With more than 250 wineries, great spas, miles of ocean coastline and friendly, warm locals, the Sonoma Wine Country is just 30 miles from San Francisco.

Spend time with those who make the Sonoma Wine Country memorable: chefs who embrace the “eat local” ethos, a paella maker who dives in the ocean, a laborer-turned vintner, the guide to the Lion King and a chef who is mentioned in the same breath as Alice Waters and Chez Panisse.

Check back for new updates and videos, and discover over 140 audio postcards about America’s premier wine, spa and coastal destination – Sonoma Country!

“It’s paradise for flavor” John Ash, chef and author

Here’s why award-winning cookbook author and restaurateur Chef John Ash loves Sonoma Country: “there is so much that is going on here.”

Having recently received the “Cooking School Teacher of the Year” by the International Association of Culinary Professionals, John’s success is found in his commitment to culinary education at the Vintner’s Inn in Santa Rosa.

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Listen now to John explain why he loves Sonoma Country.
 

Hear the extended interview with John here:
 

“I came here with a vision” – Ulises Valdez

When Ulises Valdez arrived in Sonoma County from Mexico in 1985 at 16 years old, he knew one thing, “In this life you can do whatever you want”.  Nearly 24 years later, Ulises has gone from a field worker to a highly sought after, premium wine grape grower for Paul Hobbs and Merry Edwards to a winemaker himself.  Ulises’ passion for the land and his commitment to family are evident in every aspect of his life.  In this video take a tour of the new Valdez family vineyards, future home site and tasting room.

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