A. Rafanelli Winery: 4685 W. Dry Creek Rd.Healdsburg(DryCreekValley)707.433.1385www.arafanelliwinery.comHrs: by appointmentTF: $ (parties over 6) cash/check only. Wines: Cab Sauv, Merlot, Zin. Notes: A popular restaurant wine in California, they enjoy tremendous loyalty from their customers. The casual tasting is in the barrel room and normally done by a family member. Acacia Winery: 2750 Los Amigas Rd.Napa(Carneros)707.226.9991www.acaciawinery.comHrs: 10-4 by appointmentTF: $$Wines: Pinot Noir, Chard. Notes: This is a large winery with wide distribution that makes quality Carneros wines. A friendly and relaxed tasting room, and they are open to instant appointments. Acorn Winery: 12040 Old Redwood Hwy.Healdsburg(Northern Sonoma)707.433.6440www.acornwinery.comHrs: by appointmentTF: $CWPWines: Sangiovese, Dolcetto, Cab Franc, Zin, Syrah, Blends. Adobe Road Winery: They have a new tasting room on the western side of the Sonoma Plaza. 1995 S. McDowell Blvd. Ext.Petaluma707.939.7967www.adoberoadwines.comHrs: by appointmentTF:$CWPWines: Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Meritage, Petite Syrah, Pinot Noir, Sauv Blanc, Syrah,Zin,Zin Port. Notes: They are in an industrial park in Petaluma, about 15 minutes from downtown Sonoma. The wines are well-respected and it is owned by sports car racer Kevin Buckler. Make an appointment to see the Porsche collection. Aetna Springs Cellars: 7227 Pope Valley Rd.(PopeValley)707.965.2675www.aetnaspringscellars.comHrs: by appointmentTF: PIEWines: Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Syrah. Alderbrook Winery: 2306 Magnolia Dr.Healdsburg(Northern Sonoma) 707.433.5987www.alderbrook.comHrs: 10-5Tours by apptTF: $Wines: Pinot Noir, Sauv Blanc, Chard, Cab Sauv, Merlot, Syrah, Viognier, Zin, Gewürztraminer. Notes: A very pretty winery surrounded by nice grounds just minutes from downtown Healdsburg. They have a very fun gift shop, a friendly staff, picnic tables and some good wines. AlexanderValley Vineyards: 8644 Highway 128Healdsburg(AlexanderValley)707.433.720www.avvwine.comHrs: 10-5Cave Tours by appt.TF: $-$$ CWPWines: Gewürztraminer, Chard, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Zin, Merlot, Cab Sauv.Notes: This is a very friendly winery with a great staff, a cute gift shop and some really good wines. It has that wonderfully inclusive feeling that we love about North Sonoma. Allora Vineyards:3244 Ehlers Ln.St. Helena707.963.6071www.alloravineyards.comHrs: by appointmentTF: PIEWines: Cab Sauv, Petite Sirah. Notes: This is a very small winery where the barrel room and very comfortable tasting room is below the beautiful house. The owners are builders and the tasting is normally done by the family. Some wonderful wines that will appeal to serious enthusiasts. They also sell some great wine glasses of their own design. Alpha Omega: 1155 Mee Ln.St. Helena707.963.9999www.aowinery.comHrs: 10-6Tours on the hour.TF: $$$CWPWines: Cab Sauv, Chard, Rosé, Blends. Notes: An up and coming winery with wonderful wines, a great building, a fantastic staff and a lot of fun. A wonderful addition to the heart of NapaValley. They do tours and their patio is a nice place for a picnic. Altamura Winery: 1700 Wooden Valley Rd.Napa707.253.2000www.altamura.comHrs: by appointment in advanceTF: PIEWines: Cab Sauv, Sangiovese. A premium wine maker with a great reputation. Amizetta Vineyard: 1099 Greenfield Rd.St Helena707.963.1053www.amizetta.comHrs:10-4 by appointmentWines: Cab Sauv & Blends.Notes: They are 6.1 miles from Silverado Trail and the eastern edge of Napa. Amphora Winery: 4791 Dry Creek Rd. Bldg. 6Healdsburg(DryCreekValley)707.431.7767www.amphorawines.comHrs: 11 - 4:30Groups by apptTF: $Wines: Petite Sirah, Zin, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cab Sauv, Syrah, Chard. Notes: Gallery, during harvest women visitors can sometimes crush grapes with their feet, Lucy style. This is a fun winery to visit and taste some great wines. It is a good value and the winemaker/owner is often around. Anaba Wines: 60 Bonneau St East.Sonoma(Carneros)707.996.4188www.anabawines.comHrs: 11-5Wines:Rhone, Burgundy, Syrah, Viognier. Notes: A new winery with excellent quality and a great location. Anderson’s ConnValleyVineyards (Eagle’s Trace): 680 Rossi Rd.St. Helena707.963.8600www.connvalleyvineyards.comHrs: same day appointmentsTF: PIEWines: Cab Sauv, Pinot Noir, Blends: Éloge, Éloge Gold, Bordeaux style: Right Bank, Chard.Notes: This is the family's home and the site of two wineries. ConnValley is 10-15 minutes from