 BEST
WINETASTING
 
Rosenblum Cellars
2900 Main St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-7007 AND
250 Center St.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-1169
www.rosenblumcellars.com
Urban wine connoisseurs no longer have to drive all
the way to the Napa Valley to sample great wine. We agree the island of
Alameda’s an unlikely place for a ribbon-winning winery, but this East
Bay vintner is producing some of the finest Zinfandels in the state.
What began as a DIY experiment for a local veterinarian in the kitchen
of his home has blossomed into one of the most esteemed labels in the
country. In fact, owner Kent Rosenblum’s having a hard time just
keeping up with the demand. The surrounding area may not be quite as
picturesque as its Wine Country peers (the winery is located in an old
shipyard), but the view of the bay and the tasty offerings make it a
worthwhile trip on a lazy afternoon. Of course, for those of you
insistent on the whole Wine Country experience, Rosenblum also has a
tasting room in Healdsburg.
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Windsor Vineyards
72 Main St.
Tiburon, CA 94920
(800) 214-9463
AND
308B Center St.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(800) 204-9463
www.windsorwines.com
Rodney Strong began selling his wines out of a little
building in Tiburon back in 1959 before moving the entire operation to
Healdsburg two years later to be closer to his vineyards. Since then,
the Windsor name’s become synonymous with quality, famous the world
over for its 40 uniquely different varieties of red and white wines. In
fact, Windsor’s won more awards in the last three years than any other
winemaker in the United States. How about that? Visiting winos are
invited to sample Windsor’s extensive selection at either (or both) of
the company’s tasting rooms. One is located in downtown Tiburon and
the other is a little further up Hwy. 101 in lovely Healdsburg. |
