In this episode we take you on a trip to one of the places in the US that we enjoy returning to from time to time.  Welcome to the wine region of California.  We’ll share three ways that we have experienced the wine regions and the pros and cons of each, some of our favorite wineries that we have visited, the wonderful places that we have stayed, and a few great places to eat while you are in the area.  Whether you are seeking the perfect wine or just so breathtaking scenery, pack a bag and join us as we travel to Napa Valley and Sonoma, California.

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Here's the link to book the private tour wine driver we used on one of our trips - Steve Batory - Fine Wine Tours 

Where we have stayed:

Carneros Resort and Spa - located between Napa & Sonoma 

White House Inn & Spa in Downtown Napa

The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection Hotel in Downtown Sonoma

List of the wineries we have been to

Note that Napa Valley includes St. Helena, Rutherford, Yountville  and Sonoma includes Glenn Ellen, Kenwood, Russian River Valley

Napa

Mumm Napa 

Cade Winery 

Peju

Round Pond

Caymus

Reverie II

Crocker & Starr

V Sattui Winery - we had lunch here 

Sonoma

Porter Creek vineyards 

Martorana Family winery 

Christopher Creek

Pedroncelli Winery

picked up lunch at dry creek general store - ate at Martorana Family winery 

Thomas George Winery

Buena Vista

Kenwood

Anaba

Matanzas Creek Winery

The Donum Estate 

Gloria Ferrer Wines

Landmark 

j Rochioli Vineyard & Winery

Jacuzzi Family Vineyards

Benziger Family Winery - Biodynamic Farming 

Cline

Where to Eat 

Eat brunch at Auberge du Soleil - Napa

Dry creek general store to pickup sandwiches 

v. Sarttuli

Sonoma market - for sandwich and salads hot bar lunch meat 

The girl & the fig Sonoma

B & V Whiskey Bar & Grille Sonoma

In the town of Napa

Allegria 

Oxbow Public Market - with food vendors etc 

Tarla Mediterrean 

In Yountville

RH Yountville 

Bouchon Bistro 

A couple of other suggestions:

In napa and sonoma you are going to also find tasting rooms so if you don’t want to drive from one to another 

You Have to stop by Muir woods - make a parking reservation online but we think it is a must do when visiting the area 

San Rafael might be a good stop for lunch on the way in from San Fransisco, we recommend - Taqueria San Jose in San Fafael

On the way to Muir Woods stop in Mill Valley - Equator Coffee 

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