Sonoma Wineries | Day Trip

Sonoma Wineries | Day Trip

David Kraemer
A perfect one-day visit to Sonoma to taste wine, explore design, and have a wholesome meal!
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Start the morning off right....

Santa Rosa:

Crooks Coffee
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my favorite drink here: Golden Milk Latte
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Criminal Baking Company
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don't be mistaken when it feels like you're pulling up to a warehouse, because you are! They have wholesome smoothies and wellness bowls but I will always recommend their savory hand pies.
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or Sebastopol:

Retrograde Coffee Roasters
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Sebastopol Cookie Company
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they have rotating cookie flavors, along with muffins and smoothies!
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then head to the beautifully designed Macrostie Winery for a late morning wine tasting! While there, you'll have excellent views of the vineyard, Russian River Valley, and the Mayacamas mountains. 

MacRostie Winery Estate House
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note: reservations are required. Ask if they're serving "The Key", it is a delicious and balanced Chardonnay.
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after the tasting, head to Healdsburg for a walk through the square and for a bite to eat. There are plenty of gift shops, wineries, cafes, and restaurants. I recommend Troubadour for a sandwich in town or Dry Creek General Store for a sandwich closer to the vines. 

Troubadour Bread & Bistro
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Dry Creek General Store
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when you've filled up on some fresh, local foods, you should be ready for your next wine tasting. I take friends and family to one of two places, which happen to be next door to each other: Papapietro Perry or Kokomo Winery, just north of Dry Creek General Store on Dry Creek Road. 

Papapietro Perry Winery
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Kokomo Winery - Dry Creek Valley
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Lastly, I recommend taking a scenic drive to Iron Horse for the final tasting of the day. Iron Horse is known for their delicious sparking wines, which has been served at the White House for six consecutive presidential administrations! 

Iron Horse Vineyards
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my favorite is the summer cuvee
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I hope you enjoy your trip and give me your feedback afterward! 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
David Kraemer
Hi from California! I specialize in creating wellness and design focused travel experiences that start with the local environment and culture and end with an enriched soul. Think a healthy balance of mountain and ocean views, traditional and modern architecture, and organic and wholesome food, while living like a local. With over 15 years of experience designing and sharing travel plans and recommendations around the world with friends and family, I am now offering my curated guides and bespoke services to you! My destinations of expertise include California (having lived in both the northern and southern coasts) and the United States, Cape Town (South Africa), France (study abroad), Italy (worked on an organic vineyard), Spain, Portugal, and Bermuda - with an overall focus on breathtaking views, healthy food, and calming design. Shop my curated exploration guides or my bespoke travel services to enhance your experience with a mindful eye. There are sample guides available for free - check it out to get a glimpse into my reality! Currently: San Francisco, CA Soon: Maui, Hawaii, USA Visited 80+ countries Mindful and wellness expert Foodie + Design(ie) Coffee & Wine lover
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