We scoured Sonoma County for the “best of” and here’s our list of 2022 winners.
Every year we receive hundreds of submissions and scour on our own to find the “best of” Sonoma County. This diverse area offers a vast amount of quality so we painstakingly try to give props where props are due. Below you’ll find our extensive list for 2022.
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Hotel of the Year - Timber Cove Resort
Perched on a dramatic bluff high above the Pacific Ocean lies Timber Cove: iconic, reimagined. A one-of-a-kind hotel situated within California's ruggedly breathtaking Sonoma coastline, Timber Cove is a magical place where stately redwoods pay homage to the vastness of the sea. Guests experience a deep connection with nature, both land, and sea, while relaxing in a casual, sophisticated space. Timber Cove Resort
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Winery of the Year - Auteur
Northern California is a geologic paradise and unsurpassed for growing cool-climate varietals. Exploring and pushing the boundaries of Northern California is at the heart of what we do. Our cooling and persistent coastal fog stratus, ancient volcanoes, and tectonic shifts create an exceedingly diversified topography that becomes the focal point and stand-alone features of our wines. Auteur Wines
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Restaurant of the Year - Valley
Valley is a neighborhood restaurant, wine bar and bottle shop in Sonoma, CA. We serve California home cooking - simple food driven by seasonal produce and our personal histories. We sell delicious wines with a focus on organic, biodynamic, regenerative & traditional agricultural practices. Valley Bar & Bottle
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Pizza of the Year - Sonoma Pizza Co.
Our naturally leavened sourdough crust is made from 100% organic blends, locally sourced in Petaluma, and cold-fermented for 72 hours before serving. The result is an incredibly flavorful crust that is highly digestible. Our pizza mozzarella & provolone blends are sourced from Grande, arguably the highest quality available. All produce is local from Sonoma County and 100% organic. Sonoma Pizza Co.
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Japanese Restaurant of the Year - Hana
When you dine at Hana, there are certain qualities we would like you to appreciate. Our fish is unparalleled. You will not find a better selection, or better quality, this side of the Pacific. No matter where the fish comes from, you can rest assured we are acquiring the best fish available anywhere in the world. We have a larger menu with a focus on ultra-fresh, traditional ingredients. No matter what you decide to eat and drink here, we want it to be impeccable. - Hana
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Butcher of the Year - Journeyman Meat Co.
We’ve founded our meat company on the cornerstone of our heritage – tradition, honesty, and purity of purpose. We aren’t just here to sell you meat. We are here to craft products that meet the highest quality standards, and to serve them through one of the most memorable tasting room experiences in Sonoma County. Journeyman Meat Co.
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Seafood Dish of the Year - Crab Sandwich @ Spud Point Crab Co.
Inspired by Tony’s years of spending time down at Fisherman’s Wharf. Spud Point Crab Co. was born. The property wasn’t that big, but it was big enough for their home and a 360 sq. ft. shop. They wanted it to be like the old Fisherman’s Wharf that they both knew as kids in S.F. They wanted it to be family run and a place people could come and enjoy good food and be able to experience the beauty of Bodega Bay. Spud Point Crab
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Deli of the Year - Canevari's
With deep roots in Sonoma County since 1929 our Cafe, Deli & Catering featuring Homemade Ravioli has been influenced by Old World Italian tradition. Kim & Lou invite you to come in and experience our New Look, Friendly Service and Great Food. Canevari's
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Burger of the Year - Lou's Luncheonette
This hidden gem of an establishment (previously Fremont Diner) is still turning out classic roadside staples and the burger menu is tops. Be sure to check their schedule as hours are limited and lines can be long. Lou's Luncheonette
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Italian Restaurant of the Year - Diavola
Located in Geyserville, and set in a historic landmark dating back to the 1900’s, Diavola celebrates the seasons of California with an Italian state of mind. Our rustic, daily changing menu features carefully sourced meats, fish & produce from local farms, ranches & fisheries guided by principles of sustainability. - Diavola
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Wine Tour of the Year - West Wine Tours
These fun and funky tours include transportation to 3 wineries, custom pick-up, picnic lunch, option for a personalized itinerary, and drop-off. Their whole team is made up of young Sonoma and Napa natives who know their way around the beautiful place we get to call home. West Wine Tours
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Distillery of the Year - Sonoma Distilling Co.
