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Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Most of the 130 wineries of the Russian River Valley are within a 30 minute drive of each other. Plan to stay in Occidental, Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, or Healdsburg. Bicycles are a good way to explore the region and travel to the wineries. Picnics are a must. Russian River Valley Wine Road maps are available at wineroad.com, a very informative website for the region.
Recommended Wineries
| Anthill Farms |
| Address | 4791 Dry Creek Road, #3-4, Healdsburg (in Papapietro Perry Winery). |
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| Phone | 707-490-5191 |
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| Website | www.anthillfarms.com |
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| Tasting Room | By appointment. |
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| Production | Small lots of Pinot Noir and Syrah. |
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| Winemaker | Anthony Filiberti, David Low, Webster Marquez |
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| Owner | Anthony Filiberti, David Low, Webster Marquez |
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| PoP coverage | Anthill Farms |
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| Arista Winery |
| Address | 7015 Westside Rd, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-473-0606 |
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| Website | www.aristawinery.com |
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| Tasting Room | 11-5 daily |
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| Production | Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer |
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| Winemaker | Leslie Sisneros & Mark McWilliams |
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| Owner | McWilliams Family |
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| Comments | Family winery, modern tasting room and Japanese-style water garden. Join 'A' List to access best small lot Pinot Noirs. |
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| PoP coverage | Arista Winery |
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| Benovia Winery |
| Address | 3339 Hartman Road, Santa Rosa |
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| Phone | 707-526-5441 |
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| Website | benoviawinery.com |
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| Tasting Room | Tours and tasting by appointment. |
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| Production | 2,500 cases Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel |
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| Winemaker | Mike Sullivan |
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| Owner | Joe Anderson |
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| Comments | Rental house on property (see lodging). New hospitality center. Outstanding lineup of wines. |
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| PoP coverage | Benovia Winery |
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| Brogan Cellars |
| Address | 3232B Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-437-0211 |
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| Website | brogancellars.com |
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| Tasting Room | By appointment. |
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| Production | Small lots of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay. |
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| Winemaker | Margi Wierenga |
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| Owner | Margi Wierenga |
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| Comments | Established in 1998. Margi is the daughter of Burt Williams of Williams Selyem fame. |
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| PoP coverage | Brogan Cellars |
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| Davis Family Vineyards |
| Address | 52 Front St., Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-433-7858 |
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| Website | daviswines.com |
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| Tasting Room | Near Healdsburg town square on the Russian River. Picnic tables. Open Friday through sunday 11-5 or by appointment. |
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| Production | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc (from New Zealand) and olive oil. |
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| Winemaker | Guy Davis |
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| Owner | Guy Davis |
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| Comments | Consistently fine wines across the entire portfolio. |
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| PoP coverage | Davis Family Vineyards |
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| De La Montanya Estate Vineyards & Winery |
| Address | 999 Foreman Lane, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-433-3711 |
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| Website | dlmwine.com |
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| Tasting Room | Open Saturday and Sunday 11-4:30 and by appointment. Picnic grounds. |
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| Production | 4,500 cases Pinot Noir and several other varietals in small quantities |
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| Winemaker | Dennis De La Montanya, Michael Loykasek, and Tami Collins |
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| Owner | Dennis & Tina De La Montanya |
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| Comments | Charming yellow cottage on the property for rent (see lodging). Established in 2003. |
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| PoP coverage | De La Montanya Estate Vineyards and Winery |
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| Dehlinger Winery |
| Address | Hwy 116 & Vine Hill Rd. |
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| Phone | 707-823-2378 |
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| Website | www.dehlingerwinery.com |
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| Tasting Room | By appointment January-August |
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| Production | 7,000 cases Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| Winemaker | Tom and daughter Eva Dehlinger |
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| Owner | Tom & Carole Dehlinger |
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| Comments | Iconic RRV producer of estate wines for close to 30 years. Praised for uniqueness, quality, consistency and value. |
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| PoP coverage | Dehlinger Winery |
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| Dutton-Goldfield Winery |
| Address | 825 Gravenstein Hwy, Ste 3, Sebastopol |
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| Phone | 707-823-3887 |
