Oh so much wine, so little time!
Our recommendation would be to focus on area vs. specific wineries. This helps cut down on driving and increase consumption time. With 425 wineries in Sonoma (and 400 more in Napa just over the hill), that is a lot of vino to cover. Reservations are recommended.
For a great interactive map, visit: www.wineroad.com/maps
And if you are looking to book a car or limo for your day, we recommend Grape Escapes:
www.grapelimo.com
(707) 494-7736.
Alexander Valley
The house is located right in the middle of Alexander Valley so these wineries will be the closest. Here are ones we would visit (and some others):
Jordan
Our neighbor so technically the closest. Great cab and chard.
www.jordanwinery.com
Stuhlmuller
Just down the street - about a 5 minute drive.
Also really good cabs and chard in a cool remote area and in a cool red barn.
www.stuhlmullervineyards.com
Ridge
Famous for their Monte Bello red blend and zins.
www.ridgewine.com
Silver Oak
The Sonoma sister to the famous Napa winery), great cabs.
www.silveroak.com/visit-us/alexander-valley
Lancaster
Great cab and a cool cave.
www.lancaster-estate.com
Also:
Robert Young
www.ryew.com
Hanna
www.hannawinery.com/Experiences/Alexander-Valley
Soda Rock
sodarockwinery.com
Dry Creek
Only one valley over (and a 5-minute drive from the house).
A beautiful drive and many wonderful wineries.
A. Rafanelli
One of the most famous Zins there is. Cab is also pretty special.
www.arafanelliwinery.com
Papapietro Perry
Extremely tasty Pinot.
www.papapietro-perry.com
Zichichi
Family owned, estate grown, in the heart of Zin country.
www.zichichifamilyvineyard.com
Preston
The place to picnic, great Italian varietals, get a 3L jug of Guadagni every Sunday.
www.prestonfarmandwinery.com
Also:
Sbragia
Amazing views.
www.sbragia.com
Wilson
Great, powerful zins.
www.wilsonwinery.com
Ferrari Carano
Large Napa style winery
www.ferrari-carano.com
Healdsburg
Healdsburg has 30+ world-class wineries in/around the plaza.
Marine Layer
New hip place right on the Plaza. Great chard and Pinot and a cool late hangout place.
www.marinelayerwines.com
Cartograph
Small, family-owned amazing Pinot producer.
www.cartographwines.com
Portalupi
Another small, family owned winery, with an Italian focus.
www.portalupiwine.com
Siduri
World famous Pinots.
www.siduri.com
Leo Steen
Fantastic winemaker and awesome chenin blanc.
www.leosteenwines.com
Ramey
Yes, the famous one.
www.rameywine.co
Bacchus Landing
Cool Italian square with many wineries, bocce ball, small market with pizza oven, and more.
www.bacchuslanding.com
Also:
Longboard
www.longboardvineyards.com
Hartford Family
www.hartfordwines.com
Also:
A couple boutique wineries who have great wines, but no tasting rooms.
Father & Son
The top winemaker who was with Stryker Sonoma (Tim Hardin) has his own label now. He is also the winemaker for our own Milly Hill. Truly spectacular wine.
www.fatherandsonwines.com
Lando
Great pinots and chards. Sam Lando was previously with Kosta Browne and has his own label now. A real local treasure.
www.landowines.com
Russian River
