The land feels unsettled in the best possible way- discovered, but still wild.
The Tomales Bay runs long and narrow, sheltered from the open ocean and perfectly suited for shellfish.
Within a few blocks of wandering from the hotel, I was peering down side streets, wandering into courtyards, wondering where a staircase might lead, and stopping to notice flowers spilling over white stucco walls.
I have put together a list that is a mix of wineries driven by women on some level, with a mix of design-forward places, and important names who have had an influence across these valleys for years.
