17 Best Wineries in Glen Ellen

“Delightful owner and winemaker with tasty wine. We had a wonderful experience at Loxton Winery and you know you are learning from someone who loves his job and his relationships with the growers. We learned a great deal and would highly recommend!“

“I can’t praise The Wine Snob* Winery/Tasting Room enough. Suffice it to say that I have lived in the wine country for 20 years, in Glen Ellen (that’s a lot of tasting wine in Sonoma & Napa counties).
The Wine Snob* is simply the best!
We are inbetween Wine Clubs (past have been Jacuzzi, Lasseter etc.) We are definitely signing up for Wine Snob* Club as well as the satellite Champagne Club called Wolves~Lovers & Theives. Ask Ryan or Lindsey what these 3 words mean. The owners are always serving the libations, and pride of ownership is evident.
Gentlemen, remember that diamonds and bubbles are a girls ‘best friend!’“

“My wife and I have been visiting and drinking Laurel Glen wines for years. Their Cabernet is absolutely fantastic. Likewise the tasting room space and experience, tucked in the tiny hamlet of Glen Ellen, is personal and relaxed, which tends to not be the case in many other tasting rooms in and around Napa. If you're a Cabernet drinker (or want to be), this is the right place.“

“We loved our visit to Little Vineyards. This is such a quaint spot and the type of place we love to support. The wines here are fantastic and our host was generous with the pours. Come to Little Vineyards - you will not be disappointed. Its the opposite of the corporate wineries in the region and was the highlight of our day in Sonoma. We joined the wine club and continue to receive their amazing wines throughout the year. We get their Cabernet Rose and it reminds of the amazing afternoon we spent at Little Vineyards.“

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

“Amazing wine, and an amazing experience. We had a group of 8, and did the tour and private tasting.

They went above and beyond and gave us an unforgettable and wonderfully personal experience.

Their wines are top tier!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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! ?“

“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!“

“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.“

“Our group had a wonderful time at BR Cohn. Even in late January we had great weather and sat out on the patio for our tasting. Shelly did a great job making it a memorable experience for everyone. The grounds are amazing with a wonderful view out back. Would definitely recommend.“