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Stories from this city location. Explore published field notes, guided trips, and local perspectives.
The collection
01Skip the crowded tasting rooms and let Alexander Valley’s sun-soaked vines and cellar-door intimacy teach you why Sonoma’s Cabernet is quietly brilliant. A private day trip makes it easy.
02Paddle calm water, watch seals and otters, then walk the beach where the Russian River meets the Pacific. This Sonoma classic pairs easy paddling with wildlife and wine-country charm—ideal for half-day adventurers.
03Swap tasting-room bustle for the steady rhythm of hooves at Lake Sonoma. A guided 90-minute horseback tour unspools vineyards, oak woodlands, and reservoir views—an intimate way to read Sonoma’s landscape.