WINERY GUIDE: COMPLETE MAPS AND LISTINGS: NAPA, SONOMA, LAKE, MENDOCINO AND MARIN COUNTIES Napa County A Dozen Vintners: 3000 St. Helena Highway N., St. Helena. 707-967-0666.

Germans and Hungarians were among Sonoma’s earliest winemakers, but it was Italians who put Sonoma on the world wine map. They planted grapes like Barbera, Carignane, Zinfandel and, later, Pinot Noir, ...

While Napa Valley may be California’s most well-known wine region, nearby Sonoma Valley has established itself as worthy of its own visit. The winemaking region, of which the historic town of Sonoma ...

While Napa Valley and Sonoma County are incredibly diverse and offer a wide range of activities for any traveler, the big draw is still, of course, the wine. Grapes were planted in Sonoma County as ...

Northern California’s Sonoma County is a dream destination for wine and food lovers. The area’s diverse geography and multitude of microclimates provide an optimal environment for producing ...

Sonoma Valley wineries are offering $15 wine tastings. It's called the "Sonoma Sips" event and runs through March 15. The ...

In Sonoma County, leaders in the wine industry are floating the idea of a Wine Improvement District. Under the proposed plan, consumers would pay 1 to 2 percent more for tasting room visits, wine club ...