Sonoma beats Napa as top winery destination

A group of sommeliers considered 11 of the best wine regions in America to visit, ranking Sonoma #3 and Napa #4.|

A group of sommeliers considered 11 of the best wine regions in America to visit, ranking Sonoma #3 and Napa #4. It marked the first time that Sonoma County bested its neighbor to the east in the prestigious survey.

Naturally, the next question is: Where is number 1 - or number 2, for that matter? Here's a hint: Neither is in California, though the Golden State did have two other regions in the top 11, Santa Barbara and Paso Robles.

But other states in the list include Missouri, Texas, New York and Oregon - as well as Washington, Idaho and Virginia. Go figure.

Or, better yet, read Peg Melnik's Tasting Room blog on the Press Democrat website, or jump straight to the source, at Thrillist.com.

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