It is 200 years since migrant adventurers from Russia planted the first vines in what is now one of the major vineyard regions in the US: Sonoma County.
The history of those migrants lives on in names like the Russian River Valley and Sebastopol.
The first vines in the region were planted at Fort Ross on the Sonoma coast and this milestone in California's wine industry will be marked at events like the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival.
Two centuries on and Sonoma towns like Healdsburg and Petaluma are magnets for wine and food lovers from around the world, particularly given they are only a short drive north of San Francisco.
Among the summer drawcards are the Russian River Valley Wine Weekend, which runs from August 2-4 and showcases local wines with live music performances.
The Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance and Foundation hold the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, celebrating Sonoma Valley's rich winemaking heritage during California Wine Month.
Against the backdrop of the historic colonial Sonoma Plaza, visitors can enjoy a weekend filled with food, wine, and communal festivities.
Attendees can experience the festival spirit through events like Vintage Movie Night, the Sonoma Valley Harvest Dinner at Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Blessing of the Grapes, Sonoma Valley Grape Stomp, and the Artisan Festival of Food & Wine from September 26-29.
For more information visit sonomacounty.com
For more information visit sonomacounty.com
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