Sonoma County
California
- Wineries:
- 425
Insider tip: Barrel Weekend March 7-8. Book tastings NOW - 60+ wineries sell out fast.
Wine Regions
Sonoma and Napa for California. Bordeaux and Burgundy for France. Barolo for Italy. Each region has peak visiting windows - barrel tastings in spring, harvest in fall. Book lodging 3-6 months ahead for major events.
Napa Valley
California
- Wineries:
- 475
Insider tip: Auction Napa Valley June 6-8. Charity event, allocation access for big spenders.
Bordeaux
France
- Wineries:
- 7,000+
Insider tip: En Primeur tastings April. Futures market - buy 2024 vintage before bottling.
Burgundy
France
- Wineries:
- 3,800
Insider tip: Smallest production, highest prices. Most wineries family-run, no walk-ins.
Barolo
Italy
- Wineries:
- 250
Insider tip: Nebbiolo-only region. October harvest festivals, book lodging 6 months ahead.
Plus emerging regions: Willamette Valley (OR), Paso Robles (CA), Rhône Valley (France), Tuscany (Italy)