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What's New In Wine Country

The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma Tasting Rooms

May 25 is National Wine Day. We've put together the ultimate tasting guide with over 120 recommendations, from off-the-beaten-path spots to foodie favorites to wineries with stunning views.

Table Culture Provisions’ co-owner/chef Stéphane Saint Louis inside the construction zone of his new casual dining, full-bar Bijou restaurant Friday, April 4, 2025, in downtown Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Popular Local Chef's Dining Journey Comes Full Circle With Upcoming Petaluma Restaurant

A Strawberry Cheesecake Premium Roll at Pink Sugar Creamery in Santa Rosa Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

What Is Stir-Fried Ice Cream and Why Do Santa Rosa Teens Love It?

Lumache with porcini cream, Mycopia mushrooms and scallions at Acre Pasta at The Barlow in Sebastopol. (Heather Irwin / The Press Democrat)

New Italian Spot Soft Opens in Sebastopol With Affordable, Family-Style Dishes

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The Healdsburg Plaza. (Sonoma County Tourism)

This Sonoma County Town Was Named Among the Best in the West

Landing in the top 3 of best towns in the west, Healdsburg was listed for its "award-winning wineries, farm-to-table dining and a walkable town square."

The Stony Point Strawberry stand in north Petaluma Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Sonoma County’s Strawberry Stands Carry a Surprising Story

Sushi from Morimoto at BottleRock Napa Valley. (Courtesy of BottleRock Napa Valley)

How to BottleRock Like a Pro: Where to Eat, Sip and Actually Get Your Money’s Worth

Top Restaurants

Margherita, the queen of pizzas with sauce of fresh tomatoes, melted mozzarella cheese with fresh basil and EVOO from L'Oro di Napoli in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best Italian Restaurants in Sonoma County

The fried chicken sandwich at Twin Oaks Roadhouse on Old Redwood Highway in Penngrove. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat)

The Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Every Sonoma County Town

Fried Chicken Dinner for Two with a green salad, bean cassoulet and chicken gravy from Table Culture Provisions in Petaluma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

16 Favorite Restaurants in Petaluma

Short Rib Barbacoa Tacos from Quiote in downtown Petaluma, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

8 Must-Try Dishes in Sonoma County

Gringas, a quesadilla with taco filling, from Quiote in downtown Petaluma, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

16 Favorite Mexican Restaurants in Sonoma County

The Meatball Sub on a toasted ciabatta roll with provolone and asiago cheese, marinara and french fried onions from Canevari's Delicatessen & Catering in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Sonoma County Restaurants Locals Like to Keep Secret

A cheeseburger and fries from Superburger. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

24 Popular Restaurant Chains That Started in Sonoma County

Orange Marinated Chicken Pupusa Burger with choice of two stuffed pupusa's filled with pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, cheese and chipotle cream from Don Julio's Latin Grill & Pupusas in Rohnert Park on Monday, August 31, 2020. (Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

25 Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants to Try in Sonoma County

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Three-way Smoker Combo with ribs, chicken, brisket and sides of Mac N' Cheese and Okra/Corn/Cherry Tomato Saute from Sweet T's Restaurant + Bar in Windsor. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best BBQ Spots in Sonoma County

May 16 is National Barbecue Day! From flavor-bursting tri-tip to tender smoked brisket, here’s our guide to the top spots for barbecue in Sonoma County.

Baked and toasted French toast with strawberry sauce and vanilla cream with a plant-based protein smoothie from Baked on the River in Guerneville, Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Cheeky Russian River Bakery Reopening Soon

Delta Asparagus Salad with fresh ricotta, fennel pollen, prosciutto, focaccia croutons and arugula at Spoonbar in Healdsburg. (Winston Lai)

Acclaimed Chef Takes Over the Kitchen at Healdsburg Restaurant

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A Prickly Pear Margarita with chicken fajitas at La Rosa Tequileria & Grille in Santa Rosa, on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)

The Best Happy Hours in Sonoma County

The Best Places to Stop Along Highway 1 in Sonoma County

Top 10 Hikes in Sonoma County

Visitors enjoy a glass of champagne at Korbel Winery in Guerneville, the oldest continually operating sparkling wine house in North America, established in 1882. That history gives Korbel the legal right to use the term “California Champagne” on its labels, even though the wines are not from Champagne, France. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

10 Free and Cheap Sonoma Wine Tastings

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Wine Country Adapts to Changing Tourism Trends with a New Focus — Families

These Sonoma and Napa resorts offer varied kid-friendly programming, from arts and crafts to interactive summer camps.

AutoCamp's luxury tent and patio site near Guerneville along the Russian River in Sonoma County. (Madison Kotack / for Mesa Lane Partners)

These Local Spots Named Among the Best Places To Go Glamping in California

cars in the vineyard at the Napa Valley 750 in St. Helena

Sammy Hagar’s Son Leads Vintage Car Rally Through Wine Country — And It Rocks

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Raghni Naidu, owner and founder of Naidu Wines and Vineyards in Sebastopol. Photo taken Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Local Wineries Among Best California Newcomers on Food & Wine List

Founded by John Pedroncelli, Sr. in 1927, the Geyserville property is now run as a fourth-generation business by president Julie Pedroncelli St. John, with Montse Reece as winemaker. (Pedroncelly Winery)

Meet the Women Behind Some of Sonoma and Napa’s Best Wines

Faust Wines' hilltop tasting room Faust Haus is set in an old Victorian overlooking Napa Valley, located in St. Helena. (Courtesy of Faust Wines)

