Jean offers a wide variety of tasting experiences (most by appointment) that show off the historic chateau, lush gardens, and beautiful grounds. The redwood grove is gorgeous.Ĭhateau St. Bocce courts offer the opportunity to enjoy the outside with friends or family as you experience a tasting. When we visited in the summer, roses were in bloom, and offered bright color in the midst of relaxing greenery.Īt the back, picnic tables offer views of redwoods and vineyards.
The gardens at the chateau blend a variety of plants with sculptures, pots in various shapes and sizes, and water features for a pleasing display. You can tour the interior if you enjoy historic spaces, or just enjoy it from the gardens. Restored in the 1970s, the gracious building is listed in the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The 1920s chateau is undoubtedly the star attraction here, with its beautiful tower. Jean is a stunning Sonoma County wine estate with great photo ops. But the winery is a must-visit even if you aren’t a wine lover - Chateau St. Jean is known for its red blends: their flagship wine, Cinq Cepages, routinely garners accolades from wine critics. More information: Francis Ford Coppola Winery Chateau St. Wine tastings are offered by prior appointment, and the winery also hosts special experiences, so check to see if something is being offered when you plan to visit: reservations are mandatory. The casual Pool Cafe offers a selection of pizzas and sandwiches. The menu features Italian favorites, but you will also find recipes scoured from other countries around the world.Īnd don’t miss the extraordinary collection of olive oil tins from Italy.
We had lunch at Rustic, and our pizzas featured ingredients at the peak of their flavor. Planning a wine tasting trip to Sonoma County or Napa Valley? Check out the Priority Wine Pass for potential savings! They also offer a concierge service, useful especially if it’s your first visit. The pools are especially enticing if you visit on a warm weather day! You can rent a private cabin for the day, for changing and showering. The two lovely swimming pools are fringed by lounging chairs with views of surrounding vineyards. Admire Don Corleone’s desk from The Godfather, gawk at the deep red Tucker car from Tucker: The Man and His Dream, view Duvall’s hat and boots from Apocalypse Now, and admire Coppola’s many Oscars.
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The Movie Museum is a must for cinema buffs. Gawk at movie memorabilia in the Movie Museum! Just off the terrace, inside the villa, you will find the wine store, where you can pick up some of their fumé blanc or chardonnay. The terrace, where you can enjoy wine tastings, looks out onto a long drive lined with skinny cypresses, reminiscent of the Val d’ Orcia in Tuscany. Visit in the spring to enjoy the breathtaking display of thousands of tulips and daffodils. Fish ponds, little bridges, and small waterfalls add to the beauty. Strolling the gardens here is one of the best things to do in Healdsburg, outside of the square!Īllow plenty of time to stroll the winding little pathways. The tulip displays in the spring are especially gorgeous. We would go to Ferrari-Carano just to stroll through the lush gardens, taking in the color from flowers in bloom and enjoying the green serene ambience offered by mature trees and manicured grassy areas. The pink villa at Ferrari-Carano is stunning!īut without a doubt, the gardens at Ferrari-Carano are the star attraction. The winery building, Villa Fiore, is pretty in pink, with a gorgeous terrace overlooking the estate vineyards, an impressive driveway, and an eye-catching water feature in front of the main entrance. Here, then, are the best Sonoma wineries to put on your itinerary for the region! Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery (Healdsburg)įerrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery is located in Dry Creek Valley, just outside Healdsburg, and it is a must-visit, whether you enjoy wine or you enjoy beautiful gardens or both. The full-day tour takes you to three boutique wineries for tastings, and insightful commentary as you drive the beautiful countryside. Or choose this combination tour of both Sonoma and Napa from San Francisco. But you’ll find many other exciting things to do in Sonoma as well.Īnd if you’d rather opt for a tour than visit independently, consider this private tour that allows you to customize your itinerary if you wish, so you can pick some of the wineries on this list.
If you are planning a visit to Sonoma County, touring area wineries should definitely be on your itinerary, since it’s one of California’s premier wine regions.
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