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Sonoma Wineries - 3/7/2008 5:44:30 AM   
acox

 

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From: Solon, OH
Status: offline 		We are planning a trip to Sonoma County this summer.  Any thoughts on interesting wineries would be appreciated.  In the past we have visited Everett Ridge, Armida, Mill Creek and Acorn.  Love zins and cabs.  Thanks!
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RE: Sonoma Wineries - 3/7/2008 7:52:23 AM   
pkbackman

 

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Status: offline 		For Zin's.... Bella, Zichichi, Mauritson, Seghesio, Stryker....

Really, if you just drive around Dry Creek all day, you can't go wrong!

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RE: Sonoma Wineries - 3/7/2008 1:00:12 PM   
GalvezGuy

 

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Status: offline 		Chateau St Jean is great, you get a lot of stuff to taste there.  Also, I have a soft spot for Valley of the Moon, very affordable wines with decent quality.

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RE: Sonoma Wineries - 3/7/2008 2:45:02 PM   
acox

 

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Status: offline 		Thanks for the info.  Haven't heard of Bella, Zichichi nor Mauritson.  Anyone famliar with Rochioli or Rafanelli? 

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RE: Sonoma Wineries - 3/7/2008 4:39:54 PM   
kain

 

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Status: offline 		I would recommend both.  The Rafanelli zin in particular is excellent.

< Message edited by kain -- 3/7/2008 4:40:38 PM >

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RE: Sonoma Wineries - 3/7/2008 5:30:09 PM   
profiler54

 

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Status: offline 		Rochioli is a nice place to visit and taste great pinots... Martinelli is quite good across the board.. They make the highly sought after Jackass Hill Zin .

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RE: Sonoma Wineries - 3/7/2008 5:58:31 PM   
deb293

 

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Status: offline 		Became a Martinelli fan after visiting the winery.  Sign up for the mailing list while you're there and don't overlook their whites!!

Check Foppiano as well for Petite Sirah.

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RE: Sonoma Wineries - 3/7/2008 9:12:48 PM   
Thornhaven

 

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Status: offline 		Sonoma County and especially the Dry Creek Area can take days to explore.
If your summer trip is in July then you absolutely have to sign-up for the Sonoma Showcase (July 12-15th) and stay at the Vintner's Inn north of Santa Rosa. This event is over the top starting with winery lunchs and dinners on Thursday, Friday night barrel tasting/dinner/auction, and a Saturday afternoon wine and food pairing  with 100 Sonoma wineries and sixty world chefs represented. The complete package can seem pricey but it's the best value in the business. You can also buy just single event tickets.
My wife and I have gone with another couple and another time with 20 friends. It's hedonism at the highest.  I can only do this ever few years. If you go, the secret to the silent barrel auction is to get there early, bid for all the cases from the barrels (20+cases) you like and watch the price go up on the minimum delta as others chip away at a case at a time. Hopefully you're still in the game at the end with a case or two.
See more at: http://showcase.sonomawine.com/events.html

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RE: Sonoma Wineries - 3/8/2008 2:12:49 PM   
acox

 

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Status: offline 		Thanks for the great suggestions!  We may have to cut short the Napa portion of our trip and spend more time in Sonoma.

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RE: Sonoma Wineries - 3/8/2008 5:13:27 PM   
1800kidney

 

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Status: offline 		If you are going to be in Napa, check out Napa Wine Company www.napawineco.com and Zinsvalley www.zinsvalley.com (major Zin wine list and no corkage!).

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RE: Sonoma Wineries - 3/9/2008 10:31:24 PM   
BBennett

 

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Status: offline 		My favorites in Sonoma... Moshin (excellent Pinots and the wine maker Kenny L. also has some of his hobo wines at the tasting room -- excellent value for money); Bella gets my vote as well; Harvest Moon - Randy is a very interesting winemaker; And if you get the chance contact Chris and John Mason at Labyrinth Vineyards - www.emtuwines.com  Very small operation - excellent Pinot and all around great people.  They also do some tour guiding in the area as well.

Martinelli is also a great visit.  Fun place, great people ... make sure you have a driver.

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RE: Sonoma Wineries - 3/10/2008 2:52:02 PM   
grafstrb

 

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Status: offline 		Ch. St. Jean is nice...if you pay the little extra money to taste in the Reserve Room...much better wines, in a much calmer atmosphere.

Ridge and Seghesio also get my vote. 

Rochioli was only pouring two wines (Sauv. Blanc and Estate Pinot) when I visited - both were tasty, but expensive.

Arrowood is also worth stopping at.

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RE: Sonoma Wineries - 3/10/2008 7:52:34 PM   
fandersson

 

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Status: offline 		Ridge is awesome if you like Zin. Great view as well from the tasting room. Also try Quivira Vineyards. Some great Zin's here as well.
Have fun in Sonoma. Get a car service so you can drink more wine...

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RE: Sonoma Wineries - 3/12/2008 11:52:49 AM   
acox

 

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Status: offline 		Now that we have these winery suggestions to go on, any ideas on restaurants?  We have tried Ravenous and Zin, in Healdsburg, The Farmhouse Inn, and, I believe, the Dry Creek Kitchen on the square in Sonoma.  All were fabulous! 

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RE: Sonoma Wineries - 3/12/2008 12:53:08 PM   
Phantomind

 

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From: Pacifica
Status: offline 		You can go to www.visitwineroad.com  for maps of the area.  Once upon a time they would mail you one, now i think they want you to print it.  You'll find these maps at the wineries you visit. 

Some wineries I would sugest are: Limerick Lane Cellars, Talty and Göpfrich.   For  Göpfrich  you'll have to call ahead.  Have fun on your trip!

Raul

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RE: Sonoma Wineries - 3/12/2008 4:12:22 PM   
1800kidney

 

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From: Birmingham, AL
Status: offline 		current favorite in Sonoma is Meritage

http://www.sonomameritage.com/

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