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Sonoma County Wine Country: A Soulful Weekend Among Vines and Villages

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The route

11 stops·5 wineries · 3 restaurants · 2 hotels · 1 activity

1. 01

   Hotel

   Arrive in Healdsburg & Check In at Harmon Guest House

   Settle into this design-forward downtown spot, your ideal launchpad for exploring Healdsburg's wine country by foot or bike.

2. 02

   Restaurant

   Dry Creek Kitchen

   Charlie Palmer's Healdsburg flagship pairs seasonal Sonoma ingredients with an exceptional local wine list, perfect for your first night.

3. 03

   WineryDry Creek Valley

   Ridge Vineyards – Lytton Springs

   Old-vine Zinfandels from the historic Lytton Springs ranch make Ridge's Dry Creek outpost essential Sonoma drinking.

4. 04

   WineryDry Creek Valley

   Preston Farm & Winery

   Organic Rhône and Zinfandel wines pair perfectly with house-baked bread and estate olive oil in this relaxed Dry Creek Valley farmstead.

5. 05

   Restaurant

   Lunch at Café Lucia

   Grab a seasonal sandwich and espresso at this charming Healdsburg spot, the perfect breather between tastings.

6. 06

   WineryAlexander Valley

   Jordan Vineyard & Winery

   Sip world-class Cabernet and Chardonnay in a fairytale French château overlooking Alexander Valley's rolling vineyards.

7. 07

   Activity

   Stroll the Healdsburg Plaza

   Wander this charming town square dotted with indie shops, tasting rooms, and galleries that capture Sonoma's creative soul.

8. 08

   WineryTasmania

   Aperture Cellars

   Jesse Katz channels his photographer's eye into Bordeaux blends at this gallery-worthy tasting room near Healdsburg.

9. 09

   WineryRussian River Valley

   Littorai Wines

   Ted Lemon's biodynamic vineyards near Sebastopol craft some of California's finest Burgundian-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

10. 10

    Restaurant

    Barndiva

    Farm-driven California cuisine meets art and ambiance in this converted barn's garden terrace, quintessential Sonoma style.

11. 11

    Hotel

    Hotel Les Mars

    Healdsburg's chicest sleep: a Burgundian manor-inspired Relais & Châteaux with antique charm and service that justifies the splurge.