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Weekend in Wine Country – Without the kids!

May 13, 2010 by ericadublin Leave a Comment

A trip to Wine Country is bliss. I mean what’s not to like about sleeping in, delicous food and some of the best wines in the world? Do yourself some good this summer and make a special trip to the darling town of Healdsburg, one of my favorite spots to just get away from it all …

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Hotel Healdsburg is very well what paradise might look like. Wildly sophisticated and boldly sleek, with every aesthetic detail in place and every creature comfort imaginable, this is the spot for those looking for a relaxing retreat to call home for the night. Read more about Hotel Healdsburg.

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Fuel Before You Go

Simple, delicious and utterly satisfying, Costeaux French Bakery & Café gets it just right. Chat with the locals on the patio and savor a truly decadent cappuccino before heading out (417 Healdsburg Avenue; http://www.costeaux.com/; 707-433-1913).

Picnic Goods

Stop by Oakville Grocery to assemble your dream picnic. Lined with fabulous foods and wines, many of which are produced nearby, you’ll quickly find this isn’t your average country store. (124 Matheson St., Healdsburg; 707-433-3200). Read more about Oakville Grocery. 

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Wineries Not To Be Missed

Alexander Valley:  Versailles-style Jordan Winery (1474 Alexander Valley Rd., Healdsburg; 800-654-1213; http://www.jordanwinery.com). This is one of the most beautiful spots in Wine Country, and the sublime full-bodied 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon only enhances the pleasure of being here.

Dry Creak: Michel-Schlumberger (4155 Wine Creek Rd., Healdsburg; 800-447-3060; http://www.michelschlumberger.com) is a bit off the beaten path, but well worth it. Tastings also include artisan cheese and wine pairings. While all the wines are good, their specialty is Bordeaux blends. Beautiful

Ferrari-Carano (8761 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg; 707-433-6700; http://www.ferrari-carano.com) should not be missed. Stroll through five acres of exquisite gardens before hitting up the tasting bar to sample a few choice nationally acclaimed wines. Read more about my favorite Wine spots. 

A Must Before You Go

Reserve a table at Cyrus (29 North St., Healdsburg; 707-433-3311; www.cyrusrestaurant.com), the darling of the Valley’s fine-dining scene. They’ve mastered the delicate balance of breathtakingly refined cuisine and a friendly, un-stuffy ambience, making it easy to truly relax and enjoy every bit of the experience.

To get your own guide to Sonoma Wine Country, check out See Jane Fly’s personalized travel guides.

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About ericadublin

Erica Dublin is a brand-spankin new mom and the founder and CEO of See Jane Fly. Before baby Grant and See Jane Fly, she circled the globe as a marketing executive, overseeing interactive entertainment product launches for the likes of Lucasfilm, Electronic Arts, Yahoo! Games, and Turner Home Entertainment. She also managed the Star Wars and Indiana Jones brands in Europe and Asia Pacific for LucasArts (yes, she also owns a Lightsaber). Whew. And in her spare time, she co-founded a non-profit organization for animal welfare called Saving Tails. Between running See Jane Fly and navigating her way through the chaos of being a first-time mom, Erica writes for See Jane Flys Travel Smart blog and for Momality, her own personal blog, where she chronicles her new reality as a mom. Erica continues to be sought out as a travel expert by some of today's leading publications, such as Fitness Magazine and Fox Business.

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