50 Best Wineries in Sonoma

“The best winery in California! I would like to thank Don for making the visit spectacular he went out the way to greet us and he was so friendly. I highly recommend anyone who is looking to taste wine and check out the founder and history of wine in the US it’s very intresting.“

“There’s no better luxe wine experience than Corner 103 when visiting Sonoma. Voted one of the best tasting rooms in America, you are presented with a different wine glass for each varietal to enhance the flavor and aroma. For a very special occasion, select the food and wine paring experience. It’s worth the extra cost with a gourmet food parring unlike any other. This is one of the best wine clubs to join with their award-winning wine selection, distinctive events and personalized service.“

“Great wines. Loved the nice picnic area we enjoyed the tastings at today. Met Tony Mel as well, we had in our Detroit Lions gear on and he still talked to us. LOL Sophie was very Knowledge when she presented the wines. Fun experience glad we took the Pushpak tour today and they took us here.“

“the selection of wines paired with their cheeses and charcuterie was amazing!! Kara was lovely and amazing as well ! loved everything about my experience, would definitely come agian, and I joined the wine club .“

“Another winery recommended we visit this winery in Sonoma because of it's story, culture, and quality. Six of us did and it did not dissappoint. Jimmy did a wonderful job of sharing the family history, as well as the history of the winery. He also recommended great wines for us to sample and consider for purchase. I'm glad we availed ourselves to learning about how our Mexican brothers worked the fields, learned the business and became and expert, purchased land, started his on winery, and served two U.S. Presidents (Obama and Bush) and the California Gov (Swarzenegger). Oh, the wine is GREAT!“

“Great spot! It takes a little longer than others to get to as it’s very secluded but super nice. Got to drive around the vineyards and learn about the wine. Our host (Grant)
was great and make it an outstanding experience. Custom menus provided a nice personal touch to make the day feel special. They served some charcuterie which was excellent. Highly recommend.“

“This was an experience of a lifetime! Definitely the best wine tasting in my life so far. Bryan was amazing - he was extremely knowledgeable about wine but also such a nice person to talk to. We also had a chance to meet the owners - Phil and one of his sons - who stopped by. The wines were delicious and the reds were super rich in flavour. They mostly focus on French varieties and do both single varietal and blends. This is a small winery and they do put their soul into it. The tasting room is located in a small house and it’s so cozy and nicely decorated. I definitely recommend this experience and can only pray it doesn’t get touristic since I want to visit it over and over again“

“We had the most friendly, educational, and fun Pinot tasting at Walt. Our wine educator was Elan; and he was simply lovely! He guided us through the different kinds of soil, regions of grape growing and flavors. It was just perfect! We highly recommend Walt for their exceptional tasting wines and their amazing and fun staff, like Elan. Just a wonderful experience!“

“Great place to visit Great wine and food ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻“

“Down to earth setting, casual and relaxing allowing for a great place to sit, enjoy wine and have a conversation. The Merlot is by far my favorite. As it has plenty of character, and an amazing finish.“

“Such an intimate experience on a cold & foggy February morning! So glad I was able to get a coveted spot for tasting! Highly, highly recommend!“

“One of the best wineries experiences I ever had. Every single time my husband and I visit it is a whole new experience, there is something different, new sculptures, the gardens, and the wines. This has to be in your bucket list. And BTW, Nicki is the best host 🤩“

“I tasted their wine Highway 12 in the Fairmont hotel as they give this bottle complementary in rooms, I was so impressed that found the winery online and researched it. So here is why- I lately super sensitive to wines especially reds - and if drink more than 1,5 glass I have a headache after most wines. This one didn’t give me any hangover and I indulged 3 glasses of it. Plus my hubby joined and loved it. You guys did an amazing job on the quality. Congratulations and my head thanks you for the wine I can drink and enjoy! Will buy a lot.“

“We visited Ram's winery today and had a great time. The wine selection is great and the service was exceptional thanks to our sommelier Maya! She is very knowledgeable and made our day and tasting extra special. We'll definitely be back! The grounds are beautiful as well. Don't miss it!“

