Montanile's On The Road: March 2017

Friday, March 31, 2017

On The Road - March 2017

Arista Winery

7015 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448 www.aristawinery.com Tel: 707-473-0606

Hours: By Appointment Only

Tasting fee: YES: Tripadvisor: #31 of 155 things to do in Healdsburg. Yelp: YES

This small family owned winery has a specialty for exquisite small lot Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. A must visit, while here tour the lovely Japanese garden and enjoy a picnic.

Rochioli Vineyards & Winery

6192 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448 www.rochioliwinery.com Tel: 707-433-2305

Hours: Monday & Thursday -Sunday, walk-in 11:00AM-4:00PM

Private Tastings: By appointment only on Tuesday & Wednesday

Tasting fee: YES: Tripadvisor: #50 of 155 things to do in Healdsburg. Yelp: YES.

A beautiful vineyard with an intimate and friendly tasting room. You can bring a picnic and enjoy lunch on the patio while sipping some of wine country’s very best wines. Tastings offered will vary and may be limited offering one Chardonnay and one Pinot Noir, check the website for more information. Note that all releases sell out immediately. the Allocation list is a 3-5 year wait!

Twomey Cellars

3000 Westside Road, Healdsburg CA 95448 www.twomey.com Tel: 707-942-7122

Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00AM – 5:00PM/Sunday 11:00AM – 5:00PM

Walk ins are welcome for groups of 10 and under.

Tasting Fee: YES: Tripadvisor: #35 of 155 things to do in Healdsburg. Yelp: YES.

This delightful winery has a modern tasting room with beautiful views. Reserve a wine and cheese pairing, a more intimate experience that will not disappoint. Twomey also has a tasting room in Calistoga set inside a lovely cottage just a mile away from the hustle and bustle of town.

While in the area and not too far away...

Dining:

Scopa (Italian-Thai)

109 Plata Street

Healdsburg, CA 95448

Will’s Seafood & Raw Bar

403 Healdsburg Avenue

Healdsburg, CA 95448

Bravas (Spanish-Tapas-Small Plates)

420 Center Street

Healdsburg, CA 95448

Bear Republic Brewing Company (American)

345 Healdsburg Avenue

Healdsburg, CA 95448

The Parish Café (Seafood/Breakfast & Lunch only))

60a Mill Street

Healdsburg, CA 95448

Lodging:

Duchamp Hotel

421 Foss Street

Healdsburg, CA 95448

h2Hotel

219 Healdsburg Avenue

Healdsburg, CA 95448

Madrona Manor

101 Westside Road

Healdsburg, CA 95448

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

On The Road - February 2017

Paul Hobbs Winery

3355 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol, CA 95472 www.paulhobbswinery.com Tel: 707-824-9879

Hours: By Appointment Only

Mon-Thurs: 10:00AM-11:30AM, 1:30-3:00PM/Sat & Sun: Closed

Tasting Fee: YES. Tripadvisor: #21 of 50 things to do in Sebastopol.

Enter Hobbs into a Modern tasting room with a warm beautiful setting. Taste Elegant wines from a master winemaker and enhance your experience with a delicious food pairing. Paul Hobbs’ wines are exceptional and the winery experience is the perfect compliment. Put this winery on you’re A list.

Merry Edwards Winery

2959 Gravenstein Hwy. North Sebastopol, CA 95472 www.merryedwards.com Tel: 888-388-9050

Hours: Daily from 9:30AM-4:30PM

Tasting Fee: Complimentary tastings. Tripadvisor: #3 of 50 things to do in Sebastopol.

Walk ins are welcomed at this beautiful Russian River Vineyard. Of course, for a more in depth personal experience you can call ahead for an appointment where you will be treated to a tasting in private accommodations with your own wine educator. This vineyard is lovely complete with a cozy outdoor garden, patio and fountain.

Merry Edwards is known for their top-rated Sauvignon Blancs and notable Pinot Noirs The tasting experience is delightful.

Williams Selyem

7227 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448 www.williamsselyem.com Tel: 707-433-6245

Hours: By appointment only to active allocation list members. You can visit the website and become a member online or call direct: 707-888-6489. Caveat: do this asap as the wait list could be 5-9 months. IT’s WORTH IT!

Williams Selyem has an extensive offering of Pinot Noirs, which is what they are famous for. Once you visit, you will find inviting staff and warm service. Tastings take place in a private seating area after a short winery tour. You will not leave empty handed. Foe those who live on the east coast Williams Seylem also has a vineyard in Millbrook, NY.