Over the last 20 years, Basque Boulangerie has become the town of Sonoma’s gathering spot– where locals meet for coffee and fresh pastries or a sandwich. There’s usually a line of folks waiting to bring home a loaf of their Parisian style breads.
A number of local restaurants and groceries also stock their baguettes. The bakery has grown from three employees to more than 60.
Longtime owners sold the spot in 2012, but much remains the same.
460 First Street EastSonoma, (707) 935-7687
From the owners of Basque Boulangerie
Basque Boulangerie Café opened on the historic square of Sonoma in 1994 with an old-world feeling of an original French bakery. It is a second generation bakery, originally started in Sonoma in 1956 as the Sonoma French Bakery in the Sebastiani Theatre building.
Our founders’ family arrived in the United States from the southwest region of France, specifically the Pyrenees Mountains that separate France from Spain. They settled in the heart of the Valley of the Moon because of opportunity and since it reminded them of the villages in the Basque and Bearn regions of France that they were from. They had a family history of bakers, butchers and restauranteurs. The family learned the baking trade in their French small towns of Saint Etienne de Baigorry, and Oloron Sainte Marie and offers two generations of baking excellence. Our team of talented bakers The family learned the baking trade in their French small towns of Saint Etienne de Baigorry, and Oloron Sainte Marie and offers two generations of baking excellence. Our team of talented bakers start late at night, every night, using the old world European tradition of hand crafted baking artisanship in order to create these crusty, hand made loaves of peasant bread, inspired by our founders’ Basque ancestors.
We have brought traditional stone hearth ovens to Sonoma to assure the same consistent, traditional bread with no preservatives. Our pastries, baked goods and desserts are hand crafted in small batches using European-style techniques with quality ingredients.
“The Basque”, as we are affectionately known by locals and return customers, specializes in lightcrumb, crisp sourdough breads and assorted sweet French or Parisian style breads, Danish, morning rolls, cookies, pastries, desserts and cakes in our lively café, as well as delivering these fresh products daily to our wholesale customers. Our
Our breads have won the Sonoma County Harvest Fair’s Sweepstakes Awards. Our Pastry Chef has been featured on the Food Network for her famous Beehive Cake and has won awards for her Chocolate Truffle Gateau and Frangipane Tartes.
The rise of Instagram and crowdsourcing sites like Yelp and TripAdvisor have completely changed the dining game. Many people now plan their next restaurant visit by checking out reviews and photos by fellow diners – and they make sure to not put the fork in the food before the meal has been immortalized on Instagram.
In Sonoma County, there are plenty of restaurants that serve up photogenic presentations, and foodies flock here for exceptional bites and stunning shots. Click through the gallery above for some of the most Instagram-worthy restaurants and meals in Sonoma County, and share your Sonoma County restaurant pics with us by tagging @SonomaMag and using the hashtag #SonomaMagazine!
The Family Coppola announced today that they have secured a craft spirits license and will be launching a spirits line, adding another venture to the wineries, restaurants and hotels already run by the famous filmmaking family. The new brand of “small-batch, house-crafted, classically styled spirits” will be called Great Women Spirits and will include a gin, vodka and brandy.
The spirits, made from spring water from the site of Coppola’s historic Inglenook winery in Napa and vineyard grapes and herbs, are named after three historic women. The gin pays tribute to English mathematician Ada Lovelace, who is considered the world’s first computer programmer. The vodka is named after Marie Walewska, the influential mistress to Napoleon. Finally, the brandy, commemorates Maria Gaetana Agnesi, the first woman to serve as a mathematics professor at a university.
“My mother, sister, wife, daughter, and granddaughters have all inspired me, as have all of the incredible women we celebrate with Great Women Spirits,” said Francis Ford Coppola, Oscar-winning filmmaker and co-proprietor of The Family Coppola brands, which he operates alongside his wife, filmmaker Eleanor Coppola.
Eleanor Coppola adds that the important role women have played and continue to play far surpasses one as simply a source of inspiration, but that this has been overshadowed by the fact that men have been the narrators of historic records: “You know why we don’t hear about famous women in history? Because the history books were written by men.”