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| Website | duttongoldfield.com |
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| Tasting Room | 5700 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa. Open daily. |
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| Production | 6,000 cases Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah |
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| Winemaker | Dan Goldfield |
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| Owner | Steve Dutton and Dan Goldfield |
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| Comments | Established 1999. |
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| PoP coverage | Dutton-Goldfield |
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| EMTU Wines |
| Address | Inquire by phone |
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| Phone | 707-887-1239 |
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| Website | emtuwines.com |
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| Tasting Room | By appointment. |
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| Production | < 150 cases of Pinot Noir |
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| Winemaker | John Mason |
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| Owner | John and Chris Mason |
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| PoP coverage | Emtu Estate Wines |
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| Eric Kent Cellars |
| Address | 1014 Hopper, #612, Santa Rosa |
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| Phone | 707-577-9700 |
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| Website | www.erickentwines.com |
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| Tasting Room | By appointment. |
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| Production | 2,000 cases Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah |
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| Winemaker | Kent Humphrey |
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| Owner | Kent and Colleen Humphrey |
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| Comments | Established 2003. |
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| PoP coverage | Eric Kent Wine Cellars |
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| Freeman Vineyard & Winery |
| Address | PO Box 2250, Sebastopol |
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| Phone | 415-831-4756 |
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| Website | freemanwinery.com |
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| Tasting Room | By appointment. |
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| Production | 4,000 cases Pinot Noir, Chardonnay |
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| Winemaker | Ed Kurtzman |
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| Owner | Ken and Akiko Freeman |
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| Comments | Tasting by appt. 10 acres owned, 30 acres leased. Established 2001. |
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| PoP coverage | Freeman Vineyard & Winery |
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| Freestone Vineyards |
| Address | 1625 Freestone Flat Rd (Winery not open to public). |
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| Phone | 707-874-9312 |
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| Website | www.freestonevineyards.com |
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| Tasting Room | Guest Center open Friday through Sunday, 11-5. Intersection of Bodega Highway and Bohemian Highway. |
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| Production | Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. |
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| Winemaker | Theresa Heredia |
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| Owner | Joesph Phelps Vineyards |
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| Comments | Exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. |
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| PoP coverage | Freestone Vineyards |
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| george wine company |
| Phone | 707-495-7783 |
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| Website | www.georgewine.com |
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| Tasting Room | By appointment at Moshin Winery |
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| Production | <1000 cases |
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| Winemaker | George Levkoff |
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| Owner | George Levkoff |
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| Comments | A one-man show - highly lauded Pinots popular in Las Vegas & New York restaurants. |
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| PoP coverage | george wine company |
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| Hirsch Vineyards |
| Address | 45075 Bohan-Dillon Rd, Cazadero |
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| Phone | 707-847-3600 |
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| Website | hirschvineyards.com |
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| Tasting Room | Tours and tasting by appointment. |
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| Production | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay |
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| Winemaker | Mark Doherty |
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| Owner | David Hirsch |
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| Comments | A long drive, but worth it. Among the first plantings in the true Sonoma Coast. Make sure weather is suitable before departing. 72 acres of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Winery established in 2002. |
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| PoP coverage | Hirsch Vineyards |
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| Inman Family Wines |
| Address | 5793 Skylane Blvd, Suite C, Windsor |
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| Phone | 707-395-0689 |
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| Website | inmanfamilywines.com |
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| Tasting Room | By appointment. |
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| Production | Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Rosé |
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| Winemaker | Kathleen Inman |
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| Owner | Simon and Kathleen Inman |
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| Comments | Rental home on the Olivet Grange Vineyard (see lodging). Established in 2000. New winery being constructed on estate 2009-2010. |
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| PoP coverage | Inman Family Winery |
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| J Vineyards & Winery |
| Address | 11447 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 888-594-6326 |
