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 world ...

but it was Italians who put Sonoma on the world wine map. They planted grapes like Barbera, Carignane, Zinfandel and, later, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet and Merlot, and earned acclaim for ...

Located about 3 miles east of Sonoma Plaza, Buena Vista Winery is one of the region's most centralized wineries. Its rolling hills and rustic architecture lend it an elegant French countryside ...

Sonoma Valley wineries are offering $15 wine tastings. It's called the "Sonoma Sips" event and runs through March 15. The campaign has grown to include almost 40 participating wineries.