Best wineries to visit in Sonoma?

loren.grossman · August 9, 2011, 6:09pm

Another shout out should go out to Talty. Near Healdsburg, great Dry Creek zin.

Corey_N · August 9, 2011, 6:18pm

I like Imagery a lot.

Unusual wines and I like that they have a small art gallery just off the tasting room, so you can view the art behind their labels.

Richard_T_r_i_m_p_i · August 9, 2011, 7:02pm

Nah. Just start a thread about how much better the Swan winemaking and vineyard sourcing is to any other Sonoma producer. That should get John’s attention.

RT

Michel_D · August 10, 2011, 1:14am

Sonoma Coast Appellation
Pinot - Must do Littorai - need to make an appointment read about this

http://articles.philly.com/2011-01-27/restaurants/27051599_1_pinot-wine-spe
ctator-littorai

Chasseur and Lynmar
Chasseur - ugly building great Pinot and Chard - need to make appointment

Lynmar - Great views, great wines - on the expensive side for the great ones, can have lunch.

Zinfandel heaven

Dry Creek Vally
Mazzacco - the best In the land

Rafanelli only 2 wines - but it is worth the visit - Need to make appointment

http://www.passalacquawinery.com/

Wilson Winery

Also in Alexander valley
Stryker Winery

http://www.hannawinery.com/

For Hanna do not do the one in Santa Rosa.

Sonoma area

Enjoy and drive carefully.

Alan_Rath · August 10, 2011, 1:27am

Lots of good recs so far. Holdredge is very convenient, right in Healdsburg. Then you should most definitely take the drive down Westside road, for the scenery and wines. Arista is a nice stop. Rochioli a beautiful stop (though not sure how much wine they have to taste). Then come back the other side of the river on East Side Rd and go to Copain (my highest recommendation for both wines and venue).

Larry_P · August 10, 2011, 1:31am

Or try writing an open letter

BobH · August 10, 2011, 2:41am

If pinot noir is your favorite, you should try out Skewis’s new tasting room in Healdsburg, as they are probably amoung the tops in California pinot. Sadly, I have not had a chance to go there yet myself.

BobH · August 10, 2011, 2:43am

I just saw this. Absolutely you should go to Skewis since you are going to be in town anywy. Let me know what their new room is like.

Robert_Titelman · August 10, 2011, 3:32am

Siduri is fun. Also I hear Donelan is good.

BobH · August 19, 2011, 6:34pm

So have you been yet? I really want to hear what the new Skewis tasting room is like?

Macario_Montoya · August 19, 2011, 6:39pm

I was visiting a vineyard in the RRV last week and on my way back to Napa I stopped off at Red Car. They are located in Graton. Great Chardonnady, Syrah and Pinots.

Scott_Butler · August 19, 2011, 6:45pm

Holy moly, a lot of choices!! This is a good thread because i am heading there in November. Gotta start formulating a game plan.

I was worried that few places would be open on Sunday, but looks like there are several good options.

John_Morris · August 19, 2011, 7:17pm

If you like wines in a fairly restrained style, I would add Copain and Porter Creek.

Scott_Butler · August 19, 2011, 7:29pm

As long as we are on this topic - please throw in some good dining options. One night would be in Healdsburg, and one night in Santa Rosa maybe??

TIA

e_chin · August 19, 2011, 7:36pm

Just had dinner at Scopa. Had a great meal there.

Scott_Butler · August 19, 2011, 9:32pm

Thanks!

ericleehall · August 19, 2011, 10:54pm

Scopa is the best restaurant on the Square (IMHO). I’m a Healdsburg local, and our tasting room is within sight of them, and it’s the favorite food place in town of our staff, bar none.
My favorite entree is the Rib Eye for two, best steak in town.

Reservations are pretty much required as it’s very small.

http://www.scopahealdsburg.com/

Steve_Eisenhauer · August 19, 2011, 11:12pm

If you’re up for a wild drive, Hirsch is a great visit.

Scott_Butler · August 20, 2011, 12:37am

Any other wineries near Hirsch that can be visited??

Clayton_Wai-Poi · August 20, 2011, 12:48am

Peay and Flowers are up there in the For Ross area.