Sonoma County
Picnic-friendly wineries in Sonoma
Bring a blanket. These Sonoma wineries are happy for you to spread out with cheese and a bottle.
Windsor
Bricoleur Vineyards
Picnic-friendly grounds. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rosé
Carneros
Cline Family Cellars
Picnic-friendly grounds. Zinfandel, Mourvèdre, Viognier
Sonoma Valley
Gundlach Bundschu Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Kenwood
Kunde Family Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Russian River Valley
Balletto Vineyards
Picnic-friendly grounds. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Sonoma Valley
Buena Vista Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir
Kenwood
Chateau St. Jean
Picnic-friendly grounds. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Dry Creek Valley
Dry Creek Vineyard
Picnic-friendly grounds. Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Chenin Blanc
Dry Creek Valley
Preston Farm & Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Barbera, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache
Dry Creek Valley
Quivira Vineyards
Picnic-friendly grounds. Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Grenache
Carneros
Viansa Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel
Russian River Valley
Arista Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Glen Ellen
B.R. Cohn Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Dry Creek Valley
Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves
Picnic-friendly grounds. Zinfandel, Syrah, Rosé
Glen Ellen
Benziger Family Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot
Dry Creek Valley
Lambert Bridge Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay
Kenwood
Landmark Vineyards
Picnic-friendly grounds. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Kenwood
Ledson Winery & Vineyards
Picnic-friendly grounds. Zinfandel, Merlot, Chardonnay
Bennett Valley
Matanzas Creek Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
Geyserville
Pedroncelli Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc
Russian River Valley
Rochioli Vineyards & Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Geyserville
Trentadue Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Port
Alexander Valley
Hanna Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel
Glen Ellen
Imagery Estate Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc
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What are the best picnic-friendly wineries in Sonoma?
Start with Bricoleur Vineyards, Cline Family Cellars and Gundlach Bundschu Winery.
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.