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Locals Radio
Doc Cummings of Have Wine Will Travel speaks to local area chefs
Links to Places and People We Like
Recommended Restaurants
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Cyrus
Restaurant |
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The
Restaurant at Madrona Manor Jesse Mallgren has returned to Sonoma County as our chef after several years as Chef de Cuisine at Syzygy in Aspen and Executive Sous-Chef at Stars in San Francisco. He brings fresh ideas and new energy into our kitchen here at the Victorian inn and restaurant. |
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Santi
Restaurant Santi brings timeless honest Italian cuisine to the Sonoma County Wine Country. Familiar and provocative dishes recall treks through the Italian Countryside—yet the setting is a historic 1902 landmark building in the Alexander Valley. |
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Syrah Restaurant Syrah Restaurant didn't waste much time becoming one of Santa Rosa's hottest places to eat. Located in downtown Santa Rosa, Syrah serves brilliantly innovative California-French food in a modern, warm and relaxing environment. |
Places to Stay
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Chateau
de Vie –
An idyllic getaway in the vineyards This is one of my favorite places to recommend in Wine Country. Beautiful, tranquil, tiny and in the middle of the vineyards. Carolyn – Owner Locals Tasting Room |
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Geyserville
Inn It's not surprising that wine connoisseurs are among our most popular guests. With over 70 wineries within a 15 mile radius of the Geyserville Inn, there's no shortage of places to explore in the area. In addition to wineries, the inn is located a few miles from historic downtown Healdsburg and Lake Sonoma. |
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Grape Leaf Inn A luxuriously restored Queen Anne Victorian located in Healdsburg, in the heart of the California Wine Country, only an hour from the Golden Gate Bridge, Sonoma County’s Grape Leaf Inn has been welcoming guests for over two decades. |
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Hotel Healdsburg The Hotel is set on the western edge of Healdsburg's historic town plaza, and guest can enjoy some of the world's finest vineyards, restaurants, and shops within minutes of the front steps. |
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No
Name Resort Ideally located in the heart of the Northern California wine country, our 1200 sq. ft. luxury vacation rental is surrounded by great views, vineyards and redwood forests and just minutes from the wineries. No Name Resort is a secluded and romantic vacation spot nestled in the rolling hills of the beautiful Alexander Valley in Healdsburg. |
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Old
Crocker Inn Nestled in the hills above the town of Cloverdale in Sonoma County, overlooking the Alexander Valley and the Russian River, the Old Crocker Inn offer's guests a secluded setting for a quick getaway or extended vacation. |
Things to Do
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Enjoy a wonderful massage during your visit to Sonoma
County Roxann Chastain has been practicing Jin Shin Do Acupressure and Therapeutic Massage both privately and clinically for over 25 years. Her natural healing abilities combined with years of education and experience in the fields of health and healing create a truly wonderful experience. Massage is available at two convenient locations as well as home visits. Please call 707-433-5685 to book your appointment. Be sure to mention Locals for a reduced rate. |
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Art at the Source Open Studios 2008 It’s time once again to enjoy two fun-filled weekends of fine art appreciation. This year, we have 108 participating artists; something for everyone to enjoy. The studios are located from the 101 corridor west of Santa Rosa to Bodega Bay, and from Roblar Road to the Russian River. |
Other Useful Links
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Nat
Decants FREE Newsletter Wine picks, articles and humor from Natalie MacLean, recently named the World's Best Drink Writer at the World Food Media Awards in Australia. There are no ads and all e-mail addresses are kept confidential. To sign up, visit www.nataliemaclean.com. |
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Marin
Wine Vaults Secure Temperature and Humidity Controlled Wine Storage for the San Francisco Bay Area |
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PinotReport Check out the only publication dedicated to Western Pinot Noir -- news, wine reviews, travel and menus designed for Pinot. If you're passionate about Pinot, this is the newsletter for you! |
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P.S.
I Love You A Petite Sirah Advocacy Organization — To promote, educate, and legitimize Petite Sirah as a noble varietal, with a special emphasis on its California terroir uniqueness. |
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Russian
River Travel The Russian River is located a short drive from the San Francisco bay area and Sacramento. For over a 100 years it has been the preferred getaway for these great cities. Come for the wine, river, redwoods and coast. Come to relax in the grandness of nature. |
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Savor
California The online showcase for gourmet specialty foods and beverages from California. SavorCalifornia.com gives you the scoop on the amazingly diverse gourmet specialty foods and beverages in the Golden State — what’s good, who’s making it and where to find it. |
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Seamless
City Seamless City is a continuous visual image of the city made up of sequential photos of a walk through the city shot from a pedestrian point of view. Each image is visually connected to the next as the objects are in the real world. |
| Strats
Place A cool collection of wine labels |
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Vintner's
Collective The first of it's kind in Napa Valley, a multi-winery tasting room that is home to ten of eighteen of the most experienced and talented winemakers in the Valley. |
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WineCommune.com Buy and sell fine wine online at WineCommune.com. |
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WinePortal
online Dedicated to bringing you the premier selection of wine information, advice and links to the best wine sites on the web. |
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Wine Library TV Gary and I are changing the wine world!. |
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Wine Tasting Dictionary Your guide to demystifying the wine tasting language. |
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