sonoma county wine Archives

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

These Are the Most Iconic Vineyards in Sonoma County

October 2024

Our picks for some of the county's most iconic vineyards — and amazing wines to try from each site.

The spacious lobby at Hotel E beckons visitors and guests to relax and sample wines at the Enology Wine Lounge on the main floor of 37 Old Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa. (Courtesy of Hotel E)

Where To Sip Wine in Downtown Santa Rosa Right Now

September 2024

From affordable wine pairings in Historic Railroad Square to a lobby wine bar in an Old Courthouse Square hotel, here are the best places to sip in Santa Rosa.

3 Favorite Pét-Nat Sparklers from Sonoma County

February 2022

“Pét-nat” or pétillant naturel wines are light, playful sparklers. They're perfect for sunny days outdoors.

Pruning Season Is a Great Time to Visit Sonoma Vineyards

February 2022

Local wineries are inviting guests for tours and tastings as mustard blooms between dormant vines that are shaped for the coming harvest season.

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)

8 Things Local Wine Lovers Miss Right Now

May 2020

Wine lovers yearn for the old days — as in two months ago — when tasting rooms were open, events were still on, and you could enjoy a glass of wine in a restaurant.