{"id":2103,"date":"2013-04-08T15:17:30","date_gmt":"2013-04-08T22:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/winetraveler\/?p=2103"},"modified":"2013-04-08T15:17:30","modified_gmt":"2013-04-08T22:17:30","slug":"escape-napa-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/escape-napa-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Escape Napa Valley and Sonoma"},"content":{"rendered":"
No doubt that the Napa Valley and Sonoma County are numbers one and two in wine country tourism. It\u2019s surprising how many from out of state think this is where all California wine is produced, but there are many other terrific wine regions to visit in California. These regions are less touristy and perhaps, more importantly, less expensive. Here are three regions that will take you to wonderful wine country. Think different and escape Napa Valley and Sonoma.<\/p>\n
Mendocino\u2019s Anderson Valley<\/strong>
\nThis wine region is about a two-hour drive from San Francisco, heading north on Highway 101 and taking Highway 128 West to Boonville. In this excursion you will be able to experience two wine AVA\u2019s (appellations), the Yorkville Highlands, and the Anderson Valley. In Yorkville we recommend Meyer Family Cellars and Yorkville Cellars. Meyer has a Bocce Court and Yorkville produces some very fun and offbeat wines. In the Anderson Valley you will find tasting rooms and wineries galore. This is the land of Pinot Noir and Alsatian-style wine. A couple of our favorite wineries are Navarro Vineyards and Handley, but there are many other excellent wineries along Highway 128 from Boonville to the town of Navarro. Anderson Valley Wine Trail<\/a> <\/p>\n