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| Website | www.jwine.com |
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| Tasting Room | Beautiful hospitality center with wine-food pairings available. |
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| Production | Sparkling wine, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinotage. |
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| Winemaker | George Bursick |
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| Owner | Judy Jordan |
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| PoP coverage | J Vineyards and Winery |
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| Joseph Swan Vineyards |
| Address | 2916 Laguna Rd, Forestville |
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| Phone | 707-573-3747 |
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| Website | swanwinery.com |
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| Tasting Room | Open weekends. |
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| Production | 5,000 cases Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel |
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| Winemaker | Rod Berglund |
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| Owner | Lynn and Rod Berglund |
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| Comments | 11 acres owned, 24 acres leased. An historic winery established in 1969. |
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| PoP coverage | Joseph Swan Vineyards |
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| Kastania Vineyards |
| Address | 4415 Kastania Rd, Petaluma (adjacent to Hwy 101) |
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| Phone | 707-763-6348 |
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| Website | kastaniavineyards.com |
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| Tasting Room | Comfortable tasting room open by appointment and some weekends. |
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| Production | 900 cases of Pinot Noir from 5 acre vineyard |
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| Winemaker | Leslie Sisneros |
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| Owner | Hoot and Linda Smith |
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| Comments | Established in 2001. |
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| PoP coverage | Kastania Vineyards |
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| Keller Estate |
| Address | 5875 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma |
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| Phone | 707-765-2117 |
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| Website | kellerestate.com |
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| Tasting Room | Winery and cave tour and tasting by appointment. |
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| Production | 10,000 cases |
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| Winemaker | Jacqueline Yoakum |
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| Owner | Ana Keller |
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| Comments | Own 86 acres. Established in 2000. |
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| PoP coverage | Keller Estate |
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| Littorai |
| Address | 788 Gold Ridge Road, Sebastopol |
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| Phone | 707-823-9586 |
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| Website | www.littorai.com |
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| Tasting Room | By appointment only. |
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| Winemaker | Ted Lemon |
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| Owner | Ted & Heidi Lemon |
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| Comments | One of California's premier producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast and Anderson Valley. |
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| PoP coverage | Littorai |
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| Lynmar Winery |
| Address | 3909 Frei Rd, Sebastopol |
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| Phone | 707-829-3374 |
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| Website | lynmarwinery.com |
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| Tasting Room | Hospitality center open Friday through Monday 11-4. Food and wine pairings. Beautiful setting and views. Tours by appointment. |
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| Production | 12,000 cases Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Rose |
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| Winemaker | Hugh Chapelle, Paul Hobbs (consulting) |
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| Owner | Lynn Fritz |
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| Comments | One of the most beautiful hospitality centers in the Russian River Valley that compliments the outstanding wines. Established in 1990. |
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| PoP coverage | Lynmar |
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| Papapietro Perry |
| Address | 4791 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-433-0422 |
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| Website | www.papapietro-perry.com |
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| Tasting Room | Friendly tasting room open daily 11-4:30. |
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| Production | Small lots of Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Chardonnay |
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| Winemaker | Ben Papapietro |
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| Owner | Ben Papapietro and Yolando Papapietro, Renae and Bruce Perry |
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| Comments | Wonderful hosts, upbeat tasting room, consistently stellar Pinot Noir. Ben learned from Burt Williams. |
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| PoP coverage | Papapietro Perry |
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| Paradise Ridge Winery |
| Address | 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa |
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| Phone | 707-542-2530 |
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| Website | paradiseridgewinery.com |
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| Tasting Room | Stunning views of Santa Rosa plain. Picnic tables on balcony. Sculpture garden. Call for hours. Tours by appointment. |
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| Production | 5,000 cases of multiple varietals including Pinot Noir. |
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| Winemaker | Dan Barwick |
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| Owner | Walter Byck |
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| Comments | Established in 1994. |
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| PoP coverage | Paradise Ridge Winery |
