Find B.R. Cohn Winery in paradise-like Glen Ellen, where the mountains shroud from the coastal fog and promote generous airflow over the vineyards, which are planted over hot springs. The magical setting of one of the best Sonoma wineries sees grapes bursting with tannins, which vintners then craft into full-bodied estate, small-lot, and limited-release wines. The best way to enjoy a visit is with a wine flight, where vintners guide you through a tasting against the backdrop of the 55 gorgeous acres of the winery. Treat yourself to an add-on of a local cheese plate, too.

Reap the benefits of a Travel + Leisure Wine membership, with an exclusive wine club gift and a complimentary wine flight tasting for 2-4 people at B.R. Cohn, depending on your membership tier.

No weekend in Sonoma is complete without a chance to chill out — as in by savoring the cold-climate wines of Sonoma Coast Vineyards. The winery harvests grapes from the cold-climate soils by the Pacific and west of the Russian River Valley, turning out bottles with bracing flavors. Gems include the gently bubbly Brut Rosé with hints of cranberry and ripe melon and the silky 2018 Pinot Noir which boasts boysenberry and white pepper notes, rounded by a hint of tobacco leaf. A jaunt to the bright tasting room is also your chance to sip winery-exclusive bottlings while you overlook beautiful Bodega Bay.

Bonus: Travel + Leisure Wine members can get an exclusive wine club gift, plus a complimentary 2-4 person self-guided flight experience at Sonoma Coast, depending upon your membership tier.

Think of this last stop on your Sonoma itinerary as trip across both California and Italy, as the founding winemaking Sebastiani family traces their roots back to the rolling Tuscan hills. Italian inspiration shines through the warm and celebratory experiences at the hilltop villa, which offers panoramas of all of Sonoma Valley, along with the wetland preserve that borders the olive tree-dappled vineyards. Among the exceptional elixirs here is the 2018 Cielo “Quattro” super Tuscan red blend — its notes of sweet oak, violet, and dark chocolate boosted by the 26-month aging process. Tasting experiences include a private wine flight in the grownup treehouse-like custom Outlooks, to cozy sips by the fire in the Loggia alcove. Be sure to traipse to the Market, too, where you can feast on irresistible Italian meats, cheeses, and prepared foods to pair with the wondrous wines.

At Viansa, Travel + Leisure Wine members can take advantage of an exclusive wine club gift, plus a complimentary 2-4 person wine flight tasting experience, depending on your membership tier.