You will likely want to get out the map to plan your wine tasting(s)… plenty of options nearby!
Russian River Wine Road. The Russian River Wine Road is a winery association of over 100 Wineries throughout Sonoma County wine country, including the Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Russian River Valley appellations of Northwest Sonoma County. 800-723-6336. Their website is a great resource: http://www.wineroad.com/
Vineyards within 15 Miles
- Atascadero Creek – shared tasting room with Grafton Ridge Cellers
- D+L Carnelli
- DeLoach
- Dutton Estate
- Gary Farrell
- Grafton Ridge
- Hartford Family
- Harvest Moon
- Hook + Ladder
- Hop Kiln
- Iron Horse
- Joseph Swan
- Korbel
- Lynmar
- Martin Ray
- Martinelli
- Mirimar Estate
- Moshin Vineyards
- Pellegrini
- Porter Creek
- River Road Vineyards
- Sunce (great Bocce court!)
- Taft Street Winery
- Woodenhead
RR House Favorites:
- Siduri and Novy – appointment required, well worth it!
- Dehlinger – alas, no onsite tastings
- Williams Selyem – tours for mailing list customers only, requires 2 weeks advance notice
Alternative Wine Tastings Options
Wine Tasting of Sonoma County. Closed Tuesdays. 25179 Highway 116 Duncans Mills, CA 95430 (707) 865-0565 www.winetastingsonoma.com
Sophie’s Cellars. 20293 Hwy 116, Monte Rio, CA 95462 (707) 865-1122. www.sophiescellars.com. Good picnic supplies!
No Corkage: If you’re dining in the Russian River area, buy a bottle of wine at Sophie’s Cellars, then enjoy dinner at one of the following fine local restaurants with no corkage any night they are open (limit one bottle).
The Village Inn, Monte Rio 707-865-2304
The Highland Dell, Monte Rio 707-865-2300
Applewood Inn, Guerneville 707-869-9093
Triple R, Guerneville 707-869-0691
Mosaic, Forestville 707-887-7503
Bistro des Copains, Occidental 707-874-2436
River’s End Restaurant, Jenner 707-865-2484 x111
CazSonoma Lodge, Cazadero 707-632-5255