It’s the most magical night in Wine Country! ✨ Join us for the Lighting of the Sonoma Plaza — Nov 22, 5–8 PM. Live music, food trucks, and thousands of twinkling lights. 🎄🌟 #SonomaHoliday #SonomaValley #LightingOfThePlaza #WineCountryMagic #sonoma youtube.com/shorts/B1lHM...

Sam Coturri from Winery Sixteen 600 wants you to know about growing soil. And his awesome vinyl collection. From the Sonoma Spiel podcast: youtu.be/Muq_yOrVX4A?... #sonoma #wine #podcast #agriculture #winemaking #grapegrowing

It's time to Spritz! The Sonoma Spritz Kick-Off Party is Thursday, June 5 at MacArthur Place Hotel and Spa. Tickets here: svvgf.ejoinme.org/tickets #sonoma #sonomawine #Sonoma200 #summerdrinks

They got ride of horse racing at the Sonoma County Fair. We have people who own wine bottle costumes (Matty Vino), cow costumes (Clo the Cow) and all manner of mascot costumes. People like to bet. People like costumes. So hear us out... #sonoma #horseracing #socrazyitjustmightwork #countyfair

What prize should we offer for completion of the July Sonoma Scavenger Hunt as part of the Sonoma 200 Summer? Let us know! #sonoma #wine #summertravel #summertrip #scavengerhunt #winecountry

How many Sonomas are there in this Sonoma? A visitor asks which Sonoma is the one with the views and the wineries - from the Sonoma Spiel podcast. #sonoma #winecountry #wine #sonomavalley #sonomacounty #theresasonomainmysonoma #wegetquestions

Stop searching: The official drink of Summer 2025 is the Sonoma Spritz. Made with fig preserve/caramelized fig syrup, lemon juice, simple syrup, Sonoma Valley rosé, & soda water; it kicks off the celebration for the "Sonoma 200" summer. Full recipe here: bit.ly/4kMdiNB

Baby Bottlerock? Battle of the Bands is THIS Saturday in the Sonoma Plaza - 11 high school bands from Northern California compete for cash prizes and glory. Celebrity judges and good times. Details: www.sonomavalley.com/event/battle... #sonoma #livemusic #youthbands #battleofthebands

Midwestern wines - where to find 'em, and should you? Ray Fister, host of the country's longest running wine podcast, opines on the Sonoma Spiel podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLlm... #sonoma #wine #podcast #wisconsin #michigan #ohio

What's a celebration of 200 years of winemaking without some merch? Nothing. So - look for "Sonoma 200" merchandise throughout the summer in Sonoma Valley. www.youtube.com/shorts/tHgLm... #sonoma200 #sonoma #winemaking #merchdrop #podcast @robynsebastiani.bsky.social

TONIGHT - the famed and beloved and other superlatives Sonoma Tuesday Night Market kicks off. Bring your shopping list, your picnic supplies and your dancing shoes. Starts at 5 PM. www.youtube.com/watch?v=49m7... #sonoma #market #organic #outdoormusic #livemusic #winecountry

How to make a wine-infused chocolate cow: Max Pond, chocolate maker and football coach, talks how he makes their iconic ganache treat: www.youtube.com/shorts/JYusy... From the Sonoma Spiel #podcast #sonoma #chocolate #wine #podcast

Bird is the word at the "Winged Wonders" show at Sonoma Botanical Garden. Colossal sculptures up to 20 feet tall are made entirely bamboo and natural materials. They reflect the species that make their home in the grasslands, forests, and vineyards of the Garden. #sonoma #birdwatching #weekendhike

We asked Daedalus Howell from the North Bay Bohemian where to see redwoods, flowers and get a poppy pass. He did his best in the latest "We Get Sonoma Questions." www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWfR... #sonoma #sanfrancisco #weekendplans #travel #winecountry #napa #altweekly

It's spring in Sonoma and that means wildflowers! From Sugarloaf State park in Kenwood to Jack London State Park and Sonoma Valley Regional Park in Glen Ellen, to the Sonoma Plaza and Bart Park in Sonoma. #sonoma #wildflowers #springtime #flowers #sanfrancisco youtu.be/ticM7N2NFtU?...

