Sonoma County
Where to taste the best Cabernet Sauvignon in Glen Ellen
If Cabernet Sauvignon is your thing, these are the Glen Ellen wineries that hang their reputation on it.
Glen Ellen
B.R. Cohn Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Glen Ellen
Benziger Family Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot
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Where is the best Cabernet Sauvignon in Glen Ellen?
B.R. Cohn Winery and Benziger Family Winery are the Glen Ellen wineries best known for Cabernet Sauvignon.
How many wineries can you visit in a day in Glen Ellen?
Three or four is the sweet spot: about an hour each, plus a proper lunch. Five is possible if the cellars are small and close together.
How do you get around Sonoma wine country without driving?
Private driver for the day (about US$95–150 per hour, 4-hour minimum); Small-group wine tour (about US$150–200 per person, full day); Walk the Healdsburg plaza (free). Every Grapevine itinerary lists these local options; book them directly.
When is the best time to visit?
Open year-round. Harvest runs mid-August to October; winter is quiet, rainy and the easiest time to get seated tastings.