4. Wellington Vineyards
City: Glen Ellen, CA
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (707) 939-0708, (800) 816-9463
Address: 11600 Dunbar Road
Description: Operating a small, family vineyard and winery producing approximately 9,000 cases a year, John and Peter Wellington nevertheless offer a wide range of wines, concentrating on reds like Zinfandel, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. They also produce a couple of unusual wines unique to the area, including Marsanne and Roussanne, and an Alicante Bouschet blend. Top off the tasting ladder with a sip of White Port. The winery and tasting room are surrounded by vines, some more than a century old.