One night in San Francisco followed by two in wine country. Napa may get most of the publicity, but spend time in Sonoma. You'll have a wonderful time exploring the wineries of Sonoma County, and after experiencing Sonoma, you'll never want to go to Napa again. There are fewer crowds, the tasting rooms are friendlier, wineries are less likely to charge tasting fees, and you'll enjoy the beautiful scenery.Quick Tips: Avoid holiday weekends, when wine country is jam packed.
Wine tasting is tiring; pace yourself. Carry water with you (it's important to stay hydrated) and consider bring crackers long as well. Some wineries offer them, but most don't.
Make an effort to show intere
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Quick Tips:
Avoid holiday weekends, when wine country is jam packed.
Wine tasting is tiring; pace yourself. Carry water with you (it's important to stay hydrated) and consider bring crackers long as well. Some wineries offer them, but most don't.
Make an effort to show interest in the wines your tasting--ask questions of the staff and offer compliments on the wine.
Buy a bottle if you like it--you may not find the same wine at home!
Best Way To Get Around:
You'll need to have a car to get to the wineries in Sonoma. It's an easy 1-hour drive from San Francisco. The Wine Train in Napa makes many wineries accessible, but you'll still need to drive to the out-of-the-way ones. Read Less