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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.

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town! Here’s Where to See Him in Sonoma, Napa and Marin

December 2019

If there's one guy who knows how to make an entrance, it's Santa. This year, he's letting the reindeer take a break as he arrives by tractor, boat, train — even helicopter!

This stunning entry was donated by Costeaux Bakery. The Annual Art of Dessert Gala, an event to generate funding for programs that educate thousands of local students each year, was held at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Saturday April 7th, 2018. (Photos Will Bucquoy/For the Press Democrat)

Eat Cake All Night: ‘Art of Dessert’ Event in Santa Rosa Heaven for Sweet Tooths

March 2019

Celebrity judges want you to come eat your face off at this cake and chocolate-filled fundraiser.

Slow Gin from Spiritworks in Sebastopol was a 2018 Good Food Awards Winner from Sonoma. Press Democrat

Taste the Spirit(s) of Northern California at The First Wine Country Distillery Festival

February 2019

More than a dozen artisan distillers will come together for tastings, a cocktail competition and spirited fun on February 9.

Schnitzel served on a bed of fries at Franchetti's for Oktoberfest. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

Sonoma County Serves Up Crawfish, Clam Chowder and Schnitzel in January

January 2019

Sample the best chowders in Bodega Bay, attend a traditional Louisiana crawfish boil, get your schnitzel fix: it's all possible in January.

Tyler Florence at a neighborhood gathering after the fires. Still from 'Uncrushable' by Tyler Florence.

Tyler Florence’s ‘Uncrushable’ Captures the Fire’s Aftermath in Poignant, Painful Movie

October 2018

A year after the horrific fires the pain is still raw, but documentary shows healing, hope

Grateful Table setup Still from 'Uncrushable' by Tyler Florence.

‘Uncrushable’ is Painful to Watch, But A Heartfelt Love Letter to Wine Country

October 2018

Tyler Florence captures the heartbreak and hope of the 2017 Northern California Wildfires in a new documentary

Denial on the Nile Party at Jordan Winery, 2018. Photos courtesy of Will Bucquoy, Jordan Winery Facebook. More pix at https://www.facebook.com/jordanwinery/

Here’s What You Missed At John Jordan’s Halloween Party in Alexander Valley

October 2018

Denial on the Nile was this year's theme, but giving back is a big party of the fun

11/20/2009: A1: David Thode, 11, and his brother Zachary have raised 71 turkeys as part of the Sonoma County Heritage Turkey project. David has raised bronze, Bourbon red, Narragansett and Black heritage turkeys in the Sebastopol flock. PC: David Thode, 11, and his brother Zachary have raised 71 turkeys as part of the Sonoma County Heritage Turkey project. David has raised Bronze, Bourbon Red, Narragansett, and Black heritage in the Sebastopol flock.

Meet Your Thanksgiving Dinner at Heritage Turkey Sunday Supper

October 2018

Heritage turkeys, a family-style supper, auction and other fun at Atwood Ranch on Nov. 4.

Harvest Fest at Kendall-Jackon Wine Center

Celebrate Harvest like a Celebrity at KJ

September 2018

Wine, food, chefs and serious garden porn for this year's Harvest Party at Santa Rosa's KJ Wine Center