, coleslaw, cilantro, red pickled onions, and is served with baby salad. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

The Hottest Restaurants in Sonoma County Right Now, January 2020

January 2020

Once you’ve fallen off the wagon of ridiculous New Year’s promises to lose weight and work out daily, reward yourself at these delish eateries.