“Our experience at Anaba was one of the best I’ve had at a winery. The wine was incredible, each one better than the last but the service was the reason our visit was so special. Ben was knowledgeable, personable and overall a fantastic human & guide! Anaba thanks for having us, we will be back!“

“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.!“

“We became members after only one visit. Hamel is an extremely special winery with exceptional service, unique varieties, and stunning architecture. The attention to detail given to every aspect of our tasting experience was unparalleled. Cannot more strongly recommend. If you have a choice in sommelier, ask for Richard!“

“The wines were great, we bought some even after telling ourselves we were done buying wine on this trip. But being able to talk with the owner was even better. We had a great experience and hopefully will be back in Sonoma so we can visit again!“

“My wife and I visited the tasting room at Sonoma downtown and we were pleased with the visit. The staff is nice and they know every detail about their wine and their vineyards. They have a delicious Zinfandel and some other wines. If you want to try something different from Cab Sauv from Napa, then this is the right place“

“Terrific wines. Many Pinots, Chards and Cabs.“

“My sweetie and I stopped by for the yummy wine and the overall lovely views! We were not disappointed!“

“We had an amazing tasting experience with Andrew. He was able to accommodate a large group at short notice. The wines themselves were delicious - we took several bottles home. The merlot and pinot noir
were our favorites. Andrew’s commentary about the wines and his experiences in the industry kept us informed and entertained. The view from the top of the hill was gorgeous.“

“really good.. very friendly“

“Walked in and this was our first tasting in Sonoma since we were right around the corner. Read reviews on their outdoor spot being nice and accommodating for pets. It was pouring out so we were hoping they had some covered areas which they did.
Sandy was super nice and helpful. Had a great time. Definitely recommend this place! She even recommended other places to check out while we are out and about. 👌🏽“

“Absolutely one of the best wineries in Sonoma🍷 If you like Cabernet this is the place! Just off the Sonoma square, ask for Mark, he makes you feel like old friends!!!“

“Peter Cellars is such a quaint little winery! Tyler was our sommelier and was hilarious, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. Peter also came out to greet us during the tasting since he lives on the grounds. His 4 golden retrievers were the cherry on top for this tasting experience. I visited as part of the Edge of the Word tour (shoutout to Anya).“

“Wowww; What a huge surprise! I didn't know about this winery, I wasn't disappointed! The admirable welcome from the young girl of Italian origin. the inexpensive tasting ($30) and above all the quality of the wines! I loved the 2022 Chardonnay and the 2021 Pinot Noir 6410! exceptional wines! Thank you very much for this discovery! Grazie tanto e augur...“

“Great tasting experience. Will surely return for more!“

“Must stop location! Kent and Lucy both helped make our time there very enjoyable.

Lucy greeted us as soon as we walked into the property, making us feel at home while Kent, our wine educator, prepared to show us around the property.

Kent is a phenomenal story teller and just a genuinely kind human being. Hearing the history of the property through his words was a great time.

After our tour, Lucy was very hospitable and helped us get set up with a cheese board (highly recommend) and a bottle of our favorite wine from the tour.

Both of these wonderful people made our time out at the winery very enjoyable and something we will look back fondly on.“

“Our favorite stop out of 5 days in Sonoma/Napa! We enjoyed the wine here more than any of the high dollar, fancy vineyards we visited!

Great wines, great setting, and a very friendly host!

Personal favorites were the 2021 Merlot from Pickberry Vyd and the 2019 Cab Sav, but it’s a hard pick because everything was fantastic.“

“The wine doesn't taste good.
Probably because of European Italian wine, the taste is very bland, without layers, and very dry.
Except for the first glass of sparkling rose, which was okay, the rest of the red was not good.“

“If I could have given our experience more than 5 stars I would have. Their selection of wines is great and the different methods they use is so fun and interesting. Our server’s knowledge was such a help and she made it a great experience. Thanks to Tia for your help today and we look forward to our next visit.“

