There’s probably one thing wine lovers love more than wine…and that’s FREE wine tasting. September is California Wine Month and the perfect time to get into some real California Living with a wine tasting trip to California’s Sonoma County Wine Region.
There are quite of few different areas to explore in Sonoma County Wine Region, which include:
- Russian River/West County
- Sonoma County North
- Sonoma County Central
- Sonoma Valley…and the Sonoma Coast. So to make your planning a breeze, check out California Living’s Wine Tasting Tips below and start living the good life this weekend:
Click here for an overview of the wine regions of Sonoma County.
Tip 1. WHERE: Determine the area you want to plan tour & taste experience. California Living© Wine Tasting Trip Itineraries to consider are the Sonoma Wine Caves, Vineyard walking tours, and the Russian River Wine Trail, etc.
2. WHAT: Decide what specific type(s) of wine you want to taste. This is optional if the goal is just to have a fun wine tasting experience. For serious wine enthusiasts, the plan will more than likely include stops at a few favorite wineries.
3. HOW: Map out a half dozen or so wineries you want to check out, and call ahead to insure they will be open during the time you will be in the area to visit.
Click here to access a printable map of Sonoma Wineries
List of Sonoma County Wineries with NO tasting fees
You may find that some wineries will also waive the tasting fee when you make a wine purchase. Also consider hiring a limo or assigning a designated driver for your wine tasting tour. Many times, limo companies specializing in winery tours will also have special relationships with certain wineries, which will provide the tasting free for the limo company’s clients.
Whether you’re looking at planning a day trip to Sonoma Wine County during September – California Wine Month, or a romantic weekend getaway, here’s to a fabulous wine tour and tasting experience in beautiful Sonoma County ~ Cheers! Aprilanne
Since 2004, California Living© with Aprilanne has brought viewers the insider’s guide to the best Napa Valley wineries and resorts, Sonoma County restaurants and chefs, California’s top coastal getaways and spas…and much more including California Living© Health & Wellness and Home Design Specials.
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