Matanzas Creek Winery
Cradled between three mountain peaks in Sonoma's County's small, fertile Bennett Valley, Matanzas Creek Winery crafts distinctive wines that speak to this beautiful, singular place.
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Matanzas Creek Winery Part I
Otis (Mod by Dover) Elevator @ Exchange Bank Santa Rosa CA
Here we come to the out-of-dated and crappy elevator at the Exchange Bank. No more needs to be said
Travel Guide Sonoma County, California, United States - Visit Sonoma Wine Country, California
Just one hour north of San Francisco, you will find beautiful Sonoma County, California. Marvel at the giant redwood trees, stroll along the gorgeous Pacific Coast beaches, or go hiking in more than 50 nature parks. More info: sonomacounty.com
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Bennett Valley Vineyard Estate 5445 Sonoma Mountain Road
This is Quintessential wine country living on picturesque Sonoma Mountain Road in Bennett Valley nestled between Glen Ellen, Kenwood and Santa Rosa. This 24.59-acre vineyard estate features a total of 5.8 acres planted consisting of 2.36 acres of Pinot Noir, .908 acres of Chardonnay and 1.17 acres of Syrah with estate fruit that has consistently produced estate wines rated between 90-94 points.
The main house is 2,460+/- square feet with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. All the bedrooms have en-suite baths and walk in closets. It offers vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, a wolf stove, wrap-around porch, perfect privacy and amazing 360-degree views.
The guest house is 1,333+/- square feet with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and an office built above a 3-car garage of equal size. It’s floor plan consists of a great-room/kitchen combo that looks out on the gorgeous views of the adjacent vineyards and regional park. It’s tastefully appointed with tile floors, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, granite counter-tops, a view balcony and private outside entrance.
This property sits adjacent to Sonoma Mountain Regional Park which offers 820-acres and includes a 4-mile section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail that connects to Jack London State Historic Park’s 26-mile trail network for hiking, horseback trail riding and mountain biking. The Bay Area Ridge Trail is an evolving effort to create 550 miles of continuous public trail that rings San Francisco Bay. The Ridge Trail begins in the ferns and redwoods on the south fork of Matanzas Creek, then climbs to nearly 2,000 feet through forests of oaks and bay laurels treating hikers to stunning views of peaks surrounding Santa Rosa and Sonoma Valley. Hike or ride your horses directly from your 3-stall horse barn to the many exceptional restaurants in charming Glen Ellen. Enjoy world class cuisine, viticulture and an equestrian lifestyle from this luxury Estate!
The guest house is 1,333+/- square feet with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and an office built above a 3-car garage of equal size. It’s floor plan consists of a great-room/kitchen combo that looks out on the gorgeous views of the adjacent vineyards and regional park. It’s tastefully appointed with tile floors, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, granite counter-tops, a view balcony and private outside entrance.
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Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel Santa Rosa Wedding Photos
Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel Santa Rosa Wedding Photos. Located in the heart of Sonoma's Wine Country. Great hotel to get married and have a wedding. Although the ceremony for this particular wedding was at St. Rose's Catholic Church.
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Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa
Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa is one of my favorite places to explore in the entire area. This winery is located on the top of a hill and has a fantastic view from the tasting room. It also is the home to more than two dozen massive sculptures, some of which were from Burning Man. You are free to walk through the sculpture gardens and even the small trail through the vineyard itself. Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa is a must visit and is one of the most fun wineries in California.
Thanks to Rene Byck and the Visit Santa Rosa team for showing me around. Read more at CaliforniaThroughMyLens.com
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The Big Storm 12-11-14 Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, Northern California
The Big Storm, 12-11-14. This is in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, Northern California. This is Piner Creek, just West of Fulton Road in Santa Rosa. Piner Creek runs into Santa Rosa Creek. Shot by Hans Kasper. Copyright 2014 Kasper Productions
5445 Sonoma Mountain Road Video Tour
This is Quintessential wine country living on picturesque Sonoma Mountain Road in Bennett Valley nestled between Glen Ellen, Kenwood and Santa Rosa. This 24.59-acre vineyard estate features a total of 5.8 acres planted consisting of 2.36 acres of Pinot Noir, .908 acres of Chardonnay and 1.17 acres of Syrah with estate fruit that has consistently produced estate wines rated between 90-94 points.
