Sonoma County
Picnic-friendly wineries in Sonoma Valley
Bring a blanket. These Sonoma Valley wineries are happy for you to spread out with cheese and a bottle.
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
Sonoma Valley
Buena Vista Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir
Kenwood
Chateau St. Jean
Picnic-friendly grounds. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Carneros
Viansa Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel
Glen Ellen
B.R. Cohn Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Glen Ellen
Benziger Family Winery
Picnic-friendly grounds. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot
Kenwood
Landmark Vineyards
Picnic-friendly grounds. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Kenwood
Ledson Winery & Vineyards
Picnic-friendly grounds. Zinfandel, Merlot, Chardonnay
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 Valley?
Start with Cline Family Cellars, Gundlach Bundschu Winery and Kunde Family Winery.
How many wineries can you visit in a day in Sonoma Valley?
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.