{"id":2634,"date":"2020-07-16T16:55:22","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T16:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?page_id=2634"},"modified":"2020-08-20T11:44:50","modified_gmt":"2020-08-20T11:44:50","slug":"sonoma-california-exploring-beyond-napa-valley","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/sonoma-california-exploring-beyond-napa-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Sonoma California: Exploring Beyond Napa Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>October, 2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage has-small-gutter\"><ul><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-1\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1227-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"0\" data-id=\"2638\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/sonoma-california-exploring-beyond-napa-valley\/img_1227\/\" class=\"wp-image-2638\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1227-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1227-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1227-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1227-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1227-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1227-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-2\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1231-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"1\" data-id=\"2644\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/sonoma-california-exploring-beyond-napa-valley\/img_1231-1\/\" class=\"wp-image-2644\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1231-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1231-1-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1231-1-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1231-1-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1231-1-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1231-1-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-3\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1204-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"2\" data-id=\"2641\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/sonoma-california-exploring-beyond-napa-valley\/img_1204\/\" class=\"wp-image-2641\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1204-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1204-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1204-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1204-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1204-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1204-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-4\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1228-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"3\" data-id=\"2645\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/sonoma-california-exploring-beyond-napa-valley\/img_1228-1\/\" class=\"wp-image-2645\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1228-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1228-1-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1228-1-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1228-1-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1228-1-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1228-1-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-5\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1217-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"4\" data-id=\"2639\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/sonoma-california-exploring-beyond-napa-valley\/img_1217\/\" class=\"wp-image-2639\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1217-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1217-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1217-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1217-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1217-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1217-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaving Napa County, lets head a little farther northeast to the Alexander Valley located in Sonoma County.\u00a0\u00a0Sonoma is not only for wine lovers, but offers sun-kissed vine covered hills, a dramatic coastline, and sweeping redwood forests.\u00a0\u00a0It offers a laid-back carefree vibe, with just the right amount of indulgence.\u00a0\u00a0Outdoor and adventure travelers can hike amongst the redwood trees, kayak, hike the coast, or even bike the wine trails.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now I can\u2019t tell you where to stay in Sonoma, where to eat or what is best to explore apart from wine, but what I can tell you is where to taste!\u00a0\u00a0We wanted to take a day within our trip to Napa and added in a winery in Sonoma County.  We got up early and drove to Alexander Valley enjoying the winding roads, the redwoods and the rolling vineyards along the way.\u00a0\u00a0Leave yourself extra time for this drive as it will take longer than you think, with all of the twists and turns paving the way to this French-inspired winery experience in California!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jordanwinery.com\/\">Jordan Winery<\/a>&nbsp;must be added to your tasting and experience list.  Producing three wines; a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Chardonnay and a Champagne \u2013 The Estate Tour &amp; Tasting is the perfect pairing for these wines.&nbsp;&nbsp;Imagine starting your day with some bubbly and freshly baked warm chocolate chip scones, oh la la!&nbsp;&nbsp;I told you the experience would be French-inspired and this is just the beginning of this luxurious tour.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"951\" height=\"628\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-16-at-1.09.10-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2643\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-16-at-1.09.10-PM.jpg 951w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-16-at-1.09.10-PM-300x198.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-16-at-1.09.10-PM-768x507.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-16-at-1.09.10-PM-665x439.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-16-at-1.09.10-PM-394x260.jpg 394w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-16-at-1.09.10-PM-600x396.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 951px) 100vw, 951px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You will experience the scenic 1200 acre estate, learning about the history of the vineyard.  Stop for a tasting of the extra virgin olive oil produced at the estate amongst the olive groves, overlooking the lake sipping Chardonnay.\u00a0\u00a0How divine.\u00a0\u00a0You will have the opportunity to wander through the chef\u2019s garden while sampling figs, strawberries, raspberries, and persimmons.  Pause to admire the beauty of the vibrantly colored flowers throughout the flower beds.\u00a0\u00a0Who doesn\u2019t love the smell of fresh flowers and freshly hand-picked fruit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"517\" height=\"717\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-16-at-1.06.19-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2655\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/sonoma-california-exploring-beyond-napa-valley\/screen-shot-2020-07-16-at-1-06-19-pm-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-2655\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-16-at-1.06.19-PM.jpg 517w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-16-at-1.06.19-PM-216x300.jpg 216w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-16-at-1.06.19-PM-187x260.jpg 187w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-16-at-1.06.19-PM-433x600.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1195-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2656\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/sonoma-california-exploring-beyond-napa-valley\/img_1195-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-2656\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1195-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1195-2-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1195-2-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1195-2-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1195-2-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1195-2-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1193-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2649\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1193-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1193-1-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1193-1-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1193-1-665x499.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1193-1-347x260.jpg 347w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1193-1-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As if you hadn\u2019t been spoiled immensely up until this point, you will conclude your tour on what feels like the top of the world viewing the vineyards, the county and estate.\u00a0\u00a0Here you will experience the Cabernet Sauvignon, inspired by the finest Bordeaux, and paired with the most delectable food prepared by Jordan\u2019s own chef, using locally farmed ingredients and herbs from the garden you strolled earlier.\u00a0\u00a0This is the ultimate pairing of small plates and wine, where the nuance of the vintage, flavour, body, acidity, tannin and treatment of the wine is scrupulously balanced against the acidity, flavouring and complexity of the tapas.\u00a0\u00a0Combine this with the view of the picture-perfect vineyards rolling over the golden hills of California and you have an afternoon etched in your memory forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1214-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2650\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1214-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1214-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1214-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1214-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1214-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1214-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1210-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2653\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1210-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1210-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1210-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1210-665x499.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1210-347x260.jpg 347w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1210-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October, 2019 Leaving Napa County, lets head a little farther northeast to the Alexander Valley located in Sonoma County.\u00a0\u00a0Sonoma is not only for wine lovers, but 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