The soil. The vines. The growers. The weather. It takes all four to create exceptional grapes, but some vineyards have these qualities in spades. They’re the superstars of the wine world, with the kind of name recognition usually reserved for actors and sports heroes. Connoisseurs... Continue

Don’t let the chilly nip in the air and the smattering of fallen leaves keep you and your family from enjoying outdoor activities. You need not travel far to partake of the harvest, learn something new or even experience a little culture. Halloween is right... Continue

Much of the lineup at this weekend’s Charity Fall Music Festival features perennial favorites like the Doobie Brothers, The Turtles and Lara Johnston. The two-day music marathon at the B.R. Cohn winery in Glen Ellen runs from noon to closing on Saturday, Oct. 4 and... Continue

The 111th Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival will fill this weekend with a celebration of Sonoma Valley’s bounty, community spirit and rich history. This year’s theme is Rootstock: A Blending of Time and Tradition. Therefore, it is fitting that the Bundschu family, whose ancestors... Continue

With apologies to Dorothy Gale, “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Eldridge anymore.” And in a way, we’re not. The tiny burg, located at the southern approach to Glen Ellen, is home to the Sonoma Developmental Center, the state-operated residential facility serving those with... Continue

Members of the Ballet Folklorico performing a traditional Mexican dance. Photo by Ryan Lely. Mexican Independence Day Vineyard Workers Services presents a schedule of activities 12 noon    Celebration Opens with food and informational booths 12:30 p.m.    Grupo Sinai performing contemporary music ñ jazz, pop and... Continue

The sixth annual Fashion in the Vineyards, benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley, will hit the runway at Cline Cellars’ Barrel Room at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11. This year’s show, “Wild about Fashion,” will be designed, choreographed and produced by... Continue

A bar patron adds another dollar bill to the ceiling. The J Terrace menu features cheeses and cured meats. Photos by Ryan Lely “Go West, young man,” I said to Flash as he settled behind the wheel of his plucky 1968 Mustang. We were headed... Continue

Imagine that you’re walking through a hay field south of Schellville, along a smoky red line burning gold into black with a sound like a million pounds of frying bacon. Heat licks up your legs as you stumble over the uneven ground with a water-heavy... Continue