This property sits adjacent to Sonoma Mountain Regional Park which offers 820-acres and includes a 4-mile section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail that connects to Jack London State Historic Park’s 26-mile trail network for hiking, horseback trail riding and mountain biking. The Bay Area Ridge Trail is an evolving effort to create 550 miles of continuous public trail that rings San Francisco Bay. The Ridge Trail begins in the ferns and redwoods on the south fork of Matanzas Creek, then climbs to nearly 2,000 feet through forests of oaks and bay laurels treating hikers to stunning views of peaks surrounding Santa Rosa and Sonoma Valley. Hike or ride your horses directly from your 3-stall horse barn to the many exceptional restaurants in charming Glen Ellen. Enjoy world class cuisine, viticulture and an equestrian lifestyle from this luxury Estate!
This Bennett Valley Vineyard Estate is located in the heart of Sonoma’s wine country, only 17 minutes from Glen Ellen and 20 minutes from Santa Rosa. In addition to its 5.8-acre planted vineyard, there is another 6+ acres ripped and prepped to be planted to an additional 4-acres of Chardonnay and 2-acres of Pinot Noir. There are 2+ acres more plantable land as well.
The vineyard is in 3 AVA's- Sonoma Mountain, Bennett Valley, and Sonoma Valley. Wines produced from the vineyard can be labeled as coming from any of the 3 AVAs which is a huge advantage to marketing and bottle pricing.
The main house is 2,460+/- square feet with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. All the bedrooms have en-suite baths and walk in closets. It offers vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, a wolf stove, wrap-around porch, perfect privacy and amazing 360-degree views.
The guest house is 1,333+/- square feet with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and an office built above a 3-car garage of equal size. It’s floor plan consists of a great-room/kitchen combo that looks out on the gorgeous views of the adjacent vineyards and regional park. It’s tastefully appointed with tile floors, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, granite counter-tops, a view balcony and private outside entrance.
Quality Inn & Suites Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Hotels - California
Quality Inn & Suites Santa Rosa 2 Stars Santa Rosa, California Within US Travel Directory One of our bestsellers in Santa Rosa! Located in the heart of wine country, the Quality Inn & Suites hotel provides easy access to many of the area's wine-making destinations, including Matanzas Creek Winery and St. Francis Winery & Vineyards.
All tastefully decorated guest rooms come equipped with hair dryers, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards. Some rooms have sofa sleepers, refrigerators and microwaves. Non-smoking rooms are available.
uests of this 100 percent non-smoking hotel are provided many amenities, including free wireless high-speed Internet access, free deluxe continental breakfast, free local calls, free coffee and an exercise room. This is a pet-friendly hotel; additional fees apply.
Business travelers will welcome additional conveniences like a business center, an on-site computer with Internet access and access to copy and fax services. An afternoon tea service is offered for guest enjoyment.
Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University are just minutes away. Enjoy shopping at one of the many local boutiques, specialty shops and the Coddingtown Mall. A variety of restaurants and cocktail lounges can be found in the surrounding area, including several near this Santa Rosa hotel. This Santa Rosa hotel is also close to Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Safari West wild animal park and the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, dedicated to the legendary creator of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the entire Peanuts cartoon legacy.
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Quality Inn & Suites Santa Rosa, 3000 Santa Rosa Avenue CA 95407, USA
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2000 plus sf house for sale Santa Rosa CA 95404
Single-story ranch style home. Mostly original. Wooded setting with views. Enjoy the privacy on just under a half-acre lot. Country but minutes to town. Close to Matanza creek winery. Spacious home, nice back yard for entertaining + patio, great neighborhood, wonderful mountain views
SIMI Winery - Celebrating Our 140 Year Anniversary
140 Years and Still Making History! SIMI wines have won the hearts of wine lovers every year since 1876, and our historic stone cellars in Healdsburg, California help make Alexander Valley
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Welcome to Kunde Family Winery
For over a century, five generations of the Kunde Family have farmed our 1,850 acre-estate in the heart of Sonoma Valley—a truly remarkable legacy in the modern age of California winemaking. A fervent, forward-thinking vision of land stewardship and sustainability began over one hundred years ago, and has been shaped with each successive generation.
Today, Kunde Family Winery is still family owned and operated with a hands-on team of 4th and 5th generation family members at the helm. At the end of the day, every decision we make, every wine we craft, and every experience we provide honors the legacy of founder Louis Kunde, who emigrated from Germany and purchased the original Wildwood Vineyards ranch at the turn of the century in 1904. Cresting the second century was a profound milestone for the family. Moving forward, we remain committed to innovation and state-of-the-art facilities, while also maintaining a deep, personal commitment to sustainable winegrowing and preserving the land for generations to come, naturally!
