13250 River Rd., (707) 824-7000. Tasting daily 10-4:30, free; tours daily 11-3, on the hr.; more frequent tours in summer. Rose garden tour: Tu-Sun at 11, 1, 3; Apr-Oct only; free.
The nation's oldest producer of méthode champenoise champagne, the century-old Korbel Champagne Cellars winery also produces brandy and wine. My personal favorites from the list are the lightly flavorful Blanc de Noirs Master’s Reserve and the nutty Cream Sherry (I wish I’d bought several bottles when I was there as it isn’t always easy to find their wines elsewhere). Several varieties of champagne can be tasted, and chilled splits can be purchased for impromptu picnics. A deli provides an array of tasty salads and picnic foods and offers seating on a deck out under sheltering tall redwoods. Special events are often scheduled.
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| view of vineyards across street from Korbel Champagne Cellars in Guerneville, California |
The nation's oldest producer of méthode champenoise champagne, the century-old Korbel Champagne Cellars winery also produces brandy and wine. My personal favorites from the list are the lightly flavorful Blanc de Noirs Master’s Reserve and the nutty Cream Sherry (I wish I’d bought several bottles when I was there as it isn’t always easy to find their wines elsewhere). Several varieties of champagne can be tasted, and chilled splits can be purchased for impromptu picnics. A deli provides an array of tasty salads and picnic foods and offers seating on a deck out under sheltering tall redwoods. Special events are often scheduled.
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| deli at Korbel Champagne Cellars in Guerneville, California |
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| picnic deck at Korbel Champagne Cellars in Guerneville, California |
The grounds are landscaped with beautifully maintained flower gardens. An Antique Rose Garden is faithfully restored to its turn-of-the-century beauty and filled additionally with old-time flowers such as coral bells, primroses, and violets, as well as more unusual plants. Among the more than 250 varieties of rose are rare specimens such as the original Burbank Tea, the Double Musk celebrated in Shakespeare's plays, and the True Ambassador (which was once thought to be extinct).
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| visitor center at Korbel Champagne Cellars in Guerneville, California |
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