Walter Schug – Sonoma’s Subtle Superstar
Once inside his own cellar, Schug’s step has extra bounce, his eyes a twinkle. This is where he is most at home, in a winery, making wine.
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Family values thrive in Asti
Paul Dolan was the winemaker at Mendocino County’s Fetzer Vineyards in its heyday, wrote a manifesto on organic farming, joined his two sons in Dolan Family Vineyards, and is a partner in Truett Hurst winery in Healdsburg.
Local Guerneville restaurateur grows his own ingredients
Most diners at Mexican restaurants don’t think about whether the tortillas are made from GMO-free corn, or if the rice and beans are grown locally and organically.
Fat, Hairy and Adorable: Mangalitsa Pigs Come to America
There are two things one immediately notices about Mangalitsa pigs: They’re really, really hairy, and they’re really, really fat. Even for pigs.
New Suds in Town – More Craft Beer in Santa Rosa
Two new breweries have turned an industrial area in northwest Santa Rosa into a destination for craft beer fans.
Wine Country Dogs Welcome
Sonoma is going to the dogs, and wineries are leading the way.
Grateful Dead Keep Truckin’
The remaining members of the Grateful Dead play their 50-year anniversary shows this summer.
Beer Country: Hot Kids on the Block
A new crop of up-and-comers is shaking up the local brewing scene with gutsy, adventurous offerings to quench just about any thirst.
From Paddle to Pan
Paella master Gerard Nebesky makes the freshest feast on the beach.
Egg Layers: Petaluma Chicken Breeds
Some of the chicken breeds raised on Petaluma’s small poultry ranches and in area backyards.