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Tasting ~$15

Carneros

Cline Family Cellars

Zinfandel, Mourvèdre, Viognier

Picnic-friendlyHistoricGardens
 Tasting ~$25

Sonoma Valley

Gundlach Bundschu Winery

Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Events and musicHistoricTours
 Tasting ~$25

Kenwood

Kunde Family Winery

Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon

ToursViewsHistoric
 Tasting ~$45

Sonoma Valley

Scribe Winery

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sylvaner

Lunch on siteNatural winePatio
 Tasting ~$25

Sonoma Valley

Buena Vista Winery

Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir

HistoricToursGood for groups
 Tasting ~$25

Kenwood

Chateau St. Jean

Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

GardensPicnic-friendlyHistoric
 Tasting ~$25

Carneros

Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards

Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

ViewsWine cavesPatio
 Tasting ~$85

Sonoma Valley

Hamel Family Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc

ViewsOrganicBiodynamic
 Tasting ~$85

Sonoma Valley

Hanzell Vineyards

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

By appointmentHistoricViews
 Tasting ~$25

Carneros

Viansa Winery

Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel

ViewsLunch on sitePatio
 Tasting ~$25

Glen Ellen

B.R. Cohn Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Events and musicPicnic-friendlyViews
 Tasting ~$45

Sonoma Valley

Bedrock Wine Co.

Zinfandel, Field Blend, Syrah

Meet the makerHistoricSmall producer
 Tasting ~$25

Glen Ellen

Benziger Family Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot

BiodynamicToursPicnic-friendly
 Tasting ~$15

Carneros

Jacuzzi Family Vineyards

Barbera, Pinot Grigio, Nebbiolo

Walk-ins usually OKLunch on siteGood for groups
 Tasting ~$25

Kenwood

Landmark Vineyards

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

GardensPicnic-friendlyPatio
 Tasting ~$25

Kenwood

Ledson Winery & Vineyards

Zinfandel, Merlot, Chardonnay

Picnic-friendlyLunch on siteRomantic
 Tasting ~$85

Carneros

Ram's Gate Winery

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah

Lunch on siteViewsRomantic
 Tasting ~$25

Sonoma Valley

Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Zinfandel

HistoricWalk-ins usually OKGood for groups
 Tasting ~$85

Sonoma Valley

Three Sticks Wines

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

HistoricLunch on siteBy appointment
 Tasting ~$25

Glen Ellen

Imagery Estate Winery

Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc

Walk-ins usually OKPatioPicnic-friendly
 Tasting ~$15

Kenwood

Kenwood Vineyards

Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon

Walk-ins usually OKPatioGood for groups
 Tasting ~$45

Sonoma Valley

Patz & Hall

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Lunch on siteBy appointment

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Good to know

What are the best sonoma valley 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.

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