Great Women Spirits are available poolside and at RUSTIC at Francis Ford Coppola in Geyserville. The new spirits officially launch October 10, on Ada Lovelace Day, at Cafe Zoetrope in San Francisco. TheFamilyCoppola.com
The downtown Santa Rosa brewpub and restaurant offers a full menu for lunch an dinner. Heather Irwin/PD
When life gives you lemons, serve Pabst Blue Ribbon, cocktails and a solid poutine.
After nearly a year of waiting, downtown Santa Rosa’s 2 Tread Brewing Company has opened in the Santa Rosa Plaza. That’s the good news, along with a 3,000 square foot patio, indoor/outdoor seating and a solid start for the kitchen and service. The bad news: The brewing part of 2 Tread isn’t quite up and brewing yet.
“Our beer should be available in about 4 to 8 weeks,” said co-owner Bill Drury. “We just want to do it right.”
2 Tread Brewing Company opens a craft brew and pub with a large patio where you can ride up on your bike for a pint. Heather Irwin/PD
Facing the dwindling days of summer, Drury and his business partners punted and opened in late September anyway. Until their own beers are ready, they’ve got some solid beers on draft including Founders Rubaeus (a raspberry brew that’s sweet, tart and very unbeer-like) and Founders Kentucky Bourbon Stout (stout with chocolate and coffee notes), along with Seismic PA Namazu,Firestone Walker Luponic Distortion, Barrel Brothers Dark Sarcasm Porter…along with PBR and Coors Light, natch.
“We don’t want to be snobby,” said Drury, who shared a few of his favorites in tiny tasting glasses. The beer selection will change up frequently and their own 2 Tread beers should take center stage in late fall, as brewmaster Christian August (formerly of Firestone Walker) gets the brewpub’s seven tanks up to speed.
The patio at 2 Tread Brewing Company opens a craft brew and pub with a large patio where you can ride up on your bike for a pint. Heather Irwin/PD
With more than 6,000 square feet of space, 2 Tread Brewing Company is now one of the largest restaurants downtown. But it’s also the sixth beer-focused pub in central Santa Rosa, begging the question of how many craft beer spots the city can really support. So far, the answer has been quite a few,–still somewhat ironic in Wine Country, though less and less surprising as Sonoma County embraces its hoppy past.
The distinguishing pluses for 2 Tread Brewing Company, at least before anyone tries the beer, is the outdoor space and the food. Roll-up doors increase the sizable beer garden that stretches to the sidewalk outside the Plaza. Owners also hope to capitalize on their own passion for bicycles (hence the name and the logo), offering on-site bike parking and a ride-up patio.
“It killed me that there weren’t places here where you could show up on your bike and have a beer outside,” said Drury, a former pharmaceutical researcher. “We’re filling a niche for people who like hanging out outside.”
2 Tread Brewing Company opens a craft brew and pub with a large patio where you can ride up on your bike for a pint. Heather Irwin/PD
The space formerly housed Fresh Choice, though it retains none of the original design. Or food philosophy.
Chef Mike Gaylord heads the kitchen, working with co-owner Tracy Heydorn on the menu. A vet of K&L Bistro, El Paseo in Mill Valley and Nick’s Cove in Marshall, Gaylord’s food has the rare quality of being both approachable and intriguing — sweet potato tots served alongside locally-grown citrus and herb marinated beets with whipped chevre; hot wings and burgers beside Caprese salad with housemade mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes or wild mushroom flatbread.
That kind of ambition, along with a staggering 34-item menu could go horribly wrong in less-capable hands. Despite normal glitches and inconsistencies of the opening weeks, the menu seems surprisingly settled in for a fledgling restaurant.
Caprese salad at 2 Tread Brewing Company opens a craft brew and pub with a large patio where you can ride up on your bike for a pint. Heather Irwin/PD
Here, families with toddlers can lounge outside while sports fans watch the game at the bar and young couples gather for after-work cocktails, a vibrant cross-section of the city where PBR and Coors Light can co-exist peacefully with craft brews, mountain bikes and croquettes.
“We just want to be able to really appreciate where we live,” said Drury.
Best bets at 2 Tread Brewing Company
Citrus and herb marinated beets ($9): What could be a simple salad with beets is elevated with tangy whipped goat cheese, a pairing that brings out the earthiness in both. Arugula and vinegar give it a kick. You love it, or you gag, but hey, that’s beets for you.
Fried Shishito Peppers ($6): If you aren’t willing to play roulette with the chance you’ll get a hot pepper in the mix (about 1 in 10 are usually super spicy) steer clear. But creamy tarragon aioli helps temper any rogues.
