Sonoma County
The Glen Ellen wineries worth your afternoon
Glen Ellen: Jack London's village, oak and olive groves. Here's who to visit, and how to string them into a day.
Glen Ellen
B.R. Cohn Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
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Benziger Family Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot
Glen Ellen
Imagery Estate Winery
Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc
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What are the best glen ellen wineries in Glen Ellen?
Start with B.R. Cohn Winery, Benziger Family Winery and Imagery Estate Winery.
How many wineries can you visit in a day in Glen Ellen?
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.