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Guests taste wine at the outdoor Wren Bar patio, located at Bella Union Winery, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Rutherford. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Sonoma and Napa Wineries Embrace Happy Hour With Casual Tastings, Food Trucks

May 2026May 2026

With the industry navigating a prolonged downturn, happy hour events are more than a trend; they’re a smart survival strategy.

Cookout at the Vineyard is a three-day celebration of wine and food, with a focus on underrepresented communities in the industry. Courtney Summers and Tahlia Suggs, both apprenticeship recipients of The Veraison Project's partnership with Silver Oak Cellars, founded the event in 2023. (Steven Cooley)

Cookout at the Vineyard Brings Culture and Community to Wine Country

May 2026

What started out as a one-day party has grown to a three-day celebration of wine, food and good times, held at three local wineries in June.

The V. Sattui Winery chef Katryana Zide reimagined s’mores as a savory course with infused marshmallows roasted tableside and layered with housemade crackers and cured meats paired with wines Thursday, April 23, 2026 from one of the oldest wineries in the Napa Valley. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Weird and Wonderful Wine and Food Pairings in Sonoma and Napa

April 2026April 2026

Tired of the ritualized sip and swirl? In Sonoma County and Napa Valley, wineries and tasting rooms are rethinking the formula.

Ridge Vineyards, Lytton Springs, Dry Creek, Sonoma County. (Robert Holmes)

Three Sonoma County Wineries Leading the Way in Sustainability

April 2026April 2026

Here are three Sonoma County wineries that go above and beyond in their dedication to earth-friendly practices.

Before sitting down to discuss “The Widow Clicquot,” the Dutcher Crossing Winery Book Club paired the tale of the Grande Dame of Champagne with their Grace Reserve Brut Rose and a charcuterie cup Thursday Feb. 26, 2026 in the Dry Creek Valley. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

In California Wine Country, Book Clubs Are Getting a Culinary Upgrade

March 2026March 2026

Across Sonoma and Napa counties, a new kind of book club is taking shape — one where stories are discussed over shared dishes, curated wines and a growing sense of community.

Sonoma Sips Is Back With $15 Wine Tasting Specials

February 2026February 2026

Designed to make wine tasting in Sonoma Valley more accessible, Sonoma Sips is back with over 50 wineries pouring the best of the region.

Unless it’s raining, the expansive terrace is the place to be at Martinelli Winery & Vineyards in Windsor. (Martinelli Winery & Vineyards)

17 Sonoma Wineries to Visit if You Love Zinfandel

November 2025December 2025

National Zinfandel Day is Nov. 19. These wineries offer a great introduction to Sonoma County’s superb Zins.

The Silver Oak Alexander Valley tasting room in Healdsburg. (Silver Oak)

Best Wineries in Sonoma’s Alexander Valley for Cabernet Sauvignon

August 2025November 2025

Here are eight Alexander Valley tasting rooms pouring excellent Cabs to visit for International Cabernet Sauvignon Day, Aug. 28.

Wine tasting at Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery in Healdsburg. (Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery)

As Visitor Numbers Dip, Creative Wine Clubs Provide a Lifeline for Sonoma County Wineries

June 2025April 2026

As the wine industry continues to face headwinds, some winery owners are turning to new revenue streams — including efforts to revitalize their wine clubs.

At House of Flowers’ 15.5-acre estate, guests can taste winemaker Chantal Forthun’s highly expressive wines in the architecturally impressive hospitality house or in the lush gardens beneath the redwoods. (Flowers Vineyards & Winery)

The Best Sonoma Wineries for First-Time Visitors

May 2025November 2025

400 wineries? No sweat. Here’s a cheat-sheet of our favorites.

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