17 Best Wineries in Glen Ellen

“Laurel Glen is something truly special.

We visited as part of a small, education-focused tasting group, and the experience exceeded even our very high expectations. The wines are precise, thoughtful, and deeply expressive of place — exactly what you hope for from Sonoma Mountain.

We were welcomed with incredible warmth and hospitality by Bettina, whose presence and perspective made the visit unforgettable. She has a rare ability to communicate both the philosophy and the feeling behind the wines, which added so much depth to the experience.

The tasting itself was beautifully curated — from elegant bubbles, to a vibrant Riesling and Grüner Veltliner, and ultimately to the Cabernet Sauvignons, which were the clear stars. These are not just powerful wines — they are structured, balanced, and distinctly mountain-driven, with a sense of restraint and identity that you simply don’t find everywhere. You can truly taste the elevation, the site, and the intention behind every decision.

This is a place for people who care about wine — not just drinking it, but understanding it.

Highly, highly recommended.“

“It was such a nice experience tasting some of their self-made wines. Ryan was absolutely amazing, really describing the history of these wines and some experiences around the Sonoma Valley. We wanna go there again in future if we ever have the possibility.“

“Loxton is one of our favorite wineries and we love visiting when we’re in the area. They’ve been able to maintain a special relaxed and peaceful environment the focuses on good wine, sustainable practices, and great company. Chris Loxton is always approachable and has many wonderful stories and perspective on the land to share. Nancy was also fantastic this past visit and clearly shares the excitement for the vineyard and wine. We can’t wait to be back!“

“A gorgeous, pastoral setting- freshly made pizza and a glass of Little Vineyard’s Band Blend red- what more could you ask for? Such a fun day! Such a friendly, unpretentious winery ! All ages represented - I looove that! The owners mixed and mingled with everyone- a super fun day for ALL!“

“Amazing experience overall - took my mom and sister on the Estate tour. The winery is beautiful, and the tour is intimate and private. Absolutely loved the scenery & the peacefulness of the environment. The patio where the wine tasting takes place was lovely as well with a wall of flowers ( i think Jasmine, not sure). Would 100% visit again - definitely the top wine tasting I have been to in Napa/Sonoma.“

“Wine was absolutely good rich on flavor.everyone was very nice and I love their patio“

“Passaggio provided an absolutely perfect first-time wine tasting experience! As novices in the wine world, we appreciated the incredibly friendly staff, who also offered generous samples and made us feel totally comfortable.
​The ambiance is wonderful, we sat inside on a Saturday and enjoyed a fantastic live music couple with great songs and beautiful voices.
​It was a really relaxed and memorable afternoon. We'll definitely be back!“

“My husband and I appreciate all the effort you went through to prepare “our special table”, greet us and be so warm, inviting and thoughtful, present such unique wine pairings … just a wonderful way to spend time at Talisman. Frankly, aside from the wine, this is one of the reasons we remain members … there are any number of other fabulous wineries, but the personal connection and relationships make a difference and are what we look for and want in a winery.“

“The wines were incredible, and John was a wonderful host! He offered great descriptions and context for everything we tasted, and knowledgeably answered all of our questions about the winemaking process. The building itself is clean, beautiful and inviting — with lovely views of the vineyard and hills. So glad this was one of our stops!“

“I have been a member of Eric Ross' Rooster Club for several years and have always enjoyed Eric's wines. And I always be sure to visit every time I come down from Portland. Dennis and Diane are fun and fantastic and always make a visit very enjoyable. I am also a strong supporter of small wineries who strive to make their best wines because they can put their best focus in to each and every one unlike the corporately-owned wineries. Eric Ross tops that list! I highly suggest a visit!“

“Tanya was kind and knowledgeable. She had to break the news that the port is no longer in production, which was heartbreaking. Yearly, that was our takeaway purchase. Imagery was the first winery that my husband and I both enjoyed and agreed on our selections. Shot out to Tanya and thank you for easing out sadness with Code Blue and all our treats! ?“

“Our group enjoyed the biodynamic tractor ride. Darryl was our driver/ host and he was so knowledgeable, he made it very entertaining. We throughly enjoyed every wine in the tasting. Out of our trip including 6 wineries we all picked Benziger the best for presentation, experience, and tasting. We will definitely be back!“

“What a delicious Merlot. Beautiful soft tannins with rich dark fruit. Easy 94 rating on this 2017. If you are in Sonoma/Glen Ellen, go see LauraLee, she’s as amazing as this wine.“

“What a beautiful setting BR Cohn Winery is placed in. It's so peaceful, beautiful hills around, and lots of trees. This art exhibit event was wonderful with lots of appetizers and excellent wine choices. My friend and I had the Cab and it was perfect! The wine was full bodied and paired well with the food. The only con is we would have loved some music outside in the background to enjoy. I should say their was some music playing in one of the rooms with art and we did enjoy that.Thank you such a wonderful experience. 😊“