Wow, just back from a grueling day of work (!) touring Sonoma County wineries with my friends/clients G. and R. I., as part of our education of Sonoma County wine, food, and wedding options. Today, we began in Healdsburg, then went south on Westside Road, visiting wineries which fall in the Russian River appellation. Hop Kiln Winery has a great location, Garry Farrell Winery stunning views, but we all agreed that the "wow' wines (at least for us, on this day) were found at relatively new (about four-six years old) Arista Winery. We all LOVED their 2006 Sonoma County Pinot Noir, which was just released February 1, 2008 (400 cases; $30/bottle). Owned by the McWilliams family, Arista (which is derived from the Greek word aristos, which means "the best") is definitely a place to check out...and wines to know about.
Later, lunch at the Hoffman House Cafe in Geyserville. Had the crab cake reuben--very nice. Is life good or what?
7015 Westside Road, Healdsburg 95448
707-473-0606
open daily 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Never heard of Arista--much go visit. Thanks.
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