The vineyards are set in such a beautiful setting. We loved the history of the winery. The personal tour and tasting were top-notch; Ursula did a great job explaining the wines as showing us around. I do highly recommend this as a stop.
Andi Myers
Great visit to Hanzell Winery! Their wines are truly beautiful—especially the Chardonnay, which really showcases their winemaking and commitment to purity and elegance. The tour itself was stunning, amazing views of Sonoma. The property that feels tucked away from everything. The wine cave was gorgeous as well and added a special touch to the experience, there is a beautiful photo opp there too.
Our host was incredibly knowledgeable and fun which made the visit even more enjoyable with insights about the estate, the vineyards, and their approach to crafting such exceptional wines. Highly recommend a visit!
Matthew Martinez
★★★★★ Hanzell is Sonoma history brought to life on a hillside with sweeping valley views. The visit feels intimate and polished, from the drive through the vines to a calm, seated tasting that lets the wines shine. Our host was knowledgeable and gracious, weaving in vineyard and cellar details without rushing. The Chardonnay was precise and layered with vibrant acidity and a long, mineral finish, and the Pinot Noir showed beautiful structure, red fruit, and quiet power. Every pour felt thoughtful and true to place.
Service is effortless, the setting is serene, and the focus is squarely on craftsmanship. Give yourself time to enjoy the grounds and the view, because it’s part of the magic. If you love classic Sonoma wines presented with care and depth, this is a must. An easy five stars.
Muling Lin
Incredible winery, Ursula was an amazing host. Some of the best wines I’ve tasted
Taylor Allred
The Hanzell tour and tasting experience was incredible! We weren’t able to visit the cave due to harvest, but Tony made sure to show us around as many areas as possible without us getting in the way (accompanied by Edsel the cat, of course). We learned so much about what makes this operation special. 100% recommend stopping by.
Casey Marvin
Very particular way of doing business
Angie Tanner
Wow! This winery was a show stopper! Ursula gave us an unforgettable tour- beautiful views and very informative. She even pointed out great photo ops (which we appreciated on our girls trip)! Our tasting was delicious with stunning views! Highly recommend!
Jonathan Leger
Ten years after our honeymoon we opened the bottle of Hanzell Chardonnay we purchased. It's as amazing as we remembered! Love the winery and the wine! 🍷
Rachel Trahan
Tony at Hanzell Vineyards gave us a phenomenal tour, truly amazing. We scheduled a tour for Thursday afternoon and ended up on a private tour for our party of the winemaking facility, wine cave, and tasting room with a beautiful view of the vineyards. As wine lovers but not super knowledgeable in how vines are grown, how the land makes a difference, etc, this was truly amazing. Tony knows SO MUCH and we peppered him with our billion questions. He really took the time to teach us about winemaking in general and what makes Hanzell unique. What considerations come into play when making wine, what the tech does, how you blend wine from different vineyards or from different barrels, what age of vines or weather does to the wine.... Seriously we learned so much. And man, I'm sold on their techniques because that wine was DELICIOUS. Couldn't stop appreciating the aroma of that Pinot but the Chardonnay was also divine.
Thanks again for an amazing tour and tasting, Tony!
Patrick C
Our private tour with Tony was amazing! He taught us about Hanzell's wine making process and farming practices. He also walked us through the wine cave which smelled so good! Tony was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I appreciate how he took the time to answer all of our questions thoughtfully. The property is gorgeous, located on the Mayacamas mountain range. We highly recommend Hanzell!
We had a great experience at Hanzell Vineyards! Ursula gave an informative and fun tour, providing insight into the vineyard’s history and the quality of their winemaking process. The wine tasting was also excellent. Highly recommend! 5 stars!
Poorna Phaltankar
Our first of many and the one I think of most fondly. Tony was a phenomenal host- a wealth of knowledge and fun! I’m still thinking about that Chardonnay and hoping I can find time to go back and buy it. Our weather was less than ideal (pouring) but the tour was primarily inside and so informative to the experience. Wish we had longer to taste- we gave ourselves 1.5 hrs (so we could get lunch from Sonoma Deli and head to Donum) and we should have blocked a full 2 hours.
Erin Leventhal
We loved our visit to this winery! Tony led us through a tour of the winery before our private tasting. We learned so much about wine. The tour and tasting was so laid back, the views were immaculate and the wine was great! Would recommend this winery to anyone interested.
Sara Luengo Ruiz
What a wonderful winery and extraordinary wine. The views while we were tasting the wine were amazing looking at the wine yards and the hosts were super nice. Amazing traditional winery to visit
Dimitrios Nassis
All I can say is wow! Ursula gave us a wonderful tour and shared the rich history of Hanzell. I’d recommend this winery without reservation!