Over a Dozen Local Bottles Make Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2024

Rick Goodson, right, poured barrel samples for Masha Yelsukova, left, and Amira Dahdouh at Sunce Winery, Sunday, March 11, 2018. The Wine Road Barrel tasting weekends offer the opportunity to sample wines straight from the barrel, talk to winemakers and explore the beautiful Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. (Will Bucquoy/For the Press Democrat)

Young Drinkers Don’t Want Grandpa’s Cabernet. These Local Wineries Are Offering Something a Little Different

Gap's Crown vineyard northeast of Penngrove. (Dan Quiñones/Courtesy Three Sticks Wines)

Wines To Try From the Most Iconic Vineyards in Sonoma County

To appeal to impromptu palates, Kunde Family Winery created The Daily Tour & Tasting. At $25 per person, offered seven days a week at 11 a.m., it includes a tour of Kunde’s 32,000 square foot cave and a peek at its 5,000 aging barrels. The tour is followed by a tasting of six wines only available at the winery or for wine club members’ consumption. The wines are paired with a cheese and charcuterie board.

9 Sonoma Wineries With Spectacular Views

Patio at Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma, California

These Local Wineries and Tasting Rooms Make You Feel Like You’re in France

30 Favorite Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County

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Justin Gill adds his Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce onto grilled rib-eye in Santa Rosa on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

Founder of Popular Local Barbecue Sauce Shares Favorite Sonoma County Spots

The founder of the supremely popular, Japanese-style barbecue sauce reveals the best local spots for margaritas, surfing and more.

Malaysian cooking expert Mei Ibach. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Want to Become a Successful Chef? This Local Instructor Has the Secret Recipe

Farmer and musician Arann Harris. (Paige Green Photography/ Courtesy Arann Harris)

Did You Know Petaluma Has Its Very Own Singing Farmer? His Shows Are Pure Joy

Home

This five-bedroom and six-bathroom dwelling and guesthouse on six acres in Sonoma is currently listed for $8,800,000. (Peter Lyons)

Traditional Spanish-Style Home In Sonoma Hits the Market

The grand five-bedroom, six-bathroom home in Sonoma includes a guesthouse, pool, greenhouse and wine cellar.

This three-bedroom, five-bathroom Sebastopol home with a ¼-acre culinary garden is currently listed for $3,395,000. (Brian McCloud Photography)

New York Fashion Designer’s Sebastopol Home Hits the Market

Guerneville resident and JKA Design principal John Anderson designed this pentroom for the 46th Annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase benefiting the University High School scholarship fund. The home tour is open to the public through May 26. (Christopher Stark)

Sonoma Designers and Artisans Featured In San Francisco’s Decorator Showcase

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The tasting ranch at Hudson Ranch and Vineyards in Napa. (Hudson Ranch)

This 2,000-Acre Vineyard Estate Looks Like Arizona but Tastes Like Wine Country

Short Rib Lasagna from Grata Italian Eatery chef/owner Eric Foster Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Windsor. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Sonoma County’s Best-Kept Secret for Italian Comfort Food

Chef Kim LaVere planned the perfect late spring menu for events such as Mother’s Day, graduations and other gatherings. (Eileen Roche / Sonoma Magazine)

Healdsburg Chef Shares a Vibrant Late-Spring Menu for the Ultimate Garden Party

Rare fruit grower David Ulmer in the Sebastopol orchard he calls “Ulmer’s Acre.” (Eileen Roche / Sonoma Magazine)

How a Team of Hobby Growers Made Sonoma a Hotbed of Rare Fruit

The Smashburger and a side of fries from Jilly’s Real Food Roadhouse Friday, April 4, 2025, overlooking the Russia River on Highway 1 near Jenner. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Get Burgers and Classic Comfort Food at These Local Newcomers

Napa Valley winemaker Paula Kornell. (Leigh Ann Beverley)

When One of the Largest Wine Corporations in the US Collapsed, This Small Local Winemaker Paved Her Own Path

Sonoma’s MacArthur Place Hotel and Spa received two separate four-star ratings from Forbes: one for the entire property and another for the recently refurbished Spa at MacArthur. (MacArthur Place Hotel and Spa)

Tight Budget, Tense Mind? 6 Ways to De-Stress for Less in Sonoma County

Dining al fresco at The Restaurant at Auberge de Soleil in Rutherford. (The Ingalls)

Three Napa Valley Restaurants Named Among OpenTable’s Top 100 Brunch Spots

Napa Getaway

Set in a charming brick house, the Lola Wines tasting room offers a chill atmosphere and energetic wines in Calistoga. (Lola Wines)

This Charming 1892 Brick House Is Home to One of Wine Country’s Best Tasting Rooms

It is the kind of place that inspires visitors to slow down and chill, all while exploring an array of vibrant and delicious wines.

The fries at Moro, a Moroccan street food restaurant in the Oxbow Public Market in Napa, Monday, April 29, 2024. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Get Ready to Eat Your Heart Out at This Year's BottleRock

A dinner spread at SingleThread in Healdsburg. (John Troxell / Sonoma County Tourism)

Two Wine Country Restaurants Rank Among Most Expensive in US

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Acre Pasta Soft Opens in Sebastopol With Affordable, Family-Style Dishes
The Best BBQ Spots in Sonoma County
New York Fashion Designer’s Home in Sebastopol Is a Foodie’s Dream

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