SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Summer in Sonoma County wine country brings with it scenes of lush vineyards, blooming meadows of lavender, and long, warm sunny days perfect for a beach day, outdoor wine tasting, or dining al fresco.

Summer is quintessential Sonoma County, teasing the harvest season that’s just around the corner. However, summer looks a lot different this year. Even still, restaurants, wineries, and unique accommodations have recently opened in Sonoma County. Below, discover what’s new in Sonoma County.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Wildhaven Sonoma brings glamping to the Alexander Valley

Set on the Russian River amidst the Alexander Valley’s sprawling vineyards, Wildhaven Sonoma offers a unique blend of camping in the heart of Sonoma County wine country. Wildhaven features both traditional RV spaces, equipped with electricity, water, picnic tables, and firepits, and contemporary glamping tents for an elevated camping experience.

Wildhaven's glamping sites consists of extra-large, safari-style tent cabins outfitted with comfortable memory foam beds with linens, a bedside table, electricity, and a front deck with chairs. As Wildhaven puts it, show up with nothing more than a toothbrush, and they’ll take care of everything else. A Wildhaven stay includes access to the Russian River, a store equipped with picnic supplies, and a rental counter for bicycle and kayak rentals. Recharge, reconnect, and rediscover your love for nature at Wildhaven Sonoma.

Wildhaven Sonoma
2411 Alexander Valley Road
Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-283-7773
https://www.wildhavensonoma.com/

Media Contact
Ken Barber
707-283-7773
[email protected]

WINERIES

Caddis Wines opens on charming Sonoma Plaza

Set amidst cute boutiques and cozy tasting rooms in downtown Sonoma, Caddis Wines comes from husband-wife duo Chris and Courtney Sorensen. Dedicated to making handcrafted small lot wines, co-owner and winemaker Chris Sorensen has been in the wine industry since he was a teenager, giving him a strong sense of understanding of both viticulture and winemaking. Chris is passionate about creating wines at Caddis that not only reflect the terroir of the vineyards, but that are palate-pleasing, and made from the highest quality grapes.

At Caddis, you’ll often see Chris in the tasting room pouring wine for guests, making for a uniquely Sonoma County experience to sample wines with the winemaker. During your visit, Caddis will walk you through an in-depth tasting of five of their exclusive, small production wines. Among their varietals: Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel. Visit Caddis Wines 7 days a week on Sonoma Plaza.

Caddis Wines
109 E. Napa St.
 Sonoma, CA 95476
707-931-6939
https://www.caddiswine.com/

Media Contact
Courtney Sorensen
925-999-5297
[email protected]

RESTAURANTS & EATERIES

Cozy Plum Bistro heralds delicious, vegan comfort food in Santa Rosa

BBQ drumsticks, Impossible burger, and Sicilian Pesto Tenderloin Sandwich--these may not sound vegan, but they are exactly the vegan dishes you’ll find at Cozy Plum Bistro. Cozy Plum Bistro makes many dishes that plant-based foodies may wish were vegan, but that aren’t typically on vegan menus. This includes burgers, breakfast sandwiches, artisan cheese, and even seafood.

Cozy Plum Bistro specializes in organic, gluten-free, local ingredients from a 100% dedicated vegan kitchen. They also have a selection of local beers and are the exclusive restaurant choice of Elkhorn Peak Cellars, which is a father/daughter winemaking team that produces less than 1,000 cases of wine per year.

Cozy Plum Bistro
1899 Mendocino Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-526-3333
https://cozyplum.com/

Media Contact
Lisa Le Donne
707-526-3333
[email protected]

Pizza Leah delivers chef-driven pizzas from an award-winning pizza chef

Unique thin-crust pizzas and pan pies using fresh, local ingredients highlights the menu at Pizza Leah, coming from Leah Scurto, an award-winning pizza chef and 7-year member of the United States Pizza Team. Her award-winning pizzas, such as The Old Grey Beard thin crust pizza and Mush-A-Roni Grandma Style pan pizza, headline the menu that also includes fresh salads and shareables like homemade meatballs and garlic knots.