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| Pellegrini Family Vineyards |
| Address | 4055 W Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa |
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| Phone | 707-545-8680 |
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| Website | pellegrinisonoma.com |
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| Tasting Room | Tasting room inside winery open most days (call ahead). Tours by appointment. |
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| Production | 36,000 cases Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Zinfandel, and several other varietals. |
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| Winemaker | Kevin Hamel |
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| Owner | Bob Pellegrini |
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| Comments | 130 acres owned including Olivet Lane Vineyard, a Russian River Valley heritage vineyard. Established in 1933. |
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| PoP coverage | Pellegrini Family Vineyards |
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| Red Car Wine Co. |
| Address | 8400 Graton Road, Sebastopol |
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| Phone | 707-829-8500 |
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| Website | www.redcarwine.com |
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| Tasting Room | 10-5 daily |
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| Winemaker | Carrol Kemp |
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| Owner | Carrol Kemp |
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| Comments | Pinot Noir specialist featuring single vineyard wines from true Sonoma Coast. Adjacent Dutton-Goldfield |
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| PoP coverage | Red Car Wine Co. |
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| Russian Hill Winery |
| Address | 4525 Slusser Rd., Windsor |
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| Phone | 707-575-9428 |
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| Website | russianhillwinery.com |
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| Tasting Room | Open Thursday through Monday 11-4. Expansive views of Russian River Valley. Great picnic spot. |
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| Production | 5,000 cases Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah |
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| Winemaker | Patrick Melley |
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| Owner | Ed Gomez MD and Ellen Mack MD |
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| Comments | Established in 1997. |
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| Scherrer Winery |
| Address | 966 Tiller Ln., Sebastopol |
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| Phone | 707-823-8980 |
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| Website | scherrerwinery.com |
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| Tasting Room | By appointment. |
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| Production | 6,000 cases Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel |
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| Winemaker | Fred Scherrer |
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| Owner | Fred and Judi Scherrer |
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| PoP coverage | Scherrer Winery |
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| Siduri Wines |
| Address | 981 Airway Court, Suites E&F, Santa Rosa |
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| Phone | 707-578-3882 |
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| Website | www.siduri.com |
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| Tasting Room | Daily by appointment |
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| Production | 7,500 cases multiple Pinots CA & OR |
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| Winemaker | Adam Lee |
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| Owner | Adam & Dianna Lee |
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| Comments | Urban warehouse winery. Highly popular tastings at winery. |
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| PoP coverage | Siduri Wines |
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| Thomas George Estates |
| Address | 8075 Westside Rd, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-431-8031 |
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| Website | www.thomasgeorgeestates.com |
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| Tasting Room | 11-5 daily |
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| Production | 5,000+ cases |
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| Winemaker | Chris Rossi |
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| Owner | Baker Family |
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| Comments | Historic winery site (Davis Bynum). Varied lineup of solid wines. Beautiful setting, welcoming tasting room, caves. Rental units on the property. |
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| PoP coverage | Thomas George Estates |
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| Twomey Cellars |
| Address | 3000 Westside Rd, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-942-7026 |
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| Website | www.twomeycellars.com |
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| Tasting Room | Healdsburg Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5 |
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| Production | Four CA AVA Pinot Noirs, Sauvignon Blanc |
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| Winemaker | Ben Cane |
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| Owner | Duncan Family |
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| Comments | Tours by appt, Chef's Boards to pair with wines (order in advance). Modern tasting room overlooking RRV. Calistoga tasting room also. Wines are top-notch. |
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| PoP coverage | Twomey Cellars |
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| WesMar |
| Address | PO Box 810, Forestville |
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| Phone | 707-829-8824 |
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| Website | wesmarwinery.com |
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| Tasting Room | By appointment. |
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| Production | 1,500 cases |
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| Winemaker | Denise Selyem and Kirk Hubbard |
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| Owner | Denise Selyem and Kirk Hubbard |
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| Comments | Boutique winery in former apple processing plant. Denise Mary Selyem's father was Ed Selyem of Williams Selyem fame. |
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| PoP coverage | WesMar Winery |
