St. Francis

Wine Journal

Explore the St. Francis wine journal—a captivating blend of information, education, and entertainment. Dive into our world, where we champion sustainability, uphold quality, and foster community. Explore wine experiences, Sonoma County highlights, vintage intricacies, and beyond.

Celebrating Rick Bonitati: A 2026 Wine Star Awards Nominee

We’re raising a glass to our President & CEO, Rick Bonitati, on his nomination for Wine Executive of the Year in Wine...

Travel & Tourism

Why St. Francis Is One of Sonoma’s Best Wineries for Group Wine Tasting

Planning a day in Wine Country with your favorite people? Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, planning a bachelorette party, organizing a corporate...

Raising a Glass to Bob Aldridge:
25 Years of Leadership at St. Francis

For 25 years, one name has been quietly woven into the story of St. Francis Winery & Vineyards. Today, we're celebrating Bob...

More Than an Award-Winning Winery:
Discover Why Guests Keep Coming Back to St. Francis

Find out why readers across the country continue to name St. Francis among the Best Winery and Best Tasting Room year after...

Wine and Food

Chef Peter Janiak Is Rewriting the Wine Country Table

Discover how Executive Chef Peter Janiak is redefining the wine country experience at St. Francis Winery & Vineyards. Through flavor-first, instinctive pairings...

Travel & Tourism

Roll Through the Vines
Why the Tour de St. Francis Is the Best Wine Tour in Sonoma County

Sonoma County's wine country is full of tasting rooms — but only one lets you roll through the vineyards on a trolley...

Travel & Tourism

Celebrating the Best:
St. Francis Earns Newsweek National Recognition

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards earns top honors in the Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 for Best Tasting Room and Best Wine...

Travel & Tourism

From the Vineyard to the End Zone:
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Partners with the Golden State Storm

What do Sonoma Valley wine and Bay Area women's football have in common? More than you'd think. St. Francis Winery & Vineyards...

Sonoma County, Travel & Tourism

The Chill Season Is the Sweet Spot: Winter in Sonoma Wine Country

Think winter isn’t wine country season? Think again. January through March brings relaxed tastings, vibrant winter vineyards, and a quieter, more intimate...