Sonoma County
Where to drink sparkling wine in Sonoma
Bubbles, properly made. The Sonoma wineries pouring traditional-method sparkling.
Guerneville
Korbel Champagne Cellars
Pours serious sparkling. Sparkling, Brandy
Windsor
Bricoleur Vineyards
Pours serious sparkling. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rosé
Russian River Valley
Balletto Vineyards
Pours serious sparkling. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Sonoma Valley
Buena Vista Winery
Pours serious sparkling. Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir
Geyserville
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Pours serious sparkling. Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chardonnay
Carneros
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
Pours serious sparkling. Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Sebastopol
Iron Horse Vineyards
Pours serious sparkling. Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Healdsburg
J Vineyards & Winery
Pours serious sparkling. Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
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What are the best where to drink sparkling wine in Sonoma?
Start with Korbel Champagne Cellars, Bricoleur Vineyards and Balletto Vineyards.
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.