Featured in Sonoma Magazine: Your Perfect Sonoma Valley Day with West Wine Tours
We're officially on the cover of Sonoma Magazine AND featured in their Sonoma Valley vacation guide! Here's your ultimate day-by-day guide to Wine Country, featuring all the incredible spots we're highlighted alongside.
MORNING: Choose Your Vibe
Start with West Wine Tours Pick your perfect vintage VW bus color (we've got the whole rainbow!) and settle in for 6-8 passengers of pure Wine Country magic. We're doing this Sonoma Magazine style – "Cruise Sonoma in style – sip, savor, and soak in the vineyard views."
WINE STOPS: The Magazine's Top Picks
HAMEL FAMILY WINES 15401 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma Drama! Views! Century-old olive trees at the base of Mayacamas Mountains. Go for the Estate Experience (winery tour + underground caves + seated tasting) or splurge on the Chef's Experience. Their volcanic soil Cabernet Sauvignon is chef's kiss.
HANZELL VINEYARDS 18596 Lomita Ave, Sonoma Historic vibes on a steep hillside! Home to Sonoma County's OLDEST continuously producing Chardonnay vineyard (1953!). Fun fact: First winery to use stainless steel tanks AND first in Cali to use all French oak barrels. Their subtly oaked Chardonnay and Pinot Noir = perfection.
ABBOT'S PASSAGE 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen Rhône variety co-fermented blends + shuffleboard?! The "Shuffleboard Social" experience is exactly what Wine Country needed.
OBSIDIAN WINE CO. 441 First St. W, Sonoma Japanese garden oasis vibes with complex reds from obsidian-laced Lake County vineyard. Try their experimental "Rabbit Hole" wines – trust us.
WINERY SIXTEEN 600 589 First St. W, Sonoma Hidden farmhouse gem off Sonoma Plaza! Sip Coturri family's organic wines in antique theater seats while vinyl records spin. It's giving main character energy.
FOOD STOPS: Featured Eats
SONOMA EATS MEXICAN FOOD & CAFÉ 18133 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma Oaxacan soul food in Boyes Hot Springs. NO canned foods here – only locally grown everything. Morning chilaquiles → afternoon mole enchiladas. Founded by former vineyard worker Efrain Balmes.
ENCLOS 139 E. Napa St, Sonoma THE splurge spot! Two Michelin stars + Green Star in just 7 months. Sonoma-grown ingredients, gorgeously presented, sustainably sourced.
SONGBIRD PARLOUR 14301 Arnold Dr, Suite 3, Glen Ellen Victorian salon vibes at Jack London Village. Sunday fried chicken nights are THE move – succulent, sweet-hot, bargain prices.
SPREAD KITCHEN 18375 Hwy 12, Sonoma Lebanese-California fusion from French-trained chef Cristina Topham. The Aleppo pepper hummus and green tahini cauliflower wraps are divine.
WHY SONOMA MAGAZINE CHOSE US
"Hitch a ride in a vintage VW bus with West Wine Tours and enjoy a relaxed day of wine tasting while drinking in Sonoma Valley's vineyard views."
We made the cut because we're the ONLY way to see all these incredible spots while actually enjoying the journey. Rolling vineyard landscapes, walkable downtowns, family-friendly vibes – all from the comfort of our colorful vintage fleet.
Plan Your Sonoma Valley Adventure
Ready to experience the Sonoma Valley day that caught Sonoma Magazine's attention? Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, exploring Wine Country for the first time, or simply wanting to see the valley from a new perspective, our vintage VW bus tours offer the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and authentic Wine Country charm.
Contact West Wine Tours at 707-787-8141 or visit westwinetours.com to book your colorful cruise through California's most beloved wine region. Come see why Sonoma Magazine featured us as the perfect way to explore this incredible valley – one vineyard, one vintage bus ride at a time.