Corn fritter at 2 Tread Brewing Company in Santa Rosa. Heather Irwin/PD
Roasted Corn Fritter ($6): These hush puppy-style fritters are beautifully presented, with a smear of spicy aioli. The carefully cut lime supremes may be lost on the beer crowd, but we liked them, despite needing a bit more sauce.
Caprese ($15): Though I usually hate wasting time talking about salads (it’s lettuce, people), the house mozzarella, basil and heirloom tomatoes, with just a hint of sweet balsamic, are so perfect this time of year, it’s worth a mention. We polished off two servings pretty handily.
Tempura Veggies with Yuzu aioli ($13): Yes, aioli is a thing here, because, well it’s basically flavored mayonnaise and it goes really well with beer. This addition happened after a vegan lettuce cup fell flat, and though the tempura is still a work in progress, the yuzu dip was a tasty surprise.
2 Tread Burger ($14): This one’s a beauty, though our medium-rare turned out well-done. With lots of fresh produce and tasty Niman Ranch grass-fed beef, a burger we’ll go back for.
Spice Rubbed Prime Hangar Steak ($30): Perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned, with a light chimmichurri sauce, green beans and roasted garlic. Delightfully simple, but with a mystery. “What are you supposed to do with a bulb of roasted garlic?” we wondered.
Fisherman’s cocktail at 2 Tread Brewing Co. The downtown Santa Rosa brewpub and restaurant offers a full menu for lunch an dinner. Heather Irwin/PD
Fisherman’s Trail Cocktail ($11): Tito’s Vodka, Gifford’s elderflower liqueur, pomegranate and lime juice. A little light on vodka, but so quaffable. Tart, sweet, heavenly.
Also on the menu
Flat Breads ($15.50): These still needed work on our visits, either turning out a little doughy or a little overcooked.
Pan Roasted Pork Chop ($28): Can we just get a side of the insanely good roasted corn salsa with chorizo and lime crema?
Sweet Potato Tots ($6): Great for snacking. Nothing amazing, but who doesn’t live for chipotle aioli?
Poutine at 2 Tread Brewing Company opens a craft brew and pub with a large patio where you can ride up on your bike for a pint. Heather Irwin/PD
Poutine ($9): Fries, cheese curds, gravy. Never disparage this Canadian comfort food in front of our neighbors to the north. The gravy is the key, and should be beefy, but not gelatinous. Our first plate leaned toward the later, but a later version was excellent.
Good for: Families, first dates, comfort food, cocktails, small plates, under $10 dishes, burgers, large groups
Overall: A large beer garden, good food and a brewery (to come), 2 Tread rolls into Santa Rosa with some serious steam.
Time magazine’s personal finance site MONEY recently released a list of the top 10 cities in the U.S. for drinking beer, wine, and any other alcoholic beverage that wets your whistle. In order to make the top 10, the site evaluated over 2,000 data points from over 60 of the most popular U.S. destinations and then selected cities that offer a high proportion of bars, breweries and wineries at an affordable price.
With such a distinguished list of drinking destinations, let’s raise a glass to the town coming in at number 8: Sonoma.
(It is worth noting that MONEY refers to the town of Sonoma and Sonoma County almost interchangeably – but on closer inspection it appears as if they did intend to give the number 8 spot to the town of Sonoma).
While deemed an expensive destination (“a week for two will set you back almost $3,200”), Sonoma made the list thanks to the sheer amount of wine drinking locations available to visitors. MONEY recommends visitors “make time to check out Sonoma’s Plaza—the old adobe storefronts house trendy boutiques and restaurants” and visit Keller Estate in Petaluma and Trombetta Family Wines in Forestville. We were a little disappointed to see that MONEY failed to mention the many local breweries, cideries and distilleries. After all, there’s more than wine to Sonoma (County)!
Claiming the top spot on the list is a city that seems to be featured on every top ten list as of late, Portland, Oregon. MONEY mentions Oregon’s Willamette Valley, famous for its world-class pinot noir and chardonnay, as a top drinking destination. Portland also has an impressive beer and cider scene on tap for those looking for something other than wine.
