Sonoma County Past and Future

Sonoma’s grapegrowing landscape is changing after decades of growth

Wine Spectator senior editor Tim Fish
Whether it’s acres of grapevines or orchards of apple trees, Sonoma County has a long and fruitful history of agriculture. (Rick Wenner)

Wine Spectator senior editor Tim Fish explores Sonoma County’s history of fruit harvesting, whether grapes or apples. While the current news cycle for wine in California may seem dire, it’s not all bad news when looking at the bigger picture. Read Fish’s column from the March 31, 2025, issue!

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