Local Wineries Make Their Own Histories—by Preserving Their Past

NorthBay biz-8 March 2023

Brion, Three Sticks and Scribe meld the historic with the modern…

There are over 800 wineries in Sonoma County and Napa Valley, many with a rich history that reflects the area’s culture. Sonoma’s winemaking dates back to the early 19th century when Spanish missionaries planted grape vines at San Francisco de Solano, California’s northernmost mission, located in what is now the City of Sonoma. Napa Valley followed when Prussian immigrant Charles Krug established a winery in St. Helena in 1861. Vineyards on lands farmed for generations surround the old wineries. READ MORE