It’s time to fuss over dear ol’ Dad. Here are some great Sonoma-based finds for Father’s Day, which together make a good argument that Dad’s not THAT hard to shop for. Click through the above gallery for details.
13 Father’s Day Finds from Sonoma Stores
He may be hard to shop for, but that doesn’t mean Dad doesn't deserve something better than socks. Here are a few ideas.
Automated Aeration: You'll need your finger to begin the process but this battery operated dispenser does the rest. $99, Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery, 8761 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, 707-433-6700, ferrari-carano.com
Pewter Pour: Toppers for your favorite bottle of red, providing aeration and interest. $25, Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery, 8761 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, 707.433.6700, ferrari-carano.com
Keeper of the Cords: Personalize for dad to keep his cord his. $8 (one without personalization), $43.50 (set of six with 14k gold lettering), Keyaiira, Santa Rosa, etsy.com/shop/keyaiira
Bearded and Beautiful: Because bearded dads don't appreciate all those shave kits, here's a lovely beard wash. $18, Kaliber 315 D St, Santa Rosa, 707-528-0182, shopkaliber.com
French Scent: Made from essential oils, this smooth "marine" scent was made in perfume capital Grasse, France. $65, Chateau Sonoma, 23588 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, 707-935-8553, chateausonoma.com
Polo-Free Polos: Made from soft jersey knit, local boutique Kane's exclusive polo shirt is sans alligator or horse and athlete since dad is the only brand that matters. $65, Kane, 31 E Napa St, Sonoma, 707-966-3453, kanewear.com
Smokey Buy: Dad's latest catch deserves a smoldering taste via this digital smoker with heat control that allows foods to keep their juices while finding their smokey side. $399, Outdoor Pro Shop Cotati, 412 Houser St., Cotati, 707-588-8033 ext: 2, outdoorproshop.com
Wear it Woodenly: Locally made wood tie tacks and cuff links. $10-$25, Made Local Marketplace, 529 4th St, Santa Rosa, 707-583-7667, madelocalmarketplace.com
How FOB: Handsome key chain. $17 (with 14k gold lettering), Keyaiira, Santa Rosa, etsy.com/shop/keyaiira
Button-Up Art: This limited edition shirt by Robert Graham, in “watercolor” print fabric, has exquisite detailing: embroidery, plaid inlays and contrasting twill on the cuffs and collar. $395, Scott Lyall Clothes For Men, 115 E Napa St, Sonoma, 707- 933-8770, scottlyallclothes.com
Cyclist Couture: These cuff links and other bike-centric adornments are the work of Christine Culver, a former pro mountain biker and advocate with Sonoma County Bike Coalition. Perfect dress-up details for the two-wheeling dad.
$25, Made Local Marketplace, 529 4th St, Santa Rosa, 707-583-7667, madelocalmarketplace.com
Bamboom!: A bamboo + musik = “boozik” amplifier. Natural, surprisingly effective and doesn’t need the charger that the kids probably took anyway. $32.95, Kindred Fair Trade Handcrafts, 605 4th St, Santa Rosa, 707-579-1459, facebook.com/kindredhandcrafts
Bottle Basics: Locally made with local sentiments, all the better to cap-off your bottle. $30, Made Local Marketplace, 529 4th St, Santa Rosa, 707-5837667, madelocalmarketplace.com
Turn, Turn, Turn: Don't fight it. The turntable is back and dad probably wants one. The AT-LP60-BT model has wireless capabilities because we're spoiled like that now. $179.95, World of Stereo, 159 Petaluma Blvd. North, 707-769-1880, worldofstereo.com