Fodor's Expert Review Paradise Ridge Winery

Among the few winery casualties of the 2017 Wine Country wildfires, this 155-acre hillside winery is again charming guests with its west-facing Russian River Valley views and walk-through outdoor sculpture grove. Among the lighter wines are Blanc de Blanc and Brut Rosé bubblies, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. Reds of note include two Zinfandels and a Cabernet Sauvignon from the Rockpile AVA. Paradise Ridge stays open late on summer and early-fall Wednesdays, when locals and tourists (reserve well ahead) sip wines by the glass or bottle, catch the sunset, listen to local bands, and sample food from area vendors.