Sonoma County
Where to taste the best Zinfandel in Santa Rosa
If Zinfandel is your thing, these are the Santa Rosa wineries that hang their reputation on it.
Russian River Valley
DeLoach Vineyards
Known for Zinfandel. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Santa Rosa
Paradise Ridge Winery
Known for Zinfandel. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
Russian River Valley
Arista Winery
Known for Zinfandel. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Russian River Valley
Benovia Winery
Known for Zinfandel. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Santa Rosa
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Known for Zinfandel. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
Russian River Valley
Williams Selyem
Known for Zinfandel. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Russian River Valley
Limerick Lane Cellars
Known for Zinfandel. Zinfandel, Syrah
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Where is the best Zinfandel in Santa Rosa?
DeLoach Vineyards, Paradise Ridge Winery and Arista Winery are the Santa Rosa wineries best known for Zinfandel.
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.