30 Best Wineries in Santa Rosa

“This is one of my favorite wineries. It’s relaxed atmosphere, great wine and amazing staff are all part of why we continue to come back this fantastic winery.“

“I recently enjoyed a fantastic wine tour with David. His knowledge and passion for wine made the experience unforgettable. David took us to picturesque vineyards, shared fascinating insights, and tailored the tour to our preferences. It was a fun and educational day filled with great wine and good company. Highly recommend! Thank you, David!“

“Live this place. Member for 10 years. Enjoy it every time I come!“

“We were looking for a free tour of a local winery without the wine tasting as we were there early in the morning. Balletto is part of the Sonoma county "Vinyard Adventure" program which offers a free self-guided tour. It was exactly what we were looking for. The staff was very friendly, Rob answered our questions and then let us move on to our self-guided visit of the vines. It was great and a great option if you're looking for an affordable activity. Their wine tasting prices are also more reasonable than most wineries around. Highly recommend if you are in the area.“

“Fabulous experience! Love the wines and the variety of different grapes. They have reds, whites and bubbly. Their wines can be drunk right away or you can hold on to them for later enjoyment. Definitely recommend Harvest Moon Winery! Enjoy! Cheers!“

“Matt was a great host! Thanks“

“A Hidden Gem in Napa!
This was my second time visiting Annadel Winery, and each experience has been truly unique. The entire property is beautiful, and the wines are absolutely delicious. What really sets this vineyard apart, though, is exceptional hospitality. From the moment we arrived, we were treated like family. Katie & Dan are incredibly knowledgeable and eager to share their love for wine, making the entire experience personal and enjoyable. They went above and beyond to ensure that every detail of our visit was perfect, making us feel truly welcomed. Thank you again for such a wonderful time. We can't wait to return!“

“Sangiovese, Barbera and so many others. Sofia is a fantastic host and Ray is as warm as ever. I'm always sure to indulge in their Randy Rhoads Releases. thank you“

“Beautiful property excellent staff and outstanding wine.“

“What I love most about Hook & Ladder is the unpretentious & down to earth vibe.
There are some superb wines to taste- I’m a big fan of their reds. There are also some excellent products to purchase- I love their firehouse hot sauce.
The outdoor space is beautiful- redwood trees, red Adirondack chairs, a bocce court and fabulous unobscured sunset views.
There are many fun events to attend here- Friday night music with a food truck, yoga in the vineyards and the Book & Vines author Sundays.“

“We had such a wonderful visit and tasting at your beautiful place. The wines all are 5star in my opinion. Learning about how your winery is environmentally friendly is also a great point to be made. Meeting the staff and talking with you Kathleen made the experience even that much better.Oh, and the video crew that was their was doing a shoot of your place was also special.Thank you,David and Lisa Barrett“

“Delightful virtual tasting of their Blanc de Noirs“

“Great hospitality with average tasting wine. Our wine hostess was phenomenal. On arrival we learned that Deloach wines focused on the Pinots. Wine pours were the skimpiest we have had the entire week in Napa and Sonoma with wine stop limiters on the bottles. Go to their sister winery at Buena Vista, much better wine with Extremely generous pours and multiple revisits. St. Francis winery has much better Pinots.“

“It is a brand new wine tasting space and it’s already offers a lot. Beautiful outside area with stunning Californian views has two bocce courts and nice sitting area to enjoy the quality time with your friends. The tasting zone is so airy and spacious, has very modern design and looks sharp with its tasteful combination of rugs and leather chairs on concrete. Kudos to the interior designer for making it just right for settle, solid, unpretentious comfort for your guests.“

