Since the mid-1990’s, this inviting Sonoma County winery has delivered innovation and excellence with zero pretense. Prior to opening Toad Hollow, owner Frankie Williams operated a bar in San Francisco, then an inn in the Sierra Foothills; she previously served a stint in the the Central Intelligence Agency. Offering plenty of personality and approachable wines at reasonable prices—including a crowd-pleasing “Risqué“ sparkling wine and an unoaked Chardonnay—Toad Hollow has helped make wine country more friendly and inclusive.