19 Laid-Back Wineries with Real Food in Sonoma County

"Known as the gateway to Sonoma wine country, Ram’s Gate is the first winery when traveling to Sonoma from San Francisco and it’s definitely worth the stop. New food-and-wine offerings include the Arbor Experience ($300, available Thursday, Friday, and Monday), a private, six-course tasting featuring serious dishes like fried red wine–marinated quail and yogurt-marinated lamb loin. It includes a tour and can accommodate a large group under the arbor with a view of the vineyard. For just a little less food and money, there’s a five-course option ($160, available Thursday to Monday), which is essentially the same menu minus one wine and a cheese course." - Jess Lander