{"id":14810,"date":"2020-01-12T19:32:21","date_gmt":"2020-01-12T19:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/?p=14810"},"modified":"2020-01-12T22:32:07","modified_gmt":"2020-01-12T22:32:07","slug":"wine-fun-in-the-alexander-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wine-fun-in-the-alexander-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Wine Fun in the Alexander Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>January and February is an excellent time of the year to visit the Alexander Valley and the surrounding communities.  Why now? This is a particularly beautiful time of the year in these parts. The air is clean and clear. The traffic is less on the roads and in the tasting rooms. Most of all, the communities of Geyserville, Healdsburg and the Alexander Valley need your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/alexander-valley-post-kincade.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/alexander-valley-post-kincade.jpg 640w, https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/alexander-valley-post-kincade-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Alexander Valley post-Kincade Fire &#8211; View of Geyser Peak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kincade Fire and the evacuations are having a substantial financial impact on businesses and wineries. You probably know that the historic Jimtown Store on Highway 128 closed its doors on December 31, 2019. Soda Rock Winery down the road from the Jimtown Store felt the wrath of the Kincade fire, with the cellar and winery burning to the ground. This is still a beautiful area, far from the media images of the fire that we&#8217;ve seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is time to spend a few days in the Alexander Valley, as we did a few weeks ago. Here are some ideas for your trip to the Alexander Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do in the Alexander Valley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geyserville &#8211; where to stay, dine, and taste wine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Geyserville is a terrific little wine town, living in the shadow of Healdsburg. Geyserville is just a few minutes north of Healdsburg. Currently, and through the end of March, the Geyserville Inn has a special for returning guests. A standard room midweek is less than $100. The Geyserville Inn was recently remodeled. It is a fantastic deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/geyserville-inn.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/geyserville-inn.jpg 640w, https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/geyserville-inn-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Geyserville Inn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For dining in Geyserville, there are three options. We list them in the order of our preference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Diavola Pizzeria (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diavolapizzeria.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Diavola Pizzeria<\/a> &#8211; locals love this place<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Catelli&#039;s (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mycatellis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Catelli&#8217;s<\/a> &#8211; an old family-run restaurant with an outdoor garden<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Geyserville Grill (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/geyservilleinn.com\/geyserville-grille\/\" target=\"_blank\">Geyserville Grill<\/a> &#8211; next door to the Inn, serving breakfast and lunch. The Grill is also open for dinner Thursday through Monday.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/catellis-geyserville.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/catellis-geyserville.jpg 640w, https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/catellis-geyserville-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Catelli&#8217;s in Geyserville<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wine Tasting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many excellent wineries in and around Geyserville. In Geyserville, there are four tasting rooms to enjoy. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Meeker Vineyard (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/meekerwine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Meeker Vineyard<\/a> serves wine in a very old, former bank building. It is a lot of fun to visit. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Locals Tasting Room (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/localstastingroom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Locals Tasting Room<\/a> is more a wine bar serving up &#8220;Local&#8221; wines. Checkout the <a href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wine-regions\/healdsburg\/geyserville-wine-trail\/\">Geyserville Wine Trail<\/a> for the best wineries to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alexander Valley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a ride along Highway 128. We like the southern end of the Alexander Valley beginning at Healdsburg Avenue and running to the Hanna Winery to the south. You must visit the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Soda Rock  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/sodarockwinery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Soda Rock <\/a>temporary tasting room. The old barn at Soda Rock survived the fire, and the owners, Ken and Diane Wilson, have set up a cozy and fun tasting room. Wine tasting at the barn is an excellent way to help bring the winery back to life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sodarock-joejay.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sodarock-joejay.jpg 640w, https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sodarock-joejay-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Joe and Janelle at the barn at Soda Rock Winery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We also like Medlock Ames, the Alexander Vineyard Winery, and Hanna Winery. If you are excited about Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, try <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jordan Winery (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jordanwinery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jordan Winery<\/a>. Make a reservation for a tasting there. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wine-regions\/healdsburg\/alexander-valley-wineries-in-sonoma\/\">Alexander Valley<\/a> Wine Trail for more information on the local wineries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healdsburg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wine-regions\/healdsburg\/top-restaurants-in-and-around-the-town-of-healdsburg\/\">restaurants<\/a> and boutique shops in Healdsburg. It is always fun to spend an afternoon walking around the Plaza.  There are enough tasting rooms in downtown Healdsburg to make your head spin. There are many options for <a href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wine-regions\/healdsburg\/top-places-to-stay-in-the-healdsburg-area-of-sonoma\/\">accommodations<\/a> in Healdsburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One novel way to taste wine in Healdsburg is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bike Healdsburg (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bikehealdsburg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bike Healdsburg<\/a>. We have not done this as yet,  but it looks like fantastic fun for a group of wine travelers. Peddle around the Plaza and stop off at various tasting rooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/bike-healdsburg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/bike-healdsburg.jpg 640w, https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/bike-healdsburg-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Bike Healdsburg &#8211; Fun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Information on the Alexander Valley<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wine-regions\/healdsburg\/things-healdsburg\/\">Fun things to do in Healdsburg<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wine-regions\/healdsburg\/russian-river-road-trail\/\">Westside Wine Trail<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/dry-creek-road-wineries\/\">Dry Creek Wine Trail<\/a><\/li><li>Play Bocce at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.francisfordcoppolawinery.com\/en\/visit\/bocce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Francis Ford Coppola Winery (opens in a new tab)\">Francis Ford Coppola Winery<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>January and February is an excellent time of the year to visit the Alexander Valley and the surrounding communities. Why now? This is a particularly beautiful time of the year in these parts. The air is clean and clear. The traffic is less on the roads and in the tasting rooms. Most of all, the &#8230; <a title=\"Wine Fun in the Alexander Valley\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wine-fun-in-the-alexander-valley\/\" aria-label=\"More on Wine Fun in the Alexander Valley\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":14958,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[551],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[1885],"authors":[{"term_id":1885,"user_id":3,"is_guest":0,"slug":"joe","display_name":"Joe Becerra","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Joe-Becerra.jpg","url2x":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Joe-Becerra.jpg"},"first_name":"Joe","last_name":"Becerra","user_url":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com","description":"Joe Becerra has been traveling to wine country and enjoying wine since 1965. 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