Bordeaux and Chardonnay acres line the property of White Rock Vineyards. The underground winery also ages and stores the wines, the temperature and humidity being perfect catalysts. The wines are well-priced, especially the Claret, which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The winery doesn't have wine tours but call ahead and the owners might show you around the estate.
Tucked away in the beautiful corner of Sonoma County, Three Sticks Winery is a site for all the wine lovers. It is a family-run winery offering premium quality wines to the world. The winery estate features five vineyards, namely, Durell Estate Vineyard, Sonoma Valley, Russian River Valley, Sta. Rita Hills, Gap's Crown Estate Vineyard. The exceptional wine varieties of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are available. The Vallejo-Castenada Adobe is a must visit attraction at the site. The winery is open by appointment only.
Spanning across 40,000 square feet (3716 square meters), Art Works Downtown is an art lover's utopia. A non-profit set up, the place is home to more than 20 studios where talented artists work magic with ceramics, clay, canvases, and paints to produce masterpieces. Art Works Downtown houses four galleries where artworks created by local as well as traveling artists are put on display. These galleries are also available for rental purposes. The center is also associated with local art institutions for their Public Sculpture Program. There are recurring exhibitions that delight connoisseurs while their classes nurture the artistic talent within adults and children alike. Restaurants and shopping places weave an entire experience for visitors at Art Works Downtown.
A dairy ranch in the past, this 60 acre (24.28 hectares) park bordering a part of central San Rafael and Sleepy Hollow is a good destination for outdoorsy people. It is a great hiking spot with trails leading into the surrounding hills and ridgeline. A visit here is a great way to spend time with nature.
The Anderson's Conn Valley has 26 acres (10.5 hectares) of vineyards, divided into nine blocks. These produce above 16,000 cases annually. The vineyards are known for the artfully crafted blends like Éloge, Éloge Gold and the newest Bordaeaux-style blend, Right Bank. What is unique about this place is the extended time of barrel-aging in two underground caves. Wines, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Éloge are stored for a minimum of two years in barrels, prior to bottling. This is the secret to wines of good color, taste, and smell.
This estate within the Chiles Valley District is a 400-acre (162-hectare) property owned by the Eiseles. The certified organic vineyard is careful to not use synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Varietals include Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Bordeaux Blend, and wine tastings are a regular feature. The family arranges for tours by appointment.