Sonoma County
The Santa Rosa wineries worth your afternoon
14 wineries across Santa Rosa, sorted by what they're best at. Or answer four questions and get one perfect day instead.
Windsor
Bricoleur Vineyards
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rosé
Santa Rosa
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
Russian River Valley
Balletto Vineyards
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Russian River Valley
DeLoach Vineyards
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Santa Rosa
Paradise Ridge Winery
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
Russian River Valley
Arista Winery
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Russian River Valley
Benovia Winery
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Russian River Valley
Emeritus Vineyards
Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley
Gary Farrell Winery
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Bennett Valley
Matanzas Creek Winery
Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
Russian River Valley
Rochioli Vineyards & Winery
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Santa Rosa
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
Russian River Valley
Williams Selyem
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Russian River Valley
Limerick Lane Cellars
Zinfandel, Syrah
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What are the best santa rosa wineries in Santa Rosa?
Start with Bricoleur Vineyards, Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens and Balletto Vineyards.
How many wineries can you visit in a day in Santa Rosa?
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.