Founded in 2010 by San Francisco native Adam Spiegel, Sonoma Distilling Company began as one of the first 200 distilleries in the country and the very first in Sonoma wine country. With a focus on handcrafted, grain-to-glass small batch-production using old-school methods, Sonoma Whiskey is authentically bold and unpretentious, steeped in traditional values but fueled by the evolved needs of the modern palate. Sonoma Distilling Company
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Cabernet Sauvignon of the Year - Kamen Winery
2018 Estate CS
A core of ripe black-raspberries, wild blackberries, black currants and freshly picked cherries anchor the aromatic profile. Bright notes of freshly picked wildflowers followed by hints of sunbaked rocks after the rain, marzipan, Oolong tea, black cardamom and milk chocolate add tremendous depth and complexity. Enjoy now and over its decades long evolution. Kamen Winery
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Pinot Noir of the Year - Occidental Winery
2020 Occidental Station Vineyard
A stunning bouquet of purple fruit, cassis, and boysenberry that leaps from the glass. A very precise wine, framed by its firm acidity and grounded in its gravelly minerality. Silky tannins are entirely folded into the fruit. Finishes bursting with vibrant purple flavors and a rising violet perfume. Occidental Winery
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Chardonnay of the Year - Blue Farm Wines
2020 Laceroni Vineyard
Laceroni vineyard is nestled deep in the southwestern part of the Russian River Valley close to the town of Graton. The 45 acre vineyard was planted in the early and mid-2000ʼs. The cool climate and the typical Goldridge soil give this wine its character. Soft rolling hills, protected from direct sunlight, allow for slow ripening. Blue Farm Wines
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Sauvignon Blanc of the Year - Rochioli Winery
2020 Estate SB
This wine is a blend of three vineyard sites including our rare and special clone of Old Vine Sauvignon Blanc. With aromas of passion fruit, melon, and citrus tones this is a light and sophisticated Sauvignon Blanc. Rochioli Winery
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Burrito of the Year - Don Pancho's
In 1986, Francisco and Victor Sahagun opened Taqueria Santa Rosa in 1986 to introduce grandma's home cooking, her concept of fresh cooking, and her motto "Make and Serve from Scratch." We use only the best, highest quality ingredients to bring the freshest Mexican food experience around to you. That is our commitment. All our food and sauces are prepared daily from scratch in our kitchens with top-quality products. Don Pancho’s
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Kid Attraction of the Year - Train Town
TrainTown features a quarter-scale railroad on four miles of track. Each train trip lasts 20 minutes and goes through tunnels, over bridges, and makes a stop at Lakeview - our miniature town and petting zoo. Train rides are handicap accessible. They also have amusement rides that are all railroad themed and perfect for kids. Train Town
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Best Public Golf Course - Links at Bodega Bay
For rates as low as $37 during the week, this place is special. Experience the beauty and challenge of a true Scottish style links course. Combining spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, rolling fairways, undulating greens and native coastal rough, this golf course is sure to take your breath away. Links at Bodega Bay
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Brewery of the Year - Fogbelt Brewing Co.
Paul Hawley and Remy Martin both grew up in Sonoma County where the redwoods meet the vineyards. They come from winemaking families- both their fathers were professional winemakers and they grew up working in the cellars. The old saying, "it takes a lot of beer to make wine" rings especially true for these long-time friends who have been brewing together since 2004, when they worked the grape harvest in New Zealand. Fogbelt Brewing
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Cocktail Bar of the Year - The Beacon
The Outpost is a multi-faceted tasting room, retail market, full-service restaurant, and hidden cocktail bar providing an immersive experience in the heart of Sonoma’s historic town square. The cocktail bar offers a rotating selection of classic craft cocktails and seasonally inspired libations. Step back in time to enjoy a curated back bar of artisanal spirits, all showcased in a relaxed, speakeasy-inspired atmosphere. The Beacon
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Wine Bar of the Year - Region
We connect people to their Region through wine. Visit us to enjoy over 100+ wines by taste, glass, or bottle. Region is, at its core, a space to share and grow a community that truly appreciates wine. We establish relationships with local winemakers we love, and we welcome all wine drinkers to explore their Region through wine. Region
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Experience of the Year - Vintage Aircraft
Choose from a fleet of vintage aircraft and catch an eagle's view of the world-renowned vineyards of the Sonoma and Napa Valleys, heading east across the bucolic Carneros region to Napa, Turning north to St. Helena, West to glen Ellen then back south through the lush Sonoma Valley. Grapes galore. Vintage Aircraft
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Spa of the Year - Kenwood Inn & Spa
The Spa at Kenwood has reopened and is your peaceful oasis in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country. Here, soothing environments, luxurious therapies, and a customized, client-centered approach to wellbeing unify to create an intimately relaxed spa experience of restoration and renewal. Non-hotel guests are welcome to book appointments Monday through Thursday and are free to use the pools before and after booked treatments. - Kenwood Inn & Spa
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Tasting Room Experience - Three Fat Guys
TFG specializes in making award-winning wines with the least amount of pretentiousness. Taste through their selection of wines at their tasting room which is set up to make you feel like you are enjoying a casual glass of wine in your best friend’s backyard and garden. Reservations are preferred but they always have room for walk-ins. - Three Fat Guys