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| Woodenhead |
| Address | (Winery) 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville |
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| Phone | 707-887-2703 |
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| Website | woodenheadwine.com |
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| Tasting Room | Open Thursday through Sunday 10:30-4:30at 570 River Rd, Santa Rosa. |
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| Production | 3,500 cases |
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| Winemaker | Micholai Stez |
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| Owner | Nickolai Stez, Zina Bower |
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| Comments | Established in 1999. |
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| PoP coverage | Woodenhead |
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Recommended Lodging
| Applewood Inn |
| Address | 13555 Hwy 116, Guerneville, CA |
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| Phone | 707-526-4441 |
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| Website | applewoodinn.com |
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| Comments | Romantic retreat. Excellent restaurant open Tues-Sat with great Sonoma County wine list. 30 minute drive from Healdsburg. Original owners, who added so much, sold the property in 2009. New owner plans Tuscan style retreat with cooking school and other changes. |
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| Benovia Winery Hideaway Cottage |
| Address | 3339 Hartman Rd, Santa Rosa |
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| Phone | 707-526-4441 |
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| Website | benovia.com |
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| Comments | Nicely furnished 3 bedroom house with garage in the middle of estate vineyard, walking distance to winery. All amenities provided. !5-20 minutes from both Healdsburg and Sebastopol. |
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| Bodega Bay Lodge |
| Address | 103 Coast Hwy 1, Bodega Bay, CA |
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| Phone | 888-875-3525 |
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| Website | www.bodegabaylodge.com |
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| Comments | Perched on a waterfront bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Sonoma Coast, the Lodge provides sweeping views. 83 guest rooms with the Ocean Club Suites the most luxurious. 8 acres of landscaped grounds, heated outdoor swimming pool, spa, fitness center, beach access. Duck Club Restaurant is top notch. 30 minutes west of Russian River Valley. $195 and up. |
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| Camellia Inn |
| Address | 211 North St., Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 800-727-8182 |
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| Website | camelliainn.com |
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| Comments | The longest family owned and operated Inn in the Healdsburg area. Italianate Victorian built in 1871. Very personable inn keepers. Three minute walk to downtown Healdsburg. |
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| Duchamp |
| Address | 421 Foss St, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-431-1300 |
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| Website | duchamphotel.com |
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| Comments | Six minimalist luxury modern cottages in downtown Healdsburg. Excellent continental breakfast included. |
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| Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott |
| Address | 1101 Gravenstein Hwy, Sebastopol |
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| Phone | 707-829-6677 |
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| Website | www.winecountryhi.com |
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| Comments | I often stay here. This is a full service and well appointed hotel that is inexpensive. Walking distance to downtown Sebastopol and close to many wineries. Swimming pool and gym. Rooms and suites. |
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| Healdsburg Inn on Plaza |
| Address | 112 Mathieson St, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-431-8063 |
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| Website | healdsburginn.com |
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| Comments | Countryside decor on the central town plaza. |
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| Honor Mansion |
| Address | 891 Grove St., Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 800-554-4667 |
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| Website | www.honormansion.com |
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| Comments | Built in 1883, the Victorian "resort inn" offers 13 rooms, including 4 suites, spread over four acres. Owners Cathi and Steve Fowler purchased Honor Mansion in 1994 and restored the building to its original splendor. Full gourmet breakfast buffet each morning, wine and appetizers in the afternoon. Lap pool, croquet lawn, PGA putting green, hiking and jogging trail, tennis court, basketball court and bocce courts. AAA Four Diamond Award for 13 consecutive years. $240 and up. |
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| Hotel Healdsburg |
| Address | 25 Mathieson St, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 800-889-7188 |
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| Website | hotelhealdsburg.com |
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| Comments | Sleek, modern hotel on the central town plaza. Antithesis of cutsy area B&Bs. Dry Creek Kitchen Restaurant with excellent Sonoma County wine list. No corkage if you bring in a Sonoma wine not on list. |
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| Inn at Occidental |
| Address | 3657 Church St, Occidental |
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| Phone | 800-522-6324 |
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| Website | innatoccidental.com |
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| Comments | Highly rated B&B in small town of Occidental |
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| Irish Rose Inn |
| Address | 3232 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-431-2601 |
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| Website | www.theirishroseinn.com |
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| Comments | Affiliated with Brogan Cellars |
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| Little Yellow Cottage |
| Address | 999 Foreman Lane, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-484-8091 |
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| Website | winevacationrentals.com |
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| Comments | 2 bedroom house overlooking De La Montanya Estate Vineyard and Winery. All amenities provided. 10 minutes from Healdsburg. Contact Tina De La Montanya. |
