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# Exploring Healdsburg for the first time

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Designated Driver North Bay is the perfect option to do Healdsburg Wine tour and explore the town like a local. The town is surrounded by three renowned wine regions: the Alexander Valley, the Russian River Valley, and Dry Creek Valley. This geographic diversity means visitors have access to a wide variety of wine styles and tasting experiences, all within a short drive from the

## Wine Tour Package with Variety

Healdsburg and the surrounding area offer amazing wines, here is a small sample itinerary:

[**Merriam Vineyards**](https://www.merriamvineyards.com/)** – **A location best described as a gem hidden in plain sight. Sourced from their sustainably farmed vineyards, these micro-lots showcase the exceptional quality of grapes in small, expressive batches. Here you will enjoy a memorable tasting in the Garden Room at the winery surrounded by the organic estate grown vineyards. This single vineyard tasting includes 5 estate-grown, award winning wines and can be customized to varietal choices of your choosing. Explore the stunning landscapes of their Sonoma County property with personalized vineyard tours led by knowledgeable wine hosts.

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[**Optima Wines**](https://www.optimawinery.com/) – Experience the warm hospitality, hand crafted wines and the beautiful views of the Dry Creek Valley. Savor these award-winning wines at this intimate family owned winery. Each tasting includes a selection of your choice of five different small production wines. Weather permitting, enjoy the outside picnic area along with some great views of the valley as your background. Bocce ball court is perfectly situated to enjoy a game after the tasting. Great spot and great wines.

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[**Cast Wines**](https://castwines.com/) – You will be surrounded with a stunning natural setting where the valley’s rolling vineyards offer the perfect setting to sit, sip, and take in the moment.  Another certified sustainable farmed vineyard with a recently awarded organic certification. Your host will guide you through a variety of five current releases that express the purity and creativity that is encouraged in winemaking.

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[**Book With Us**](https://ddnorthbay.com/designated-driver-napa-sonoma-contact-us/)**:**

If you are looking for more amazing Sonoma Wineries to visit, book with us and our concierge team will custom curate an amazing day for you and your guests. Book a wine tour with us if you are looking for a [Healdsburg Wine Tour](https://www.sonomawinerides.com/post/heard-it-through-the-grapevine), Windsor Wine Tour, Sebastopol Wine Tour, Dry Creek Valley Wine Tour, Alexander Valley Wine Tour, Calistoga Wine Tour, or a Sonoma Valley Wine Tour. Designated Driver North Bay is here to help with all your wine country adventures!

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