Blue Farm Wines
Anne Moller-Racke’s Pinot Noirs represent the diversity of Sonoma County’s winegrowing regions. A small winery with an impressive pedigree, Blue Farm Wines produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from …
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Hamel Family Wines
Exacting vineyard practices and informed cellar decisions enhance Sonoma County boutique operation’s wines. One perk of covering the Wine Country is the opportunity to accompany winemakers into the …
Virtual Taste While You Shelter in Place
A little bit “Hollywood Squares” and a lot of fun, winery tastings at home are a diverting coronavirus lockdown alternative. I’m not sure the term “virtual tasting” is …
Sonoma Pinot Noir Day Trip
Top tasting rooms in and around historic Sonoma Plaza. Several of the best Sonoma County Pinot Noir producers have tasting rooms on or near the town of Sonoma’s …
Tasca Tasca Portuguese Tapas Restaurant and Wine Bar
Light-hearted sibling to LaSalette Restaurant serves small plates at great rates just off Sonoma Plaza. A tavernlike restaurant with contemporary yet nostalgic decor, Tasca Tasca specializes in Portuguese small …
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Sonoma Plaza
Robust central green provides shade, history, and sage advice. Coast redwoods, London plane trees, several types of oaks, and more than two dozen other tree species shade the …
Sonoma Restaurants Cheat Sheet
Top spots for fine dining, comfort food, tapas, breakfast, ice cream, and picnic items. No need to wade through hundreds of user reviews. Here are the top Sonoma …
Patz & Hall
Gracious staffers pour remarkable Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs at understatedly elegant tasting room. Renowned for single-vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, Patz & Hall hosts its guests at the ranch-style Sonoma House. …
El Molino Central
Popular stand emphasizes flavorful ingredients and authentic cooking methods. Mexican food options in Sonoma run the gamut from food trucks and shacks to festive sit-down spots. With its retro exterior …
WALT Wines
Sister winery to HALL St. Helena produces Pinots from Oregon to California’s Central Coast. The indoor and outdoor spaces at a Tudor-style 1930s residence just north of Sonoma …