the Silverado Trail, low rolling hills and beautiful, rustic wineries. Often the owners lead the tour. Andretti Winery: 4162 Big Ranch Rd.Napa(Oak Knoll)707.259.6777www.andrettiwinery.comHrs: 10-5Tours by apptTF: $$-$$$Wines: Chard, Merlot, Cab Sauv , Sauv Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Zin-Primitivo Blend. Notes: This is a 'must visit' for racing buffs, being Mario Andretti’s winery. It has an Italian-style, even though the section of Italy where their family comes from originally, close to Trieste, is no longer part of Italy. Oak Knoll is just north of the city of Napa and filled with many great, family run wineries. they have nice gardens, cute gifts, tours, and picnic tables. Archipel: 4611 Thomas Rd. Healdsburg (Northern Sonoma)Tasted at Vérité TRWines: 800.273.0177www.archipelwines.comHrs: 10-5 by appointmentTF: $$$.One wine per vintage: 2002 was a blend of 49% Cab Sauv, 33% Merlot & 18% Cab Franc. Notes: This is a premium winemaker and the sit-down tasting includes 6 wines from the two wineries. It is owned by Jess Jackson. Arger-Martucci Vineyards:1455 Inglewood Ave.St. Helena707.963.4334www.arger-martucciwine.comHrs: 10-4TF: $$Wines: Chard, Viognier, Rosé. Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cab Sauv, Odyssey Blends. Notes: The winery was formed by a partnership of two families. Costa Arger is the winemaker, and his day job is as a very respected heart doctor. Coming from a Greek family he has a long history of making wine, and does a great job. Martucci, as well contributing vineyards, also contributed his son, one of the owners, as the assistant winemaker. Very much a family operation, this is a fun place to taste, with gardens, and picnic tables around the pool. The staff tends to be a little uneven. Arista Winery: 7015 Westside Rd.Healdsburg(RussianRiver)707.473.0606www.aristawinery.comHrs: 11-5TF: $Wines: Pinot Noir, Zin, Gewürztraminer, Sauv Blanc. Notes: A small, pretty winery tucked in the western hillsides south of Healdsburg. Intimate tasting room surrounded by tables nested in the gardens. Pet friendly, and a great place to picnic. Armida Winery: 2201 Westside Rd.Healdsburg(RussianRiver)707.433.2222www.armidawinery.comHrs: 1 -5TF:$Wines: Rosé, Pinot Noir, Chard, Zin, Gewürztraminer, Sauv Blanc, Cab Sauv. Notes: Architecture, gardens, picnic. Arrowood Vineyards & Winery: 14347 Sonoma Hwy.Glen Ellen(SonomaValley)707.935.2600www.arrowoodwinery.comHrs: 10-4:30TF: $-$$$$Wines: Chard, Pinot Blanc, Viognier, Gewürztraminer, Merlot, Cab Sauv, Syrah, Riesling. Now owned by Kendal Jackson and it is starting to reflect that corporate approach. The wine maker is no longer Arrowood and the wine making is now done in Napa at an organic facility. Artesa Winery: 1345 Henry Rd.Napa(Carneros)707.254.2140www.artesawinery.comHrs: 10-5TF: $$-$$$Wines: Cab Sauv, Chard, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Albariño, Garnacha Rosado, Late Harvest Gewürztraminer, Blends. Notes: One of southern Napa's great destination wineries, with great tours, architecture, artwork, gifts, and views that are the best in Carneros. Although they can get busy in the weekends, they have a great staff that is unfailingly upbeat. A personal favorite. Atalon Winery: 3299 Bennett Ln.Calistoga800.224.4090707.942.3602www.atalon.comHrs: by appointment 10-4TF: $$Wines: Sauv Blanc, Merlot, Cab Sauv. Notes: This is a high end producer who has high quality sources and a northern location. Owned by Kendal Jackson. Audelssa Estate Winery: Arnold Dr. Glen Ellen at the corner of London Ranch Road on the way to Benziger. 707.933.8514www.audelssa.comHrs: 11-5Fri- MonTF: $Wines: Bordeaux, Rhone , Chard, Cab Sauv, Syrah. Notes: The very elegant and comfortable tasting room is in downtown Glen Ellen. It is a small family winery that produces remarkably good wines. Their vineyards are perched on the top of the mountains between Sonoma and Napa, across the canyon from the famous Monte Rosso vineyards. You can visit the vineyards and winery at 2992 Cavedale Rd. Glen Ellen by appointment. It is a winding road but worth the ride. August Briggs Wines: 333 Silverado TrailCalistoga707.942.4912www.augustbriggswines.comHrs: 10:30-4:30Appt for parties of 5 or moreTF: $Wines: Pinot Meunier, Zin, Pinot Noir, Chard, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Cab Sauv.Notes: A small, very social tasting room with great wines and an interesting design, just south of Calistoga. A nice staff and a place to picnic.
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