Sonoma and Napa Private Wine Tasting Experiences

"Just off Silverado Trail in Yountville, Cliff Lede is a must for lovers of age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignons and also offers FEL-label Pinot Noir and Chardonnay; I appreciated the variety of tasting options, from the Reserved Tasting ($60) on the veranda to the Backstage Tasting Lounge ($90) with rotating art, the VIP experience ($90) overlooking the Poetry Vineyard, and the Private Tasting ($120) that includes a walk through estate vineyards and a curated studio tasting. Ask about their wines from the Savoy Vineyard in the Alexander Valley, and if you book the Backstage Lounge, look out for owner Cliff Lede's classic rock memorabilia on display." - Jonathan Cristaldi