Sonoma Coastal Drive to Russian River Vineyards

Sonoma Coastal Drive to Russian River Vineyards, June 15, 2024

We’ll be driving some of the wonderful backroads of Marin and Sonoma on our way to the Russian River Vineyards in Forestville. We’ll head out along Lucas Valley Road and through the small Hamlet of Nicasio and past Nicasio reservoir. We’ll drive along the shoreline of Tomales Bay with the shimmering waters to our left on our way to our first stop at Route One Bakery in Tomales. Here we can sample some of their wonderful baked goods, get a coffee and buy some fresh bread.

Following a short break, we will continue along Highway 1 and through Bodega Bay and hug the Sonoma Coastline with the Pacific Ocean to our left. This is one of my favorite drives with some magnificent views of the rugged coast. After leaving the coast we’ll head back inland through ranches, farms and yes vineyards on our way to our final destination at Russian River Vineyards, for a catered box lunch and wine tasting in a cool redwood grove.

So, we’ll meet between 9:00-9:30 am in the PARKING LOT NEAR THE BAGEL STREET CAFÉ, 208 NORTHGATE DRIVE ONE, IN SAN RAFAEL (our usual spot). We’ll be departing at 10:00AM.

1. Rocky Chicken Breast Sandwich; Charbroiled Chicken with Dry Rub on Dutch Crunch with Chipotle Aioli, Fire Roasted Red Perrer, Carmalized Red Onion, Brie Cheese & Spring Mix served with side salad & cookie.
2. Turkey, Prosciutto, Swiss & Brie Sandwich; Served on a baguette with Fig butter, spring mix & apple served with side salad & cookie.
3. Grilled Veggie Sandwich; Grilled eggplant, winter Squash & Caramelized Red Onion on Dutch Crunch with Chipotle Mayo, spring mix, Swiss & Mozzarella Cheese Served with side salad & cookie.

Drinks included in lunch: Kombucha, Lemonaide, Sparkling Water, Soda.

Tickets are available through June 12th.