In his trademark tie-dye (a new design debuts at the beginning of each harvest season), Phil Coturri greets guests at the Winery Sixteen 600 tasting room in downtown Sonoma. (Conor Hagen/for Sonoma Magazine)

Meet ‘The Godfather’ of Sonoma Wine Country

Phil Coturri is a legend in winemaker circles, with a roster of who’s-who clients willing to pay top dollar to share in his uncompromising vision of growing grapes.

The medium seafood platter with peel and eat Gulf prawns, Blue Point oysters, littleneck clams, and half a Dungeness crab with a variety of dipping sauces at Willi's Seafood and Raw Bar in Healdsburg. (Beth Schlanker/The Press Democrat)

25 Favorite Seafood Spots in Sonoma County

From seasonal Dungeness crab to bay oysters to a variety of fish available throughout the year, local chefs have plenty of fresh material to work with when creating their seafood dishes.