Visitors to Wine Country are easily overwhelmed trying to decide which winery destinations to include in their itinerary.
Wine Country This Month is partnering with CANVAS to research and discover winery experiences that are worth sharing with guests.
Last month, our day included DeLoach Vineyards, Cāpo Creek Winery and Dutton Estate Winery.

“Since our lovely CANVAS tour, I can genuinely offer our visitors a plan for Sonoma County when heading west to the ocean,” said Marissa Carlisle, from Yountville Welcome Center & Chamber.  “I would not have been able to sincerely endorse the three delightfully unique wineries had I not visited  and discovered them personally … Capo Creek, Dutton Estate and DeLoach … each unique in their own way.”

The Concierge Alliance of Napa Valley and Sonoma, CANVAS, is a dynamic organization comprised of outstanding leaders in the hospitality community. CANVAS Members continually provide guests to Napa and Sonoma with the best possible experiences. We are proud to have such dedicated and loyal individuals participating in the programs facilitated by CANVAS that benefit our Community.

Wine Country This Month is  for wine and food enthusiasts eager to explore the vibrant wine regions of Napa, Sonoma and Lake counties. We devote our pages to informing readers of where to go, what’s new and what’s not to be missed. Partnering with CANVAS allows us to share our insights with hotel concierges, tasting room staff and other outstanding leaders in the hospitality industry to help provide guests with the best possible experience.

At our first stop, DeLoach Vineyards, we had the benefit of cool weather so were able to sit outside on their lovely patio as well as enjoy the tour. In addition to the beautiful gardens, “Theater of Nature,” we also  saw areas of the property that none of us had seen before, like The Villa and the adorable sheep feasting on cuttings from the neighboring gardens. We learned  about their vineyards and, of course thoroughly enjoyed their wonderful wines! 
1791 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa, 707-755-3300

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Lunch and superb wines were at Capo Creek Winery. If you have not yet discovered this winery, it is a must! Mary Roy has a beautiful story to tell with lovely authenticity and humor. Her wines are exceptional. We loved the Grenache Noir Rosé. The lunch is a taste and presentation winner! She does it all. She is the winemaker, chef and all round welcoming personality. “The benefit of going to this small winery is access to wines you probably won't find anywhere else,” said Cathy Balach from Poetry Inn. “The host was down-to-earth and open and eager to sharing her story and passion for food and wine. No pretentiousness here. It is  located off of West Dry Creek and is a wonderful spot to bicycle to. Oh, and can’t forget the cave, a great bonus!
7171 W Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg

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Dutton Estate Winery is “about agricultural history and good wine combined with family and hospitality,” Balach continued. It is always special to visit the wineries that represent generations of family. We enjoyed a variety of tasty wines with a lovely cheese platter that paired very well with the wines.  Be sure to try the cider and the new Vermentino.
8757 Green Valley Road, Sebastopol

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A special thanks to Chris Ferris of Four54 Tours who drove us in a Mercedes Sprinter. He was a joy to be with, knowledgeable and considerate.