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Tasting ~$45

Windsor

Bricoleur Vineyards

Known for Chardonnay. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rosé

Lunch on sitePicnic-friendlyPatio
 Tasting ~$85

Alexander Valley

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Known for Chardonnay. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay

ViewsLunch on siteTours
 Tasting ~$25

Santa Rosa

Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens

Known for Chardonnay. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon

GardensLunch on siteGood for groups
 Tasting ~$25

Kenwood

Kunde Family Winery

Known for Chardonnay. Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon

ToursViewsHistoric
 Tasting ~$45

Sonoma Valley

Scribe Winery

Known for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sylvaner

Lunch on siteNatural winePatio
 Tasting ~$25

Russian River Valley

Balletto Vineyards

Known for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris

PatioPicnic-friendlyWalk-ins usually OK
 Tasting ~$25

Sonoma Valley

Buena Vista Winery

Known for Chardonnay. Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir

HistoricToursGood for groups
 Tasting ~$25

Kenwood

Chateau St. Jean

Known for Chardonnay. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

GardensPicnic-friendlyHistoric
 Tasting ~$25

Russian River Valley

DeLoach Vineyards

Known for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel

OrganicBiodynamicGardens
 Tasting ~$45

Dry Creek Valley

Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery

Known for Chardonnay. Fumé Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon

GardensViewsGood for groups
 Tasting ~$25

Geyserville

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Known for Chardonnay. Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chardonnay

Family-friendlyLunch on siteGood for groups
 Tasting ~$25

Carneros

Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards

Known for Chardonnay. Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

ViewsWine cavesPatio
 Tasting ~$85

Sonoma Valley

Hanzell Vineyards

Known for Chardonnay. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

By appointmentHistoricViews
 Tasting ~$45

Sebastopol

Lynmar Estate

Known for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

GardensLunch on siteRomantic
 Tasting ~$45

Russian River Valley

Arista Winery

Known for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel

GardensViewsPatio
 Tasting ~$25

Glen Ellen

B.R. Cohn Winery

Known for Chardonnay. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Events and musicPicnic-friendlyViews
 Tasting ~$45

Russian River Valley

Benovia Winery

Known for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel

Small producerPatioViews
 Tasting ~$85

Healdsburg

Flowers Vineyards & Winery

Known for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

GardensPatioRomantic
 Tasting ~$45

Russian River Valley

Gary Farrell Winery

Known for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

ViewsPatioBy appointment
 Tasting ~$45

Sebastopol

Iron Horse Vineyards

Known for Chardonnay. Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

ViewsPatioRomantic
 Tasting ~$45

Dry Creek Valley

Lambert Bridge Winery

Known for Chardonnay. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay

Lunch on siteGardensRomantic
 Tasting ~$25

Kenwood

Landmark Vineyards

Known for Chardonnay. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

GardensPicnic-friendlyPatio
 Tasting ~$25

Kenwood

Ledson Winery & Vineyards

Known for Chardonnay. Zinfandel, Merlot, Chardonnay

Picnic-friendlyLunch on siteRomantic
 Tasting ~$45

Bennett Valley

Matanzas Creek Winery

Known for Chardonnay. Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay

GardensViewsRomantic
 Tasting ~$85

Carneros

Ram's Gate Winery

Known for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah

Lunch on siteViewsRomantic
 Tasting ~$45

Russian River Valley

Rochioli Vineyards & Winery

Known for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc

Picnic-friendlyHistoricSmall producer
 Tasting ~$25

Sonoma Valley

Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery

Known for Chardonnay. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Zinfandel

HistoricWalk-ins usually OKGood for groups
 Tasting ~$45

Santa Rosa

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards

Known for Chardonnay. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay

Lunch on siteViewsPatio
 Tasting ~$85

Sonoma Valley

Three Sticks Wines

Known for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

HistoricLunch on siteBy appointment
 Tasting ~$85

Russian River Valley

Williams Selyem

Known for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel

By appointmentWine clubMeet the maker
 Tasting ~$25

Sebastopol

Dutton-Goldfield Winery

Known for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel

Walk-ins usually OKSmall producerMeet the maker
 Tasting ~$85

Healdsburg

J Vineyards & Winery

Known for Chardonnay. Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Lunch on siteRomanticBy appointment
 Tasting ~$45

Sonoma Valley

Patz & Hall

Known for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Lunch on siteBy appointment

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Good to know

Where is the best Chardonnay in Sonoma?

Bricoleur Vineyards, Jordan Vineyard & Winery and Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens are the Sonoma wineries best known for Chardonnay.

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.

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