Let me start with this…I don’t claim to be a wine country expert by any means. But I tend to get asked a lot about it, so I figured I’d type out a post as a primer. That said, we have been out there 4 times now and actually had another stop planned that we had to cancel. Hopefully, this post will help you get started with planning your own trip.
I’d also recommend reading my wrap ups/retro reviews from our Napa trips: 2016, 2013, 2012, 2010.
Sonoma Valley vs. Napa Valley
One of your first decisions is on where to go because there is a mountain range between the two regions that you don’t want to be traversing on a daily basis. It depends on a couple things…
What sort of wine do you like? Cabernets – you’re much better off in Napa. Pinots and Zinfandels – you’re probably better off in Sonoma. These are gross generalizations, but they’re true more often than not. Continue reading