Sonoma County
Where to taste the best Cabernet Sauvignon in Sonoma
If Cabernet Sauvignon is your thing, these are the Sonoma wineries that hang their reputation on it.
Sonoma Valley
Gundlach Bundschu Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Alexander Valley
Jordan Vineyard & Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
Santa Rosa
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
Kenwood
Kunde Family Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Kenwood
Chateau St. Jean
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Dry Creek Valley
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Fumé Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Geyserville
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chardonnay
Sonoma Valley
Hamel Family Wines
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc
Alexander Valley
Medlock Ames
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rosé
Dry Creek Valley
Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry Creek Valley
A. Rafanelli Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
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
Dry Creek Valley
Lambert Bridge Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay
Dry Creek Valley
Mauritson Wines
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc
Geyserville
Pedroncelli Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma Valley
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Santa Rosa
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
Alexander Valley
Hanna Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel
Kenwood
Kenwood Vineyards
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley
Silver Oak Alexander Valley
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon
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Where is the best Cabernet Sauvignon in Sonoma?
Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Jordan Vineyard & Winery and Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens are the Sonoma wineries best known for Cabernet Sauvignon.
How many wineries can you visit in a day in Sonoma?
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.