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Coursey Graves' Grilled Halibut with Sweet Corn Succotash & Basil Butter
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This delicious dish embodies the essence of summer: fresh, seasonal ingredients, lighter-style fare, and the ease of the grill. Coursey Graves Estate Winery worked with ME Creative Napa to create this summer stunner…
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Wine Tasting Etiquette 101
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With over 13,000 acres of vineyards and 80 tasting rooms, Sonoma Valley offers fantastic wine tasting options to explore. Specializing in wines like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon…
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Celebrating the Harvest, Sonoma-Style
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In wine country, the late summer and early fall are abuzz with so much talk of harvest, they make pumpkin spice season look like child’s play. For generations, the harvest represents the fruits of our labors…
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Sonoma Valley Farmers' Markets
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Sonoma Valley has both year-round and seasonal farmers’ markets. Chock full of delicious, local produce--for which the valley is famous--there is plenty of local color to entertain, too. For tips on how to…
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Wine Tasting Etiquette 101
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With over 13,000 acres of vineyards and 80 tasting rooms, Sonoma Valley offers fantastic wine tasting options to explore. Specializing in…
Understanding the Wine Growing Season
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In Sonoma Valley we take winegrowing seriously. In wine country, “wine growers” are the skilled farmers who grow the grapes…
A Sonoma Valley Wine Primer
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While there are so many reasons to enjoy Sonoma Valley, wine is without a doubt the top attraction. And for good reason: the wineries from…
Fine Dining in Sonoma Valley
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Sonoma Valley’s long legacy in the farm-to-fork movement has not only made it one of the original inspirations for recreating…
Healthy Eating Hotspots
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Sonoma County is considered a hotspot of American cuisine for a reason. The famous food writer M.F.K. Fisher came to Sonoma in 1971 to…
Best Places for a Quick Lunch in Sonoma Valley
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With all the fun there is to have in Sonoma Valley, sometimes a quick bite to eat is all the time you’ll have before bouncing off…
Best Happy Hours in Sonoma Valley
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Happy hour is one of the drinking world's greatest traditions. Offering a chance to enjoy wines, beers, and cocktails (and even…
Cannabis 101: A Visitors' Guide
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Cannabis tourism is growing quickly throughout California. With over 800 dispensaries, cannabis is as approachable as it is legal. With…
Explore Sonoma Valley All Year-Round
Sonoma Valley's Four Seasons
Best Ways to Enjoy Springtime in Sonoma Valley
Spring in Sonoma Valley is the harbinger of all fun things to enjoy throughout the spring, summer and fall months. The valley is verdant after the winter rains, and resplendent with…
Summer in Sonoma Valley
Summer in Sonoma Valley is, without a doubt, the most exciting time of the year. With a weather forecast that’s guaranteed to be sunny and warm, the valley comes alive with…
Best Ways to Enjoy Fall in Sonoma Valley
Fall is one of the most romantic times to come visit Sonoma Valley. The vines transform from green to a kaleidoscope of reds, oranges, and yellows, the scent of fermenting wine fills…
Winter in Sonoma Valley
Winter is one of the most surprising times to visit Sonoma Valley: the hills burst in bright green, yellow mustard flowers pepper the vines, which themselves lie dormant, taking a rest…