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Siduri Wines

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Siduri, named after the Babylonian goddess of wine, embodies the founders' shared passion for pinot noir and their aspiration to create exceptional wines. Inspired by this vision, Adam Lee and Dianna Novy relocated from their native Texas to Sonoma County's renowned wine region. They dedicated years to working at small, family-owned wineries and devoted their spare time to mastering the art of grape growing and winemaking.

Their efforts bore fruit with the debut release of Siduri Wines in 1994, which garnered significant critical acclaim and launched a 25-year journey toward perfecting Pinot Noir. Today, Winemaker Matt Revelette oversees the production of more than 20 single-vineyard and appellation-specific Pinot Noir expressions, sourced from prestigious vineyard sites along the West Coast, from Santa Barbara, California to Willamette Valley, Oregon.

Line 39 Wines

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Line 39 offers consumers a selection of varietals from Lake County AVA, as well as the North Coast and other areas in California. Check website for distributors of Line 39 wines.

Ferrari-Carano Vineryards & Winery

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If ever you decide to meander the wineries of Dry Creek Road, this place is a must! Landscape architects have touched every inch of the estate with their magic wand blending color, textures, and aromas that match the bouquet of their family owned wines. Their 2010 Chardonnay Reserve is beautiful with hints of vanilla & pear with a slight buttery finish; very smooth. The 2009 Sky High Pinot Noir from the Alexander Valley is bright & crisp with a beautiful color; it is a limited production so get them while you can. This family basically carved an opulent French estate out of the hills of Dry Creek, and it has to be seen to be believed.

Ridge Vineyards Winery - Healsburg

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Great views, greater wines. Ridge is a must. The wines offered by Ridge are top notch, well balanced, unique wines. While you can find their wines in some stores make the trip up the mountain where you can taste some of the more limited offerings. Also and estate in the Santa Cruz Mountains * Monte Bello * Santa Cruz Mountains * 17100 Monte Bello Road * Cupertino, CA 95014

Rued Vineyards & Winery

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The tasting room host was very sweet and hospitable. All of the wines were good and VERY reasonably priced, but the one wine that stood out the most to me was the late harvest sauvignon blanc. Late harvest sauv blanc is not an easy wine to come by, giving Rued brownie points in my book! It's a lusciously sweet wine that's reminiscent of ripe yellow peaches and honey.

Pellegrini-Olivet Lane

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The Pellegrini Family traces its heritage in winemaking to the early 1900s when brothers Nello and Gino Pellegrini arrived in New York City from their native Tuscany. They soon made their way to the West Coast and in 1925 became Sonoma County grape merchants, shipping grapes throughout the U.S. for home winemaking.

Sbragia Family Vineyards

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NEW! Now Allowing Outside Food! Enjoy a Picnic and a Bottle of Wine at Sbragia!

Guests can now bring their own food to enjoy a picnic alongside a bottle of Sbragia's award-winning wines while admiring the stunning view of the Dry Creek AVA from the terrace. Tastings are available by reservation, and walk-ins are accommodated based on availability. In addition, food prepared by the Estate Chef is available for purchase. A Sbragia Wine Ambassador will guide visitors through the family portfolio, exploring the diverse varietals, vineyards, and rich family history that Sbragia offers.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

  • Thursday through Monday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Reservations are RECOMMENDED for Wine Tastings (Reservations required for parties of 6 or more.)
  • Last tasting at 3:00 PM
  • By the glass and bottle purchase available until 4:00 PM

ADDRESS:

9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville, CA 95441

CONTACT US:

  • Phone: (707) 473-2992
  • Email: concierge@sbragia.com

Bucklin Old Hill Ranch

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The Bucklin's were all born and raised in San Francisco, but spent virtually every weekend and summer on their Grandmother's ranch in Sonoma. In 1976, their mother Anne, a professional landscape gardener, moved to Sonoma when she married Otto Teller. Otto and Anne lived together on Oak Hill Farm where they raised organic flowers and vegetables. In 1981, the Tellers purchased the venerable Old Hill Ranch Vineyard which is adjacent to the farm. Meanwhile, the four Bucklin siblings set off on separate paths across the country pursuing various careers, spouses, and hobgoblins, only to return to the family farm in Sonoma.

Bartholomew Park Winery

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The staff here was very friendly and inviting, I felt comfortable asking any and all questions I had. Would definitely recommend this, especially for a lunchtime stop so you can picnic. They even had some picnic type food items for sale. Bartholomew has an excellent hike, approximately 3 miles, which provides an excellent workout. Parts of the trail are challenging for novice hikers, with very steep ascents and descents, even a few stream crossings on rocks. It's a fun hike with an excellent vista view, and maybe you will see some wildlife.

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