By Jackie Burrell and Jessica Yadegaran for Mercury News/East Bay Times

Spring has arrived in Sonoma’s wine country, painting the hillsides in shades of green and the sunny yellow of mustard blossoms. It’s bud break season in the vineyards, and there’s a sense of possibility everywhere you look. After staying close to home for so long, everything feels new these days, as we ramble through The Barlow and stroll Sonoma streets, explore new eateries and gambol through winery sculpture gardens.

This article features Wm Cofield, Oyster, and Red Bird Bakery.

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Cover photo courtesy of Shwetha Kotekar