Top 10 Women’s Getaway-Friendly Wineries

If you’re planning a girl’s weekend out or a bachelorette bash, then an escape to the wine country may be the perfect plan. You and your girlfriends can fill your days with spa time, fabulous food, and of course, wine tasting. A number of wineries fit the bill for a celebration, either with their bubbly wines, large outdoor terraces, or inviting group atmospheres; many even offer discount deals and coupons. Listed below are 10 of the best. So go have a good time, girls!

Domaine Chandon
Nothing gets the celebration started better than a sparkling glass of bubbly. Domaine Chandon, experts in sparkling wine, provides a great indoor lounge and sunny patio to toast among friends. Their tasting salon is located just across from the town of Yountville in Napa Valley. You can even print a 2-for-1 tasting coupon.

Merryvale Napa Valley
When enjoying the company of close friends, the day can just fly by. Merryvale is open until 6:30 p.m. for late-in-the-day celebrations. The historic winery is ideally located within easy walking distance (¼ mile south) of St. Helena and is adjacent to world-famous Tra Vigne restaurant - the perfect place to end your day with an amazing wine country dinner. You can even print a coupon for a 10% savings on tasting room purchases at Merryvale.

Robert Mondavi Winery
Spend a memorable moment together among friends in the heart of Napa Valley at the place where the California wine experience started, Robert Mondavi Winery in Oakville. You may even consider booking one of their group tours focused on the integration of wine and food. Relax by the fireplace and enjoy a selection of Mondavi wines. Print a coupon to receive a 2-for-1 wine tasting in their Appellation Tasting Room.

Cliff Lede Vineyards
Another hot spot for bubbly and for relaxing among friends is Cliff Lede Vineyards. Located just off the Silverado Trail in Napa Valley, your party can relax in a garden area with a glass of wine and enjoy the warm environment. You can also set an appointment-only walking tour past the Sculptures Garden and through the vineyards up to Cliff Lede’s state-of-the-art-winery and back into the Wine Club Room for a sit-down tasting.

Domaine Carneros
Indulge in the red carpet treatment for your celebratory weekend at the magical Domaine Carneros Winery. You approach this chateau style winery via a grand staircase, passing chardonnay and pinot noir vineyards and planters bursting with seasonal flowers. The grand staircase delivers you into their Louis XV-style salon or on their stunning terrace overlooking the hills and vineyards of Carneros. Table service is available to present cheese plates paired with your sparkling wine or pinot noir. Once outside on the terrace, you may not want to leave for hours. That’s good, because the winery is open until 6 p.m.

Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves
This winery is another notable for their sparkling array of wines as well as their relaxed Sonoma Wine Country personality. Take in the awe-inspiring views and sunny rays as you enjoy a glass of wine on the Vista Terrace. Regardless of the season, you’ll find the ambiance to be welcoming, gracious, and unhurried. Plus, when you visit Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves, you will receive 20% discount off all bottle purchases and tasting fees.

Blackstone Winery
Whether your group getaway is to Sonoma Valley or the Monterey wine region, you should plan to visit Blackstone Winery. Honestly, these are two very fun wine tasting rooms to kick back with your friends and taste a wide variety of wines, ranging from crisp Chardonnays and Rieslings to their infamous big Syrahs, Merlots, and Zinfandels. The Kenwood winery presents ultra-premium wines from Napa and Sonoma appellations in a relaxed, lively tasting room. On warm afternoons, you can enjoy the outdoor wine-tasting bar overlooking the Blackstone vineyards. Make sure to bring along your 2 for 1 tasting offer.

Ledson Winery & Vineyards
An instant landmark, Ledson Winery, referred to as “the castle” by locals, is an expansive 16,000-square-foot French Normandy winery. You and your girlfriends will be welcomed at any of their 6 beautifully-appointed tasting bars. Also, no wine tasting party is complete without the gourmet goodies. You can pack up local artisan foods at the winery’s gourmet marketplace and enjoy the vineyard and mountain views together with a perfect picnic. And, with this coupon, you can sample a very limited production wine with a regular wine tasting.

Landmark Winery
Just down the road from Ledson, Landmark Winery provides an amazing patio area to relax outside with friends and enjoy hand-crafted premium wines, especially their delicious Chardonnays. Adjacent to Landmark’s flower garden and bubbling fountain, take in a fun game at their Bocce Ball court while gazing up at the rolling Sonoma Valley hills. Be sure to bring this special offer of a 2-for-1 Reserve Tasting Flight of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir!

Kendall Jackson
You cannot pass up a trip to either of the Kendall Jackson tasting rooms in Sonoma County. The Kendall Jackson Wine Center, located just off highway 101 on Fulton Road, features groomed gardens and an expansive tasting room. The other tasting room is found situated on the trendy, tree-lined Healdsburg town square among a number of bistros and fine dining restaurants. Let your group indulge in special food and wine pairings, or even receive a complimentary reserve wine tasting with this coupon.

Source: WineCountry.com

~winehiker

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