Sonoma County
Where to drink sparkling wine in Santa Rosa
Bubbles, properly made. The Santa Rosa wineries pouring traditional-method sparkling.
Windsor
Bricoleur Vineyards
Pours serious sparkling. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rosé
Russian River Valley
Balletto Vineyards
Pours serious sparkling. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
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What are the best where to drink sparkling wine in Santa Rosa?
Start with Bricoleur Vineyards 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.