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TASTEMAKERS
A Wino’s Guide to the 20 Best Wineries in California
From
By Carrie Bell
16 wineries
Moon Mountain District Sonoma County
Buena Vista Winery
Outdoor seating
Stags Leap District
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Russian River Valley
Aperture Cellars / Devil Proof Vineyards
California
Thacher
Santa Ynez Valley
Hitching Post Wines
Pinot Noir
Edna Valley
Chamisal Vineyards
Outdoor seating
Chardonnay
Budget-friendly
Central Coast
Pali Wine Company
Outdoor seating
Napa Valley
Gentleman Farmer Wines
Merlot
Budget-friendly
Anderson Valley
Pennyroyal Farm
Sonoma Valley
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Outdoor seating
Chardonnay
Adelaida District
Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery
Outdoor seating
Rhône varieties including Mourvèdre
Santa Maria Valley
Presqu'ile Winery
Pinot Noir
Monterey
Folktale Winery & Vineyards
Outdoor seating
Pinot Noir
Los Carneros
The Donum Estate
Pinot Noir
Napa Valley
Sequoia Grove Winery
Outdoor seating
Cabernet Sauvignon
Los Olivos District
Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards
Outdoor seating
Pinot Noir