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From sweeping vineyard views and lush gardens to stunning tasting spaces and towering castles, picking the most beautiful Their 300-acre Dry Creek ranch was purchased back in 1979 and was planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, but they also source from other nearby vineyards to produce Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and some unusual varietals you’d be hard-pressed to find elsewhere in California, like Valdiguie and Fiano. While they’re best known for Chardonnay, Chalk Hill produces a wide range of whites and reds.Lovers of the great outdoors will appreciate Passalacqua’s free-spirited “wine for the wild” philosophy. A sparkling wine house in the Russian River Valley, J Vineyards built their reputation on the traditional method, cool climate sparklings they’ve made for the last 30 years, but they’ve also expanded their portfolio to include red and white still wines.Longtime producers of the Russian River Valley, Gary Farrell produces authentic and classic expressions of the red-wooded, cool-climate region through their single-vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Meander through Ferrari-Carano’s five acres of Italian and French-style gardens complete with geometric hedges, grand fountains, more than 2,000 species of trees and shrubs, and a flood of color that stems from the 10,000 tulips and daffodils blooming every spring.Napa Valley’s venerable Silver Oak Cellars opened a Sonoma-based property, anchored by a modern, glass-walled barn, in Alexander Valley in 2018. Nearby wineries include Wilson Winery, Rodney Strong, Ferrari-Carano, Pezzi King, Dry Creek Vineyard, Mill Creek, Armida, Foppiano, and many others. Visitors can’t skip a tour of the immaculate, state-of-the-art, and uber-sustainable production facility (featuring 2,500 rooftop solar panels), which was solely and meticulously designed for the premium production of Silver Oak’s prized Cabernet Sauvignon—though they also pour wines from their sister brand, Twomey.If you have time to stay a while, book the four-course The isolated (in a good way) Chalk Hill Estate resides within its own Russian River sub-AVA, Chalk Hill, named for its white chalky soils.
Studded with elderly, grandiose oaks, Arista’s lush and sprawling 36-acre estate feels completely removed from civilization.This Dry Creek Valley estate is one of the most beautiful in all of California wine country. ), Marimar Torres Estate (Graton Rd.
A sparkling wine house in the Russian River Valley, J Vineyards built their reputation on the traditional method, cool climate sparklings they’ve made for the last 30 years, but they’ve also expanded their portfolio to include red and white still wines.Longtime producers of the Russian River Valley, Gary Farrell produces authentic and classic expressions of the red-wooded, cool-climate region through their single-vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Ranging in elevation from 400 to 2,400 feet, Stonestreet Estate is nestled within the Mayacamas Mountains above its fellow Alexander Valley wineries. For a taste of some of the standouts, click through the gallery above. Keeping on theme, all Passalacqua tastings take place outside (weather permitting). Swirl, sip, taste, tour, stroll, and shop. and the very delicious wine and "Everyone we have taken their agrees service is great, atmosphere & "We knew their wine was already amazing but the way we were treated was spectacular- from the smallest detail of having our names printed on the "A pleasure to talk to jonathan and learn about the local "We were warmly greeted by a fun loving Scottish gent who made sure everyone in the "This is my fourth trip to wine country and i have learned over the years to stay clear of the larger, more commercial "More specifically, go to Christopher Creek, bring your dog, tell them you will take your tasting by the pool, and learn about the families journey into wine making and look over the hill at the vines whose "Just the opposite--very well made Pinots, Syrah blend, "We were driven up to a private event space, where we sampled some of the incredible "We contacted the winery ahead of time and arranged a 2 hour "Jane was such a gracious host, which again reminded me of some of the family focused experiences back in Italy... the "Great convo with the very sweet and knowledgeable David and a few great wines to go!