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A scene from "American Graffiti." (Photo courtesy Everett Collection)

Big Directors Who Filmed in Small Sonoma Towns

Wine Country’s quaint hamlets and seaside towns have attracted Hollywood hot shots including Alfred Hitchcock, George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola.  Visitors to Sonoma might think they’ve seen it all before, and they probably have: in films featuring its quaint towns, dramatic coastline, ancient redwood stands, rolling hills and valleys. Hitchcock, Lucas and Coppola were […]
This Friday, bartenders from all over Sonoma will vie for the title of best martini maker in the valley. The competition takes place 5-7 p.m. at MacArthur Place. (Photo: Erik Castro/for Sonoma Magazine)

Things to Do This Week in Sonoma County

Looking for something to do this weekend? We have a few ideas. This Friday, get your drink on at the annual Martini Madness competition in Sonoma. On Saturday, receive tips on cosplay in preparation for LumaCon at the end of the month. And also on Saturday, get an up close look at wild cats from […]
Photo by Crista Jeremiason.

Foraging for Wild Mushrooms in Sonoma County

Although Sonoma’s mushroom-hunting season got off to a slow start, 2016 could turn out to be the best year for fungi fanatics since California’s drought began four years ago.

Photo courtesy Tia for Tia & Claire Studio.

How to Plan the Perfect Sonoma Wedding

As an established wedding planner in Sonoma, Kelly McLesky-Dolata believes party planning should be stress-free. Here's how to have a perfect Sonoma wedding.

Sonoma County’s Best Restaurant Openings in 2015

There’s always a great new restaurant opening somewhere in Sonoma County, and this year was no exception. 2015’s lineup includes Michelin-worthy restaurants, fast-casual pizzerias, a vegetarian drive-thru, barbecue spots galore and even a neo-Jewish/Korean spot.

Top 100 Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Amapola Creek 2010 Amapola Creek Estate Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $70 From legendary winemaker Richard Arrowood’s own certified-organic vines, this wine captures mountain Cabernet at its best, with tightly wound structure and a core of rich cassis, dark chocolate and kirsch flavors. It’s had enough time in bottle to begin to unfold, with suppleness and […]