Sonoma County
The Kenwood wineries worth your afternoon
Kenwood: the top of the Sonoma Valley, castles and mountaintops. Here's who to visit, and how to string them into a day.
Kenwood
Kunde Family Winery
Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Kenwood
Chateau St. Jean
Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Kenwood
Landmark Vineyards
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Kenwood
Ledson Winery & Vineyards
Zinfandel, Merlot, Chardonnay
Kenwood
Kenwood Vineyards
Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon
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What are the best kenwood wineries in Kenwood?
Start with Kunde Family Winery, Chateau St. Jean and Landmark Vineyards.
How many wineries can you visit in a day in Kenwood?
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.