Entries Tagged as 'Visited Vineyards, California'
A few months prior to my trip to California, I was at Willow Restaurant in Arlington, Virginia for a wine tasting gathering. I was introduced to Cline Cellars Viognier and that is how I ended up at Cline Cellars. “The tasting room is located inside an original 1850’s farmhouse, and is wrapped by a large and pleasant, old-fashioned porch for outdoor seating. Six spring-fed ponds, with lush green lawns, rustling willow trees, ever-changing gardens and the glorious, fragrant blossoms of over 5,000 rose bushes, surround the grounds. ”
Cline Cellars
Location: 24737 Arnold Drive (Highway 121), Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone: (707) 940-4000 or 800-546-2070
Hours: Open daily: 10am - 6pm
Tags: Cline Cellars
Judging from the outside, it doesn’t seem like this place has much to offer. To my surprise, it turned out to be a truly captivating “wine tasting” experience. The Mayo Family Winery produces small lots of Single Vineyard wines under the premise. The world’s most interesting and highest quality wines usually come from a single vineyard source. The wines are distributed across the country. They also have four other tasting rooms in Sonoma County, which I did not have a chance to visit but it is on my “to do” list.
Mayo Family Winery
Location: 13101 Arnold Drive (at Highway 12), Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Phone: (707) 938-9401
Hours: Open daily, 10:30am - 6:30pm
Tags: Mayo Family Winery
I was driving by on Highway 12 when I noticed this magnificent “castle” situated between acres of rolling vineyards. My curiosity led me inside one of the most stunning interiors with several tasting bars (as many as six), gift shop and gourmet marketplace . Located in the heart of Sonoma Valley, it was originally designed as the Ledson’s family home. With intense public interest and passers-by going so far as to climb the fences to get a better look, the family decided to turn it into a winery and tasting room. You will not regret your visit to this vineyard.
Ledson Winery and Vineyards
Location: 7335 Sonoma Hwy (Hwy 12), Kenwood, CA 95409
Phone: (707) 537-3810
Hours: Open daily: 10am - 5pm
Tags: Ledson Winery
