Who needs a fellow when you have limoncello? To put it simply, Sonoma Valley is heaven for epicureans. Long a culinary destination, the Valley serves up endless choices—from artisan bakeries to award winning restaurants.

Whether you and your gal pals are hankering for Tuscan country cooking, oysters on the half shell, spicy Himalayan curry or just a warm baguette and mission figs, the bounty is limitless. Given Sonoma Valley’s Mediterranean climate and fertile soil, most produce used at Sonoma restaurants is grown within miles. So here’s our advice for girls on the go: Grab a chilled bottle of wine, stop by a local market, assemble a basket of fresh fruit and greens with Sonoma Valley’s gourmet bread, acclaimed cheeses and olive oils. Voila—a perfect Wine Country picnic.