When living in the Bay Area, going to wine country was one of my favorite things to do. Here are some of my favorites! And I threw in a few wine bars in SF too, if you're looking for good wine but want to stay in the city
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Sonoma Wineries
Napa Wineries
Napa Restaurants
Sonoma Restaurants
Places to stay
SF wine bars
Sonoma Wineries
great white wines, beautiful views from the patio
MacRostie Winery Estate House
casual and has good, simple lunch food
Russian River Vineyards
I haven't been here yet but hear great things. You have to go with a member. Beautiful grounds but tastings aren't free as a member
Scribe Winery
Napa Wineries
palm springs vibes. do the lunch tasting if you can!
Ashes & Diamonds Winery
great place to come with a group. nice outdoor space and bold reds
James Cole Winery
beautiful grounds
Clos du Val
Napa Restaurants
amazing food in downtown napa. tons of wine options of course!
Compline Restaurant and Wine Shop
best english muffins
Model Bakery
come here for lunch before or after a tasting! good burgers
RH Yountville | The Gallery in Napa Valley
Sonoma Restaurants
burgers! very casual
Handline
great pizza and really close to the Gaige house
Glen Ellen Star
Places to stay
super relaxing place with great food
Bodega Bay Lodge
right next to ashes and diamonds winery
SENZA Hotel
japanese inspired bnb in a quiet part of wine country
Gaige House
SF wine bars
always fun orange wines on the menu, which I love! get the italian sandwich too, it's huge so split it with a friend!
Palm City
if you're having dinner in Russian Hill, definitely come here before or after. super cute and great selection
