Wellington Vineyards will present new releases, award-winning wines, and appetizers prepared by Kenneth Alary of Russian River Fine Foods.

The 28th Annual Holiday Open House takes place on November 25th & 26th – the two days after Thanksgiving Day. Twenty-two wineries in the Glen Ellen and Kenwood areas of Sonoma will invite guests to experience the Heart of Sonoma. This event, presented by the Heart of Sonoma Valley Winery Association, is perfect for introducing yourself to new wineries, buying wine for your wine cellar, and embracing the spirit of the season by purchasing bottles of wine as gifts for friends and family. Along with becoming acquainted with new wineries and their wines, visitors will also have the opportunity to meet the winemakers.

Taste the result of Green Farming Practices in Benziger Vineyards' Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, & Estate Bordeaux Blends.

Kunde Family Estate, celebrating their 107th harvest this year, will be offering tastes of their sustainably farmed wines and tours of their wine caves. Paradise Ridge Winery will share delicious bites paired perfectly with their wines. St. Francis Winery & Vineyards invites visitors to sip wine by the fire, try tasty Holiday treats, and purchase special holiday etched wine bottles.

Plan plenty of time for a visit to Chateau St. Jean to enjoy the wines and to peruse a delicious selection of gifts for yourself or for someone special.

It’s impossible to visit all the wineries taking part in this special weekend. Make sure to use the weekend map and program to plan ahead. Remember, there’s always next year.

Don’t forget to contact Pure Luxury Transportation soon for a stress-free weekend in the Heart of Sonoma.

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Nestled in the picturesque Sonoma Valley between the towns of Kenwood and Glen Ellen lays the Heart of Sonoma. It is here, in this small region framed by hillsides, where winery staffs work diligently and passionately to create outstanding Sonoma Valley wines. This year, 2010 celebrates the 27th Annual Holiday Open House on Friday, November 26th and Saturday, November 27th. The Heart of Sonoma Valley Winery Association presents this highly anticipated event where all 23 tasting rooms in the Heart of Sonoma invite visitors to spend the two days after Thanksgiving experiencing this unforgettable section of Northern California Wine Country. Wineries opening their tasting room doors include Benziger Family Winery, Chateau St. Jean, Kunde Family Estate, Muscardini Cellars/Ty Caton Vineyards, Paradise Ridge Winery, and St. Francis Winery.

Visitors will travel to any of the 23 tasting rooms participating in this year’s Holiday Open House to taste wines, enjoy special discounts, talk with winemakers, explore winery caves and cellars, and more. Despite the most ambitious of plans, two days is not enough time to properly savor and sip the wines from each tasting room in the Heart of Sonoma. Be prepared to be captivated by award-winning wines and the people dedicated to creating them. This experience is best enjoyed at a leisurely pace year after year.

Vineyards at Benziger Family Winery

For the first time, located throughout the Heart of Sonoma, visitors will find many opportunities to take a delicious break from wine tasting by purchasing tasty snacks from Harvey’s Donuts, A Brewed Awakening, Street Eatz, Fork, Taste of Gyro, Chicago Style Hot Dogs, and Buon Gusto.

Chateau St. Jean

Allow everyone in your group to enjoy tasting Heart of Sonoma wines to their heart’s content by contacting Pure Luxury for private, chauffeured transportation. Our experienced Wine Tour Specialists will assist you with planning your memorable visit to Sonoma Valley.

Breathtaking. Majestic. Stunning. It’s hard to describe the beauty of Sonoma County as seen from Paradise Ridge Winery. You have to see it for yourself. Luckily for everyone, this family-owned winery is generous enough to share their hospitality in many ways. The Estate Winery Tasting Room is open every day. Paradise Ridge wines include Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and more. Visitors can stop by for a public tasting, schedule special private tastings and tours, or explore the vineyard with a self-guided or guided tour.

The sunsets are especially gorgeous from Paradise Ridge Winery. Every Wednesday, from April to October, visitors are invited to “Wines & Sunsets.” This truly unique, incredibly relaxing, ultra romantic opportunity invites you to bring snacks or a picnic dinner along with your favorite Paradise Ridge wine and watch the sun as it sets.

Paradise Ridge Winery also has a Tasting Room and Art Gallery located in Kenwood on Highway 12. This open, bright, simple, rustic and elegant tasting room features knowledgeable staff who bring joy to the Wine Country experience! Visitors can choose to taste wines from the barrel, taste Paradise Ridge sparkling wines, or participate in a fun, educational experience to learn how to identify the aromas of red and white wines.

Whether you choose the Estate Tasting Room or the Kenwood Tasting Room, you are certain to enjoy award-winning wines in a captivating setting. With your Pure Luxury private chauffeur behind the wheel of the vehicle of your choice, your day in the Wine Country will be unforgettable.