14 Best Wineries in Glen Ellen

“Let me start by saying this was an amazing wine experience. We visited Sonoma a few weeks ago for my birthday. This was our first tour of our stay and it likely made all the others a slight less enjoyable. Chris was phenomenal. He was so knowledgeable. We walked around the property and learned about the land, grapes, neighbors, natural agricultural techniques, and even the animals on the property. To describe this experience as enjoyable, would be an understatement. We would 100% recommend. Thanks, Chris. It was the perfect start to our week. We honestly compared all the rest in Sonoma and Napa to this one.“

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

“We had an incredible private tasting experience. Juan Carlos was very knowledgeable about all the wines. We enjoyed all of our tastings. And Rhita was very communicative with our inquiries. We would highly recommend stopping in for a tasting.“

“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!“

“Had a great and authentic wine tasting experience with Ryan. Unlike a lot of the bigger wineries this wine maker focuses on non-traditional Sonoma grape varietals and sustainable production techniques. Their enthusiasm over nearby wildlife is the cherry on the cake.“

“10/10 experience
This winery is run by a lovely couple who know all about their wines. The wines are all organic and small batch, with a variety of different taste profiles.
They have a live music stage and run events on some weekends, the next one is on the first weekend of October 2025.
Ask about the Chapman Stick and you’ll get to see (and hear!) a new instrument of which there’s only 200 pieces worldwide“

“**Lasseter Family Winery is absolutely worth a visit.** It captures that classic Sonoma Valley feel — where the focus is truly on the **varietals, the land, and the story behind the wines.**

The labels and wine names are creative, fun, and memorable — a refreshing twist that adds to the charm. My team and I had a fantastic time with **Mike** last week. His knowledge and hospitality made the experience even better.

We **highly recommend** adding Lasseter to your Sonoma itinerary!

~ Renée, Gourmet Food & Wine Tours“

“We had such a wonderful afternoon at the beautiful B.R. Cohn Winery, where we enjoyed a tasting of four exceptional wines while taking in the views from the patio and learning about the unique musical history of this property. A highlight was when we were invited to take a walk around the grounds with our wine, checking out the scenery as well as memorabilia from the Doobie Brothers and other musical acts who have performed there. Just lovely!“

“We had a great tasting at Talisman Winery on Wednesday. As someone who regularly drinks Pinot Noir (and has made my own Pinot Noir), I always enjoy visiting Talisman and tasting their Pinot Noirs. They have been making great Pinots for decades. They poured us four different Pinots and I particularly loved the 2018 Adastra Pinot Noir. Marta is a great host! I strongly recommend visiting them!“

“We love Passaggio Wines! Cindy and Carole are fantastic. Great patio, and they offer music on weekends, and you can even bring your own picnic. You can’t beat the wines, and they make some really interesting blends. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in Glen Ellen.“

“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.“

“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! ?“

“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!“