The vineyards are set in such a beautiful setting. We loved the history of the winery. The personal tour and tasting were top-notch; Ursula did a great job explaining the wines as showing us around. I do highly recommend this as a stop.
Great visit to Hanzell Winery! Their wines are truly beautiful—especially the Chardonnay, which really showcases their winemaking and commitment to purity and elegance. The tour itself was stunning, amazing views of Sonoma. The property that feels tucked away from everything. The wine cave was gorgeous as well and added a special touch to the experience, there is a beautiful photo opp there too.
Our host was incredibly knowledgeable and fun which made the visit even more enjoyable with insights about the estate, the vineyards, and their approach to crafting such exceptional wines. Highly recommend a visit!
★★★★★
Hanzell is Sonoma history brought to life on a hillside with sweeping valley views. The visit feels intimate and polished, from the drive through the vines to a calm, seated tasting that lets the wines shine. Our host was knowledgeable and gracious, weaving in vineyard and cellar details without rushing. The Chardonnay was precise and layered with vibrant acidity and a long, mineral finish, and the Pinot Noir showed beautiful structure, red fruit, and quiet power. Every pour felt thoughtful and true to place.
Service is effortless, the setting is serene, and the focus is squarely on craftsmanship. Give yourself time to enjoy the grounds and the view, because it’s part of the magic. If you love classic Sonoma wines presented with care and depth, this is a must. An easy five stars.
Incredible winery, Ursula was an amazing host. Some of the best wines I’ve tasted
The Hanzell tour and tasting experience was incredible! We weren’t able to visit the cave due to harvest, but Tony made sure to show us around as many areas as possible without us getting in the way (accompanied by Edsel the cat, of course). We learned so much about what makes this operation special. 100% recommend stopping by.
Very particular way of doing business
Wow! This winery was a show stopper! Ursula gave us an unforgettable tour- beautiful views and very informative. She even pointed out great photo ops (which we appreciated on our girls trip)! Our tasting was delicious with stunning views! Highly recommend!
Ten years after our honeymoon we opened the bottle of Hanzell Chardonnay we purchased. It's as amazing as we remembered! Love the winery and the wine! 🍷
Tony at Hanzell Vineyards gave us a phenomenal tour, truly amazing. We scheduled a tour for Thursday afternoon and ended up on a private tour for our party of the winemaking facility, wine cave, and tasting room with a beautiful view of the vineyards. As wine lovers but not super knowledgeable in how vines are grown, how the land makes a difference, etc, this was truly amazing. Tony knows SO MUCH and we peppered him with our billion questions. He really took the time to teach us about winemaking in general and what makes Hanzell unique. What considerations come into play when making wine, what the tech does, how you blend wine from different vineyards or from different barrels, what age of vines or weather does to the wine.... Seriously we learned so much. And man, I'm sold on their techniques because that wine was DELICIOUS. Couldn't stop appreciating the aroma of that Pinot but the Chardonnay was also divine.
Thanks again for an amazing tour and tasting, Tony!
Our private tour with Tony was amazing! He taught us about Hanzell's wine making process and farming practices. He also walked us through the wine cave which smelled so good! Tony was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I appreciate how he took the time to answer all of our questions thoughtfully. The property is gorgeous, located on the Mayacamas mountain range. We highly recommend Hanzell!
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We had a great experience at Hanzell Vineyards! Ursula gave an informative and fun tour, providing insight into the vineyard’s history and the quality of their winemaking process. The wine tasting was also excellent. Highly recommend! 5 stars!
Our first of many and the one I think of most fondly. Tony was a phenomenal host- a wealth of knowledge and fun! I’m still thinking about that Chardonnay and hoping I can find time to go back and buy it. Our weather was less than ideal (pouring) but the tour was primarily inside and so informative to the experience. Wish we had longer to taste- we gave ourselves 1.5 hrs (so we could get lunch from Sonoma Deli and head to Donum) and we should have blocked a full 2 hours.
We loved our visit to this winery! Tony led us through a tour of the winery before our private tasting. We learned so much about wine. The tour and tasting was so laid back, the views were immaculate and the wine was great! Would recommend this winery to anyone interested.
What a wonderful winery and extraordinary wine. The views while we were tasting the wine were amazing looking at the wine yards and the hosts were super nice. Amazing traditional winery to visit
All I can say is wow! Ursula gave us a wonderful tour and shared the rich history of Hanzell. I’d recommend this winery without reservation!
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