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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.

Peche Melba crepe with preserved peach, berry jam, toasted almonds, chantilly cream with hard cider at Creperie Chez Solange in Larkfield. Heather Irwin/PD.

Holy Crepe: French Chef Opens Authentic Crepe Shop in Larkfield

January 2020

From Suzette to Nordic, there's a crepe and a cider for everyone at this Sonoma County creperie.

Samantha Brown Shares Favorite Sonoma County Spots Before Upcoming Travel Show

January 2020

The popular travel show host visits Sonoma County in an episode of her Emmy Award-winning "Places to Love."

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.

Gerard's Paella y Tapas in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess)

Gerard’s Paella in Downtown Santa Rosa is Closing, Again

January 2020

“I just don’t have the staying power,” said owner and chef Gerard Nebesky, who has been featured on Food Network and is a popular caterer at large festivals like BottleRock.

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.

San Francisco Architects Turn Sonoma Home Into a Retro Oasis

January 2020

Take a peek inside this Sonoma home, revamped with mid-century modern furniture, vintage wall art and plenty of color.

7 Great Valentine’s Day Gifts from Sonoma County Stores

January 2020

The Super Bowl of romance is just around the corner. Here are a few gift ideas, all available 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.