Ridge Vineyards, Lytton Springs, Dry Creek, Sonoma County
The 2017 Wine & Spirits Magazine Top 100 best wineries have been announced, and we’ve got the scoop on which Sonoma and Napa wineries made the cut. Click through the gallery above for all the details, and read about the awards below.
Since 2003, Wine & Spirits Magazine has been announcing their selection of the top 100 wineries in the world. The list is determined annually from wine reviews by Wine & Spirits staff, who review thousands of wines every year. The best scoring wines for each winery are calculated, and the wineries with the overall best scores are selected for the Top 100 list.
To win a time trial in the Tour de France, an athlete must train hard — and pedal fast.
2007, Cognac, France
18 grinding stages of punishing climbs, feverish sprints, and harrowing descents completed, riders confront Stage 19 — the “Race of Truth.” Levi Leipheimer fights for a podium position, alongside future Tour winners Alberto Contador and Cadel Evans. There are no team tactics; what remains is the rush of adrenaline and the intense competitive pressure. After an hour of full blown hammering, it isn’t the young Spaniard or the Aussie ex-mountain biker who crosses the Stage 19 line first. It is instead a rather determined Californian — a resident of Sonoma County.
That performance not only won Levi Leipheimer Stage 19, but guaranteed his third place in the Tour de France. Leipheimer cherishes the moment, “it was above and beyond anything I thought it could be,” he recalls, “it’s kind of hard to describe.”
Amateur to Professional
Leipheimer developed a raw passion for the two-wheeled sport while growing up in a Montana mining town — by the age of 13, he was pedaling past seasoned cyclists.
Standing at 5’7” with a race weight of only 135 pounds, his power-to-weight ratio was especially beneficial when ascending steep terrain and his compact frame allowed him to achieve a hyper aerodynamic position when riding. Wind tunnel tests routinely displayed his extremely low drag numbers. Leipheimer augmented these cycling gifts by adopting a grueling and strictly no-nonsense approach to training.
As seasons passed, Leipheimer’s passion for racing intensified and eventually he considered pursuing the sport full time. His decision, to trade a college trajectory for a career in cycling, was complicated. But Leipheimer was determined, “I told myself that if I couldn’t make it work in five years, I could always go back to school, but this was the time to try to make it, as a professional.”
And make it he did. After a few years in the amateur circuit, riding in the States and Europe, Leipheimer signed with his first pro team in 1997. But back on U.S. soil, he realized that Montana’s weather was an impediment to optimum training. He was ready to relocate.
Sonoma County Resident
Leipheimer discovered his training nirvana some 1000 miles away from Montana when two of his teammates, living in Santa Rosa, invited the young cyclist to Sonoma County to check out the area. At that time, cyclists were beginning to take notice of Sonoma County’s mild weather and challenging climbs.
Leipheimer recalls, “I drove from Montana to Sonoma County in a little two-wheel drive pickup with all my stuff. I pretty much decided from the first ride that I was going to stay; that I was committed.”
Thousands of road miles later, and with a mountain of cycling accomplishments including Tour de France podium finisher and three-time Amgen Tour of California winner, Leipheimer was still just getting started. Despite hard-won battles abroad, his proudest achievement would turn out to be at home — in Sonoma County.
Gran Fondo Country
“I thought there would be maybe 500 people that first year,” Leipheimer remembers.
This was the message he pitched to the city of Santa Rosa about his plans for a local GranFondo. Despite Levi’s modest goals for an inaugural event, he felt a deep confidence in the draw of Sonoma County’s beauty and in the talent of his team at Bike Monkey.
On the morning of October 3rd, 2009, a cycling spectacle dawned in the streets of Santa Rosa. At King Ridge GranFondo’s inaugural Finley Center starting line stood not 500 but 3,500 cyclists — ready to ride with Levi. Each year, the ridership grew: 6,000 in year two, 7,000 in year three.
A Turn in the Road
Then, in an October, 2012 statement regarding USADA’s investigation of the US Postal Service Pro Cycling team doping conspiracy, CEO Travis T. Tygart announced that Levi Leipheimer, along with 10 other teammates of Lance Armstrong, had come forward to testify regarding doping in cycling.
About the 11 cyclists, Tygart said, “It took tremendous courage for the riders on the USPS Team and others to come forward and speak truthfully. It is not easy to admit your mistakes and accept punishment.”
Following a 6 month suspension from cycling, in May 2013, Levi said he “unceremoniously retired” and began “transitioning into the rest of my life.”
