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Tasting ~$15

Guerneville

Korbel Champagne Cellars

Sparkling, Brandy

ToursGardensHistoric
 Tasting ~$45

Windsor

Bricoleur Vineyards

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rosé

Lunch on sitePicnic-friendlyPatio
 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 ~$85

Alexander Valley

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay

ViewsLunch on siteTours
 Tasting ~$25

Santa Rosa

Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon

GardensLunch on siteGood for groups
 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

Russian River Valley

Balletto Vineyards

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris

PatioPicnic-friendlyWalk-ins usually OK
 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

Russian River Valley

DeLoach Vineyards

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel

OrganicBiodynamicGardens
 Tasting ~$25

Dry Creek Valley

Dry Creek Vineyard

Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Chenin Blanc

Picnic-friendlyPatioWalk-ins usually OK
 Tasting ~$45

Dry Creek Valley

Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery

Fumé Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon

GardensViewsGood for groups
 Tasting ~$25

Geyserville

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chardonnay

Family-friendlyLunch on siteGood for groups
 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 ~$45

Sebastopol

Lynmar Estate

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

GardensLunch on siteRomantic
 Tasting ~$45

Alexander Valley

Medlock Ames

Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rosé

OrganicGardensViews
 Tasting ~$25

Santa Rosa

Paradise Ridge Winery

Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel

ViewsGardensPatio
 Tasting ~$25

Dry Creek Valley

Preston Farm & Winery

Barbera, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache

OrganicPicnic-friendlyLunch on site
 Tasting ~$25

Dry Creek Valley

Quivira Vineyards

Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Grenache

BiodynamicOrganicGardens
 Tasting ~$45

Dry Creek Valley

Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs

Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon

ViewsPatioHistoric
 Tasting ~$25

Carneros

Viansa Winery

Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel

ViewsLunch on sitePatio
 Tasting ~$45

Dry Creek Valley

A. Rafanelli Winery

Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

By appointmentSmall producerHistoric
 Tasting ~$45

Russian River Valley

Arista Winery

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel

GardensViewsPatio
 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

Dry Creek Valley

Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves

Zinfandel, Syrah, Rosé

Wine cavesPicnic-friendlyPatio
 Tasting ~$45

Russian River Valley

Benovia Winery

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel

Small producerPatioViews
 Tasting ~$25

Glen Ellen

Benziger Family Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot

BiodynamicToursPicnic-friendly
 Tasting ~$25

Dry Creek Valley

Comstock Wines

Zinfandel, Grenache, Sauvignon Blanc

PatioViewsLunch on site
 Tasting ~$45

Russian River Valley

Emeritus Vineyards

Pinot Noir

ViewsPatioSmall producer
 Tasting ~$85

Healdsburg

Flowers Vineyards & Winery

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

GardensPatioRomantic
 Tasting ~$45

Russian River Valley

Gary Farrell Winery

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

ViewsPatioBy appointment
 Tasting ~$45

Sebastopol

Iron Horse Vineyards

Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

ViewsPatioRomantic
 Tasting ~$15

Carneros

Jacuzzi Family Vineyards

Barbera, Pinot Grigio, Nebbiolo

Walk-ins usually OKLunch on siteGood for groups
 Tasting ~$45

Dry Creek Valley

Lambert Bridge Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay

Lunch on siteGardensRomantic
 Tasting ~$25

Kenwood

Landmark Vineyards

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

GardensPicnic-friendlyPatio
 Tasting ~$25

Kenwood

Ledson Winery & Vineyards

Zinfandel, Merlot, Chardonnay

Picnic-friendlyLunch on siteRomantic
 Tasting ~$45

Bennett Valley

Matanzas Creek Winery

Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay

GardensViewsRomantic
 Tasting ~$25

Dry Creek Valley

Mauritson Wines

Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc

Small producerMeet the makerViews
 Tasting ~$15

Geyserville

Pedroncelli Winery

Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc

HistoricPicnic-friendlyWalk-ins usually OK
 Tasting ~$85

Carneros

Ram's Gate Winery

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah

Lunch on siteViewsRomantic
 Tasting ~$45

Russian River Valley

Rochioli Vineyards & Winery

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc

Picnic-friendlyHistoricSmall producer
 Tasting ~$25

Sonoma Valley

Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Zinfandel

HistoricWalk-ins usually OKGood for groups
 Tasting ~$25

Healdsburg

Seghesio Family Vineyards

Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Arneis

Lunch on siteHistoricPatio
 Tasting ~$45

Santa Rosa

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards

Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay

Lunch on siteViewsPatio
 Tasting ~$85

Sonoma Valley

Three Sticks Wines

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

HistoricLunch on siteBy appointment
 Tasting ~$15

Geyserville

Trentadue Winery

Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Port

Picnic-friendlyPatioGood for groups
 Tasting ~$25

Dry Creek Valley

Unti Vineyards

Grenache, Barbera, Sangiovese

Small producerMeet the makerOrganic
 Tasting ~$85

Russian River Valley

Williams Selyem

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel

By appointmentWine clubMeet the maker
 Tasting ~$25

Sebastopol

Dutton-Goldfield Winery

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel

Walk-ins usually OKSmall producerMeet the maker
 Tasting ~$25

Alexander Valley

Hanna Winery

Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel

ViewsPatioPicnic-friendly
 Tasting ~$25

Glen Ellen

Imagery Estate Winery

Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc

Walk-ins usually OKPatioPicnic-friendly
 Tasting ~$85

Healdsburg

J Vineyards & Winery

Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Lunch on siteRomanticBy appointment
 Tasting ~$15

Kenwood

Kenwood Vineyards

Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon

Walk-ins usually OKPatioGood for groups
 Tasting ~$25

Russian River Valley

Limerick Lane Cellars

Zinfandel, Syrah

Small producerMeet the makerViews
 Tasting ~$45

Sebastopol

Merry Edwards Winery

Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

By appointmentLunch on siteRomantic
 Tasting ~$25

Dry Creek Valley

Papapietro Perry Winery

Pinot Noir, Zinfandel

Small producerMeet the makerPatio
 Tasting ~$85

Alexander Valley

Silver Oak Alexander Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

ViewsBy appointmentRomantic
 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 county wineries in Sonoma?

Start with Korbel Champagne Cellars, Bricoleur Vineyards and Cline Family Cellars.

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.

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