In the cooler months, head indoors for the Gun Bun Underground experience, which includes a seated cave tasting of five wines paired with local cheese and charcuterie. Try the Pinzgauer Excursion for a chance to venture into the vineyards, or opt for the Vista Courtyard Tasting, which takes place on a courtyard under the olive trees overlooking a pond. This historic winery has a wide variety of wines to taste, from Gewürztraminer to chardonnay, tempranillo to cabernet franc, and a tasting experience for every taste and budget. The winery honors his legacy with the Founder's red blend.Įstablished in 1858, “Gun Bun” is California’s oldest family-owned winery, located near Buena Vista just a few minutes from downtown Sonoma. He dug Sonoma’s first wine caves, introduced innovative viticulture techniques, and brought over 487 different varieties from Europe to the Sonoma region. Insider Tipīuena Vista’s colorful founder, Agoston Haraszthy, also known as The Count of Buena Vista, was one of California’s first pioneering winemakers. The Wine Museum Tour and Tasting offers visitors a chance to experience the history of winemaking through its tools, followed by a tasting of current release wines, but on a nice day you can’t beat an al fresco glass of wine with a picnic. A designated Historic Landmark, this legendary estate has been reimagined by Jean-Charles Boisset of Boisset Family Estates, and offers no shortage of things to do, see, and taste - think a variety of tasting experiences, picnic grounds, wine caves, and even a 19th and 20th century tool museum. Just five minutes from Sonoma Plaza is Buena Vista Winery, the first premier winery founded in California in 1857. If looking for a quiet place to sip Champagne, head here during off-hours or on weekdays, as Friday and Saturday nights can be bustling. Though the space is bright and airy, the color scheme (reminiscent of a New Year’s Eve fête) is more indicative of the vibe this place has on a weekend: festive. To make your time at SIGH even more fun, order a cheese plate or a side of salty chips to pair with your high acid bubbly, or go big and splurge on a caviar tasting. They also offer a rotating list of tasting flights, still wines from Sonoma County, and, for those who prefer their bubbles with hops, beer (including the “Champagne of Beers,” Miller High Life). This bubbly-focused bar offers a vast range of sparkling wines from around the globe, including vintage Champagne, Italian Prosecco, and local Sonoma sparklers - all available by the glass and bottle. Named for the sound a bottle of sparkling wine makes when the corrk is eased out, SIGH is a worthy destination if you like sparkling wine, or if you need to break away rfrom the sea of pinot and chardonnay.
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