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| Madrona Manor |
| Address | 1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 800-258-4003 |
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| Website | madronamanor.com |
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| Comments | 17 rooms in this 3-story Victorian that dates to 1881. Swimming pool. The outstanding Restaurant at Madrona Manor offers new American cuisine. |
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| Nick’s Cove & Cottages |
| Address | 23240 Hwy 1, Marshall (Tomales Bay) |
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| Phone | 415-663-1033 |
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| Website | nickscove.com |
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| Owner | Pat Kuleto |
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| Comments | Excellent restaurant. Situated on shores of Tomales Bay. |
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| Olivet Grange Vacation Rental |
| Address | Olivet Road and Piner Road, Santa Rosa |
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| Phone | 707-433-6262 |
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| Website | olivetgrange.com |
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| Comments | 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom farmhouse at Olivet Grange Vineyard dating to 1918. Like your grandmother's house with large kitchen and living room. Charming with nice beds. 15 minute drive to Healdsburg. |
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| Sheraton Sonoma County Petaluma |
| Address | 745 Baywood Dr., Petaluma |
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| Phone | 707-283-2888 |
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| Website | Sheraton.com |
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| Comments | All of the wineries in Petaluma are within a short drive of the hotel. |
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| The Raford Inn of Healdsburg |
| Address | 10630 Wohler Rd, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 800-887-9503 |
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| Website | rafordinn.com |
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| Comments | Victorian B&B overlooking vineyards. |
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| Timber Cove Inn |
| Address | 21780 N Coast Hwy 1, Jenner |
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| Phone | 800-987-8319 |
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| Website | timbercoveinn.com |
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| Comments | 25 miles north of Bodega Bay and closest to winery and vineyard outposts along the true Sonoma Coast. Located on a solitary rocky point above the ocean, this rugged lodge is perfect for whale watching. |
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| Vintners Inn |
| Address | 4350 Barnes Rd, Santa Rosa |
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| Phone | 800-421-2584 |
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| Website | vintnersinn.com |
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| Comments | European style lodging among a 92-acre vineyard. Home to John Ash & Co. Restaurant. |
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| Windrose Romantic Cottages |
| Address | Windsor |
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| Phone | 707-836-0400 |
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| Website | windroseromanticcottages.com |
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| Comments | 5 cottages, for 1 or 2 people. Inexpensive. |
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Recommended Restaurants
| Backyard |
| Address | 6566 Front St., Forestville |
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| Phone | 707-820-8445 |
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| Comments | B, L & D at this unassuming spot. Chef is Daniel Kedan, formerly Peter Lowell and Ad Hoc. |
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| Bistro Des Copains |
| Address | 3782 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental |
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| Phone | 707-874-2436 |
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| Website | bistrodescopains.com |
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| Comments | Dinner only. Highly recommended Cal-French cuisine. Owners are very wine-savvy. |
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| Bistro Ralph |
| Address | 129 Plaza St, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-433-1380 |
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| Comments | A Healdsburg institution enjoyed by many visitors and locals alike. On the Plaza. |
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| Campo Fina |
| Address | 330 Healdsburg Ave at North St, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-395-4640 |
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| Comments | From Scopa-owner Ari Rosen. Wood-fired oven. Small plates. |
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| Chloe's French Café |
| Address | 3883 Airway Drive, Suite 145, Santa Rosa |
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| Phone | 707-528-3095 |
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| Comments | Hard to find (located behind a medical building complex) but worth the search. Only open for breakfast and lunch on weekdays. Terrific sandwiches and salads. Don't miss the chicken curry salad sandwich on baquette or croissant. Cheerful staff. I just love this place. |
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| Cucina Paradiso |
| Address | 114 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma |
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| Phone | 707-782-1130 |
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| Website | www.cucinaparadisopetaluma.com |
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| Comments | My favorite Italian restaurant in Sonoma County. Excellent wine and food service. Reservations required. |
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| Cyrus |
| Address | 129 North St, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-433-3311 |
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| Website | cyrusrestaurant.com |
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| Comments | Michelin 2 Star, coat and tie, very expensive. Rivals French Laundry. Sophisticated fine dining with superb 5-course or 8-course prix fix menu, solid wine list and great service. Reservations essential. |
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| Della Fattoria Downtown |
| Address | 141 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma |
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| Phone | 707-763-0161 |
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| Comments | B & L daily, D Fri only. Great bread. |
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| Downtown Bakery & Creamery |
