The Lodge at Sonoma

Just 45 miles north of San Francisco, The Lodge at Sonoma (www.thelodgeatsonoma.com), a Renaissance Resort & Spa, sits in the heart of California's wine country. During my two-day stay, I tasted more than a dozen local wines introduced by Gen X sommelier Chris Sawyer and paired with inspired cuisine crafted by Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar chef de cuisine Janine Flavo. The Lodge works hard to create a memorable wine-country