“A flight cancellation re-routed us to the area for a couple days over the holidays. We foolishly thought Trecini would be open on Christmas Day and showed up to the tasting room downtown. Kathy happened to be in the office, opened the door to respond to our inquiry, and then offered "well, you're here, do you want to try some wines?" "Uhm, yes! Are you sure? You weren't planning for tastings today though!"But she took us in anyway. Already feeling like an imposition, we expected maybe she'd let us try 4 or 5 wines and send us on our way. But she spent over 2 hours with us letting us sample 14+ wine varietals. What amazing hospitality and attention to the customer the likes of which, I had never previously experienced.We were so floored by the quality of the wine, that we bought 9 bottles to take with us (for reference, we typically by 1 or 2 when we enjoy a wine-tasting). We also loved our conversation with her. It's hard to decide which we enjoyed more - the phenomenal wines or the interaction with our host. Kathy has a warmth and wit about her that makes her immediately feel like an old friend. She was authentic and down-to-earth and so knowledgeable of the wines and their history. This ranks as my number 1 best wine-tasting experience. Ever.P.S. Her talking parrot made for the most fun and endearing assistant wine host!“

“We had an excellent private experience at Hanna, hosted by Sam. We were the only guests at the winery and enjoyed a personalized experience with a “Happy Anniversary” greeting placement. We enjoyed all of the wines and ended up purchasing a bottle of the Elias Pinot Noir“

“A fantastic source for exceptional wine!“

“If you would like a genuine family owned winery experience, Battaglini is your place. Our favorite tasting experience! Dino Battaglini hosted us unannounced. He gave us the full tour and experience as if we were family friends from out of town. More than a 2 hour visit and we enjoyed every minute. Wonderful wines and fun education on the land, processes, serving, trivia and history of the family vineyard. Down to earth, friendly and homey. Highly recommended.“

“Kory made our experience so magical I would recommend this beautiful place to Princess Diana in her prime. Kory deserves her salary doubled at bare minimum. I will be back and recommending to all friends and family to come in anytime this beauty angel of a person is working.

Vegetarian options: Excellent popcorn recommended by Kory.“

“Wish I had pictures, it was a few years back, we took our son and daughter in law. What a wonderful time! Good food, good company, a fantastic private music/comedian. Very personable and laid back vibe (Gary says groovy feel). Love love loved it, can’t wait for the next invite, I’ll be bring my daughter, son and their better half(s). A lovely family time, thank you Keven and Wendy!“

“When planning our trip to Sonoma, my husband and I decided that we were in search of some good Syrahs. I found an article about the best Sonoma Syrahs that any Syrah lover should taste and looked into a few. How lucky were we to schedule a tasting at Donelan and find Syrahs and Chardonnays and Pinots that we loved! Chris called the day before our tasting and asked what types of wine we wanted to try. Talk about personal service! He absolutely hit the nail on the head. We tasted six wines along with a great cheese plate and spent two hours with him talking wine, food, travel and family. Chris made this an absolutely wonderful experience. Can’t wait to receive our 2 cases. Thanks for a very relaxed and personalized experience and thanks to the Donelan Family for making great wines!?“

“I’ve been to the Fisher Vineyards many times and on each occasion it seems to go up a notch in it’s quality and the experience. The Coach Insignia and Lamb are world-class cabs that you shouldn’t miss if you visit the Vineyard. . What a pleasant surprise to meet the matriarch of the vineyard Jowell once again and experience the wonderful hospitality with our very entertaining host ,Paul.“

“Sending goodwill from Brooklyn....big fans of the whole Whobo thing.“

“Great wine, fun pairing, and a wonderful host. Can't wait to come back and bring friends.“

“This is a classic to Sonoma/Russian River valley...The winemaker Anthony's hard work and dedication astound me! I love that you can drink this wine alone or it would pair with really any dish you are serving! The profile of this wine is very true and has just the right amount of balance to make you want another glass! Thank you for everything! This was amazing!!“

“A super cute little tasting room and deli off the downtown Santa Rosa square. We came in around 4pm on a Saturday to taste some wine. They fixed us up with flights and glasses for those who didn't want variety, and even though the deli was closed, they fixed us a little brie and crostini platter when we got munchies. Super nice people, good wine, good food - what more can you ask for?“

“My daughter and son-in-law took myself and our family there for my birthday dinner. We had so much fun. The staff was wonderful and the food delightful. I personally had the lamb. Wow! I love lamb, but never, never had it this tender.Each of us bragged about our dinner choices.I recommend this restaurant. Going there again tonight.“