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It’s Raining Wine in the Valley of the Moon

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The birthplace of the California wine industry, Sonoma valley has a number of wineries and vineyards. This article covers some of the most prominent wineries in Sonoma Valley and how you can best explore these wineries by traveling in comfort and luxury….

Located in the Sonoma County between the Mayacamas mountains and Sonoma mountains lies the Californian wine region of Sonoma valley. Home to some of the earliest vineyards and wineries in California, it is often referred to as the “Valley of the Moon”. Just hire a limo from any reputed San Francisco limo service provider for the whole day and you can explore the numerous wineries and vineyards in Sonoma Valley. But there are so many of them in Sonoma valley that it is not possible to visit all of them on a single day.

 

Hence to help you plan your trip better here is a rundown on some of the prominent ones which are a must visit:

 

<b>Kendall Jackson</b>

 

Started by the Jackson family in 1974, they use the best available ingredients to produce some marvelous wines. You would get to taste some of the unique wines here as they blend wines from different regions to get a unique flavor and wine characteristics.

 

<b>B.R. Cohn Winery</b>

           

Apart from producing some of the award-winning wines, they are also into the production of gourmet olive oils and handcrafted vinegars. Do add them to your San Francisco limo tour to taste their wines.

 

<b>Arrowood Vineyards</b>

 

Founded by one of the California's most renowned winemakers, Richard Arrowood, it is located on the eastern hillside of the Sonoma Valley. Enjoy the richly flavored wines while watching a magnificent view of the valley below. 

 

<b>Buena Vista Carneros Winery</b>

           

It is the oldest commercial winery in California. Wine tasting sessions of award-winning Carneros wines take place daily.

 

<b>Benziger Family Winery</b>

 

Located at the base of Sonoma Mountain, this winery with picturesque views and amazing wines is a must visit. There are also gift shops and redwood picnic area. They take visitors on a tram tour showing the breathtaking vineyards. 

 

<b>Gundlach Bundschu Winery</b>

           

Founded by Jacob Gundlach in 1858, it is considered to be the California’s oldest winery owned by a family and today operated by their sixth generation. Check out the varieties of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet. You need to fix up an appointment before coming here.

 

<b>Kistler Vineyards</b>

 

Founded in 1978, it is a family owned winery. Their Chardonnay is very popular. They have even been rated best amongst the Chardonnays producers by the Food and Wine Magazine's Wine Guide.

 

Looking at this list, it becomes clear that it is not possible to visit all these wineries by public transportation. Hence for a complete Sonoma Valley tour, you need to hire a private limo from any reputed San Francisco limo rental company for visiting these beautiful wineries.

 

By hiring a limo from San Francisco limo rental company you don’t have to worry about the routes as the San Francisco limo chauffeurs know the Sonoma Valley and all the wineries inside out. You just have to sit leisurely in the comfort of a limo and tell your limo driver which winery you want to visit and he would take you there. And most importantly, you would travel in complete luxury which is not possible in a public transport.

 

Check out online for a San Francisco limo Service provider company and get set to have an awesome time in the Valley of the moon.

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Anna Radie is a travel journalist whose write-ups mainly focus on luxury and high living. She has contributed several articles guiding on Sonoma wine tours and on San Francisco limo services , San Francisco limo rental companies conducting them.
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