Sonoma County, California

There are over 300 wineries in the area. It might sound crazy, but I actually didn’t plan to visit any. However, after knowing Karan had never been to a vineyard, I was itching to take him to one.

Matanzas Creek Winery was just a short drive from our hotel.

Tasting Room

Wine Menu – We chose Collection Two

The cost of wine tasting is only $5 but it’s refundable with wine purchase.

Since our hotel has a special relationship with this winery, the hotel guests receive complimentary wine tasting there. That’s perfect!

We tried two whites and three reds. The wines were very smooth. I really enjoyed our collection of wines.

You can pick up your favorite wine at the shop.

 
Also available in the shop are gifts (soaps, bath oils, etc) made from lavender.

Big smiles after wine tasting

Mumbling after a few glasses of wine …

Since we reached there pretty late, we ony had half an hour in the tasting room before the closing time. 🙁

Matanzas Creek Winery is famous for its neverending lavender fields. We don’t have lavender plants in Malaysia, so I went a little crazy when I saw lavender in such huge quantity!!  Here’s a short video … right before the battery went out.

I wasn’t able to take any videos any more.  Aikes. Here are some photos of the lavander fields.

Am I in France?

Walking through lavender fields

Lavender fills the air with intoxicating scent


I’ve always loved the lavender fragrance.

Lavender – one of my favorite plants

There are spots for the guests to chill, picnic or play bocce balls.

My obssesion with old wooden doors

If I didn’t put myself in front of the door, you probably would be able to see the door more clearly. Haha.

We wish we would come earlier to Matanzas. Nonetheless, we had a lovely afternoon here, and we left with little buzz in our heads. haha. 🙂