

As travelers cross the Golden Gate Bridge urban excitement recedes, roads narrow, turns tighten and breathing slows. The beauty and simplicity of Sonoma wine country beckons.
Stroll through organic culinary gardens guarded by bat boxes and owl roosts, then savor a sublime 3-course wine and food pairing created by a Swiss chef at Chalk Hill Estate.
Indulge in old world elegance in a secret tasting room deep inside the Bordeaux-inspired chateau that is Jordan Winery.
Relax with a picnic lunch under the shade of towering trees and play a game of Bocce like one of the family at Seghesio Family Vineyards.
Whether you're going for the day, the weekend, or longer, explore our Editors' Top Picks for your next trip. Our Itineraries are customized by type of experience, so they're a good place to start. The individual Winery Minutes 00:60 cover in more detail a single experience. Shop and Taste round out your trip. Happy Travels!
Pioneering Winemakers of Distinction |
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Experience first-hand the accomplishments of two, history-making, women winemakers. This journey has you exploring the Russian River Valley AVA during the day and enjoying the tiny forest town of Occidental at night. |
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Lowfalutin Sonoma Wine Country |
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Lowfalutin: Worthy yet humble; devoid of airs. For a fun jeans and T-shirt day, you can't beat this lowfalutin journey through the land of gravenstein apples. |
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Enjoying the bounty of Sonoma wine country is not limited to drinking fruits of the vine. Visiting gardens pleases the eye as well as the palate...this Travel Itinerary carries you through a wide swath of rolling hills and idyllic farmlands. |
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Do daily pressures scream at you to get away, to revitalize? Try rejuvenating mind and spirit in the Russian River region of Sonoma County. Discover beauty, simplicity and peace of mind; not to mention great Pinots! |
Above the Fog |
Meet The...California Futures |
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Walk on the Wild Side |
Gardens, Horses and Wines |
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The Lion that Roared |
Puttin' on the Ritz |
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Berry by Berry |
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Butter, Cream and Chocolate! |
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Time for an Oil Change? |
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The Russians Are Coming! |
Wash Away |
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