From The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa Best Nearby Wineries and Vineyards (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Napa Valley / Sonoma Valley, CA Viansa Winery and Italian Marketplace (Attractions & Activities - Wineries and Vineyards) 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma  CA  95476 • 707-935-4700 • 800-995-4740 Distance: ~7.70 mi User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: SONOMA. Reminiscent of the Italian wine country, this lovely complex overlooks the verdant Carneros grape-growing region and is a literal celebration of its founders' proud Italian heritage. The building's tiled roof and ivy-draped stucco walls exude a Tuscan feel, and the Mediterranean-inspired landscaping features olive trees, stone pines, and Italian cypresses. The estate also overlooks 90 acres of wetlands that serve as a waterfowl preserve. Not just "all show" however, Viansa produces a line-up that includes Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio, Aleatico, Primitivo, and Cabernet Franc. Depending on the season, visitors may tour facilities, enjoy tastings, and explore the wetlands. Kenwood Vineyards (Attractions & Activities - Wineries and Vineyards) 9592 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood  CA  95452 • 707-833-5891 Distance: ~7.78 mi         Description: KENWOOD. Able to trace its roots to 1906, Kenwood has come a long way since the Pagani brothers sold their product in jugs. The estate still boasts a bit of rusticity, and the tasting room is located in an old barn. Today, state-of-the-art equipment produces more than 400,000 barrels of award-winning wines, which range from Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Sauvignon Blanc to Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Gewürztraminer. On weekends, the tasting room pairs dishes with particular labels to emphasize the symbiotic relationship between food and wine. Robert Mondavi Winery (Attractions & Activities - Wineries and Vineyards) 7801 St Helena Hwy, Oakville  CA  94558 • 888-766-6328 Distance: ~9.53 mi User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: OAKVILLE. Designed in Spanish Mission style, this Oakville winery joins Old World charm with modern technology. Founded in the late 1960s, the winery has long captivated and embraced the general public, holding wine tastings, facility tours, concerts, art exhibits, and a variety of seasonal celebrations that pair food and wine. The winery's tasting rooms offer stylish settings, and guests can sample either District, Reserve, or Napa Valley labels depending on which room they opt for. Opus One (Attractions & Activities - Wineries and Vineyards) 7900 St Helena Hwy, Oakville  CA  94562 • 707-944-9442 Distance: ~9.60 mi User Rating: 9.2 / 10         Description: NAPA VALLEY. Just 50 or so miles north of San Francisco, the Opus One estate stands as a partnership between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. The stately winery, which was completed in 1991, incorporates classic architectural themes, paying homage to both Greek and Roman styles. Among the stalwart varietals is their Bourdeaux-caliber Cabernet Sauvignon, 1985 vintage of which was the first Californian wine to reach European shelves. After touring the facility, guests may taste the current vintages in the exclusive Partners' Room. Winery visits are by appointment only. Rubicon Estate (Attractions & Activities - Wineries and Vineyards) 1991 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford  CA  94573 • 707-968-1100 • 800-782-4266 Distance: ~10.69 mi User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: RUTHERFORD. Formerly named the Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery, this facility regained its original prominence under the ownership of Francis Ford Coppola, the notable director and producer responsible for "The Godfather" trilogy and other award-winning films. The elegant, ivy-walled estate features lovely tasting rooms, a hand-carved staircase, stained glass windows, and classic stone cellars. Guests may take guided tours of the chateau and grounds, including its century-old vineyards. Tastings held each day feature the estate's acclaimed Rubicon, Blancaneaux, and Estate wines. Various tours address estate history, grape-growing, and wine-making; they typically require reservations, and their costs are in addition to the basic guest fee. Beaulieu Vineyard (Attractions & Activities - Wineries and Vineyards) 1960 S S.t Helena Hwy, Rutherford  CA  94573 • 707-967-5230 • 800-264-6918 Distance: ~10.69 mi         Description: RUTHERFORD. Founded in 1900 by Bordeaux native Georges de Latour, Beaulieu revolutionized California winemaking by using American oak barrels for aging. The result: a uniquely American product that's become legendary in oenological circles and has been on the table of every US president since FDR. When visiting Beaulieu's rustic tasting room, guests feel as if they've been whisked away to a Bordeaux farmhouse, a feeling further enhanced by sips of sauvignon blanc, zinfandel, and chardonnay. Gloria Ferrer Caves and Vineyards (Attractions & Activities - Wineries and Vineyards) 23555 Carneros Hwy, Sonoma  CA  95476 • 707-996-7256 • 707-933-1917 Distance: ~11.38 mi         Description: SONOMA. Home to some of the region's premiere sparkling wines, Gloria Ferrer's Catalonian-style estate sits high atop a hill, overlooking the lovely Carneros region. A cozy tasting room features a fireside sitting area and an outdoor terrace with regal views of the countryside, either of which is a perfect setting for sipping a glass of dry Brut. Thirty-minute public tours of the estate are available daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Joseph Phelps Vineyards (Attractions & Activities - Wineries and Vineyards) 200 Taplin Rd, St. Helena  CA  94574 • 707-963-2745 • 800-707-5789 Distance: ~13.25 mi         Description: ST. HELENA. Hidden away and surrounded by acres of grapevines, this intimate estate seems to be one of those "lucky finds" somehow excluded from local guides. Having honed his craft since the 1970s, Joseph Phelps oversees annual production of more than 100,000 cases of signature cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and merlot varietals. Tours and tastings are available by reservation only. Once you've secured a table on the terrace, sipped your new gewürztraminer, and taken in the extraordinary views, you'll easily conclude that the drive out was worth the effort. Schramsberg Vineyards (Attractions & Activities - Wineries and Vineyards) 1400 Schramsberg Rd, Calistoga  CA  94515 • 707-942-2414 • 800-877-3623 Distance: ~17.07 mi         Description: NAPA VALLEY. Spreading some 200 acres, Schramsburg was founded by Jacob Schram, a German immigrant who came from a winemaking family. In 1862, he purchased land in the mountains overlooking Napa Valley and began planting European varietals. By the 1870s, the Schram winery produced around 12,000 barrels, thus establishing its founder as one of Napa's leading viticulturists. In fact, in 1880 the Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson even paid the winery a visit, sampling every wine Schram offered him. Today, visitors may tour the historic grounds (including the hand-dug caves) and sample of the current products, which include everything from Brut Rosé and Crémant Demi-Sec to Mirabelle and Chardonnay. Reservations required. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.