Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin' BBQ is a wine shop, wine bar and barbecue restaurant. It has more than 400 wines on the shelves, available for purchase and 40 wines are available by the glass each day. It showcases wines produced locally, as well as internationally. It also features a barbecue menu, complete with snacks, soups, salads, sandwiches and signature steaks and platters.
Vendome Wine and Spirits is a cornucopia of the finest wines, beer, liquors and cigars available. The rows of shelves are stacked with both familiar and rare beverages from all over the world, at very reasonable prices.
Familiarize yourself with various wines at the regular tastings held every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 5pm - 8pm, and Saturdays, 6pm - 9pm. The atmosphere is friendly and comfortable, and you'll get to try something new every time.
The staff here is always friendly and willing to help you find what you're looking for or give recommendations on something you've yet to try.
Tin Barn Vineyards produces single vineyard wines. The "tin barn" name originally derives from Tin Barn Road, which winds along the remote Sonoma Coast to the source of their debut wine. Today, the "tin barn" houses the company's cellar and tasting room. Features wines include: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel Russian, Merlot and more.
Once a small chain of convenience stores in the 1950's called Pronto Markets, Trader Joe's made its name selling "innovative, hard-to-find, great-tasting foods," and it continues to try to find foods that will excite you. You'll find prepared foods and deserts, fresh produce and ingredients from around the world. This location sells spirits, beer and fresh flowers. Shoppers are encouraged to use reusable grocery bags.
Located on the west side of Dry Creek Valley, Arista Winery is a pleasure to visit and a great place to hang out and enjoy! Founded by the McWilliams family, Arista's wines alone make the visit worthwhile, but the winery itself is beautiful—the grounds contain sculptures, a Japanese garden and a picnic area. The winery also sports a full-size outdoor bar used for weekend and special events.
Trader Joe's is located on Santa Margarita Parkway and sells quality food and beverage items and produce. It has a large assortment of wines, breads, canned foods, vegetables, fruit and more. Trader Joe's is known for its fresh selection and unique specialty items. Prices are fair and parking is located in front of the building.
Pride Mountain Vineyards is a 235-acre estate. Originally known as Summit Ranch, the winery and vineyards sit at the crest of the Mayacama Mountains, 2,000 feet above the floor of Napa Valley. Pride Mountain Vineyards releases many different wines each year, specializing in red wines. It offers several options for tours and tastings, which must be booked in advance. Special arrangements can be made to accommodate large groups.
Wilson Winery, family owned and operated, is one part of a group of local wineries in the local area. Ken and Dianne Wilson opened it in 1994 and have been making estate wines in the Dry Creek Valley ever since. Tastings are available every day. Membership to the wine club carries no fee; members have access to discounts of annual shipments, luxurious vineyard lodging and fun events.
Trader's Joe's on Gateway Road is part of a chain of gourmet grocery stores that specialize in offering niche food brands that can't be found in your average grocery store. This location also offers a wide variety of affordable wines and beers, and the friendly employees will gladly help customers pair beverages with the meals they're planning. If you don't feel like cooking, the store sells a selection of prepared foods, as well as party platters that make hosting a breeze.
Winemaker and owner Scott Lindstrom-Dake and wife Erica have created an award-winning style of varietals and blends that focus on "making great wine, but not buying into pretention." Their wines feature fun and playful names such as "Arousal" and "Fourplay." They do wine and food pairings at their elegant tasting room on the Plaza in downtown Healdsburg, using a commercial food preparation kitchen on site. Although the wines easily pair with most types of cuisine, the couple, both vegetarians, offer special vegetarian menu pairings.
Trader Joe's is the bad cook's best friend! A specialty grocery store with innovative, hard-to-find, great tasting foods at reasonable prices. Under one roof you can find inexpensive meat, fish, cheese, coffee, tea, grains, pastas, fresh foods, cage-free eggs, beer, wine, spirits, flowers, baked goods, vitamins & supplements, pet food, fresh veggies, organic fruit, desserts and much more. The frozen section has saved many a dinner party with its fabulous hors d'oeuvres and desserts. The store is large, clean, and the check-out staff is helpful and friendly.