Sonoma is celebrated for its diversity of wine and people, and for its welcoming and laid-back approach to hospitality. You’ll find all of this embodied in these downtown tasting rooms, so just pick a tasting room—or three—and start sipping!
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Sonoma is celebrated for its diversity of wine and people, and for its welcoming and laid-back approach to hospitality. You’ll find all of this embodied in these downtown tasting rooms, so just pick a tasting room—or three—and start sipping!
A trip to Sonoma isn’t complete without having tasted from the bounty of world-class wines grown here. Guerneville sits within the Russian River Valley, one of California’s most celebrated homes for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. While few wineries lie within the city limits, some of the region’s best wineries are just a short drive outside Guerneville’s boundaries. Here are seven of our favorites to visit over a two-day trip.
Plan a weekend getaway to Petaluma to experience the best of California wine without the crowds that can often accompany a California wine weekend.
For the past 33 years, the Ferrers have helped wine drinkers in Sonoma County learn about the sometimes-underappreciated category of sparkling wines. Named after José Ferrer’s wife Gloria, this winery is one of the only places in Sonoma where you can enjoy sparkling wines with grapes that were hand-picked.
Sonoma County in September is a glorious sight with changing foliage, crisp night air, and a multitude of events and festivals you can add to your weekend plans. For 2015, we’ve compiled some of the best events happening in Sonoma. Start your fall with a fabulous weekend trip by going to some of these great events below.
Sonoma County is home to almost 60,000 acres of vineyards, and what better place to taste these great wines than right where they’re made? We’ve highlighted wine tasting hotspots in Sonoma, Healdsburg, and beyond: mom and pop shops, casual hangouts, beautiful wineries, and relaxing wine lounges. Find your perfect Sonoma tasting room here.