18 Best Wineries in Glen Ellen

“We have been to Sonoma but this was our first visit to Loxton. What a pleasure! The owner, Chris, is delightful. He shares stories about the trials of owning a winery but with a charming sense of humor. I liked hearing the scientific side of grafting vines and the thoughtful approach to dealing with the insects and animals that are nuisances. Beautiful land and yummy wines! I’ll be back!“

“What a wonderful find. Popped in on our way back to Sonoma for a glass of wine. Ryan was so accommodating even though we didn’t want a full tasting and was more than happy telling us the stories behind his wines and their labels which were extremely interesting. The two glasses of wine we had (a Chardonnay and a Zinfandel) were outstanding and Ryan kindly gave us a sample of his wonderful Malbec. Would definitely be top of our list to revisit if we are ever back in Sonoma and just wish we could have accommodated more bottles in our suitcases.“

“I have been a member of Laurel Glen for a few years now. The wine is fantastic and I love to bring family and friends to introduce them to Laurel Glen with a really nice tasting experience. Nick is so knowledgeable and always does an exceptional job! My friends and family are still talking about i!“

“My husband and I usually don't take the time to write reviews unless something is exceptional. This is a great little tasting room in the middle of Sonoma/Glen Ellen. If you like Pinots or want to learn more about Pinots - this is the place to go. It was a YES place - very friendly, very knowledgeable and you got the impression that they really wanted you to get to know their wines. Marta, one of the owners served and made it the most casual and fun experience. You could try any pinot as you explored the Pinots from different AVAs and were not just limited to a small specific few - if you were interested in trying they poured and educated you along the journey. Very relaxing and a wide range of pinots. I can't recommend this little Tasting Room enough!“

“What a wonderful spot! Small, quaint, but big beautiful wines. My wife and I did a tour where we got to experience the vineyard, taste a cab franc grape, tour the cellars and finish with a paired wine tasting. The wines were delicious and our host, Audrey, was fantastic as well. I definitely recommend this spot in Sonoma County!!“

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

“Little Vineyards is a beautiful property with a lovely staff. Scott was a pleasure and was very helpful in explaining the story and which wines to choose. Would definitely recommend coming here for a tasting and enjoying the beautiful view.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Do not join the wine club. They do not disclose you will get shipments for a year and then when you cancel they continue to charge you and send shipments. I have cancelled twice but they continue to ship wine and charge my card.

They have now corrected the issue.“