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Tasting ~$25

Sonoma Valley

Buena Vista Winery

Pours serious sparkling. Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir

HistoricToursGood for groups
 Tasting ~$25

Carneros

Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards

Pours serious sparkling. Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

ViewsWine cavesPatio

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What are the best where to drink sparkling wine in Sonoma Valley?

Start with Buena Vista Winery and Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards.

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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