Join locals and visitors to Sonoma Valley for the 30th annual Heart of the Valley Holiday Open House on Friday, November 29th and Saturday, November 30th. This special event has become a tradition of its own. On each day, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 27 wineries will welcome ticket holders for wine tastings, tours of wine caves and wine cellars, special discounts on wine purchases, and opportunities to meet the talented winemakers behind these impeccable Sonoma Valley wines.
A few of the amazing wineries to choose from include Benziger Family Winery, Chateau St. Jean, Deerfield Ranch Winery, and St. Francis Winery & Vineyards.
Benziger Family Winery
The winner of Wine & Spirits 2012 Winery of the Year, Benziger Family Winery uses certified Biodynamic, organic, and sustainable farming methods.
Entrance to the Wine Cave at Benziger Family Winery
Chateau St. Jean
This year marks the 40 anniversary of Chateau St. Jean. Visitors taste for themselves why this winery is a leader in Vineyard Designated wines while enjoying the impressive architecture of the winery and its Mediterranean-styled gardens.
A View of a Vineyard at Chateau St. Jean
Deerfield Ranch Winery
A certified organic winery, Deerfield Ranch Winery has also been recognized for its water conservation, energy efficient facilities, and organic and biodynamic farming practices. Their award-winning “clean wines” are crafted with low levels of sulfites, histamines, and tannins.
Wine Barrels Inside the WIne Cave at Deerfield Ranch Winery
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Winner of 13 medals at the 2013 Sonoma County Harvest Fair, the California certified sustainable vineyard and winery at St. Francis Winery & Vineyards was also the OpenTable.com Diners’ Choice Winner of 2013 in the categories of Best Overall, Best Food, and Best Ambience.
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Other must see wineries include Paradise Ridge Winery in Kenwood, Talisman Wines, Ty Caton Vineyards, and Wellington Vineyards.
With so many wineries to choose from, the secret to success is to plan each day in advance then call Pure Luxury to reserve your private chauffeured vehicle. Or, call us first and we’ll assist in planning each day for you.
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