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While it is true that this area is now a major tourist attraction and may be annoyingly crowded, the quality and quantity of wines, interesting restaurants, and spectacular scenery still make this a must-see of the Bay Area. Summer and fall are the most popular times to visit, but head to the valley in winter to find a pleasant retreat of empty tasting rooms and clear, crisp days.
The ‘other valley’, according to Napa natives, Sonoma is more spread out and can be challenging to navigate and find the hidden treasures. Sonoma County covers the area from the town of Sonoma northwest to Geyserville, with Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Santa Rosa and the Carneros District in between. There are wineries dotting the entire county.
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Hess Collection Winery
Contact:
- +1 707 255 8584 / +1 707 255 1144
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Location:
- 4411 Redwood Rd
- Napa
- Napa,CA94558
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Tucked into the hillside of rural Mount Veeder, this winery brings art and wine together like no other destination in the valley. Swiss art collector Donald Hess is behind the 1978 transformation of the Christian Brothers' 1903 property into a winery/art gallery exhibiting huge, colorful works by the likes of Frank Stella, Francis Bacon, and Andy Goldsworthy. A free self-guided tour leads through the collection and offers glimpses through tiny windows into the winemaking facilities. Newer guided tours and food and wine pairings, which include four to six wines and seasonal noshes, are available by appointment only Thursday through Saturday for $35 to $50 per person. But you can drop by the tasting room anytime, pay $10, and sample the current Cabernet and Chardonnay plus one other featured wine; $15 to $20 gets you a reserve tasting. Current-release bottles start at $22 and top off at around $120.
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Gundlach Bundschu Winery
Contact:
- +1 707 938 5277
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Location:
- 2000 Denmark Street
- Sonoma,CA95476
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Gundlach Bundschu Winery's story springs in 1850s and continues to move forward with its wines and entertaining events. The lush green slopes of the vineyard is interrupted only by the walking tracks winding through the yard. Join them for the wine tasting sessions at this beautiful location. Touring their estate is a fun, especially those eerie caves in the hills. Call the winery and reserve yourself a place on the tour.
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Viansa Winery
Contact:
- +1 707 935 4700
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Location:
- 25200 Arnold Drive
- Calif 121, Sonoma
- Sonoma,CA95476
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Viansa is a premier destination wine and food pairings. The winery retails lesser-known varietals of Aleatico and Primitivo apart from the usual Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc varieties. The on-site marketplace vends wine accessories and gift baskets and doubles as a gourmet deli for salsas and vinegars. Tuscan Club members avail invites to private events, complimentary tastings, discounts, private tours, access to limited edition releases.
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Cafe La Haye
Contact:
- 707- 935 5994
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Location:
- 140 East Napa Street
- Sonoma,CA95476
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Seared black pepper-lavender filet mignon, chicken breast with goat cheese and herb stuffing, steamed mussels with fennel and garlic broth...Sounds mouth-watering? Then head to the Cafe La Haye at Somona since that's what's on the menu here. Srumptious food, experienced staff and a tranquil atmosphere adds to your dining experience.
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Della Santina's
Contact:
- 707- 935 0576
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Location:
- 133 East Napa Street
- Just east of the square
- Sonoma,CA95476
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Description:
Della Santina's offers the best of pastas, rotisserie meats and other dishes from the Italian cuisine. The tables are neatly placed, with comfortable seating, and decorated with the best flowers, which has become a hallmark of the restaurant. The dining hall is spacious and offers a good view of the street. For more privacy, you can also sit on the back patio. This restaurant also has a garden which is available for corporate functions, cocktail parties and banquets.
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girl and the fig (the)
Contact:
- 707- 938 3634
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Location:
- 110 West Spain Street
- Sonoma,CA95476
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On the ground level of Sonoma Hotel, The Girl and the Fig offers eclectic French cuisine. The decor is casual and laid back and can get loud when the crowd streams in. Braised pork loin, steak tartare, duck confit, croque monsieur, pan seared duck, salami and brie sandwich, niman ranch jambon, salmon nicoise and homemade fig cake are some of the menu listings. Moreover, the bar has a great selection of French wines and cocktails. Reservations are the way to go.
- Destination(s): Napa Valley, Sonoma
- Type: Active/Adventure,Best of...,Off the Beaten Path,Romantic
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