Sonoma County
Romantic wineries in Sonoma
For two. The Sonoma wineries for an anniversary, a proposal or just a long, slow afternoon.
Alexander Valley
Jordan Vineyard & Winery
Made for a date. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
Sonoma Valley
Scribe Winery
Made for a date. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sylvaner
Dry Creek Valley
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery
Made for a date. Fumé Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Carneros
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
Made for a date. Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Sebastopol
Lynmar Estate
Made for a date. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Santa Rosa
Paradise Ridge Winery
Made for a date. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
Russian River Valley
Emeritus Vineyards
Made for a date. Pinot Noir
Healdsburg
Flowers Vineyards & Winery
Made for a date. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Russian River Valley
Gary Farrell Winery
Made for a date. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Sebastopol
Iron Horse Vineyards
Made for a date. Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Dry Creek Valley
Lambert Bridge Winery
Made for a date. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay
Kenwood
Ledson Winery & Vineyards
Made for a date. Zinfandel, Merlot, Chardonnay
Bennett Valley
Matanzas Creek Winery
Made for a date. Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
Carneros
Ram's Gate Winery
Made for a date. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah
Santa Rosa
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Made for a date. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
Sonoma Valley
Three Sticks Wines
Made for a date. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Healdsburg
J Vineyards & Winery
Made for a date. Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Sebastopol
Merry Edwards Winery
Made for a date. Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc
Alexander Valley
Silver Oak Alexander Valley
Made for a date. Cabernet Sauvignon
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What are the best romantic wineries in Sonoma?
Start with Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Scribe Winery and Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and 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.