Commenting on this period in his professional cycling career, Leipheimer says “I’m sorry for letting so many people down who believed in fair and clean sport, and in me. During that period in cycling I and many others felt like we had no choice because nearly everyone was doing it, they were open about it and the testing was far behind…I believe that cycling is in a far better state now, in part thanks to the revelations of mine and past generations.”
Pedaling On
In retirement from professional cycling, Leipheimer has been candid regarding mistakes made in his cycling career and encourages and mentors young athletes in the importance of making wise decisions in life and in sport.
And GranFondo continues to flourish under Leipheimer’s guidance. About the road race, he commented, “It’s not about professional cycling, it’s about sharing the love of the bike. That’s what it’s always been about.”
Now in its ninth year, Levi’s King Ridge GranFondo ridership is expanding every year and the Fondo’s King Ridge Foundation donates significant funds from registration fees to organizations focusing on at-risk youth.
The race’s economic impact on Sonoma County is substantial — 27 million dollars spent on lodgings, food, beverage, and retail; many local establishments experience their highest sales of the year during GranFondo weekend.
“Levi’s GranFondo is a challenging course that showcases some of the most beautiful locations in Sonoma County and to share that with thousands of cyclists is simply amazing,” said Joe Hughes, Sebastopol resident and GranFondo rider.
Two decades after Levi Leipheimer rode into Sonoma County with a bicycle and high hopes, the cyclist continues to deepen his roots here by actively promoting the area via GranFondo and Tour of California to the benefit of his charitable endeavors. While life may move a little slower these days, Levi’s enthusiasm for cycling remains full throttle as he rides the roads of his beloved Sonoma County.
Levi’s GranFondo 9th edition begins September 30th. See you at the starting line.
Get your lederhosen out of the closet and iron your dirndl, it’s Oktoberfest-time! Celebrations of German heritage and culture abound in Wine Country, where the riesling wine and dunkel beer flow like the Rhine. Dust off your stein and click through the gallery above to discover seven Oktoberfest events you don’t want to miss in Sonoma County.
Ever dreamt of tending to your own vineyards? Waking up early in the morning to prune your favorite varietals as they form into juicy grapes ripe for the picking? Or perhaps you’ve always wanted to be a winemaker, crafting fine wine to sell to the rich and famous – or even just your friends and family.
Now you can – for $14.99.
In the newly released video game Terroir: A Winemaking Tycoon Game, the Sims of winegrowing and making, players control their own Bordeaux estate, which simulates the weather and environment of the famous wine growing region known for cabernet sauvignon.
Over the course of a (virtual) century, you’ll design the estate, choose what grapes to grow (including red and white varietals), manage the vineyard and business and, of course, make your own wine.
According to the game’s makers at General Interactive Co., “each type of grape needs to be crafted a certain way to achieve the best results, so you’ll have to learn and master each one.” Just like real life winemaking – only without the mess.
The game’s Creative Director, Mark Fillon, shares with Food & Wine that his own personal love for wine led to the creation of the game. “Most of the research was done by myself spending time in the library or researching the intricacies of viticulture and winemaking.” The design team released the game for people to test, which included wine industry folks around the world, including in California, who provided feedback on climate and soil types.
But, Fillon and his team didn’t take it too far – they still wanted the game to have that right mix of fun and geekiness, “We tried our best to incorporate as much of the actual processes of winemaking into the game, but at the end of the day, we had to make sure that the game was still playable and enjoyable,” he says in Food & Wine, because “some things in real life just don’t translate well into game mechanics.”
The annual Sonoma County Harvest Fair is ramping up, meaning that chefs, caterers, bakers and foodies of all kinds have submitted their most delicious dishes for judging. From more than 275 entries from the categories of Appetizers/Hors D’oeuvres; Breads; Cakes & Pastries; Dairy Products (ice cream, milk, butter and cheese; Individual Desserts; Delicatessen & Sauces; Olive Oil; Vinegar; and Coffee Roasting), the Sonoma County Harvest have announced the winners of the 2017 Professional Food Competition.
Here’s the breakdown. Scroll through the images above for many of the baking entrants, images from Peleton and others. (Don’t see your dish listed? Let us know).
– Oliver’s Market, BurtoNZ bakery as well as Peloton Culinary and Catering won the prestigious title of Sweepstakes Exhibitor.
