On our way to our most recent Sonoma County trip, we realized that we had lost count of how many times we’ve been to the region. Given that fact, you would think there would not have been much excitement for the trip, but the truth is that we were more excited than ever. It seems that the more we learn about Sonoma County the more we realize how much we still have to explore.
Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves is a small family run winery that focuses on small lots of Zinfandel. Nestled among the backroads of the Dry Creek Valley, it’s picturesque and intimate setting is certainly worth experiencing. Their tasting room is situated inside their beautiful cave and their wines are full of history.
Driving through the Dry Creek Valley for Zinfandel lovers like us is a heavenly experience. The breathtaking views, the gnarly looking vines and the vast number of great Zinfandel producers makes the valley the perfect place to Zin. We must confess, that in our most recent escapade to the area, our visit to Nalle Winery was one of the most Zinful experiences of the trip.
Most wine lovers, including us, love to talk about the dream of one day leaving everything behind and moving to wine country. Sometimes the dream is to own a winery, sometimes it is to own a vineyard and other times it’s just to simply enjoy the life style and beauty of wine country. Most of us often like to talk the talk but rarely do we decide to walk the walk. Cecilia Enriquez, who just turned 32 this month, is one of the brave ones that committed to walking the walk and is now the owner and president of Enriquez Estate Wines.
