Sonoma County
Where to taste the best Pinot Noir in Sonoma
If Pinot Noir is your thing, these are the Sonoma wineries that hang their reputation on it.
Windsor
Bricoleur Vineyards
Known for Pinot Noir. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rosé
Santa Rosa
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens
Known for Pinot Noir. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma Valley
Scribe Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sylvaner
Russian River Valley
Balletto Vineyards
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Sonoma Valley
Buena Vista Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley
DeLoach Vineyards
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Carneros
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
Known for Pinot Noir. Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Sonoma Valley
Hanzell Vineyards
Known for Pinot Noir. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Sebastopol
Lynmar Estate
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Santa Rosa
Paradise Ridge Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
Russian River Valley
Arista Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Glen Ellen
B.R. Cohn Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley
Benovia Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Russian River Valley
Emeritus Vineyards
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir
Healdsburg
Flowers Vineyards & Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Russian River Valley
Gary Farrell Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Sebastopol
Iron Horse Vineyards
Known for Pinot Noir. Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Kenwood
Landmark Vineyards
Known for Pinot Noir. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Carneros
Ram's Gate Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah
Russian River Valley
Rochioli Vineyards & Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma Valley
Three Sticks Wines
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Russian River Valley
Williams Selyem
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Sebastopol
Dutton-Goldfield Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Healdsburg
J Vineyards & Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Sebastopol
Merry Edwards Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc
Dry Creek Valley
Papapietro Perry Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
Sonoma Valley
Patz & Hall
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
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Where is the best Pinot Noir in Sonoma?
Bricoleur Vineyards, Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens and Scribe Winery are the Sonoma wineries best known for Pinot Noir.
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.