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5 Fun, Free & Fascinating Sights in Sonoma County
The video contains a series of photographs based on the places described in the soon-to-be-published travel ebook '5 Fun, Free & Fascinating Sights in Sonoma County,' a guide for the frugal, miserly, penny-pinching tourist in all of us. The book is part of the 5-Spot ebook travel series, available online through major ebook retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, and Smashwords. You can find more information at
Made in Sonoma County
Sonoma County is not just famous for its over 425 wineries. Artisans, artists, architects, builders, craftspeople, engineers, farmers, innovators, inventors, makers, tinkers and zymurgists are a small part of the community of people who build or make things for others to enjoy.
See how wine barrels get upcycled into furniture, a local coffee roaster produces some of the best beans around and where delicious tortillas come from.
Sonoma also boasts distilleries, cideries, and much more. Discover what's made in Sonoma County!
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(Featured businesses: Sonoma Barrel Decor and Design (Santa Rosa), Bella Rosa Coffee Company, Leaderglass in the City of Sonoma, Lynn's Lavender in Sebastopol, Sonoma County Distilling Company in Rohnert Park and La Tortilla Factory in Santa Rosa.)
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Highway 175 in Hopland was flooded due to heavy rains, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015. Video by Kent Porter.
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Merry Edwards Winery - Sebastopol, California
Merry Edwards, who is well known as the Queen of Pinot, is one of California's first female winemakers. She began her career as a winemaker at Mount Eden Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains in 1974. She went on to become the founding winemaker at Matanzas Creek in 1977 and remained there until 1984. For the next decade, Merry consulted for numerous wineries, large and small, in Oregon and many diverse appellations of California. Along the way she has done Pinot Noir clonal research and responsible for the Mt Eden clone.
In 1997, she founded Merry Edwards Winery which specializes in Burgundian varietals with a focus on the unique terroir of the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast. Today Merry and her husband, Ken Coopersmith, now manage five estate vineyards: Coopersmith, Cresta d'Oro, Flax, Georganne and Meredith. They also maintain collaborative relationships with several other dedicated growers to supplement this estate production. In 2001, a barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc blend was added to the portfolio.
In 2008 Merry and Ken completed their state-of-the-art boutique winery facility on the site of Coopersmith Vineyard where visitors can receive a personal introduction to their wines in the very tiny tasting room. I really enjoy this small party tasting which allows for a lot of interaction with the very knowledgeable host.
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Beautiful Vineyard and Equestrian Estate 121 Mary Paige Lane Santa Rosa CA 95404
Bennett Valley Equestrian and Vineyard Estate. This beautiful 40+ acre property is located at the top of Sonoma Mountain road & features 10 acres of Pinot Noir vines comprising it’s Greendale Vineyard. The landscape of cascading rolling hills is studded with heritage oak trees & offers bucolic views of Bennett Valley and the surrounding mountain ranges. The single level, 3,192 sq ft house sits atop an idyllic knoll, has gorgeous decks & a perfect backyard for entertaining. The estate boasts a horse barn as well as 5.28kw solar panels, all at the end of the very private, Mary Paige Lane. This Sonoma Mountain estate offers the best of wine country living. The backyard is picturesque and offers a beautiful patio with trellising, partially covered decking, a manicured lawn and a gorgeous large oak tree. Dappled afternoon lighting combined with warm winds from the valley create a truly magical feeling in this serene spot. The house has 1,104 sq ft of decking total, including a back deck off of the kitchen and another off the master suite boasting a hot tub. The light-filled 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house has many windows offering views of the private backyard and the estate vineyard in the front. The barn has 8 horse stalls, a large wash area, feed room and tack room. It also has a full 2nd story loft and a 16'X36' covered trailer storage area. The property is equipped with 5.28kw solar panels to help minimize your power bill and your carbon footprint.
The home is located just minutes from hiking and equestrian riding trails North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve is the newest Sonoma County park. This 820-acre park includes a 4-mile section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail, which connects to Jack London State Historic Park for through-hiking opportunities. The Ridge Trail begins in the ferns and redwoods on the south fork of Matanzas Creek, then climbs to nearly 2,000 feet through forests of oaks and bay laurels and treats hikers to stunning views of peaks surrounding Santa Rosa and Sonoma Valley.