Porter Creek

While Silicon Valley garages were revolutionizing computing, this Russian River Valley garage was quietly pioneering biodynamic wines (portercreekvineyards.com). From family vineyards originally cultivated in 1978 and Demeter-certified in 2003, Alex Davis crafts sensational, sustainable pinot noir, syrah, viognier and chardonnay. Step inside the 1930s tool shed, and try Alex's latest releases at a tasting bar made from an old bowling-alley lane. Tasting fee waived with purchase; bottles run $28 to $72.