(Russian River Valley and Sonoma East)
Number of wineries: 7
Average rating: 4.21
Wine Route Rating: Moderate (200)
Highlight of the day: Petroni
Notes: This low-pressure day featured just one appointment but a hefty slate of wineries. This would be a good route for folks with a little experience who prefer drop-in visits to a structured appointment schedule. The number of wineries, multiple regions (Russian River Valley, Glen Ellen and Sonoma) and the pre-planning for Petroni make this a "200-level" route.
| Location | Start Time | Stop Time | Reservation? | Notes | |
 | Lunch at Rosso (4.38) | 11:30 | 12:15 |  | Opens at 11:30; great pizza |
 | Joseph Swan (3.81) | 12:30 | 1:00 | | Not our best visit |
 | Woodenhead (4.06) | 1:05 | 1:25 | | Speedy! Zins and Pinots |
| Hook & Ladder (4.00) | 1:35 | 2:00 | | Nice people...okay wine. |
 | Petroni (4.63) | 2:30 | 3:30 |  | Beautiful mountaintop villa, plus very solid wine. |
| | Benziger (4.25) | 3:45 | 4:30 | | Great property and tasting options for people of all levels of experience |
| Imagery (3.88) | 4:45 | 5:10 | | Pretty grounds and a nice art gallery; so-so wine |
| Hawkes Sonoma (4.75) | 5:30 | 6:00 | | Hawkes "2nd" tasting room just off the square in downtown Sonoma, but the atmosphere is just as good |
| Dinner at FARM (4.44) | 6:15 | | High-end dining at the Carneros Inn. Plan to come early or stay late to enjoy the outdoor cocktail area. |
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