Warm spring weather pushed Napa and Sonoma into an unusually early harvest. Growers say yields are much lighter than a typical year.

The Girl & the Fig team opened Dead Letter in downtown Sonoma, pairing josper-charcoal shareable plates with a digital art program.

Beaulieu Vineyard has reopened its restored 1885 stone winery in Rutherford, unveiling new tasting rooms, a Rarity Room and a culinary program as it reopens to visitors. Reservations begin July 13.