Skip to content
Sonoma Magazine
$14.99 for 6 issues
  • What’s New in Wine Country
  • BiteClub
  • Dining
  • Wine
  • Home
  • Travel
  • Magazine
    • Current Issue
    • eEdition
    • Subscribe
    • Where To Buy
    • About Sonoma Magazine
    • Contact Sonoma Magazine
    • Advertise with Us
    • Work For Us
  • Newsletters

Sonoma Magazine

  • What’s New in Wine Country
  • BiteClub
  • Dining
  • Wine
  • Home
  • Travel
  • Magazine
    • Current Issue
    • eEdition
    • Subscribe
    • Where To Buy
    • About Sonoma Magazine
    • Contact Sonoma Magazine
    • Advertise with Us
    • Work For Us
  • Newsletters

For Subscribers

  • Where to Buy
  • Subscribe
  • Change Mailing Address
  • Pay Bill
  • Renew
  • Give a Gift

Category: Sonoma Wineries

Nicole Herdman, left, and daughter Blair Leyva talk with Ben Brenner, a founding partner of Benevolent Neglect Wines in Napa, Friday, July 24, 2026. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

New Benevolent Neglect Wine Lounge Has a Secret Room, Groovy 1970s Look and Dance Parties

July 2026July 2026

You don’t have to be young and hip to hang out at Benevolent Neglect — but a certain cool factor just might rub off on you if you do.

The sushi pairing experience at the Centennial Mountain tasting room, Friday, July 13, 2026 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Centennial Mountain Pours Rare Italian Wines — And Pairs Them With Sushi

July 2026

Uncommon Italian grape varieties are trending in Northern California. This local winery planted its remote Sonoma County vineyard to Sicilian and Piemontese varieties more than a dozen years ago.  

Located in Alexander Valley, minutes from downtown Geyserville, DeLorimier Winery has a guest house and two suites for those who would like to stay among the vines. (DeLorimier Winery)

8 Sonoma Wineries Where You Can Spend the Night

June 2026June 2026

Why spend the night at a hotel, when you can rest your head just steps away from the tasting room?

Colombian-born Bibiana Gonzalez treats guests to barrel samples at the Wines by Bibiana tasting room Monday, June 8, 2026 in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Cattleya Wines Is One of Sonoma County’s Most Unusual Tasting Experiences

June 2026

Colombian-born winemaker Bibiana González Rave pairs small-production Sonoma County wines with freshly roasted coffee sourced from her homeland.

Hacienda Beach, seen from the bridge over River Road, continues to be a hotspot in the ongoing dispute over public access to privately owned beaches along the Russian River in Forestville, Friday, July 5, 2024. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Russian River Valley Named Among Most Underrated Destinations in California

June 2026

Travel + Leisure recently highlighted 10 of California’s most underrated destinations, steering readers away from the tourist magnets that dominate travel itineraries. One of those places is in Sonoma County.

Bacigalupi Vineyard in Russian River Valley. (Definition Films)

Two Sonoma Vineyards That Made History on the Wine Scene

May 2026June 2026

May marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Judgment of Paris, when two California wines won in a showdown against esteemed French wines. These two local vineyards had a helping hand.

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)

Sonoma and Napa Wineries Embrace Happy Hour With Casual Tastings, Food Trucks

May 2026May 2026

With the industry navigating a prolonged downturn, happy hour events are more than a trend; they’re a smart survival strategy.

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)

Cookout at the Vineyard Brings Culture and Community to Wine Country

May 2026

What started out as a one-day party has grown to a three-day celebration of wine, food and good times, held at three local wineries in June.

The Sol Rei Wine tasting room in Sonoma Thursday, April 23, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Sol Rei Is a Charming Addition to the Sonoma Plaza Wine Scene

May 2026May 2026

Is your wine enjoyment dampened by allergies? At this tasting room, well-crafted wines with minimal histamines and sulfites are the specialty.

The V. Sattui Winery chef Katryana Zide reimagined s’mores as a savory course with infused marshmallows roasted tableside and layered with housemade crackers and cured meats paired with wines Thursday, April 23, 2026 from one of the oldest wineries in the Napa Valley. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Weird and Wonderful Wine and Food Pairings in Sonoma and Napa

April 2026April 2026

Tired of the ritualized sip and swirl? In Sonoma County and Napa Valley, wineries and tasting rooms are rethinking the formula.

Posts navigation

Older Articles

Search

Most Popular Stories

Get the Magazine

  • Where to Buy
  • Subscribe
  • Change Mailing Address
  • Pay Bill
  • Renew
  • Give a Gift

More About Us

  • About Sonoma Magazine
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Sonoma Magazine
  • Job Opportunities
  • Our Newsletters
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
MediaNews Group

Do Not Sell My Personal Info

Cookie Settings