Sample Itinerary - Sonoma County

9:30 A.M. Party gathers at The Raford House to talk about the day’s plans and to begin discussions about the Northern California wine country.

10:15 A.M. Depart Raford House for Iron Horse Vineyards. Meet Jackie Tisthammer, Tasting Program Manager. Jackie will lead a tasting of Iron Horse wines. This will include a tasting of their Viognier (vee-oh-NYAY). This is a white Rhone Valley varietal that promises to rival Chardonnay as a premium white California wine. Because the winery only produces 400 cases, six bottles of this wine have been reserved for us in case it sells out before we arrive.

11:30 A.M. Depart for Nalle Winery Dry Creek Valley. Meet Doug Nalle, Owner and Winemaker. Doug will lead a tour of his winery and conduct a tasting of his award winning Zinfandel wines.

12:50 A.M.  Travel to Armida Winery and meet John Fisher, Tasting Room Manager. John will conduct a tasting of Armida wines.

Also meet Jack Florence, Sr., Wine Grape Grower and Author who will join us for lunch. After lunch, Jack will share with us some of the history of the Dry Creek Valley, as chronicled in his book, A Noble Heritage.

1:30 P.M. Lunch on the deck of Armida Winery overlooking the Dry Creek Valley. The meal catered by Ron Edwards, Owner, Classic Kitchen Associates.

Jack and Carolyn Vore of The Raford House will serve hors d’oeuvres designed to match the Christopher Creek wines.

6:45 P.M. Jesse Shaw departs and expresses his thanks for your being a guest of J. Shaw & Company. You are now on his mailing list and will periodically receive a newsletter to remind you of this day and to lure you back to the best wine and food in Northern California.

7:45 P.M. Depart for Chez Marie restaurant in nearby Forrestville. Meet chef-owner Shirley Palmisano and partner Angie Lewis. They have dedicated half of their restaurant for your dinner this evening. County French is the mainstay of the restaurant.

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