Welcome to Sonoma County, where your adventure is only limited by your imagination. Discover and a wonderland of wineries, fine dining, outdoor adventures, fabulous spas and breathtaking scenery.
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Wine Passport
Sonoma Valley Wineries
B. Wise
Complimentary Tasting for 2 with purchase
www.bwisevineyards.com
En Garde
VIP Tasting for the price of signature tasting
www.engardewinery.com
Loxton Cellars
Wine Club Member for the day!
Complimentary Tasting plus 20% wine purchases
www.loxtonwines.com
MacLaren Wines
2 for 1 Tastings
www.maclarenwine.com
Muscardini Cellars
Complimentary Tastings for 2
www.muscardinicellars.com
Passagio Wines
Complimentary Tastings for 2
www.passaggiowines.com
Santa Rosa Wineries
Benovia Winery
Complimentary Tasting for 2
www.benoviawinery.com
Carol Shelton Wines
Complimentary Tasting for 2 plus 10% off wine purchase
www.carolshelton.com
Woodenhead
2 for 1 Tastings
www.woodenheadwine.com
Croix Estate Winery
Complementary Tastings for 2
www.croixestate.com
Windsor
Guerrero Fernandez Winery
Complimentary Tastings for 2
www.gfwines.com
J. Cage Cellars
Complimentary upgrade to their Enhanced Tasting
www.jcage.com
Healdsburg Wineries
Breathless Wines
2 for 1 Tasting
www.breathlesswines.com
Davis Family Vineyards
10% off wine purchases
www.davisfamilyvineyards.com
Dot Winery
2 for 1 Tasting plus 10% off wine purchases
www.dotwinery.com
Sapphire Hill
Complimentary Tastings for 2
www.sapphirehill.com
Smith Story Wine Cellars
Complimentary Tastings for 2
www.smithstorywinecellars.com
Russian River Wineries
Claypool Cellars
2 for 1 tasting plus bonus pour
www.purplepachyderm.com
Dutton Estate
Complimentary cheese and charcuterie plate with tasting
www.duttonestate.com
Dutton-Goldfield Winery
Complimentary Cheese Plate with Tasting
www.duttongoldfield.com
Marimar Estate
Complimentary Cheese Plate and a bonus pour with paid tasting www.marimarestate.com
Porter Creek
2 for 1 tasting plus bonus pour
www.portercreekvineyards.com
Dry Creek Valley Wineries
Pech Merle Winery
Complimentary Charcuterie Plate with tasting
www.pechmerlewinery.com
Talty Vineyards
Complimentary Tasting with purchase
www.taltyvineyards.com
Wineries That Offer An Exceptional Experience
Reservations Required
Amapola Creek - A very intimate tasting experience at the winery on Moon Mountain. A Richard Arrowood project, Amapola Creek produces high quality Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Sirah.
B. Wise Winery - The Cave is an incredible site to behold. A not to miss experience in Sonoma County. The tasting fee is waved with a one case purchase. Please call us for more information.
Ampola Creek and B. Wise are now under the same ownership. They share the same driveway, so if time permits, we suggests visiting both of these exceptional wineries.
Auteur Wines Enjoy a private tasting experience in the heart of Sonoma. These wines are hand crafted from coastal vineyards specializing in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Cast Winery Experience - Cast has a number of package from tours to picnics. Visit their website for details.
Coursey Graves Winery - One of the best mountain top views in the county where you can sit back, relax and enjoy their lovely Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Croix Estate - Lovely Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel in a beautiful, relaxing setting. By Appointment. Tastings are complementary for our guests.
Dutton Estate Winery - Sit in the garden, soak up the sun and enjoy lovely Russian River Pinot Noirs, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Apple Cider aloof with your complimentary cheese and charcuterie plate. Reservations advised.
Dehlinger Winery - Thursday, Friday Saturday and Sunday tastings at 10:30, 1:00 and 3:00. They set the bar for incredibly balanced Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Request appointment on-line at www.dehlingerwinery.com/visiting
Enriquez Estate Wines - Bring a picnic and be whisked away on a private ATV tour where you will soon be seated under a giant oak surrounded by vineyard while you sip on Chardonnay, dry Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Tempranillo.
Marimar Estate Vineyard - Marimar Torres is one of the first females to own her own winey. Raised in Spain where food and wine are synonymous, she has created a space that takes you back to her roots. The Tapas and wine pairing experience is exceptional.
Muscardini Cellars - Known for their Italian varietals including Grappa plus Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. For a really personal experience they will come to you here at The Gables for a private tasting and pairing.
RYME Cellars - Megan and Ryan are a husband and wife winemaking team who respect old world winemaking techniques and the terroir and sunny disposition of northern California. Their wines are food friendly and well balanced.
Smith Story Wine Cellars - Allison and Eric along with a doodle named Lord Sandwich offer amazing wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Visit them at Bacchus Landing in Healdsburg.
Talty Vineyards - Experience a walking tour of this 58-year-old dry farmed Zinfandel vineyard. Learn the techniques that are used to grow, maintain and harvest the fruit right up to wine production. Afterwards the winemakers will guid you through a vertical tasting of their library estate wines.
Trombetta Family Wines - Handcrafted beautifully balanced small lot Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. A lovely selection of a true Food Lover’s Wine, they are ultimately meant to increase enjoyment of your food even though the wines are delicious on their own. Trombetta offers an intimate, private tasting with a selection of fine local cheeses, charcuterie, smoked salmon and vegetables from their garden.
Wineries
Here are just a few wineries that we feel represent the very best of Sonoma County. These are wine that you will find in our personal wine cellar. At the bottom of this is a list of smaller producers that are making great wines. Many are appointment only, so plan ahead and make reservations before your arrival.
Sonoma Valley
Russian River
Claypool Cellars No where else in Sonoma County can you sip great wine and have a gourmet hotdog!
Croix Estate - by reservation
Dry Creek Valley
Reeve Wines - by appointment
Alexander Valley
Healdsburg
Windsor
Bacchus Landing is a destination tasting experience new to Sonoma County. The facility is home to several exceptional wineries including Dot Wines, Smith-Story, Alden Alli, Aldina, Montange Russe, 13th and Third, and The Setting Wines.
Geyserville
Smaller Wineries offering Small Production Lots of Lovely Wines
Acorn Winery - by appointment, but call ahead as they are usually open. Their permit requires appointments
Colagrossi Wines - open Saturday & Sunday, by reservation other times
Guerrero Fernandez Winery - open Friday, Saturday & Sunday, by appointment other times
J. Cage Cellars - by appointment
Saint Rose Winery - by appointment
Sheldon Wines - by appointment
Two Sheppards - Saturday 12:00 - 5:00, by reservation other times
Picnics in the Vineyard
Fill a picnic basket, or grab a sandwich, and enjoy a bottle of wine and the peaceful ambiance of these wonderful wineries.
Tour Companies
Windsor Wine Tours
Wine Tours Drivers You provide your vehicle, they provide your driver and tour guide