Wine Road, Northern Sonoma County

Wine Road, Northern Sonoma County W**e Road is the best source for discovering Northern Sonoma County’s exceptional w**e country.
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Established in 1976, W**e Road is made up of 135 w**eries and 30 lodgings from the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. Founded in 1976, W**e Road is an association of w**eries and lodgings in the Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River Valleys of Northern Sonoma County. From its modest beginning as an organization of nine w**eries, it has grown into a spirited constellation of 200 w**e

ries and 50 lodgings. It’s not actually a “road” in the sense of a single, continuous stretch of paved highway, but more of a treasure map to the many jewels nestled among the hills and valleys of a region where fresh air, fine w**e and exquisite cuisine await those who traverse it. The W**e Road coordinates three annual w**e tasting events for visitors: W**e & Food Affair, Winter WINELand and Barrel Tasting Weekend. Current information on all of our member w**eries and lodgings can be found on the W**e Road website, where you can also request a FREE W**e Road map.

The vineyards are busy, the crush pads are buzzing, and harvest is here. This week's roundup is all about slowing down a...
09/10/2026

The vineyards are busy, the crush pads are buzzing, and harvest is here.

This week's roundup is all about slowing down and savoring the season, with special w**e tastings, brunches, Pizza & Pinot, harvest experiences, and more. Plus, we're looking ahead with a few events worth getting on your calendar now, including the last call for W**e Road's 50th Anniversary Gala - only 25 tickets remain!

Make your plans and come experience one of the most exciting times of year in Sonoma County w**e country.

09/10/2026

25 tickets. That's it.

We're almost sold out for the biggest celebration of our 50th year!

On September 26, we're bringing 50 W**e Road w**eries together at founding member Foppiano Vineyards for one unforgettable evening of world-class w**es, local bites, music, vineyard views and 50 years of memories.

If you've been thinking about joining us, this is your sign.

Only 25 tickets remain. When they're gone, they're gone.

🎟️ Grab yours now: https://www.cellarpass.com/events/50th-anniversary-celebration-grand-tasting-12302

📅 Saturday, September 26 | 4–7 PM
📍 Foppiano Vineyards | Healdsburg

50 Years Along the W**e Road What happens when the ancient art of w**emaking meets an equally ancient vessel?At Amphora ...
09/07/2026

50 Years Along the W**e Road

What happens when the ancient art of w**emaking meets an equally ancient vessel?

At Amphora W**ery, that's not a hypothetical question.

Since 1997, owner and w**emaker Rick Hutchinson has been crafting small lots of w**es from Dry Creek Valley and beyond, always with an eye toward balance and letting the grape and vineyard show through.

And then there are the amphorae. Amphora is a pioneer of Sonoma County w**emaking in handmade Italian terracotta vessels, using them to ferment and age w**es and explore another dimension of what w**e can express.

The curiosity doesn't stop there. Alongside familiar varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, you'll find w**es like Aglianico and Sagrantino among 12+ varieties to discover.

Small lots, an artistic spirit and a willingness to do things a little differently—that's Amphora.

09/05/2026

ONE WEEK until Harvest W**e Trail! 🍇🍷

Harvest is happening along the W**e Road, and next Saturday is your chance to get out there and experience it.

🍷 20 w**eries
🌿 3 valleys
🗓️ 1 day
🎟️ $50

Taste your way through Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Russian River Valley, discover new w**eries and see w**e country during one of the most exciting times of the year.

Your ticket includes tastings at participating w**eries with no additional tasting fees and no reservations required. Just choose your route and hit the W**e Road!

📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 11am–4pm
🎟️ Limited to just 200 tickets
https://www.w**eroad.com/events/w**e-trail/

See you on the W**e Trail!

Labor Day Weekend is calling, and there's plenty happening along the W**e Road. Spend the long weekend enjoying live mus...
09/04/2026

Labor Day Weekend is calling, and there's plenty happening along the W**e Road.

