Heading to Sonoma and LA

tsolomon · 05-16-2013, 09:03 AM

We were there in October and can offer some suggestions on wineries to visit.

Merry Edwards does a very nice tasting and you don't need reservations. They have a very good Sauvignon Blanc that is rated at 90+ points, but they are known for their Pinot Noirs.

Pride Mountain is another great winery that straddles both Sonoma and Napa. You will need reservations and the drive up Spring Mountain is worth the view.

I would head up to Healdsburg and Dry Creek area if you like Zinfandels. We liked both Mauritson and Passalacqua.

I would suggest the Russian River Brewing company if you're into beer. The food was great and Pliny the Elder is a top rated IPA.

If you're in downtown Sonoma, Roche Winery has a tasting room right next to the Girl and the Fig, which was a restaurant we really liked. Roche has good wine at a reasonable price, I like their Chardonnays and Pinots.

If you plan on heading over to Napa I can suggest some more wineries for you.

05-16-2013, 09:03 AM	#1
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,248 Trading: (31)	Re: Heading to Sonoma and LA We were there in October and can offer some suggestions on wineries to visit. Merry Edwards does a very nice tasting and you don't need reservations. They have a very good Sauvignon Blanc that is rated at 90+ points, but they are known for their Pinot Noirs. Pride Mountain is another great winery that straddles both Sonoma and Napa. You will need reservations and the drive up Spring Mountain is worth the view. I would head up to Healdsburg and Dry Creek area if you like Zinfandels. We liked both Mauritson and Passalacqua. I would suggest the Russian River Brewing company if you're into beer. The food was great and Pliny the Elder is a top rated IPA. If you're in downtown Sonoma, Roche Winery has a tasting room right next to the Girl and the Fig, which was a restaurant we really liked. Roche has good wine at a reasonable price, I like their Chardonnays and Pinots. If you plan on heading over to Napa I can suggest some more wineries for you.