Beyond Apples

The hard ciders from Sonoma Ciders are bold enough to serve as alternatives to beer.

Home brewer Greg Rasmussen won the 2014 Samuel Adams Longshot American Homebrew Contest. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)

Homebrew Hero

A Forestville fire captain was one of three 2015 winners in the Samuel Adams American Homebrew Contest.

Kraut Pleasers

Greater Sonoma is in a bit of a pickle … and that’s a good thing.

(photos by Connor Jay)

All the Buzz – Local Honey

Industrious honeybees transform nectar from Sonoma's flowering field into a naturally delicious golden treat.

Dining Out

The holidays are over, treat yourself to a night out.

Armando Ceja is the winemaker for Ceja Vineyards in Sonoma. (photo by Beth Schlanker)

Vineyards to Vintners

The children of Mexican immigrants take their skills from working the vineyard fields and open their own wineries.

Local brews hook up with that perfect mate. (illustrations by Ryan Mesheau)

Ale, Meet Cheese

Local brews hook up with that perfectly cheesy mate.