Rules for personal style - there are no rules. Except when it comes to the "Costco Dad" look. Malia from Style by Malia talks fashion & wine country on the podcast. From the Sonoma Spiel: www.youtube.com/shorts/xIeSL... #sonoma #fashion #style #ootd #winecountrycasual

Our friends from Maui came on our podcast and we made them answer questions from the Sonoma visitor center. Luckily, people in Sonoma tend to have a lot of questions about Maui. Whoddathunkit? Watch: youtu.be/6xCoCvwTf0M #sonoma #maui #traveltips #hawaii #poke #haleakala #tacos

Our local community radio - the best kind - is old enough to buy a drink! We toast their success and remind you to listen to them when visiting Sonoma Valley (91.3 FM on the radio dial) and check out their open house on April 1. #localradio #sonoma #winecountryradio #sonomavalley #fm

Is a celebrity chef just a cook with a PR firm? Food journalist Clark Wolf said it's more complicated than that... youtube.com/clip/Ugkx9lg... #sonoma #chef #celebritychef #winecountry #podcast

Are those campfires in the vineyards? Maybe... youtube.com/shorts/PFkYl... #sonoma #viticulture #grapegrowing #sonomaquestions #WeGetQuestions #podcast

If you click on this "subscribe to our YouTube channel" link, your life won't change much. But you will at least know when we post fun videos. And that's something: www.youtube.com/@ExperienceS... #sonoma #youtube #videos #podcasts #recipes #wine #californiatravel #traveltips #sanfranciscoweekend

Gas-station sushi. Don't. Watch the Sonoma Spiel podcast with Ginny from the Sonoma International Film Festival for more insights. Teaser: youtube.com/shorts/UkzJr... #sushi #sonoma #foodie #traveltips #winecountry

That's it - we're calling it. Mustard Season is now open in Sonoma Valley. Go forth and enjoy. (But, please don't go running through private property and be respectful of others.) youtu.be/MmSjjepXb4E #mustardseason #sonoma #wildflowers #sanfranciscoweekend #spring

We needed a cool commercial to announce Sonoma Sips, and we convinced a top talent at @ksvysonoma.bsky.social to give it a try. How did he do? Also- you coming up for $15 wine tastings in Sonoma Valley? More: www.sonomavalley.com #SonomaSips #winetasting #sonoma #sanfranciscoweekend

We don't think you should always have a glass of wine that can fit a whole bottle. But if you did want one, Paul Giusto from Highway 12 Winery brought his to talk #SonomaSips on the latest Sonoma Spiel podcast: www.youtube.com/shorts/dS07q... #sonoma #wine #deals

It's official - when you're on @ktvufox2.bsky.social then you've made it. Our #SonomaSips campaign was featured on their news today: www.ktvu.com/news/sonoma-... #wine #sonoma #winetasting #weekendtrips #sanfrancisco #oakland #noteveryonegoesskiing #sanjose

Starts tomorrow (Feb 15)! $15 Tastings at select Sonoma Valley wineries. Details here: www.sonomavalley.com/food-wine/wi... #sonoma #wine #winetasting #food #winecountry

Save your frequent flyer cards - you never know if it will get you past a checkpoint. That's the story about @nickkristof.bsky.social as relayed by Kathy Witkowicki of the Sonoma Speaker Series on the latest Sonoma Spiel #podcast: www.youtube.com/shorts/6qAAL... #sonoma #travel #media #speakers

Like the swallows returning to San Juan Capistrano, the return of #MustardGirl to Sonoma Valley is eagerly anticipated, where the stunning yellow of this vineyard flower is combined with thousands of emojis on Instagram. When will #MustardGirl make her re-appearance in 2025? Put your guess below!

From boxed mac & cheese to Dungeness crab with lemon and Boudin sourdough: Food writer & cheese expert Clark Wolf recounts his journey to being passionate about food on the Sonoma Spiel #podcast youtube.com/shorts/y0BIc... #foodie #sonoma #crab #seafood #winecountry

For today's tip during "100 Days of Sonoma Wellness" we suggest heading to Sugarloaf State Park and sitting quietly by the waterfall. Full list of wellness ideas here: www.sonomavalley.com/winter-welln... #sonoma #wellness #calm #takeabreak #waterfall

200 Years of Winemaking in Sonoma. Multi-year celebration focuses on farmers, then vintners and then the entire community. From our recent podcast with Sonoma visitors bureau volunteers Dennis & Diane: www.youtube.com/shorts/s6XS0... #sonoma #wine #community #sonoma200

Want to try some wineries in Sonoma Valley, but don't want to commit? We got you. Sonoma Sips - $15 tastings at 30+ wineries from Feb 15 to March 15. Start planning: www.sonomavalley.com/food-wine/wi...

