Sonoma County
Wineries in Sonoma you can walk into without a reservation
Spontaneous afternoon? These Sonoma tasting rooms usually take walk-ins. Weekends in peak season still fill, so we always book ahead for you.
Guerneville
Korbel Champagne Cellars
Usually takes walk-ins. Sparkling, Brandy
Carneros
Cline Family Cellars
Usually takes walk-ins. Zinfandel, Mourvèdre, Viognier
Santa Rosa
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens
Usually takes walk-ins. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
Kenwood
Kunde Family Winery
Usually takes walk-ins. Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Russian River Valley
Balletto Vineyards
Usually takes walk-ins. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Sonoma Valley
Buena Vista Winery
Usually takes walk-ins. Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir
Kenwood
Chateau St. Jean
Usually takes walk-ins. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Russian River Valley
DeLoach Vineyards
Usually takes walk-ins. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley
Dry Creek Vineyard
Usually takes walk-ins. Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Chenin Blanc
Dry Creek Valley
Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs
Usually takes walk-ins. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Glen Ellen
B.R. Cohn Winery
Usually takes walk-ins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Dry Creek Valley
Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves
Usually takes walk-ins. Zinfandel, Syrah, Rosé
Carneros
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
Usually takes walk-ins. Barbera, Pinot Grigio, Nebbiolo
Kenwood
Landmark Vineyards
Usually takes walk-ins. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Kenwood
Ledson Winery & Vineyards
Usually takes walk-ins. Zinfandel, Merlot, Chardonnay
Dry Creek Valley
Mauritson Wines
Usually takes walk-ins. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc
Geyserville
Pedroncelli Winery
Usually takes walk-ins. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma Valley
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery
Usually takes walk-ins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Geyserville
Trentadue Winery
Usually takes walk-ins. Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Port
Sebastopol
Dutton-Goldfield Winery
Usually takes walk-ins. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Glen Ellen
Imagery Estate Winery
Usually takes walk-ins. Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc
Kenwood
Kenwood Vineyards
Usually takes walk-ins. Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon
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What are the best wineries in Sonoma?
Start with Korbel Champagne Cellars, Cline Family Cellars and Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens.
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.