Guidebook for Windsor
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Less than 5 minutes away to the east on Arata Lane is the Foothill Regional Park, a 211 acre park for biking, hiking and even fishing. There is a $7 parking fee. Foothill Regional Park.
31 locals recommend
Foothill Regional Park station
Less than 5 minutes away to the east on Arata Lane is the Foothill Regional Park, a 211 acre park for biking, hiking and even fishing. There is a $7 parking fee. Foothill Regional Park.
Well known for their higher volume Estate Chardonnay, Chalk Hill produces some the best small lot wines in the entire region. From Pinot Gris right through the biggest and boldest red blends, you will not be disappointed. www.chalkhill.com
6 locals recommend
Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards
10300 Chalk Hill RdWell known for their higher volume Estate Chardonnay, Chalk Hill produces some the best small lot wines in the entire region. From Pinot Gris right through the biggest and boldest red blends, you will not be disappointed. www.chalkhill.com
Higher production volumes featuring fruit from many of the same vineyards as Chalk Hill. Their 2013 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon continues to reap 90 point reviews and is one of the most affordable big California Cabs out there; our go-to table wine. www.rothwines.com
Roth Estate Winery
10309 Chalk Hill RdHigher production volumes featuring fruit from many of the same vineyards as Chalk Hill. Their 2013 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon continues to reap 90 point reviews and is one of the most affordable big California Cabs out there; our go-to table wine. www.rothwines.com
Also on Chalk Hill Road further north is the home of consistent 90+ point higher-end Reds and one Bordeaux style Sauvignon Blanc. This is good stuff. www.lancaster-estate.com
Lancaster Estate
15001 Chalk Hill RdAlso on Chalk Hill Road further north is the home of consistent 90+ point higher-end Reds and one Bordeaux style Sauvignon Blanc. This is good stuff. www.lancaster-estate.com
Just off the square in Healdsburg, Bill and Dawn Williamson and their superb staff will take good care of you. Mention that you’re staying at our place. Bill crafts some of the best food pairing wine you will ever have. Even their free tastings are paired with small nibbles so that you can experience the proper interaction of wine and food. We’ve learned more from Bill than from any other grower or vintner. For a real experience book one of their Advanced Tasting Experiences for a fee. Well worth the experience and the knowledge gained! www.williamsonwines.com
16 locals recommend
Williamson Wines
134 Matheson StJust off the square in Healdsburg, Bill and Dawn Williamson and their superb staff will take good care of you. Mention that you’re staying at our place. Bill crafts some of the best food pairing wine you will ever have. Even their free tastings are paired with small nibbles so that you can experience the proper interaction of wine and food. We’ve learned more from Bill than from any other grower or vintner. For a real experience book one of their Advanced Tasting Experiences for a fee. Well worth the experience and the knowledge gained! www.williamsonwines.com
Nestled away on West Dry Creek Road is family owned Lambert Bridge Winery. While they are definitely not the most frugal wines you will buy, their care and pride in the entire process is obvious in every varietal. True artisanal wines in every respect. www.lambertbridge.com
14 locals recommend
Lambert Bridge
4085 W Dry Creek RdNestled away on West Dry Creek Road is family owned Lambert Bridge Winery. While they are definitely not the most frugal wines you will buy, their care and pride in the entire process is obvious in every varietal. True artisanal wines in every respect. www.lambertbridge.com
Food Scene
Best Italian ever, anywhere, period, end-of-story. Book ahead or you won’t get in. www.scopahealdsburg.com
23 locals recommend
Scopa
109A Plaza StBest Italian ever, anywhere, period, end-of-story. Book ahead or you won’t get in. www.scopahealdsburg.com
Small-plates inspired by their own three-acre garden. The Pork Belly Biscuits and the Maple Bacon Donuts are not to be missed. chalkboardhealdsburg.com.
37 locals recommend
Chalkboard
29 North StSmall-plates inspired by their own three-acre garden. The Pork Belly Biscuits and the Maple Bacon Donuts are not to be missed. chalkboardhealdsburg.com.
Spanish inspired small plates including an authentic Paella at dinner. They have a great patio that is pet friendly. www.starkrestaurants.com/bravas.
68 locals recommend
Bravas Bar de Tapas
420 Center StSpanish inspired small plates including an authentic Paella at dinner. They have a great patio that is pet friendly. www.starkrestaurants.com/bravas.
Family owned and favorite of locals for their authentic Italian food sourced largely from local, organic farmers. No corkage fee for Williamson wines. bacicafeandwinebar.com
25 locals recommend
Baci | Cafe & Wine Bar
336 Healdsburg AveFamily owned and favorite of locals for their authentic Italian food sourced largely from local, organic farmers. No corkage fee for Williamson wines. bacicafeandwinebar.com
A relatively new entrant to the the Healdsburg scene by Healdsburg brothers, veteran executive chef Dustin and restauranteur Aaron. www.valettehealdsburg.com.
43 locals recommend
Valette
344 Center StA relatively new entrant to the the Healdsburg scene by Healdsburg brothers, veteran executive chef Dustin and restauranteur Aaron. www.valettehealdsburg.com.