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Things to Do in Sonoma County This Week

Friday, Jan. 15 Ice Cream and Magic: Not only does Shuffle’s Magical Ice Cream Shoppe have many delicious ways you can enjoy their ice cream, you can also pair it with a magical show. This Friday at 8 p.m., watch a live magic performance for $10. Find out more at www.shufflesicecream.com. Friday, Jan. 15 Murder […]

Fernet Francisco: Sonoma is Falling in Love

Ben Flajnik has a new love, and her name is Fernet. For those out of the reality TV loop, Flajnik was the season 16 star of “The Bachelor,” which in 2012 brought national attention to Envolve Winery, the Sonoma brand he co-founded. Flajnik has since moved on from his chosen “Bachelor” mate and the winery […]

Cheaper Options for Sonoma County Wines

The holiday season is here and it’s time to bring out the big guns, to splurge on worthy bottles for both gifting and to help soothe us on the chilly nights of approaching winter, with hearty fare on the table. With football on the tube, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and more to celebrate, this is no […]

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 […]

Top 100 Wines: Pinot Noir

Arista Winery 2013 Toboni Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $45 From a 15-acre vineyard off Olivet Lane, this vineyard-designate shows off the talents of new winemaker Matthew Courtney and the longtime farming prowess of Mary and Joe Toboni, offering tight acidity and fine-grained tannins around a core of succulently exotic dark cherry, raspberry and […]
Bob Cabral, director of winemaking at Williams Selyem, right, checks the progress of grapes with winemaker Jeff Mangahas in a vineyard near Healdsburg. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Next Chapter in Winemaking

After 17 years at Williams Selyem, winemaker with a knack for shaking things up is ready for new adventures.

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Here are a few economic choices in wine to enjoy this autumn.

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A sweet California wine mixed with a wide range of botanicals makes for a refreshing aperitif.