Sonoma County
Where to taste the best Zinfandel in Sonoma
If Zinfandel is your thing, these are the Sonoma wineries that hang their reputation on it.
Carneros
Cline Family Cellars
Known for Zinfandel. Zinfandel, Mourvèdre, Viognier
Kenwood
Kunde Family Winery
Known for Zinfandel. Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma Valley
Buena Vista Winery
Known for Zinfandel. Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley
DeLoach Vineyards
Known for Zinfandel. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley
Dry Creek Vineyard
Known for Zinfandel. Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Chenin Blanc
Geyserville
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Known for Zinfandel. Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chardonnay
Sonoma Valley
Hamel Family Wines
Known for Zinfandel. Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc
Santa Rosa
Paradise Ridge Winery
Known for Zinfandel. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley
Quivira Vineyards
Known for Zinfandel. Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Grenache
Dry Creek Valley
Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs
Known for Zinfandel. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Carneros
Viansa Winery
Known for Zinfandel. Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley
A. Rafanelli Winery
Known for Zinfandel. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Russian River Valley
Arista Winery
Known for Zinfandel. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Sonoma Valley
Bedrock Wine Co.
Known for Zinfandel. Zinfandel, Field Blend, Syrah
Dry Creek Valley
Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves
Known for Zinfandel. Zinfandel, Syrah, Rosé
Russian River Valley
Benovia Winery
Known for Zinfandel. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley
Comstock Wines
Known for Zinfandel. Zinfandel, Grenache, Sauvignon Blanc
Kenwood
Ledson Winery & Vineyards
Known for Zinfandel. Zinfandel, Merlot, Chardonnay
Dry Creek Valley
Mauritson Wines
Known for Zinfandel. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc
Geyserville
Pedroncelli Winery
Known for Zinfandel. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma Valley
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery
Known for Zinfandel. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Healdsburg
Seghesio Family Vineyards
Known for Zinfandel. Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Arneis
Santa Rosa
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Known for Zinfandel. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
Geyserville
Trentadue Winery
Known for Zinfandel. Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Port
Russian River Valley
Williams Selyem
Known for Zinfandel. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Sebastopol
Dutton-Goldfield Winery
Known for Zinfandel. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Alexander Valley
Hanna Winery
Known for Zinfandel. Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel
Kenwood
Kenwood Vineyards
Known for Zinfandel. Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon
Russian River Valley
Limerick Lane Cellars
Known for Zinfandel. Zinfandel, Syrah
Dry Creek Valley
Papapietro Perry Winery
Known for Zinfandel. Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
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Where is the best Zinfandel in Sonoma?
Cline Family Cellars, Kunde Family Winery and Buena Vista Winery are the Sonoma wineries best known for Zinfandel.
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.