Leah spent 22 years with Bay Area pizza company, Pizza My Heart, working her way through every position, and ending her career as Executive Chef. Now, she brings that experience, coupled with her accolades as a member of the United States Pizza Team, to Windsor, just off the Town Green. In addition to Pizza Leah’s signature pies, they also offer DIY 12-inch and 16-inch pies and serve local beer and wine.

Pizza Leah
9240 Old Redwood Highway, #116
 Windsor, CA 95492
707-620-0551
https://www.pizzaleah.com/

Media Contact
Leah Scurto
707-620-0551
[email protected]

Dirty Girl Donuts serves up sweet, holesome donuts

Dirty Girl Donuts' motto is simple: "Everything you've ever wanted in donut form." Their menu speaks to that motto with recent menu items like a Homemade Pop Tart, Choco Taco, Dulce de Leche Churro, and Strawberry Rhubarb Pie donut. Dirty Girl Donuts’ treats are chef-inspired and works of art. Their recent Banana Split Bar, for example, looked much like a traditional banana split, and even had banana and cherries on top.

Dirty Girl Donuts is located on the Sonoma Plaza, and is open until 4 p.m., or as they put it, until "We sell out in a glaze of glory.” Like restaurants, their menu changes often, using ingredients that are reflective of the season.

Dirty Girl Donuts
452 First St. E., Suite C
 Sonoma, CA 95476
707-809-8028
http://dirtygirldonuts.com/

Media Contact
Dirty Girl Donuts
707-809-8028
[email protected]

Taub Family Outpost draws on wine country inspiration

A bright, clean design blends with a wine country spin on comfort food at Taub Family Outpost. According to Taub Family Outpost, “The Outpost is a place that distills wine country’s unique character, communal energy and eclectic charm into a single multifaceted experience.” That uniqueness comes out in dishes like their version of "Egg in a Frame," with an egg toasted in a fresh slice of sourdough bread and served with bacon and young lettuce. Other unique dishes include their savory breakfast bowl, featuring heirloom grains, hearty greens, avocado, and a poached egg drizzled with vinaigrette.

Taub Family Outpost also serves cocktails and a wide range of local and international wines and has a full coffee menu.

Taub Family Outpost
497 First St. West
Sonoma, CA 95476
707-721-1107
https://taubfamilyoutpost.square.site/

Media Contact
Taub Family Outpost
707-721-1107
[email protected]

BREWERIES

Corner Project Ales & Eats brings craft beer to downtown Geyserville

Corner Project Ales & Eats, coming from brothers Tom and Chris, brings a craft brewpub to the charming Geyserville Avenue known for its boutique wineries and tasting rooms. According to Corner Project Ales & Eats, their menu is driven by the seasons, featuring organic ingredients, grass-fed meats, and ethically sourced seafood.

Just a sampling of Corner Project’s menu includes the Meatloaf Sandwich, featuring Oakridge Angus beef, Stone Valley pork, and house-ground bacon, sandwiched with field greens and charred red onions. Other notable items include their veggie burger, highlighted by a patty blend of chickpeas, cauliflower, and quinoa on a Red Bird brioche bun with field greens and house fermented cabbage and jalapeno sauerkraut. The icing on the cake is their flourless chocolate beer brownie. Pair it all with their light-bodied Anthem pale ale with amarilla and citra hops.

Corner Project Ales & Eats
21079 Geyserville Ave.
Geyserville, CA 95441

Media Contact
Corner Project Ales & Eats
[email protected]

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Experience Sonoma County, where Life Opens Up. Just as wine “opens up” when it’s allowed to breathe, Sonoma County inspires visitors to open up to new experiences.

Just 30 miles north of San Francisco, Sonoma County is one of California’s top food and wine destinations, home to more than 425 wineries ranging from rustic to regal. Hike among towering redwoods, cruise along rugged Pacific coastline, and get to know inviting small towns. Or, just sit back and take it all in. Because here, you’re free to go your own way.  

Sonoma County was named Wine Enthusiast magazine’s Wine Region of the Year. Discover why by visiting it yourself. Start planning today at www.sonomacounty.com or call 707-522-5800.  

Birgitt Vaughan  
Director of Global Media Relations  
Sonoma County Tourism  
400 Aviation Blvd., Suite 500  
Santa Rosa, CA 95403  

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