-Oliver’s earned the award in both the Individual Desserts as well as the Cakes and Pastries divisions while BurtoNZ bakery took the award home for their Bread entries.
In a dead heat between Peloton Culinary and Catering and Out to Lunch Catering, Peloton earned the most golds (9) in the appetizer division earning them the sweepstakes title. Out to Lunch took the top honor of Best of Show Appetizer.
Sonoma Cake Creations at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair 2017. Photo: Will Bucquoy for the Press Democrat.
Here are some highlights of the blind tasting results from this year’s Professional Food Competition:
Bread
BurtoNZ bakery of Windsor became the new winner for Sweepstakes Exhibitor in the Bread category this year. They also cleaned house by taking Best of Show French Bread for their Our World Sourdough and Best of Show Specialty Bread for a delicious Kalamata Olive and Asiago Sourdough.
Cake & Pastry
Keeping their winning streak alive, Oliver’s Market of Santa Rosa blew judges away, claiming the Sweepstakes Cakes/Pastries Exhibitor award, Best of Show Cake/Pastry for its Naked Chocolate Mousse Cake and Best of Show Decorated Cake for its Red Velvet/Chai Mousse Cake.
Appetizers
Peloton Culinary and Catering of Healdsburg took the Sweepstakes Award for Appetizers, winning top awards including Best Use of Beef for their 48 hour Sous Vide Angus Beef Brisket Slider and Best Use of Sonoma County Wine for their Cremini Mushroom Bisque with Black Pepper Zinfandel Essence and Herb Oil.
Out to Lunch Catering of Petaluma won Best of Show Appetizer and Best Use of Pork for its Thistle Meats Prosciutto Cups with Goat Cheese Mousse and Sliced Figs in La Crema Pinot Sonoma Honey. They also won Best Use of Cheese for their Grilled Sonoma White Cheddar Cheese with Apricot Preserves and Candied Bacon over Creamy Soup; Best Use of Poultry for Grilled Chicken with Mexican Spiced Chimi Churri; and Best Use of Vegetable/Fruit for Locally Harvested Wild Mushroom and Laura Chenel Goat Cheese Empanadas with Spicy Aoli.
Coffee
Out of 32 entries in the Regular Coffee Division, Best of Show Coffee went to Retrograde Coffee Roasters for their Yirgacheffe Bedhatu Jibicho Ethiopia.
Dairy Products
Best of Show Cheese Product went to Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery of Sebastopol for their Redwood Hill Farm Goat Milk Cheddar.Dave’s Gourmet Ice Cream of Santa Rosa took Best of Show Other Dairy Product for Espresso Ice Cream.
Delicatessen & Sauces
Oliver’s Market earned another top award with Best of Show Delicatessen for their Alive & Healing Maple Glazed Tempeh Salad. Best of Show Sauce/Topping went to Emily’s Kitchen for a Raspberry Chipotle BBQ Sauce.
Individual Desserts
Sweepstakes Dessert Exhibitor went to Oliver’s Market who also earned Best of Show Dessert for a Peanut Butter Chocolate Tart. Best Use of Local Products went to Simply Strudels for its Meyer Lemon Cheese Strudel. BurtoNZ bakery snagged another top award for Best of Show Cookie for a Brown Butter Sugar Cookie.Rainy Day Chocolate earned Best of Show Candy for their Zebra Dark & White Chocolate Layered Truffle.
Vinegar
Best of Show Vinegar went to B.R. Cohn Olive Oil Company in Glen Ellen for its B.R. Cohn Pear Chardonnay Vinegar.
Olive Oil
B.R. Cohn Olive Oil also earned Best of Show Olive Oil for their BR Cohn California Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Arbosana, Arbequina, Koroneiki.
The Grand Tasting at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair offers guests a chance to savor this innovative cuisine from the Professional Food Competition and pair it with some of the area’s award-winning wines, as well as craft beers and ciders. Tickets for the Grand Tasting Pavilion are $65 each. Also available are 3-Day Tasting Passes for $140. Tickets are available online, at the Box Office located at 1350 Bennett Valley Road in Santa Rosa, or at the door the day of the event. The Harvest Fair is Friday, October 6, at 4:00 pm, with the Tasting Pavilion open from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Gates open Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8 at 11:00 am with tasting from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit HarvestFair.org.
