Sonoma County wineries Archives

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

October 2024

More wineries are stepping up to the plate (or glass), tempting us with uncommon and entirely exciting new tastes.

Chris Christensen of Bodkin Wines. Photo developed in the 2022 Bodkin Light Skinned Zinfandel. (James Joiner/Sonoma Magazine)

Purple Passion: These Indie Winemaker Portraits Were Developed in Wine

September 2024

What if you could lock a favorite wine in a photograph? Using a groundbreaking method, an award-winning photographer has reshaped the boundaries of traditional film portraiture.

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

August 2024

These wineries have eye-popping views that make the vino go down so very easily.

Patio at Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma, California

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

August 2024

Can’t make it to Paris for the Olympics? These six Sonoma County wineries and tasting rooms offer guests a taste of France.

Where To Find the Best Live Music in Sonoma County This Summer

July 2024

Sonoma County wineries and restaurants are celebrating summer with a rocking lineup of outdoor music concerts this year.

The Insider Secret to the Best Parties in All of Wine Country

May 2024

The wine flows freely, the food is delicious, and the summery vibes are never-ending at local release parties, where club members pick up the newest wines.