“The Estate shines through with an outstanding events team. Their proactive and attentive approach ensured a seamless event planning process, going beyond expectations. The Estate’s commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction is truly remarkable.” 


—Stephanie Cole, Cole Drake Events

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Sonoma County’s Highway 12

Sonoma County’s Highway 12

The ribbon of vineyard-lined roadway from Napa Valley to Sonoma County (or vice-versa) is home to miles of history and exceptional wine in a relaxed, tranquil setting. The mostly two-lane rural Highway 12 winds through beautiful pastoral valleys framed by the...
Wine Regions: Greece

Wine Regions: Greece

Greece may be one of the most ancient winemaking civilizations, but this country has only been producing noteworthy wines since the late ‘70s. The viticulture and wines vary from island to island, as do the historical monuments of the Golden Age of Athens, such as the...
Side Trip: Petaluma

Side Trip: Petaluma

Fifty years after George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola directed and produced American Graffiti in Petaluma, the picturesque town still triggers a wave of nostalgia inspired by the movie’s soundtrack of rock and roll originals. In fact, the city has some of the...
A Weekend in St. Helena

A Weekend in St. Helena

Considered the Beverly Hills of Northern California, St. Helena offers a potpourri of experiences on and beyond its long stretch of Highway 29. The small city is sandwiched between Rutherford and Calistoga and touts some of wine country’s ultra-luxurious shops,...