Fodor's Expert Review Korbel Champagne Cellars

The brothers Korbel (Joseph, Francis, and Anton) planted Pinot Noir grapes in the Russian River Valley in the 1870s, pioneering efforts duly noted during tastings at the well-known brand's Guerneville facility. Korbel makes still wines, but the core business is producing dry to sweet bubblies using the French méthode champenoise, for which the second fermentation takes place in the bottle. If it's open when you visit, stroll through the rose garden, home to more than 250 varieties.