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All Things Wine
It's common knowledge that there are many good wineries in Sonoma County and Petaluma is ideally situated as a starting point for a full tour of the cradle of wine country. Tours of Sonoma County wineries, including some in Petaluma are available through Pure Luxury Wine Tours, call 800-626-5466 to book or Terrific Tours, call 707-658-2748 to schedule.
Locals know that it is unecessary to leave Petaluma to savor all that Sonoma County has to offer - including great wine.
The area known as the Petaluma Gap is a unique climatic and geographical location for the growth of grapes that produce remarkable Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. The Petaluma Winegrowers Alliance was formed to bring the grape growers and winemakers in this special region to one table to share resources and support one another's premium winemaking efforts. Check the Petaluma Gap website to see which Sonoma County winemakers use Gap grown grapes and which local labels are members of the alliance.
Try some of the locations listed below for the full flavor of Petaluma's wine producers.
Adobe Road Winery, at 1995 S. McDowell Blvd.,specializes in handcrafted vintages produced in small lots. Award-winning Adobe Road wines come exclusively from Sonoma County. The unique tasting room, located at The Racers Group Porsche headquarters, displays many of the cars, trophies, photos and posters from owner Kevin Buckler's racing career. Visitors get an up-close look at the operations of Buckler's racing teams along with a look at the new winemaking facility. The location is ideal for upscale events and for individual or group tasting. Tasting room and tours are by appointment only, but worth the call to 707-939-7967 to make a reservation.
Corda Winery is owned and operated by the Corda family, fourth generation farmers in the Petaluma area. The Corda
Reserve, a meritage blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc
grapes, has become the Corda signature wine. Visitation is by appointment only, but private tours and dinners
are available. Call707-781-9310 for details.
Kastania Vineyards,
4415 Kastania Road, is located at the southern gateway to the Sonoma County
wine country. Tastings of the
estate-grown Pinot Noir and Bordeaux blend along with a Russian River Valley Chardonnay are available by appointment. Tasting on Sat. and Sun. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. On weekdays, call
707-763-6348.
Keller Estate Winery, at 5875 Lakeville Highway, is a family-owned ranch growing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah grapes. Visitors are welcome from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thur. through Sun. Complimentary Wine Tasting cards are available now at the Petaluma Visitor Center For more information, call 707-765-2117.
Sonoma Valley Portworks, 613 Second St., in the historic warehouse district is open Monday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. A unique producer of premium, award-winning "dessert" wines including two ports, a cream sherry and a fortified Muscat, as well as a Petite Syrah port and grappa, the operation also offers an "almost vinegar" called Sonomic. Ask for a taste.
Vine & Barrel, 143 Kentucky St., wine shop and tasting bar features wines from 14 Sonoma County appellations including a number from the Petaluma area.
The La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge and Shop, at 151 Petaluma Blvd. So. offers an array of local wine selections featuring small production wines by
the glass and bottle.
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