all wines are certified
biodynamic.
The Drive » Continue half a
mile north before dipping 1.5
miles west and then south on
Arnold Dr to the Jack London
Village complex.
6 Glen Ellen
Try not to drool as you
compare chocolates with
varying percentages of
cacao at Wine Country
Chocolates Tasting
Bar (%707-996-1010; http://www.
winecountrychocolates.com;
14301 Arnold Dr; c). Pick
up some champagne- or
cabernet-infused truffles
for the drive, or do your
best to save them for
gifts.
If you’re new to wine,
take a crash course
in winemaking and
biodynamic vineyard
practices at Benziger
Winery (%888-490-2739;
http://www.benziger.com; 1883
London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen;
tasting $10-20, tram tour
adult incl tasting/child $15/5,bottles $15-80; (^) h10am-5pm;
c. The worthwhile,
nonreservable tour
includes an open-air
tram ride through
biodynamic vineyards,
and a four-wine tasting.
Afterward, you can check
out the caves –
and the cabernets.
You’ll also learn about
the difference between
organic and biodynamic
farming – biodynamic
systems work to achieve
a balance with the
entire ecosystem, going
beyond organic practices.
Kids love the peacocks.
The large-production
wine’s OK (head for the
reserves), but the tour’s
the draw.
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The Drive » From Benziger,
go half a mile farther west on
London Ranch Rd to reach Jack
London State Historic Park.
TRIP HIGHLIGHT
Jack London State Historic Park Ruins of Wolf House