Sonoma County
Where to taste the best Sauvignon Blanc in Santa Rosa
If Sauvignon Blanc is your thing, these are the Santa Rosa wineries that hang their reputation on it.
Santa Rosa
Paradise Ridge Winery
Known for Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
Bennett Valley
Matanzas Creek Winery
Known for Sauvignon Blanc. Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
Russian River Valley
Rochioli Vineyards & Winery
Known for Sauvignon Blanc. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
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Where is the best Sauvignon Blanc in Santa Rosa?
Paradise Ridge Winery, Matanzas Creek Winery and Rochioli Vineyards & Winery are the Santa Rosa wineries best known for Sauvignon Blanc.
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.