Picnic Supplies in Carneros

Carneros is a wine region that spans southern Napa and Sonoma Counties. It is the only wine region (American Viticulture Area (AVA)) in California that is in two counties. Being closer to the Bay, Carneros is cooler than the Napa and Sonoma Valleys and, thus, produces quality cool weather grapes such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

A drive through the rolling hills of Carneros is among the loveliest in Northern California. However, Route 121 -- the principal road in Carneros -- does not pass thorough any towns. Nevertheless there are two places that produce excellent sandwiches and salads for picnics. The Blue Tree Cafe in the Cornerstone Gardens serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. You can eat in the cafe or carry out sandwiches and salads to take to a nearby winery. Cornerstone Gardens is a walk-through garden with interesting landscaping and sculpture, as well as home to a few stores and galleries. It is located on Route 121, just north of the Schellville Airport and south of the intersection with Route 116.

The Fig Pantry in Sonoma is a short drive from Carneros. Located at the intersection of 8th Street East and Napa Street, the Fig Pantry has a coffee bar, wine store, charcuterie, and deli. You can easily pick up superbly prepared sandwiches and salads as well as cheeses and meats to make your own sandwiches. Then take your picnic supplies back to Carneros or to one of the wineries near the town of Sonoma. The Fig Pantry is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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