| Address | 308 A Center St, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-431-2719 |
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| Comments | Maybe Sonoma's best bakery run by Chez Panisse alumni. Great breakfast, and donut muffins which appeared on Food Network's "The Best Thing I Ever Ate." highly recommended. Good pizza too. On the Plaza. |
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| Dry Creek Kitchen |
| Address | 317 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-431-1302 |
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| Website | www.charliepalmer.com |
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| Comments | Elegant restaurant from an acclaimed chef who lives in Sonoma. Local ingredients with a French touch. Can be uneven but when its good its very good. No corkage for wines from Sonoma County. Outstanding Sonoma County wine list with many verticals. |
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| Ike's Place |
| Address | 1780 Mendo Ave, Santa Rosa |
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| Comments | Legendary Bay Area sandwich shop with over 200 sandwich combinations |
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| Jimtown Store |
| Address | 6706 Hwy 128, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-433-1252 |
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| Website | jimtown.com |
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| Comments | Quirky café and store that has excellent luncheon foods. You must go here at least once in your life. The ideal place to get your picnic supplies. |
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| K&L Bistro |
| Address | 1193 Main St, Sebastopol |
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| Phone | 707-823-6614 |
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| Comments | Michelin 1 Star. My favorite restaurant in Sonoma. Very small, French bistro food, excellent wine service, reservations required. L&D, Mon-Sat. |
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| Lolitas Market and Taqueria |
| Address | 451 Lakewille St., Petaluma |
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| Phone | 707-766-8929 |
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| Comments | Authentic taqueria, great tacos. |
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| Nick’s Cove & Cottages (see lodging) |
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| Rivers Inn Restaurant & Inn |
| Address | 11048 Hwy 1, Jenner |
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| Phone | 707-865-2484 |
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| Website | ilovesunsets.com |
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| Comments | Gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean along with good food and good wine list. |
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| Rocker Oysterfeller's Kitchen & Saloon |
| Address | 14415 Coast Hwy 1 in the Valley Ford Hotel, Valley Ford |
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| Phone | 707-876-1983 |
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| Website | rockeroysterfellers.com |
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| Comments | Dinner Wednesday through Sunday, Sunday brunch, Saturday lunch. Locally sourced food including oysters from Drake's Bay, beef from local ranchers. Authentic flavors, laid back atmosphere. Decent Sonoma wine list. |
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| Rosso Pizzeria & Wine Bar |
| Address | 53 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa Creekside Center |
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| Phone | 707-544-3221 |
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| Website | rossopizzeria.com |
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| Comments | Former Tra Vigne chef John Franchetti. Wood- fired pizzas, salads, antipasto all fresh. Also in Petaluma. |
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| Santi Taverna Restaurant |
| Address | 21047 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville |
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| Phone | 707-857-1790 |
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| Website | www.tavernasanti.com |
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| Comments | Outstanding and authentic Italian cuisine. A favorite of local winemakers. 10 mins north of Healdsburg. |
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| Scopa |
| Address | 109A Plaza St, Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-433-5285 |
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| Website | www.scopahealdsburg.com |
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| Comments | Tiny Italian spot on the plaza - no sign but next to Bistro Ralph. Outstanding and reasonable. Be sure and have Nona's Chicken. Reservations required. |
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| Seaweed Café |
| Address | 1580 Eastshore Rd., Bodega Bay |
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| Phone | 707-875-2700 |
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| Tendejon de la Calle |
| Phone | 707-623-5474 |
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| Website | www.mateogranados.com |
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| Owner | Chef Mateo Granados |
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| Comments | Chef Granados, a veteran of Masa's in San Francisco and Dry Creek Kitchen in Healdsburg, and an anchor at the Healdsburg Farmer's Market, dishes out Yucatan specialties from a pop-up kitchen at wineries throughout Sonoma county. Dinners are usually Weds, Thurs and Fri and limited to 60 tickets. Dinner is served by waiters and attendees can bring their own wine or buy from the hosting winery. All ingredients in the dinners is from local farmers. Don't miss this if you get the opportunity. Granados will be opening a restaurant in Healdsburg sometime in 2011-2012. |
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| The Inn at the Tides |
| Address | 800 Highway 1, Bodega Bay |
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| Phone | 707-875-3652 |
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| Website | innatthetides.com |
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| Comments | Bay view lodging and Sonoma-California cuisine at the Bay View Restaurant. Monthly winemaker dinners. The Tides Wharf Restaurant at 835 Highway 1 is open for B, L, & D and has a fish market, wine shop and food to go. |
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| The Tides Wharf Restaurant |
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| Comments | See The Inn at the Tides. |
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| Two Niner Diner |
| Address | 561 Sky Ranch Dr. at Petaluma Airport |
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| Phone | 707-765-2900 |
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| Comments | Watch small planes take off and land with views of vineyards in the distance. |
