13 Best Wineries in Kenwood

“My sisters and I had an amazing tasting experience at Ty Caton. We’ve been members for a few years, and it just keeps getting better! Paul could never t have been more accommodating and informative. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!“

“We had a tasting at En Garde middle of the week without a reservation and we were greeted pleasantly by Patricia who was so knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The wines were incredible- highly recommend the Chardonnay, Pinot noir and incredibly well made cab sauv. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area!“

“It was an absolutely lovely afternoon: food (bites) and wine pairing was spot on! Food complimented the wine, without overpowering it. Nice flavor subtleties.... creative, seasonal with a nod to agricultural stewardship (featured walnuts instead of almonds in a delicious white gazpacho.) Chef Oscar was approachable, friendly and very kind. Ditto with VJ, and well Jeffrey Mayo is a impeccable host. Wines were delicious, subtle and balanced, obviously created by well informed palettes. Went home with more than my share:-). Cannot wait to go back. Loved that the "reserve room;" was not stodgy, the garden area felt like we were sitting visiting with someone in their back yard.. Guess we were.“

“Great experience from start to finish! Really nice wines at a great value (especially the Rhone varietals), super cool and unique tasting room, welcoming atmosphere and great vibes. Daniel was a fantastic host and really responsive/flexible for planning the tasting for our group of 8. Highlights: choosing our own vinyl records to play during our tasting, the wines (duh!), and being able to eat lunch (and open a few bottles) on the front patio after our tasting.“

“Had a wonderful experience with Evan as our host at B. Wise Vineyards! The atmosphere was super casual yet elegant and very fun! We learned a ton about the history of the winery and the owner's art! Highly recommend...definitely ask for Evan!“

“This review is long overdue. My wife and I live a few miles down the road and have been enjoying the exceptional wines and wonderful hospitality of St Anne's Crossing for a few years now. We have had so many great times there. The winery itself sits in the Valley of the Moon amongst lovely vineyards. Barbara and Jackie provide a personalized wine experience that make St Anne's a stand out from the larger, legacy wineries in the area. The wines? I tend to be traditionally a red fan and I thoroughly enjoy their menu. What truly surprised...and delighted me, was their rose. Not too dry not too sweet. Perfect! I can't recommend this place enough. Great for small or large parties. Thank you St Anne's!“

“We didn't have an appointment as suggested, but, given the name, we were compelled to stop in anyway. Steve was very gracious and allowed us to enjoy a wonderful tasting. We thoroughly enjoyed the diversity of the lighter wines and even learned some history of the MacLaren clan. Appreciated the individual attention and enjoyed sharing our knowledge of regional wines. Thank you Steve and Heather for sharing your time and fine wines with us. Highly recommended!“

“From the moment we approached the front door till the minute we said thank you and goodbye, our tasting experience was superb! Great wines and an even better host (Willis). Our decision to rejoin the wine club after a 10 year hiatus was fully rewarded. Can’t wait to visit again.“

“Wow, Bethany really knocked this one out of the park!

After 15 years in the wine industry, I’ve been to my share of tastings and presentations, and Bethany delivered the best wine presentation we’ve had to date. She made it fun, interesting, and memorable—and clearly knows how to tell the story behind the wines.

And apparently we couldn’t make a decision… because we left with a mixed case! 😂 Who could pick just one?

This tasting was primo. If you’re considering going, just go. You won’t regret it!

~Renee, Gourmet Food & Wine Tours“

“We had a lovely time wine tasting at the Landmark Vineyards, such an amazing place. Danna went above and beyond for us. If you happen to go there, you MUST try the Popcorn with some wine.
My favourite combo ! Thanks Danna and The Team“

“Well done!!!! You saved the day! Every place we went was closed for lunch. Our mother turned 95, can you believe it.
You have a beautiful, miniature piazza that reminded her of our visit to Italy. A warm welcoming and very attentive staff. The food was perfect. I cannot recommend this establishment enough.“

“I think it is mandatory for a winery to have a lovely building and grounds. That said, the building here is very stylish and impressive. The wine is of course lovely and the customer service was excellent as well. Very much worth your time if you are wine tasting.“

“Ledson Vineyards – Great Wine and Cheese, Underwhelming Hospitality

Ledson was a bit of a mixed bag for us. The wine was good, especially the Three Brothers Sauvignon Blanc was very good, along with the Sonoma County Zinfandel and the cheese and charcuterie board was absolutely fantastic. Beautiful presentation, and a great pairing with the wine. Unfortunately, the service didn’t quite match the experience we were hoping for.

We did a tasting at the hotel, where our bartender had a very couldn’t-be-bothered attitude. To be fair, they were extremely knowledgeable about the wines and clearly knew their stuff. However, they seemed considerably less interested in actually conducting the tasting. It felt more like we were interrupting their day than enjoying a wine experience.

The tasting at the vineyard itself wasn’t much better from a hospitality standpoint. The person leading it gave off a rather pretentious, “better-than-thou used car salesman” vibe. More focused on selling and impressing than connecting with guests and making the experience enjoyable.

For a winery with such a beautiful setting and reputation, I expected a warmer, more welcoming experience. Wine tasting should be about discovering great wines, sharing stories, and enjoying the atmosphere—not feeling like you’re being pitched a timeshare.

Bottom line: Good Sauvignon Blanc, an outstanding cheese board, and a beautiful property. Unfortunately, the hospitality could use a lot more personality. Great wine deserves an equally great experience.“