14 Best Wineries in Glen Ellen

“Chris is such a character in the best meaning possible for the phrase. His candidness is refreshing and his humor is delightful. The wines are absolutely wonderful and his patience to answer questions and share his love of his craft is icing on the cake.“

“It was the most friendly wine house in the area!!! I hope be back some day soon!!! I’m waiting for my bottles of wine at home soon!“

“Such a great experience! We took the tractor ride and the guide was very nice. He was also very accommodating with our young child. The wines here are top notch. And if you are at all freaked out by them having an insecterary, it's not as creepy as it sounds. It's a grouping of a bunch of plants bunched together in a couple acres in the middle of the winery to attract pollinators and positive bugs to fend off ones that might hurt the wine vines. We even got lucky and met the winemaker in person. Such a lovely visit to a fully bio dynamic winery.“

“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! ?“

“Lindsey and Ryan are such sweet individuals! Wine Snob has been a partner of my company for a few years and I am always joyed when communicating with these two. My husband and I recently purchased their champagne for our wedding and they were genuinely interested in our day and happy to be providing some bubbly for our toasts! Their wine is delicious and unique, including the labels on the bottle. I would call Wine Snob a “mom and pop” winery with the elegance of one of the larger vineyards. They are a must taste when visiting Glen Ellen!“

“Wow. What a great little winery. Quaint, comfortable, and a beautiful location. The Sauvignon Blanc was delightful. The Petit Sirah-Zin was wonderful. They don't have food, but you can bring your own. We had some great snacks to go with our tastings. Great place to relax and enjoy some great wine.“

“The former CEO of PIXOR’s winery didn't disappoint. The first half of the visit was a vineyard tour with the cellar and verminating room while sipping on a brand new 23 rosé. The second half was the tasting room. We tried five wines in the private tasting room, and the food pairing with the wine was off-the-charts good and changed the wine’s flavor. All seven wines we tried, including the white Voila, were excellent. This is one of the few top-tier alcohol tastings I've had, and the prices are the best. I would recommend Audrey as your guide. This place is for everybody, but especially for lovers of red wines. I highly recommend the 18 Amoureux.“

“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.“

“The Laurel Glenn Winery, nestled amidst the vine-clad hills, is a Dionysian dreamscape where sanity is optional and hedonism reigns supreme. Nick, the madman behind the tasting bar, poured with the precision of a surgeon and the reckless abandon of a Vegas high roller. Each glass of Sauvignon Blanc was a crisp, citrusy revelation, while the Cabernet Sauvignon hit like a velvet freight train of dark fruit and oak. The Blanc was so good it made me consider buying a vineyard and adopting a pet goat named Sauvignon. By the time we hit the Cab, my taste buds were partying harder than a Hell’s Angel at Sturgis. If you’ve got the guts, follow Nick down the rabbit hole—just don't blame me when you emerge a wine-soaked lunatic.“

“What a lovely experience! We stopped at Passagio as part of our tasting tour. There were welcoming, down to earth and generous. The prices were so reasonable. It was the best value for a tasting around. The reds were bold and the white had noticeable pleasant flavor. Highly recommend!“

“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!“

“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!“

“We enjoyed a wonderful private tasting with Sandee as part of my daughter's bachelorette celebration in Sonoma. She provided us a great education on B.R. Cohn and introduced us to several delicious wines. As a wine club member, I knew it would be our party's favorite stop of the day! We hope to come back soon.“