Benovia Winery
Santa Rosa winery hosts tastings and rents out two cottages for overnight stays. Vineyard manager Chris Kangas explained the nuances of vine tendrils during a June 2026 tour […]
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Sonoma Sips Wine Tastings
Sonoma Valley venues host $15 late-winter tasting experiences. Deal alert: Sonoma Valley wineries and other venues are offering $15 Sonoma Sips tastings from February 15th through March 15th,
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Bob Cabral Wines
Sonoma County Chardonnay and Pinot Noir legend hosts tastings at rock-themed Backstage Lounge. My first 2026 tasting, the Bob Cabral Wines Backstage Lounge Experience, set a high bar
Les Dames Sonoma to Hold Culinary Rummage Sale
Fundraising event’s proceeds will support initiatives benefiting women in the hospitality industry. Les Dames Sonoma, the local chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, is hosting a culinary rummage
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Sonoma County Vintners’ Auction Raises Nearly $1 Million for Literacy Initiatives
Alexandra O’Gorman receives leadership award to kick off Sonoma County Wine Celebration event. Alexandra O’Gorman, vice president of community relations at Foley Family Wines & Spirits (lead photo),
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Project Zin Triumphs Again
Sonoma County wine and food event raises more than $500,000 for Down Syndrome advocacy and services. Project Zin triumphs again. The annual event, created by Clay and Carrie
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Parisian Pop-Up Dinner Series at Jordan Winery
One of Healdsburg’s best wineries exceeds expectations with French-inspired cuisine paired with Russian River Chardonnay and Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Over many years of visiting Jordan Winery, I’ve
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It’s a Families Affair at Bacchus Landing
Healdsburg tasting collective showcases Sonoma-based small-production wineries. About a mile from Healdsburg Plaza along Westside Road, Spanish Mediterranean–style buildings ring the large piazza at Bacchus Landing, an ambitious
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Stella Restaurant in Kenwood Is a Sonoma Valley Star
Chef-proprietor Ari Weiswasser focuses on wood-grilled California-Italian cuisine at his Glen Ellen Star follow-up. Having concluded a several-month Northern California assignment for Fodor’s this month (June), it’s time
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Aesthete Winery & Farm
Boutique winery showcases Jesse Katz–made Sonoma County wines at Dry Creek Valley ranch. A media event at Aesthete Winery & Farm provided a comprehensive introduction to the Healdsburg boutique
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