Sonoma County
Where to taste the best Cabernet Sauvignon in Santa Rosa
If Cabernet Sauvignon is your thing, these are the Santa Rosa wineries that hang their reputation on it.
Santa Rosa
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
Santa Rosa
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
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Where is the best Cabernet Sauvignon in Santa Rosa?
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens and St. Francis Winery & Vineyards are the Santa Rosa wineries best known for Cabernet Sauvignon.
How many wineries can you visit in a day in Santa Rosa?
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.