Spend the long weekend enjoying live music, w**e tasting, and a behind-the-scenes w**emaker walk through the vineyards as harvest gets underway in Sonoma County w**e country.

And while you've got your calendar out, we're looking ahead to September with two W**e Road events you'll want to save the date for.

Make your plans, and enjoy the unofficial last weekend of summer along the W**e Road.

50 Years Along the W**e Road Before John and Terri Balletto were making w**e, they were growing vegetables.Farming has b...
09/02/2026

50 Years Along the W**e Road

Before John and Terri Balletto were making w**e, they were growing vegetables.

Farming has been part of the Balletto family story for nearly five decades, and when they began transitioning some of their land to w**e grapes in the 1990s, that farmer-first mentality came with them. In 2001, they kept some of their own Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and produced the first w**es under the Balletto name.

Today, Balletto farms more than 700 acres of vineyards throughout the Russian River Valley, yet only the top 10% of that fruit is selected for Balletto w**es. It's an estate-grown, estate-bottled approach that gives the family control from vineyard to glass.

And taking care of those vineyards means thinking beyond the next vintage. From certified sustainable farming and habitat conservation to recycled water, composting and solar power, stewardship is woven into how the Balletto family farms.

From vegetables to vineyards to w**e, one thing hasn't changed: they're farmers first.

08/29/2026

W**e + food + a fall weekend in Sonoma County. Sounds like a plan.

Tickets are officially on sale for our 28th Annual W**e & Food Affair, November 7–8!

We opened tickets early this year so you have plenty of time to plan your weekend along the W**e Road. More than 40 w**eries are already signed on, each pairing a favorite recipe with a w**e chosen to bring out its best flavors.

📅 November 7–8, 2026
⏰ 11am–4pm each day
🍷 Participating w**ery list coming September 1
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: https://www.cellarpass.com/events/w**e-food-affair-28th-annual-sonoma-county-12382

Grab your tickets, start planning your w**e country weekend and stay tuned, the pairings are still to come!

August may be winding down, but w**e country isn't slowing down. This week's Along the W**e Road roundup is full of ways...
08/27/2026

August may be winding down, but w**e country isn't slowing down.

This week's Along the W**e Road roundup is full of ways to savor these last weeks of summer, from seasonal w**ery dinners and leisurely lunches to live music, outdoor tastings, and even a few events designed for kids and four-legged w**e country companions.

September may be right around the corner, but we're not ready to say goodbye to summer just yet. Start planning your next Sonoma County w**e country outing today.

Happy National Dog Day to some of the hardest-working members of W**e Road w**e country and their friends. 🐾🍷They greet ...
08/27/2026

Happy National Dog Day to some of the hardest-working members of W**e Road w**e country and their friends. 🐾🍷

They greet guests, patrol the vineyards, supervise the tasting room and, occasionally, nap on the job.

Many W**e Road w**eries are dog-friendly, so bring your four-legged friends along and check our website for the list. Here’s to the w**ery dogs we love finding along the W**e Road. https://www.w**eroad.com/w**eries/

50 Years Along the W**e Road Some vines are worth holding onto.At Bella Vineyards and W**e Caves, century-old vines are ...
08/25/2026

50 Years Along the W**e Road

Some vines are worth holding onto.

At Bella Vineyards and W**e Caves, century-old vines are part of a story centered around small-lot Zinfandel, family, and a deep appreciation for the vineyards of Dry Creek Valley.

More than 70% of the grapes Bella uses are grown in its own vineyards, with the rest coming from a small group of growers who share that commitment to preserving exceptional vineyard sites. The result? Distinctive w**es that celebrate the place they came from.

And then there's the other unmistakable part of Bella: the caves.

Head underground for a tasting among the barrels, settle in on the lawn overlooking the valley, or venture into the vineyards to see where it all begins.

A longtime part of the W**e Road community and a West Dry Creek stop where old vines, Zinfandel and a sense of adventure all come together.

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1437 Grove Street
Healdsburg, CA
95448

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