If you love wildflowers, sunshine and the promise of new beginnings, there’s nothing quite like springtime in Sonoma Valley. While there is enough to do in Sonoma Valley to fill well more than three weeks, three days in Sonoma Valley is a great way to start. Here’s an action-packed itinerary to best…
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Springtime in Sonoma Valley is all about strawberries and the new releases of our local rosés. Caddis Wines' Rosé of Pinot Noir is the perfect ingredient base for the dressing, with gentle notes of strawberry leaf to complement the fruit. In this salad, fresh, bright and fruity flavors mingle…
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Mother’s Day is not just about giving Mom the day off from her daily family contributions, but to also celebrate her for all that she does to keep the family together. Whether you choose to gift her an object, an experience, or quality time together, you’re sure to make an impression when you…
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Want to tour wine country without driving your car, but maybe in a limo or a trolley? Sonoma Valley has it. What about a vintage VW microbus for a winery tour, or an electric scooter or bike to take you down the trails towards farms and vineyards? Sonoma has that too. In fact, in Sonoma Valley you…
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You can't live on wine alone in Sonoma. Sometimes you need a good cup of coffee to get you ready for the day of adventures, or for an afternoon break before getting back out there. With a plethora of great local roasters and hangouts, Sonoma Valley's coffee scene proves it's alive and growing! Here…
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St. Francis Winery & Vineyards' Executive Chef Peter Janiak harnesses the beautiful emerging abundance of spring vegetables like peas, leeks and fennel to create a light yet flavorful soup. Try this as your first course for your spring holiday meal alongside St. Francis' zesty Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc! INGREDIENTS 2 cups of leeks (3/4” dice half moons) 2 cup medium diced fennel 4 oz butter…
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Looking for a memorable day but don’t want to put a strain on your wallet? Traveling in Sonoma Valley can be one of the best travel values out there when it comes to day-to-day touring expenses. The valley’s abundance of parklands, historic sites, museums, restaurants and tasting rooms make any day…
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There's no physical bridge between Maui and Sonoma, but there is a spiritual one. Our friends from the Maui Visitors & Convention Bureau just happened to be in the San Francisco Bay Area to talk about why you should go visit Maui now, and we tricked them into coming onto the podcast. (We told them…
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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 flowers, tree blossoms and bird song. But beyond spring’s exquisite beauty, it also heralds a time of celebration…
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From its early inhabitants and European settlers to 1960s hippies seeking creative freedom, Sonoma County’s natural beauty has attracted all kinds of artists and artisans, from painters and sculptors to writers and performers of all kinds. As a result, Sonoma Valley has become a budding destination…
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