What's New in Wine Country Archives

Best Sonoma County Restaurants for Valentine’s Day

February 2020

Valentine's Day is almost upon us, and...oh no, you don't have a plan, right? Don't fret. There are both fine dining and casual options for every type of couple, gal pal group or squad.

HenHouse Brewing’s Big Chicken Is Released Today, Here’s Where to Find It

February 2020

Big Chicken is only available for up to three days. Here's where to catch the rare bird in Sonoma County.

Russian River Brewing Company owner Natalie Cilurzo offers a test of Pliny the Younger to the photographer before the release in Santa Rosa on Friday. (JOHN BURGESS / The Press Democrat)

Best Things to Do in Santa Rosa, CA

February 2020

Get ready to explore some of the best Santa Rosa has to offer.

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.

Kathleen Weber, co-owner of Della Fattoria in Petaluma, enjoys the welcoming aspect of the holidays spent with family and friends. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

Remembering Kathleen Weber of Della Fattoria, ‘The Community Caretaker and Bread Mother’

January 2020

The local community paid tribute to the beloved baker and restaurateur at a celebration of life in Petaluma.

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."

The Cleanest, Prettiest and Quirkiest Restaurant Bathrooms in Sonoma County

January 2020

Because the restroom can make or break your dining experience.

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.