Visiting California Wine Country?
Below are some of my top suggestions for the Northern California Area. Cheers!
Suisun Valley: Visit Rustic Wine Country
Wooden Valley – This is where I work and where we have our vineyards 🙂 We are known for our Sweet Whites, Sauvignon Blanc, Petite Sirah, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy a tasting of 5 wines of your choosing. Our friendly tasting room staff is happy to help you pair the wines to your palate preferences. Enjoy a glass or bottle of wine out on the patio or visit us for one of our Food Truck Fridays. {walk ins welcome}
Tasting Room Hours: 11:00AM – 5:00PM Everyday (closed for specific holidays)
Tastings: Walk Ins Welcome
Tasting Fee: $10.00 to taste 5 wines, the fee is refundable if you purchase a bottle of wine
Tours: By Appointment
Location: 4756 Suisun Valley Rd, Suisun Valley, CA 94534
Napa:
Ceja Vineyards– Ceja Vineyards is an ultra premium Latino owned Carneros winery. The family originally started working in the vineyards as grape pickers. Over time they were able to purchase their own property and start their own winery. The Ceja’s have a tasting room located between Sonoma and Napa with a Brewery attached. The wines are all incredible. Make sure to try the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Red Blends.
Tasting Room Hours: Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday from 11:00AM – 5:00PM
Tastings: Walk Ins Welcome
Tasting Fee: $20.00 to taste 5 wines
Tours & Carneros Vineyard Property Tastings: By Appointment Only
Location: 22989 Burndale Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476
Laird Family Estates – The Laird Family is one of the oldest families in Napa Valley. They are the largest custom crush facility in Napa and house many high end wines. You could say they are the “care takers” of some Napa’s premium small winery brands. Along with storing some of Napa’s great wines they make a fabulous wines for themselves. Make sure to try the Chardonnay, Cabernet, Syrah, and Red Blends when you visit.
Tasting Room Hours: 10:00AM – 5:00PM Everyday
Tastings: Appointment Only
Tasting Fee: Standard Tasting – $20.00, Pyramid Tasting – $75.00
Tours: By Appointment
Location: 5055 Solano Ave, Napa, CA 94558