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Sonoma County Corporate Retreat Ideas

by WINECOUNTRY COLLECTIVE on DECEMBER 15, 2015

Company retreats can be a great productivity booster or stress reliever at work. Sonoma County is an incredible location for your next retreat, and we’ve compiled a list of the best venues and transportation services to make your work trip the best possible experience.

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Winery Spotlight: Gloria Ferrer

by WINECOUNTRY COLLECTIVE on DECEMBER 3, 2015

For the past 33 years, the Ferrers have helped wine drinkers in Sonoma County learn about the sometimes-underappreciated category of sparkling wines. Named after José Ferrer’s wife Gloria, this winery is one of the only places in Sonoma where you can enjoy sparkling wines with grapes that were hand-picked.

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Russian River Valley: A Traveler’s Guide

by WINECOUNTRY COLLECTIVE on NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Russian River Valley is so full of fantastic wineries, restaurants, shops, and outdoor activities that even lifelong locals haven’t explored it all yet. Give yourself a head start by using the guide below to parse out some of the best places to stay, dine, and drink.

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Two Days in Central Sonoma County: Your Guide

by WINECOUNTRY COLLECTIVE on NOVEMBER 16, 2015

When we talk about Central Sonoma, we’re highlighting the cities of Sebastopol, Graton, Guerneville, and of course Santa Rosa. Each of these cities offers visitors a unique experience, so we’ve taken the guesswork out of play and highlighted some of the best places to sleep, eat, drink, and play for your perfect weekend escape.

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Alexander Valley: A Traveler’s Guide

by WINECOUNTRY COLLECTIVE on NOVEMBER 11, 2015

About an hour north of San Francisco, Alexander Valley holds more than 100 wineries and a collection of the very best farm-to-table restaurants. Comprised of small yet charming towns like Cloverdale, Geyserville, and Healdsburg, Alexander Valley is home to many skilled artists and artisans, Consider visiting this region if you enjoy unique, original works of art and excellent red wines.

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5 Must Try Healdsburg Spas

by WINECOUNTRY COLLECTIVE on NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Travelers seeking a relaxing weekend or just a few hours will find a mix of upscale spas and local pampering in Healdsburg. In between wine tasting and dining out at one of the town’s top restaurants, visitors can unplug and recharge at several spas located around the Healdsburg plaza.

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Sonoma Coast: A Traveler’s Guide

by WINECOUNTRY COLLECTIVE on NOVEMBER 4, 2015

One of the best things about visiting Northern California Wine Country is that you have so many choices when it comes to making the most of those vacation days. The wines available in Sonoma County have something to offer every palate, but more often than not, what pushes folks toward Sonoma County is its stunning coastline.

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A Day Tasting at Fort Ross AVA Wineries

by WINECOUNTRY COLLECTIVE on OCTOBER 18, 2015

The unique Fort Ross-Seaview AVA is distinguished by a cool climate, steep mountains, and stunning Pacific Ocean views. The region, which is renowned for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, has five wineries as well as 18 commercial vineyards. Spend a day meandering through this beautiful coastal region to try Fort Ross wines, or visit a nearby region to taste wines made from grapes grown in Fort Ross.

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