Wine Country

The new vocabulary of wine includes terroir and microclimate, and both words speak volumes about why our corner of Sonoma County is one of the planet’s most famous growing regions. Cool, misty Pacific coast nights give way to warm, sun-drenched days. Even the casual wine enthusiast recognizes that the valleys that surround Mayacama – Anderson, Dry Creek, Russian River and Chalk Hill– are all home to outstanding varietals. Meandering from one town to the next, dropping in to visit vintners along the way, leads to fast friendships and perhaps a bottle or two tucked under the arm for tonight’s dinner.