"With doors open at 10 a.m., this pastoral estate’s tasting room is often the first stop for hardcore wine tasters out for a day in the valley. Susan Sokol and Bill Blosser planted this vineyard’s first vines in 1971, and the winery is still largely a family business: Alex Sokol Blosser, Susan and Bill’s son, runs the company, and Robin Howell, who’s been with Sokol Blosser since 2012 and was instrumental in establishing the winery as a sparkling powerhouse, heads up the winemaking side. Sokol Blosser’s wide-ranging selection of pinots is impressive, as are its fun blends and sparkling wines — not to mention the extensive food program. Sokol Blosser is another hot ticket, so it’s best to reserve or call ahead for availability. Sokol Blosser is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m." - Zoe Baillargeon, Brooke Jackson-Glidden