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| Underwood Bar & Bistro |
| Address | 9113 Graton Rd, Graton |
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| Phone | 707-823-7023 |
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| Comments | Fun spot with bar seating. Excellent wines. Fantastic hamburger. Loved by locals. |
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| Village Bakery |
| Address | 7225 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol |
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| Phone | 707-433-6262 |
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| Comments | Don't be put off by modest appearance. Pastries to die for especially the bear claws.The seeded sourdough bread is my favorite bread in the entire world! (Peter adds: if you're there on Saturday, try to get a loaf of the Fig-Anise—heavenly!) Also in Santa Rosa at 1445 Town & Country Dr, 707-527-7654 |
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| Willis Seafood & Raw Bar |
| Address | 403 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg |
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| Phone | 707-433-9191 |
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| Website | williswinebar.net |
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| Comments | Small plates, seafood rolls, good wine list. |
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| Willis Wine Bar |
| Address | 4404 Old Redwood Hwy., Santa Rosa |
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| Phone | 707-526-3096 |
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| Comments | Small plates, great wine list, rustic and comfortable. Filet Mignon sliders and dungess crab tacos are fab. |
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| Willow Wood Market Café |
| Address | 9020 Graton Rd, Graton |
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| Phone | 707-823-0233 |
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| Website | willowwoodgraton.com |
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| Comments | Casual eatery, general store ambiance, many locals. B, L & D daily. Market with unusual stuff. |
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| Zazu |
| Address | 3530 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa |
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| Phone | 707-523-4814 |
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| Comments | Small roadhouse restaurant owned by chefs Duskie Estes who was once a contestant on Food Network Challenge and her husband, John Stewart, a rock star salumnist, known for producing their Black pig salami and bacon. Reservations usually required. Deservedly very popular (also own Bovolo above) |
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Recommended Wine Stores
| Bottle Barn |
| Address | 3331 A Industrial Dr., Santa Rosa. |
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| Website | bottlebarn.com |
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| Comments | Extensive Pinot selection at low prices. Tricky to find, but well worth the effort. Just a warehouse, no service, no frills. |
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| Locals |
| Address | 21023 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville |
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| Phone | 707-857-4900 |
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| Website | tastelocalwine.com |
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| Comments | Praxis, Eric Ross, Hawley, Portalupi. |
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| Sophie's Cellars |
| Address | 20293 Hwy 116, Monte Rio |
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| Phone | 707-865-1122 |
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| Website | sophiescellars.com |
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| Comments | Hard to find, small production Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs. Prices are full retail. |
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| Vine & Barrel Shop |
| Address | 143 Kentucky St., Petaluma |
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| Comments | Good Petaluma Gap Pinot selection at good prices. Tasting bar. |
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| Wine Spectrum Bar & Shop |
| Address | 123 4th St., Santa Rosa's Railroad Square |
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| Phone | 707-636-1064 |
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| Website | winespectrum.com |
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| Comments | Armida, MacPhail, Russian Hill, others. |
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| Oakville Grocery |
| Address | 124 Matheson St., Healdsburg |
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| Comments | Gourmet, upscale, nice wine selection. |
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| Oliver's Market |
| Address | 560 Montecito Ctr, Santa Rosa |
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| Comments | Great selection of cheeses and wines, fresh organic produce, great deli. |
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| Pacific Market |
| Address | 1465 Town and Country Dr, Santa Rosa |
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| Comments | Great deli sandwiches, salad bar. Locations in Rohnert Park and Sebastopol. |
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| Skyhawk Village Market |
| Address | 5755 Mountain Hawk Dr, Santa Rosa |
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| Comments | Fresh foods made with care. |
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| Traverso's Gourmet Food & Liquors |
| Address | 2098 Stagecoach Road, Fountaingrove Village |
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| Comments | A Santa Rosa institution - since 1922. |
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| Wild Flour Bakery |
| Address | 140 Bohemian Hwy, Forestville |
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| Comments | Worth the 15 minute drive from Sebastopol. The greatest wood-fired brick oven breads on this planet. Coffee, no food. |
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Wine Country Tours
| Getaway Adventures |
| Address | 2228 Northpoint Pkwy, Santa Rosa |
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| Phone | 707-568-3040 |
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| Website | www.getawayadventures.com |
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| Comments | Bicycle touring company. |
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| Wine-a-Bay-Go |
| Website | www.healdsburgtours.com |
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| Owner | Jonathan Garner |
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| Comments | Full service from friendly owner. $100 an hour for transportation that can seat 10 people. Water, snacks. Good way to avoid costly DUI. |
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