Wine-Tasting tips in Sonoma and Napa

With such a wealth of wineries to choose from, it’s essential to plan your day of wine tasting before setting out. Most winery tasting rooms are open each day between 10 a.m. and 4 or 5 p.m. (tastings usually cost $10), so your best bet will be to pick a specific area to focus on and visit four or five wineries within that time period (making sure to stop for lunch). If you’d rather leave the planning to an expert, consider hiring a personal “wine concierge” from Sips Wine Events or Wine Country Concierge, who can tailor a custom itinerary for you (including perks like private tours and wine-blending seminars).
By Travel + Leisure