Best of Sonoma Walking Tour
In the Best Wineries in Napa for Young Adults, you’ll discover the wide range of wineries, many of which are well-suited for young adults looking for the fun and engaging wine-tasting experience that Napa has to offer. If you’re planning a Napa trip with friends, a couple’s getaway, a bachelorrete party or just need some inspiration for your upcoming vacation, this guide is for you. Don’t forget to book your private driver to ensure the most fun, and safest, trip possible. Now read on and discover why so many young adults love to discover all Napa has to offer.
Corner 103 was voted the best tasting room in America by US Today and it’s right here in Sonoma Plaza. They’re terroir driven focusing on showcasing wine and food that is typical from our local and have an absolutely welcoming experience to boot!
Corner 103 Tasting Room
Roche Winery offers daily tastings at their indoor and outdoor wine tasting bars. Enjoy light bites, and their shaded outdoor tasting patio with fireplaces.
Pangloss Cellars offers a private, focused and immersive seated tasting accompanied by a local cheese and charcuterie plate for each guest.
WALT Wines offers a great selection of Pinot Noir sources all the way from Oregon to Santa Barbara. $30/person tasting includes a welcome taste of Chardonnay and 4-5 Pinots. Walt Sonoma is also dog friendly!
Sigh serves Champagne, Sparkling flights (3 two ounce pours) as well as sparkling wine be glass and bottles. This chic wine bar is perfect not only for a girls’ get together or bachelorette parties but for romantic date, pre/post dinner glass of wine, or elevated caviar pairing. Check out Best 5 Sparkling Wine Tastings in Sonoma.
Auteur Wines offers welcoming yet elevated tasting experiences by appointment only. Here you will try single vineyard, small lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. While requires advance planning, Auteur is a must visit for Hugh quality wine and service.
Sosie Wines Tasting Room offer an exploration of French style wines, small production, and fun and friendly environment for a cozy tasting.
Gehricke Wines located just a block off the square at the 3 Badge Firehouse. Open on weekend until 7 pm, it’s a great option for a later tasting or glass. Check out seasonal experiences like Girl Scout Cookies and Wine tasting and various food trucks to accompany the wines.
Cochon Tasting Bar is not only a wine bar but also a great coffee stop. Italian owner knows hospitality and how to please a tired guest. We love stopping here mid day for a pick me up or a glass of bubbles
Best of Sonoma Walking Tour Shopping
Hello Sonoma Shop is a one stop shop for all things entertainment, home decor, kids toys, kitchen goods, chic clothes, and more. We never leave empty-handed.
Perlè is a chic clothing boutique with wine country inspired boho items, hats, graphic tees and shirts. If you find ourself underdressed or overdressed for wine country vacation, Perle is got you!
Sign of the Bear is all things kitchen and cooking store. Always busy and for a good reason. From kitchen essential to funny gifts, it’s a must visit store.
Best of Sonoma Walking Tour Restaurants
El Dorado Kitchen offers California-inspired cuisine with a focus on the freshest farm and ranch-raised ingredients along with signature cocktails, all served in a relaxed-yet-refined Sonoma spirit.
The Girl and the Fig features a wonderful antique bar with French aperitifs, unique and traditional cocktails, an award-winning Rhone-Alone wine list, inventive French country fare, cheese & charcuterie platters, and outdoor garden patio seating.
Sonoma Hotel is a local favorite, they maintain their nostalgic charm, with a stone fireplace and antique Italian stained glass in the lobby and their food is reasonably priced and absolutely delicious. We love their wood-fired pizza.
Tasca Tasca
Sausage Emporium
Sunflower Cafe uses local, organic, and fresh ingredients. They have indoor, sidewalk & garden seating. They’re the perfect place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, wine, cocktails & espresso.
Tasca Tasca means tavern or pub in Portuguese. This is one of our absolute favorite stops! Their tapas menu offers a wide variety of delicious food and unique wine. Shawn love’s the blood sausage and crab empanadas. They’re just off the square and are a perfect place for a quick bite. Try a bottle of the Vinho Verde, it won’t disappoint.
B&V Whiskey Bar and Grille is Sonoma Plaza’s only brew pub, whiskey bar, and live music venue. B&V’s menu format is wine country inspired with farm to table elements. The menu has Italian and French influences, good old fashioned BBQ and burgers.
Sausage Emporium is a new addition to the Sonoma Square and is absolutely delicious. They offer a modern outdoor space and an amazing selection of home ground meats, sausages, charcuterie, as well as sandwiches and wine. Open daily from 11 to 4PM for lunch, and 5PM to 10PM for dinner.
Valley Bar and Bottle restaurant offers intimate and comfortable take on wine bar/restaurant combo. Rare wines, small producers, unique dishes and 5 star service makes Valley the place to go on the plaza.
Monday Bakery is one of the newest addition to Sonoma Square. What a great way to start the day with a warm pastry and cup of coffee!
Best of Sonoma Walking Tour Hotels
There are many boutique hotels on the Sonoma Plaza that have unique design and architecture. We highly recommend making a stop at the hotels to see the interior. Of course, booking a room at one of the hotels is a great idea for your vacation to maximize your time on Sonoma plaza.
El Dorado Hotel offers amenities and showcases the charm of Sonoma wine country. Through french doors you’ll have access to a private balcony overlooking Sonoma Plaza or a garden courtyard. The hotel includes a stone courtyard for outdoor dining, a pool and an inviting fireplace lounge for private events.
Sonoma Hotel maintains it’s nostalgic charm, with a stone fireplace and antique Italian stained glass in the lobby. The accommodations include modern private baths, French country furniture, original wine stave lobby chandeliers.
Swiss Hotel has 5 beautifully appointed rooms with a view of Sonoma Plaza and the garden patio. All five rooms have access to the balcony overlooking the Plaza. King Rooms have private entries to the front balcony.
Inn at Sonoma features 19 well-appointed guest rooms in the main building as well as 8 newly opened guest rooms in the adjacent Vintners Cottage.
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