About the Walks

Here is why we think Vineyard Walks are the best way to see wine country:

• You stay active and healthy on vacation.
• You get inside access to private vineyard lands and people you would otherwise never see or meet.
• Your own personal guide will share his or her knowledge about grape growing, wine making, and Sonoma County.
• Walks can be tailored to all ability levels and you need have no wine knowledge yourself.
• Walks with lunch and wine tasting make a great way to celebrate special occasions, put a little romance in your relationship, or provide a gift for a friend. We also have discounts for groups.
• You can even bring your dog! (Note dogs must be people- and dog-friendly, some wineries won't allow dogs, and others might require a leash. You must tell us in advance if you wish to bring your dog.)

We have One-Day Walks and Three-Day Vacations, featuring the following outstanding vineyards. See our Vineyard Walks map for placement in Sonoma County.

Alexander Valley Vineyards is located in the heart of the Alexander Valley off Highway 128. Originally the home of Cyrus Alexander, the valley's 19th century namesake, the property maintains much of this early history including the Alexander home and an old schoolhouse salvaged by the winery owners. The property lies on the valley floor and the sloping hill, giving us an excellent choice of walks. The winery produces 17 separate varietals and blends, 3/4 of which are reds. Choose this walk for the history, scenery, and variety of wines.

Michel-Schlumberger lies off the beaten track in Wine Creek Canyon.  The vineyards are picturesque, lying on a bench with a view of the valley below and sharing space with both Wine Creek and a small lake. M-S is a small, artisan-style winery that creates each wine based on the unique terroir where the grapes are grown and specializes in Bordeaux varietals such as Merlot and Cabernet. The vineyards are large enough to suit almost anyone's preference for distance. Choose this walk for the scenic beauty and personalized experience.

Montemaggiore is named after the small Italian village where the owners, the Ciolino family, are from. This incredible vineyard is located high above Dry Creek Valley and the walk takes you through vineyards and oak forests, culminating with a fantastic view of the entire valley below. The walk is perfect for those of you wishing to get your heart rate up. The winery specializes in Syrah, which is most fitted to the mountainous terrain, and produces a Syrah and a Syrah/Cab blend each year. Choose this walk for insight into a small family-run operation.

Quivira Vineyards & Winery is located in the heart of Dry Creek on the flat valley floor. The winery specializes in Biodynamic farming and winemaking. Quivira specializes in Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc and Rhone varietals and recently won four medals at the 2008 Sonoma County Harvest Fair. The walk itself is relatively moderate and can either stay on the flat valley floor or cross West Dry Creek Road to Quivira's hillside vineyards. Choose this walk to learn about biodynamic wine and for the excellent tasting experience.