FFW 2021 Wine Catalogue

NEW WORLD CALIFORNIA

TRAVEL TIPS Northern California

FromSan Francisco, head north. Feeling outdoorsy? Hike among the redwoods at Muir Woods on your way to Stinson Beach or the Point Reyes seashore. Eager to get straight to the wine? You have somany choices – head straight up 101 to the incredibly charming town of Healdsburg and stay amidst the pristine gardens of the historic Madrona Manor. FromHealdsburg, you’re well placed to explore the Sonoma Valley. Pick up a picnic lunch of the very best sandwiches at the Glen Ellen VillageMarket before going on to your favourite winery. Exploring Napa? Start at the Oxbow Public Market (particular favourites are the Hog Island Oyster Bar, the Fatted Calf, and the Model Bakery) before driving north to Stag’s Leap. Or hire a private car, perhaps, and stop it at more! You can’t go wrong eating in this area, from the established giants of the area (Mustards Grill, The French Laundry) to your local taqueria. Don’t forget to head south of San Francisco as well, to one of our favourite wineries - Ridge

Vineyards just outside Cupertino - to taste the best of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Youmight follow that with a night in Carmel by the Sea, then a drive downHighway 1 (classic views and food fromNepenthe Restaurant or the Big Sur Bakery) before crossing back inland to Paso Robles. I can personally vouch for tastings at Halter Ranch in the region’s Adelaide district – don’t miss the tour of the vineyard in the classic Land Rover, for a taste of England in the golden hills of California. Robyn Potts

Notable places

MADRONAMANOR

OXBOWPUBLICMARKET

1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA, 95448

610 + 644 First Street, Napa, CA, 94559

www.madronamanor.com

oxbowpublicmarket.com

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