There are a million ways to go with wine tasting in Sonoma County, but starting in the Russian River Valley is a great bet. This list of Best Sonoma Wineries for First Time Visitors narrows the list down a bit to some newbie-proof wine...
Fascinating day trip to California Carnivores, just the other side of Sebastopol, stopping at Luther Burbank's Gold Ridge Experiment Farm (for a more traditional horticultural experience), Willow Wood Market Cafe, in the perfect...
Quick lunch stop off River Road, panini and Pellegrino, on the way to the coast...Bia Cafe at Northwood.
Great opportunity to sit around a fire, sipping wine recommended by the friendly, knowledgable proprietors, talking with friends, nibbling on wonderful finger foods. Locals Night every Friday at Sophie's Cellars in Duncans Mills.
