While the Russian River Valley is often known for it’s lazy days by the river, soaking up the glorious sunshine in the summer, the off-season is a time to indulge in the true beauty of the region. With small, quaint towns tucked into the lush backdrop of the redwood forests, the Russian River Valley region has more to offer than just a day at the beach.
Well into the north end of the Sonoma Wine Country, surrounding the charming city of Healdsburg, the fabled wine-producing region known as the Dry Creek Valley consistently produces fabulous wine year after year. Far from the bustling tasting rooms of Napa, this special part of Sonoma County offers a much more intimate tasting experience while allowing wine aficionados the opportunity to immerse themselves in the winemaking process and become friendly with the families that inhabit the valley.
Though far from the Douro Valley of Portugal, visitors to Sonoma County will be pleased with the variety of Port-style and dessert wines available in the area. It’s time to start planning: these ports are ready for pouring.
While some people prefer to learn history from books, Sonomans like to drink it. Join them at these beautiful wineries that changed the history of wine for both California, and the world.
Sonoma County is rife with opportunities for partaking in a rich arts and culture scene. We highly recommend making time to visit some of the region’s top galleries, festivals, and performance venues.
If you are looking for an alternative to the classic Wine Country experience, Sonoma County has you covered. With a bevy of craft breweries located within very short distances from one another, beer enthusiasts can experience a fantastic weekend of tasting.
Sonoma County has phenomenal food, rustic wineries, and some of the most beautiful natural bounty on the West Coast. And while eating, wine tasting, and relaxing poolside are great, a big part of the fun is just traveling around and taking in the enchanting scenery.
When you want luxury without the snobbery, Sonoma is your spot. Welcome to the very best of what this corner of California has to offer.
There are plenty of incredible tasting experiences waiting to be had in Sonoma County. If you’re looking to visit wineries that go above and beyond the traditional Wine Country scene, check out these unique Sonoma County tasting rooms.
The Green Valley AVA is located in the southwestern part of the Russian River Valley, bounded by the towns of Sebastopol, Forestville and Occidental. The area is known for its foggy climate and well-drained soil, which makes the wines throughout the AVA unusually cohesive and distinct–in other words, a worthwhile tasting experience, to be sure.
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