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Spread the Warmth Gift Idea #3 – The
Getaway Wine Weekend
Edible Skinny
loves travel and adventure, especially when it involves wine country! Earlier this year we experienced a fabulous
trip to the Russian River Valley! And because we have a most spectacular time we
thought it would be a fabulous getaway wine weekend for our Spread the Warmth Gift Giving guide!
DO
Raymond
Rolander, a grinning bearded guy in pageboy cap, knows where to go and what to
drink in the Russian River Valley. Driving around wine country in his
Nissan Cube, Sonoma Magazine referred to Raymond as “a one man Uber.” A super smart native of Sonoma County,
Raymond’s a former tasting room manager with a decade of bar work under his
belt. Rolander tailors all tours based
on whatever you want in wine, experience, and location preferences in a fun and
100% worry free environment. With a catchphrase of: local is
knowledge, he specializes in access to small, off the beaten path producers of
wine, cheese and olive oil while serving up a side order of local history!
STAY
Located in
the tiny hamlet of Monte Rio (Population: 1,152,) the Rio Villa Beach Resort,
is a Bed and Breakfast Inn located on a quiet bend of the famed banks of the Russian River. Just moments away from
the Sonoma Coast and over a hundred wineries, this quaint resort offers a
variety of accommodations for couples, families and individuals traveling for relaxation
or business. Surrounded by majestic
redwoods, the Rio Villa has a private beach that is totally bathed in
sunshine. The grounds are meticulously manicured and aglow with the color
of flowers and the aroma of herbs. Just next door and around the river
bend is the Monte Rio public beach where canoes and kayaks can be rented.
EAT
Located in
close by Guernville (Population: 4,534), Boon Eat + Drink is a modern California bistro. Tiny, yet airy with tables composed from felled
redwood trees, Boon is all about the blessings of simplicity. Its simple
menu is meant to show off produce from backyard garden and area farms.
Owner Crista Luedtke (who’s dog is the inspiration for the name of the
restaurant) has her details in every nook and
cranny of this minute restaurant that Food and Wine noted as one of the best restaurants in “America's Best Little Food Towns.”
So here's to Life Being Delicious!!!
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