2Sonoma, California
An hour north of San Francisco, Sonoma produces some of the New World’s best Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Being one of the world’s best wine destinations and the second popular region in the US (the first being Napa Valley), Sonoma County has more than 360 wineries. Impressive!
It is best known for oysters, Dungeness crab, spring lamb, fruits, vegetables, herbs, and fine artisan cheeses.
The best places to dine in Sonoma, as well as to taste some exquisite wine, are the ‘Madrona Manor‘ and ‘Farmhouse Inn‘ restaurants, plus ‘Zazu Kitchen & Farm‘, ‘Campo Fina‘ and ‘Scopa‘.
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