Northern Sonoma County Opens
with Well-Planned Visits
and Wine Road Tasting Pass
Wow, isn’t it great to be out and about again, hanging with friends on estate terraces across northern Sonoma County? While we all want to let loose and toss our cares away, it’s important we remember that some expectations remain in place to ensure we can continue to hit the Wine Road all summer long. Like life itself, follow the Golden Rule when wine tasting, and the Sonoma County hills will unfurl before you. You’ll need to make a plan and pick your wineries from home, then reserve your date and communicate with the winery about your party’s needs before you arrive. It’s pretty much the same effort as making a hotel reservation. The Wine Road Sonoma County website makes it simple to enjoy more vintages upon more terraces, all summer long.
Early summer is a great time to visit Sonoma County when verdant fruit ripens on the vine, a maritime breeze bathes the hills, and world-renowned wines, as well as undiscovered gems, are palate perfect.
Winemakers are eager to showcase their vines, either with a small group outing or a self-guided tour. Chefs at various estates are also eager to share their new pairings, charcuterie, and other menu items.
Whether you’re on a couple’s getaway, spa and wine weekend with the gals or guys, or an exuberant al fresco respite from all those zoom calls, the summer of ’21
promises to be an exciting time as long as we take it easy and proceed conscientiously with our long-awaited plans.
The Wine Road website has made it super easy to plot your summer of pinots, chardonnays, and getaways. Featuring almost 50 wineries, the Wine Road Tasting Pass provides pass holders with either a 2 for 1 Tasting Experience, a 10-15% discount on wine purchases, or free shipping on a case of wine. You can visit the Wine Road website to learn more about the specific websites.
To keep the volume of visitors at a safe size this year, you must select the date you plan to visit when you purchase your Wine Road Pass. Each Wine Road Tasting Pass is good for the selected day, but this doesn’t mean you can’t pick up another Wine Road Pass for a future visit. And you’ll definitely want to return to Sonoma County this summer, given the quality of the participating wineries in Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and the Russian River Valley. Nor do you have to worry about last-minute travel, you can purchase a Wine Road Pass just one day before your visit. There are also several in-town wineries to visit in Healdsburg. Remember, you must make a reservation with every winery you plan to visit.
The Wine Road website allows you to plot your entire Sonoma County adventure from one location, whether seeking culinary events, in-depth winery tours, or winemaking classes. Interactive maps allow for easy plotting of a sauvignon blanc tasting followed by a hike in Shiloh Ranch Regional Park, and dinner at one of Healdsburg’s award-winning restaurants. You can also select the Day Trip of your dreams for each of the main
Sonoma County valleys.
However you choose to visit, Wine Road Sonoma County and the Wine Road Tasting Pass will make for easy planning with more time to savor your return or first-ever visit to northern Sonoma County. Visit the Wine Road Sonoma County website to plot your adventure. And don’t forget to check out the award-winning podcast!
Healdsburg offers the perfect lodging locale for an extended visit to explore Sonoma County wineries, trails, and other natural wonders. Whether you prefer an intimate inn, a boutique hotel, or a resort experience, the Wine Road website features a comprehensive roster of accommodations throughout Sonoma County as well as a rotating list of current lodging specials like third-night free, dining credits, and room discounts.
The Wine Road “Concierge” makes it easy to plan your trip to the oak-lined valleys and redwood ravines of northern Sonoma County. In addition to general information like budget preferences and lodging style, you can share your wine knowledge, visit priorities, preferred varietals, and preferred winery experience. You can even include "Must Visit" wineries on your list to create a customized itinerary designed exclusively for you and your travel companions.
Speaking of companions, plotting this season’s visits to the Wine Road is all about information. As you can imagine, the 200+ wineries on the Wine Road are thrilled to welcome visitors and club members back to their patios. The more intel each winemaker has, the better each visit will be. To keep it simple, every winery requests that, in addition to making your reservation, you inform them about any dogs or children you might have in tow. Most tastings will remain outside this summer and picnics, verboten last year, are now welcome at many wineries as long as you let the hosts know in advance.
Wine Tour operators have also reopened to guide groups of all sizes through the Sonoma County hills, led by Pure Luxury Tours, an operator that serves the Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River Valleys and specializes in customizing trips upon request. Several other wine tour companies can be located on the Wine Road website, anecdote-rich experiences that provide an excellent alternative to driving.
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