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Where we’re drinking.

  • Sonoma
  • Napa Valley
  • Enotourism
  • Russian River Valley
  • Santa Cruz Mountains
  • Anderson Valley
  • Dry Creek Valley
  • Livermore AVA
  • Sonoma Coast

Rating system out of 5 🍷

Honig Vineyard and Winery
Honig Vineyard and Winery

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You might not walk away with any wine, but you will have an experience to remember.

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Napa ValleyRachel BakerOctober 18, 2025Honig Vineyard and Winery
Elizabeth Spencer Winery
Elizabeth Spencer Winery

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Don’t come for the wine.

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Napa ValleyRachel BakerOctober 18, 2025Elizabeth Spencer Winery
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards

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The Moon Mountain Cab is a real star. We may come back for lunch!

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Sonoma, Russian River ValleyRachel BakerSeptember 21, 2025St. Francis Winery & VinyardsCabernet Sauvignon, sauvignon blanc
Snowy Peaks Winery
Snowy Peaks Winery

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We didn’t go looking for wine tasting in Colorado, but we’re glad we found some!

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EnotourismRachel BakerSeptember 21, 2025Snowy Peaks WineryColorado, Grand Junction AVA
Williamson Wines
Williamson Wines

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We’ll absolutely be sending wine newbies here!

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SonomaRachel BakerAugust 31, 2025Williamson Wineshealdsburg
Ramey Wine Cellars
Ramey Wine Cellars

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Sadly, underwhelmed on our third visit.

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Russian River Valley, SonomaRachel BakerAugust 31, 2025Ramey Wine Cellarshealdsburg, Russian River, chardonnay, pinot noir, syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Arnot-Roberts
Arnot-Roberts

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Return trip REQUIRED

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Sonoma, Dry Creek ValleyRachel BakerAugust 31, 2025Arnot-Robertshealdsburg, Zinfandel
Marine Layer Wines
Marine Layer Wines

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Well-made wine at a good price, but too loud for my taste.

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Sonoma Coast, SonomaRachel BakerJuly 27, 2025Marine Layer Winespinot noir, healdsburg
Limerick Lane Cellars
Limerick Lane Cellars

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Amazing Zinfandel at a good price with a stunning view.

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Sonoma, Russian River ValleyRachel BakerJuly 27, 2025Limerick Lane CellarsZinfandel
Delormier Winery
Delormier Winery

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Stop doing a thousand things poorly, and do a few really well.

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Anderson ValleyRachel BakerJuly 27, 2025Delormier Winery
Cartograph Wines
Cartograph Wines

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All of the wines were entirely quaffable.

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SonomaRachel BakerJuly 27, 2025Cartograph Winespinot noir, Riesling, healdsburg
Wayfarer Vineyard
Wayfarer Vineyard

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You’re definitely going for the wine, not a β€œtasting experience.”

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SonomaRachel BakerJuly 27, 2025Wayfarer Vineyardpinot noir, chardonnay, HEal, fort ross
Patz & Hall Winery

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We didn’t join the club, but these wines were exceptional and I’ll be back!

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SonomaRachel BakerAugust 2, 2024Patz & Hallchardonnay, pinot noir, sparkling wine
Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards
Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards

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Not sure the Chardonnay is worth making this a visit.

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SonomaRachel BakerJuly 26, 2024sonoma-cutrerchardonnay
Kokomo Winery
Kokomo Winery

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Definitely worth a stop!

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SonomaRachel BakerJuly 19, 2024Kokomo Winerysauvignon blanc
Pine Ridge Vineyards
Pine Ridge Vineyards

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Come for the Cab, but pick up some exceptional white while you’re here.
(And it’s dog friendly!)

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Napa ValleyRachel BakerJuly 12, 2024Pine Ridge Vineyardviognier, Cabernet Sauvignon
Stony Hill Vineyard
Stony Hill Vineyard

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Come for the exceptional whites with a side of architecture.

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Napa ValleyRachel BakerJune 28, 2024Stony Hill Vienyardchardonnay, Riesling
Dunston Wines
Dunston Wines

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We joined the club.

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SonomaRachel BakerJune 21, 2024Dunstan Winespinot noir, chardonnay
Vineyard 29
Vineyard 29

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Maybe the view is good on a sunny day?

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Napa ValleyRachel BakerJune 14, 2024Vineyard 29cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Chappellet
Chappellet

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Napa prices kept us from purchasing more of this juice.

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Napa ValleyRachel BakerJune 9, 2024chappellet winerymalbec, pinot noir
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