12 Best Wine Bars in Sonoma

“I liked foods here that I don’t like normally at all. The servers are friendly and accommodating to everything we asked for.“

“We absolutely LOVED this restaurant when visiting Sonoma! We had such a great experience the first night that we came back for our last night in town. The food is so incredible, creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented! Great wine list (and flights) and cocktails to accompany our delicious dinners. Even better is the service!! Both nights we had top-notch servers that were so friendly, attentive (but not intrusive) and provided excellent recommendations. This is hands down one of the best in Sonoma! What a hidden gem that we were so luck to find! Highly recommend them!“

“Congratulations to this boutique winery! Their reds are smooth, pleasant and maturing. The story of passion and legacy will keep their production going for many years! Looking forward to returning.!“

“Delicious food, great for taking photos and relaxing, relaxed atmosphere“

“Excellent Pinot Noirs, Neil is terrific.“

“If Enoteca were a bottle of wine, it would be a perfectly aged red—full-bodied, rich, and likely to make you want to tell all your friends about it after the first sip. The atmosphere is equal parts cozy and classy, like the kind of place where you can feel sophisticated and still laugh until your cheeks hurt.

And then… there’s Lilly.
Lilly isn’t just an employee—she’s the heart, soul, and uncorked magic of Enoteca Sonoma. She could probably sell wine to a vineyard owner, and she somehow knows exactly what you need before you even realize it yourself. Need a pairing suggestion? She’s got it. Need a story about the wine that makes it taste even better? Done. Need someone to casually convince you to order another glass? She’s your girl.

Basically, Enoteca without Lilly would be like a wine glass without wine—functional, but missing the good stuff.

Five stars, two thumbs up, and a toast to Lilly for making every visit feel like the perfect pour. 🍷“

“Brought some friends from the east coast to experience Rancho Maria Wines and had such an amazing time in the Wine Garden! Started with a tasting of the delicious reds thanks to recs from Val, who was equally as outstanding and friendly! Ended up getting glasses of the Full Montie, Stella, and the Petite Syrah…while leaving with a bottle as well! Such a fun time and superior friendly service! Shout out to Val for creating a pressure free but highly informative experience that made our day…give that woman a raise!!! Can’t wait to come back again REAL soon. ? Rancho Maria Wines feature smooth drinking, character filled, and tasty wine options with a focus on Syrah and Zin fruit…but also have an incredibly balanced and bright Chardonnay option for white wine lovers!“

“Our visit to Three Fat Guys Winery through Pushpak electric tricycle tours was absolutely lovely. The gal who guided our tasting was incredibly knowledgeable—not just about the wines themselves, but also about the vineyards, the microclimates, and the unique aspects of Sonoma that influence each vintage. It was fascinating to learn how the land and climate shape the flavors in the glass.

The experience felt intimate and personal. Tasting with someone who truly knew the wines—and clearly cared about their quality—made it feel special. We enjoyed charcuterie and snacks thoughtfully paired with the pours; the açai berry chocolates with a Pinot, in particular, brought out layers of flavor I’d never noticed before.

While the tasting itself is paid, there’s a great perk: if you purchase a higher-end bottle, you receive two tastings free. As if that weren’t enough, we had the lucky surprise of running into Tony Moll, one of the owners—like casually meeting a super chill celebrity neighbor.

Don’t miss this warm, welcoming gem of Sonoma wine country.“

“WOW - a friend recommended this place for the playground with our young children. While the playground was incredible and made us feel less bad for dragging out kids wine tasting, the service was also SO GOOD! the food was great and well priced and the natural wines were wonderful. Highly highly recommend if you're traveling that way with kids!“

“Wonderful wine selection & amazing service.“

“Um lugar incrível, Comida perfeita, Garçons atenciosos, Tudo perfeito.“

“Santee restaurant at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn is a special place. Everything we ate during 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner were exceptional. Crab Benedict and Cottage-lemon pancake were finger-licking good. Service is outstanding. We mention Ana, Bryce and Brian but others who served us were also wonderful. One thing to remember: they are very busy on weekends. Reservations are always a good idea but it is essential on weekends.“