Something wonderful this way comes... www.sonomavalley.com/food-wine/wi...

We had our - AWARD WINNING - volunteers on the podcast this week to answer all the questions we get from #Sonoma visitors. How did they do? (Did we mention they win awards?) Watch it: youtu.be/sF1BXgvE3Gk #podcast #travel #winecountry #wine #california

“You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy books, and that’s kind of the same thing.” For today's Sonoma Wellness ideas: Readers Books, a Sonoma-favorite bookstore. (Check out the bench dedicated to Ada Limon, Sonoma-born poet laureate, outside the door!) #sonoma #books #wellness #literature

Sonoma Wellness continues - and today seems like a good time to remind you about SPARC, a local shop with a wide selection of high-quality of cannabis products. Go in and have a chat with the helpful and knowledgeable staff. Details: www.sonomavalley.com/listing/spar...

"Some day you won't be able to do this; today is not that day." Gretchen from the @napa2sonomahalf talks about the inspiration to get it done. #sonoma #napa #runningmotivation #runner #runnerscommunity #wellness #getoutside #movement #wellness

This Saturday: Sonoma Yoga at Sonoma Botanical Gardens combines a meditative hike to the Garden's highest point with the tranquil essence of bonsai and the simplicity of haiku. Sign up here: sonoma-yoga.com #wellness #meditation #sonoma #yoga #gardens #plants

They run in the right direction: the Napa to Sonoma Half-Marathon was on the Sonoma Spiel podcast and they graciously let us be who we are. (While noting that Napa is pretty cool, too.) Who's running? #sonoma #marathon #halfmarathon #napatosonoma Full podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DypN...

Today's #sonomawellness tip: Get thee to the spa. The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa package includes two indulgent treatments at Fairmont Spa, a $50 credit to Spa Café, and daily parking. Book 10+ days ahead. Details: www.fairmont-sonoma.com/offers/spa-indulgence/ #spa #resort #wellness #sonoma

@nickkristof.bsky.social welcome to Sonoma! When you're done with the Sonoma Speaker Series, check out Pomme Cider to compare Sonoma ciders to the ones up north. (They also have wine, because, Sonoma...) Here's Rick from Pomme opining on cider varieties: youtube.com/shorts/slS0P...

Juicing in Sonoma: Just Beet It from Sonoma Market. Ginger, beets and a little feel of the 'booch? We try healthy juices as part of Sonoma Wellness on the Sonoma Spiel podcast. #podcast #wellnessjourney #sonoma #juicing #health #juice #bewell Full podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7ly...

Wellness juices in Sonoma! As part of our 100 Days of Sonoma Wellness, we tried various healthy juices from Sonoma Market. First up: "Green Dream." Full podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7ly... #sonoma #podcast #wellness #juicing #health #resolutions #dryishjanuary

Bob Taylor, recent podcast guest, takes issue with our local regional park. But we were trying to discuss the new Glen Ellen Wine Trail. (And no, we aren't renaming anything to "Rattlesnake Ridge" anytime soon.) #sonoma #hike #wellness #glenellen #wine #outdoors @sonomatv.bsky.social

#100DaysofWellness in Sonoma & today: olive oil. #OliveOil is packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, antioxidants, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Want to taste some Sonoma local? Head to The Olive Press: www.sonomavalley.com/listing/the-olive-press/118/ #sonoma #wellness #health

Today's Sonoma Wellness tip: go explore Armstrong Redwoods, about 30 minutes west of Sonoma Valley in the cute town of Guerneville along the Russian River. Did you see it's cameo on the Netflix series, "A Man on the Inside"? All Sonoma wellness ideas here: bit.ly/100dayswelln...

At the Sonoma Valley recipes page we don't have long, convoluted stories before you get to the recipe. We just publish the recipes. bit.ly/SonomaRecipes #sonoma #wellness #recipes #healthy

New podcast is up! Bob Taylor from KSVY talks recipes, best clips of 2024 and solemnly pledges to not swim a mile on New Year's Day at Sonoma Splash. Listen: www.sonomavalley.com/blog/stories... #sonoma #podcast #newyears #newyear #recipe #bestof2024 @sonomatv.bsky.social

Get ready, BlueSky: we've got 100 Days of Wellness starting Jan 1 for ya. (Though feel free to keep gorging on that cheese, you still have two days.) All the ideas are here: www.sonomavalley.com/winter-welln... #sonoma #wellness #NYE2025 #resolutions #health #outdoors