Sonoma County
Where to taste the best Chardonnay in Healdsburg
If Chardonnay is your thing, these are the Healdsburg wineries that hang their reputation on it.
Windsor
Bricoleur Vineyards
Known for Chardonnay. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rosé
Alexander Valley
Jordan Vineyard & Winery
Known for Chardonnay. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
Dry Creek Valley
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery
Known for Chardonnay. Fumé Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Geyserville
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Known for Chardonnay. Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chardonnay
Healdsburg
Flowers Vineyards & Winery
Known for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Dry Creek Valley
Lambert Bridge Winery
Known for Chardonnay. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay
Healdsburg
J Vineyards & Winery
Known for Chardonnay. Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
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Where is the best Chardonnay in Healdsburg?
Bricoleur Vineyards, Jordan Vineyard & Winery and Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery are the Healdsburg wineries best known for Chardonnay.
How many wineries can you visit in a day in Healdsburg?
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.