Sonoma County is every bit as much of a world-class wine region as Napa Valley. More spread out and climatically diverse, it is a little bit harder to navigate if you’re not familiar with the area or its wines but if you have a trip planned to northern California, consider it an adventure! Here are some lesser-known spots you don’t want to miss.

Want to go wine-tasting in the Napa Valley? Here are a few of the iconic wineries along with some lesser-known ones to get you started, and inspire you to return again and again.