21 Rising Stars on Sonoma’s Wine Scene
The ones to watch. The up-and-comers. The fresh faces. In the coming years, these are the Sonoma winemakers you’ll say you knew way back when.
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Taste Rare Small-Production Wines at Sonoma’s Custom Crush Facilities
Guests can see the work in action, meet one-on-one with winemakers and explore rare wines they might never find otherwise.
‘The Last Nomad’: One Woman’s Journey From the Somali Desert to Santa Rosa
Author and Santa Rosa resident Shugri Said Salh fled her war-torn native Somalia. At Crane Creek Regional Park, she found spaces that stir memories of her childhood in the desert.
Harvest in Harmony at One of Sonoma’s Most Eco-Friendly Wineries
At Hanzell Farm & Vineyards, the winemaker is also a lifelong organic farmer, crops grow with little added water, and sheep and ducks forage among the vines.
Sonoma Chefs Share Their Favorite Fall Recipes
Local chefs, emerging names and TV stars alike, show off the best ways to play with seasonal flavors at home.
Savor the Season with Locally-Made Jams, Pickles and Chutneys
Preserving the goodness of harvest has long been a way of life in Sonoma County.
Meet Tim Page, Founder of FEED Sonoma
FEED Cooperative is a food-hub community of 70+ local farms, supporting ecologically sustainable farming and ranching practices.
6 Favorite Ciders from Sonoma County
Fall is cider time. Here are a few favorites to sip as the leaves turn red, yellow and orange.
As Wildfires Collide with Harvest Season, Who’s Protecting Sonoma’s Vineyard Workers?
Vineyard workers are deemed “essential” by the state, meaning their jobs continue even in times of crisis. The collision of fire season and grape harvest now increasingly forces workers to risk their health, and sometimes their safety, to bring in the crop.
Petaluma Ceramist Creates Stunning Stoneware Mugs and Vases
Heather Fordham converted her garage into a pottery studio a few years back to focus on improving her craft. “I am a perfectionist, and that probably shows in my work,” she laughs.