Fodor's Expert Review Tom Eddy Winery

If you miss the driveway to Tom and Kerry Eddy's hillside slice of paradise, you'll soon find yourself in Sonoma County—their tree-studded 22-acre property, home to deer, wild turkeys, and winery dog Nala, is that far north. Tom, the winemaker, and Kerry, a sommelier and talented sculptor who hosts most of the tastings, pour their wines by appointment only. Except for the estate Kerry's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, they're made from grapes sourced from as near as Calistoga and, in the case of the Sauvignon Blanc, as far away as New Zealand. A 1974 UC Davis graduate, Tom made his reputation crafting mountain Cabernets with structure and elegance. They're the winery's stars, but he also produces Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, rosé of Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir, and Malbec. A visit here is enchanting.