Napa & Sonoma Wine Country - California - page 438

Gundlach-Bundschu Winery WINERY
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 707-939-3015; www.gunbun.com ; 2000 Denmark St, Sonoma; tasting
$10-15, incl tour $20-50; 11am-4:30pm, to 5:30pm Jun-mid-Oct; )
California's oldest family-run winery looks like a castle, but has a down-to-earth vibe.
Founded 1858 by a Bavarian immigrant, its signatures are Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir,
but 'Gun-Bun' was the first American winery to produce 100% Merlot. Down a winding
lane, it's a terrific bike-to winery, with picnicking, hiking and a lake. Tour the 2000-barrel
cave ($20) by reservation only. Bottles are $22 to $45.

Bartholomew Park Winery WINERY
( GOOGLE MAP ; 707-939-3026; www.bartpark.com ; 1000 Vineyard Lane, Sonoma; tasting $10, in-
cl tour $20; 11am-4:30pm)
A great bike-to winery, Bartholomew Park occupies a 375-acre preserve, with oak-shaded
picnicking and valley-view hiking. The vineyards were originally cultivated in 1857 and
now yield certified-organic, citrusy Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon softer in style
than Napa, and lush Zinfandel. Tours (reservations required) are available Friday to
Sunday. Bottles are $22 to $45.

Hawkes TASTING ROOM
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 707-938-7620; www.hawkeswine.com ; 383 1st St W, Sonoma; tasting $10;

11am-6pm)
When you're in downtown Sonoma and don't feel like fighting traffic, Hawke's refresh-
ingly unfussy tasting room showcases meaty Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, never blen-
ded with other varietals. Bottles are $30 to $70, the tasting fee is waived with a purchase
over $30.

Little Vineyards WINERY
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 707-996-2750; www.littlevineyards.com ; 15188 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen;
tasting $15; 11am-4:30pm Thu-Mon; )
The name fits at this family-owned small-scale winery surrounded by grapes, with a lazy
dog to greet you and a weathered, cigarette-burned tasting bar, at which Jack London