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6 Exceptional Wine and Scenic View Pairings in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County

For wine lovers and West Coast explorers: We're thrilled to launch nonstop service to Santa Rosa/Sonoma County this summer, starting June 29. Discover these six standout wine pairings perfectly matched with Sonoma's breathtaking vistas—from aged reds to rolling hills.

Diane Cobb Pinot Noir paired with Sonoma’s breezy coastline

Winemaker Ross Cobb crafts this bright, expressive Pinot Noir from grapes grown in his family's Coastlands Vineyard, perched above the summer fog blanketing the Pacific Ocean. Savor it oceanside for an aromatic delight.

6 Exceptional Wine and Scenic View Pairings in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County

Coastlands Vineyard (Photo by Bob Holmes)

Rochioli Vineyards Pinot Noir paired with West Block Russian River Valley

Overlooking the Russian River, Rochioli's 140-acre estate produces silky-smooth Pinot Noirs in small lots. The tasting room offers stunning views of the valley floor—perfect for a toast.

Peter Michael Winery Knights Valley Les Pavots paired with the west side of Mount St. Helena

Les Pavots (French for "The Poppies") is a Cabernet Sauvignon-based Bordeaux blend, best aged 10 years. Enjoy it at the 1,400-foot elevation vineyard, where morning fog graces the mountains below.

6 Exceptional Wine and Scenic View Pairings in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County

Peter Michael Winery, Les Pavots Vineyard (Photo by Donna Reid)

Marimar Torres Chardonnay paired with the rolling hills of western Sonoma County

Worth the drive, Marimar Torres Estate spans 81 acres, with 30 acres each of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Organic wines complement the earthy, nestled setting amid splendid hills.

6 Exceptional Wine and Scenic View Pairings in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County

Photo via Marimar Estates

Gustafson Family Vineyards Estate Mountain Cuvée Zinfandel paired with Lake Sonoma

Volcanic soils yield intense, small-berried Zinfandel. The estate's majestic overlook of Lake Sonoma elevates the tasting experience.

Paradise Ridge Sauvignon Blanc paired with Santa Rosa suburbia

Tucked in upscale Santa Rosa, Paradise Ridge surprises with vineyard views, local sculptures, and wines from rocky, well-drained soils near Russian River Valley. Winemaker Dan Barwick crafts delightful Sauvignon Blancs.

Update post-Tubbs Fire: Vineyard and sculpture garden reopen July; main tasting room next year. Visit Kenwood location for tastings.

6 Exceptional Wine and Scenic View Pairings in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County

Paradise Ridge Sculpture Garden

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