Sonoma The Ultimate Winery Guide

by Gillette, Richard; Ash, John; Strong, Rodney; Cusick-Dickerson, Heidi H.

• ISBN13: 9780811842006
• ISBN10: 0811842002
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-03-03
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

The long-awaited second edition of Sonoma includes five new winery profiles and an even more comprehensive winery directory. Unlike any other winery guide, Sonoma specifies the best wineries to visit for a variety of interests, from gastronomy and gardens to tours and views.

Author Biography

Heidi H. Cusick-Dickerson has written about food and wine in Northern California for more than two decades. She has written several books, as well as articles for such publications as Wine Enthusiast and the San Francisco Chronicle . She lives in Mendocino

Richard Gillette's photography has appeared in Wine Spectator , Travel & Leisure , and Food & Wine magazines, among others. He lives in Marin County, California.

Rodney Strong first made a name for himself in Sonoma County's wine industry in the 1960s and '70s. Now retired, his legacy continues in his namesake winery. He lives in Alexander Valley.

John Ash is an internationally recognized chef, educator, and author. He lives in Santa Rosa, California.

Table of Contents

Preface	10	(3)
Rodney Strong
Foreword	13	(2)
John Ash
Introduction	15	(5)
The Sonoma Food Connection	20	(2)
A Month-by-Month Guide to Winemaking	22	(2)
Winery Tours	24	(4)
Wineries by Sonoma County Region
Wineries by Ideal Visiting Seasons
Wineries Recommended for Your Special Interests
Triangle Tours	28	(84)
The Wineries
Southern Sonoma County
Benziger Family Winery	34	(2)
Buena Vista Winery	36	(2)
Chateau St. Jean	38	(2)
Cline Cellars	40	(2)
Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves	42	(2)
Gundlach-Bundschu Winery	44	(2)
Kunde Estate Winery & Vineyards	46	(4)
Matanzas Creek Winery	50	(4)
Ravenswood Winery	54	(2)
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards	56	(2)
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery	58	(2)
Viansa Winery & Italian Marketplace	60	(4)
Northern Sonoma County
Alexander Valley Vineyards	64	(2)
Chateau Souverain	66	(2)
Dry Creek Vineyard	68	(2)
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery	70	(4)
Field Stone Winery	74	(2)
Fritz Winery	76	(4)
Geyser Peak Winery	80	(2)
Preston of Dry Creek Winery & Vineyards	82	(2)
Quivira Estate Vineyards & Winery	84	(2)
Seghesio Family Vineyards	86	(2)
Simi Winery	88	(2)
Trentadue Winery	90	(4)
Western Sonoma County
Foppiano Vineyards	94	(2)
Hop Kiln Winery	96	(2)
Iron Horse Vineyards	98	(2)
J Vineyards & Winery	100	(2)
Korbel Champagne Cellars	102	(2)
Rodney Strong Vineyards	104	(4)
Resources
Sonoma County Grapes and Wines	108	(2)
Wine & Culinary Education	110	(1)
Historical Sites	110	(1)
Visitor's Centers & Touring Information	110	(1)
Wine & Food Events Listings	110	(1)
Books	111	(1)
Periodicals	111	(1)
Certified Farmers' Markets	111	(1)
Major Wine & Food Events Calendar	111	(1)
A Directory of Sonoma County Wineries	112	(6)
Index	118