Noteworthy Notes

Wines That Punch Above Their Weight: 5 Sonoma Wineries Making Outstanding Italian Wines

From Aglianico to Fiano, the most exciting Italian wines in Sonoma right now, all with tastings under $35 (and bottles mostly under $50!)

Apr 1 • EM

March 2026

Decamping to Sonoma for a picnic

If Dolores Park is feeling a little too packed, consider relocating your picnic to a Sonoma winery

Mar 18 • EM

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February 2026

Sonoma's most romantic wineries, for every kind of couple

A very opinionated guide

Feb 6 • EM

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January 2026

Best Wineries in Glen Ellen and Kenwood: A Sonoma Valley of the Moon Guide

A quieter corner of Sonoma, home to some seriously good big reds in Kenwood and Glen Ellen, all strung along Highway 12

Jan 28 • EM

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Best Cozy Wineries in Sonoma with Fireplaces (Winter Wine Guide)

7 great Sonoma wineries with serious cozy energy

Jan 13 • EM

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December 2025

Sonoma White Wines That Surprised Me in 2025 (Beyond Chardonnay)

I'm surprised myself, honestly, but these Sonoma Whites were the highlight of my 2025

Dec 31, 2025 • EM

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Best Award-Winning Sonoma Wineries to Visit in 2026

Where to taste wines from Jesse Katz, Katy Wilson, and Lise Asimont — plus the Sonoma wineries shaped by their award-winning work.

Dec 18, 2025 • EM

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Best Sparkling Wine in Sonoma County: 7 Wineries Worth the Pop

Sonoma Sparkling you wouldn't dare waste on a Mimosa

Dec 3, 2025 • EM

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November 2025

Hidden Gem Pinot Noir Wineries in Sonoma: LaRue, Dot Wines, Black Kite & More

LaRue, Dot Wines, Domaine De La Riviere, Black Kite Cellars, Schermeister Winery

Nov 20, 2025 • EM

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WTF to Pair with Thanksgiving: Part II, the Wildcards (and All ~$30)

Breaking Bread, Dot Wine, Bannister, Ruth Lewandowski, Two Shepherds

Nov 5, 2025 • EM

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October 2025

WTF to pair with your Thanksgiving: Part 1, the Classics

Crux, Jolie-Laide, Ryme, Idlewild, Sosie and Iron Horse

Oct 29, 2025 • EM

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Best Sonoma Wineries for Fall Wine Tasting: 10 Picks for Autumn

10 Sonoma wineries to enjoy the changing seasons

Oct 21, 2025 • EM

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