Culinary Gardens

Stone Edge Farm and Vineyards

Stone Edge Farm Pyramid Photo © Alice Joyce

Abundant organic gardens and vineyards grace the artful surroundings and stunning architecture at Stone Edge Farm in Sonoma, where fine artisanal wines are produced along with “extra virgin” olive oil. The beautifully designed private estate–featured widely in national and local publications–may be toured by appointment only by emailing Culinary Director, John McReynolds. Join the Mailing List to receive invitations to special events, and to learn of special offerings on Stone Edge wines. Having tasted the soon-to-be-released 2007 vintage of Stone Edge ‘Surround,’ I’m enamored of the wine’s big, jammy, full-flavored blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot, lingering delectably on the palate .

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California Wine Country

The Girl & the Fig .. A Foodie Fave

the girl & the fig - Sonoma CA

Motto of ‘the girl & the fig’ .. “Country Food with a French Passion.” A foodie haven in Northern California Wine Country, right off Sonoma’s main square at 110 W. Spain Street: phone 707.938.3634.

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California Wine Country

Luxurious Sonoma Lodgings .. Vintners Inn

Vintners Inn - Summer Scene (Alice Joyce photo)

Lodgings at the Vintners Inn offer a luxurious retreat set within a 92-acre vineyard landscape. The Inn’s 3 separate buildings comprise 44 rooms and suites featuring French country decor, each with a private patio, or a balcony with lovely views. Book a room with a fireplace and Jacuzzi for a particularly heavenly respite from the workaday world. Enjoy drinks and a light meal in the Front Room Bar & Lounge adjacent to the famed John Ash & Co. restaurant, or make reservations for dinner. John Ash is known for introducing the ‘locavore’ approach to Sonoma County, with the creation of seasonal cuisine sourcing local ingredients.

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