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Suddenly Sonoma

No longer Northern California's "other" wine country, this laid-back valley is coming into its own. Go for a weekend, and discover what makes it so special
By Adrien Glover, Friday, March 25, 2005 |

  • $266--New York City (JetBlue)

  • $285--Miami (American)


  • $288--Boston (AirTran)

  • $297--Denver (Alaska Airlines)

  • $366--Dallas (Frontier)

    • Want to speak sommelier?

    Check out this mini-glossary of need-to-know wine terms

  • Attack The first impression or impact of a wine

  • Bouquet A wine's aroma or "nose"

  • Breed Wines made from the best grape varieties

  • Corked Wine that has a musty smell

  • Decanting The technique of pouring wine into a second vessel to remove any sediment

  • Finish A wine's aftertaste

  • Greeen Describes wines produced with under-ripe fruit

  • Legs The liquid rivulets on the inside of a glass after the wine is swirled; legs indicate a high concentration of alcohol

  • Lush An adjective for wines with above-average quantities of sugar

  • Tannin The bitter taste caused by grapeskins, seeds and stems

    • Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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