A former backyard vineyard developer showcases an uncommon Italian grape variety at his Sonoma winery.

After building a following at their cozy west Sebastopol cafe, Martin and Danielle Maigaard have opened a larger restaurant and marketplace with sunny patio dining, brunch favorites and room to bake.

Bruce Shimizu, a fourth-generation Japanese American, recently opened a sake brewery in Windsor, carrying on his great-grandmother's legacy.