![]() Known as an industry leader in sustainability, Jordan’s commitment to being eco-friendly is the real deal, with more than three quarters of the estate preserved as natural habitat, including the nation’s largest pollinator sanctuary. With French elegance and California style, no architectural or aesthetic detail is overlooked, from the Tasting Library to the Bacchus Courtyard to the on-site, recently renovated suites, which overlook barrels upon barrels of Jordan wine aging in the cellar. Nestled in the undulating hills of Alexander Valley in Healdsburg, Jordan is a must-see winery not only for lovers of truly exceptional chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon, but also of historic architecture and design. Designed by local artist Hugh Livingston and inspired by the winery’s collective desire to spend more time outside, this unique offering features a guided walking tour through the expansive property, narrated by the natural sounds of Bell Mountain, and concludes with a seated wine tasting.ġ474 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448, (707) 431-5250 Insider Tip:īe sure to check out the 90-minute Immersive Sound Experience. ![]() Ames Morison is a vocal supporter of organic, light-touch agricultural practices and gentle winemaking techniques that reflect the purest representations of the terroir as demonstrated in the latest experience offered at the picturesque property. Medlock Ames Winery was formed in 1998 by college best friends, Ames Morison and Chris Medlock James, whose passion for wine led them across the country to produce award-winning wines from Sonoma’s Bell Mountain Ranch. During the tour, keep an eye out for Benziger’s flock of sheep, who are not only adorable, but also play a vital role in the winery’s sustainable farming practices.ģ487 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448, (707) 431-8845 Insider Tip:īook the Biodynamic Tractor Tram tour for an interactive experience aboard a tram that takes you through the vineyards and around the estate. In addition to producing top-notch sustainable wines, the winery is home to sweeping views of Sonoma Mountain and the surrounding area. Whether the vineyard is certified sustainable, organic, or Biodynamic, it’s carefully tended to with the most eco-responsible methods available. Every wine in the Benziger portfolio carries a third-party certification of green farming practices. From the historic to farm-centric to modern, we have rounded up a list of the top ten most beautiful wineries in Sonoma County.ġ883 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, CA 95442, (707) 935-3000įounded in 1980, Benziger Family Winery has always been about three things: family, great wine, and healthy vineyards. While Sonoma County in general is a place to behold, there are certain wineries that take the stunning natural settings in which they are located, and create incredible wine havens at their properties. But the beauty isn’t limited to the vineyard-striped countryside. ![]() With stunning vistas everywhere you look (including those gorgeous glasses of pinot noir and chardonnay the region is so famous for), it’s hard to not pinch yourself at every turn. Everyone can probably agree that a trip to Sonoma Wine Country isn’t just a feast for the palate, it’s also a feast for the eyes.
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