“We stumbled upon this place by complete chance and we were met with surprise after surprise. Who knew about Kamen’s history ! Maybe people do but we certainly didn’t. It was really interesting to learn about his past - starting all the way back in india in kashmir and ending at where he did - a winning screenplay writer and certainly a winning Cabernet for us! This was the best Cabernet we had in the region. Not overpowering yet so complex. Mark herold is a magician with his winemaking and Kamen himself is a magician given everything he touches turns to gold! Great stop. Andi hosted us at the tasting room and was a great story teller! We would highly recommend“

“Wow, what a great find! We visited Ceja through Sonoma Bike Tours- and we had a fantastic time. My party is well versed in wine and well travelled- and we were impressed with our Ceja experience! The wine (especially the Chardonnay, red blend, and dessert wine) was consistently great. I highly recommend doing the wine tasting.Don’t miss out about learning about the family story, too!“

“What's not to love about this small tasting room down "Wine Alley" and just off the Sonoma Square? It's quiet. It's peaceful. It's friendly. And the wine is beyond this world.We had the opportunity to meet the owner, taste some delicious reds and enjoy a bit of peace as we explored Sonoma County. There's a certain otherworldly feel here with the lovely artwork, the comfortable seating and a great conversation.The cabernet was fantastic. Subtle black cherry notes that I really enjoyed. If I didn't already have a full load of wine, this would have gone into the van to come home and be enjoyed later!Don't miss Extraterrestrial!“

“The wine trolley is a perfect way to learn more about wine, the wine making process and to taste some beautiful wines. Paul was a gem of a driver and guide. He taught us some history too. The four wineries are unique and each offered new information as we drank and listened. Lunch was delicious and gave us full bellies for the drinking ahead. The rest of our party were strangers, but felt like friends by the time the day was done. When we booked the wine tour, we had no idea what was in store for us. It was an amazing day!!“

“Best winery in Sonoma. Small mom & pop type winery on just 20 acres. Personable, Chriss gave a wonderful wine tasting experience. Be sure to book in advance, reservation required. Their 2017 Pinot Noir was my favorite. My friends enjoyed there Syrah's too. Thank you Chriss!!“

“I've been to wine region in California 3x, Texas 3x, and Virginia 2x. This is the first winery I've loved all the wine and the company Tyler provided walking us through the tasting. Literally 9 years of wine regions and finally got my first wine membership. I am so excited for these shipments going forward.

Not to mention 12/10 would pet their winery dogs during the Napa to Sonoma half each year.“

“My husband and I loved our tasting with Katy. She truly is a master vintner. Thank you for a memorable afternoon!!“

“I’ve been a member of Cliff Lede and several Wilson wineries, all of which I love, but this has become my favorite. I think Shane is an excellent winemaker and the variety of wines is amazing. I drink mostly reds (love especially the Hermit blend and blaufrankisch as well as the cab franc) but the Albariño white is excellent as well. The virtual tastings in the past two years have also been great introductions to the wines. Highly recommend.“

“Nicholson Ranch is a winery slightly “off the beaten” pass as you’re coming or going from Sonoma to Napa that offers Chardonnay and Pinot noir grown on their estate. Their Cabernet, which is source from Napa and is labeled under the name of the new owner. The tasting flight consists of five wine and is $50. If you buy four bottles or more they wave for tasting fee. The flight includes one Chardonnay, two Pinot Noirs,, a red blend and a Cabernet. The pinots are a bit earthy, musty, and cost around $95/bottle. These are not baby Cabernets. These are very European “Old world” style red wine. The estate is beautiful. There is a Greek church up on the hilltop built by the Nicholson family a while they own some of the land they sold of the winery. The tasting room is beautiful with a big window overlooking the hilltop and they actually play music that gives you the right ambience to just relaxing and enjoy the wine. Mike is a fantastic host and runs a fun and very educational enjoyable wine like podcast.“

“Awesome tasting experience. Great wines“

“We did a Groupon for the Sampler Tasting at Roger Roessler Wines while we were in the Sonoma/Napa area. Aaron and I had a great time. Ethan was the gentleman that did our tasting. He made it such a great experience. In fact, Aaron told him I usually don’t buy wine at tastings and I ended up buying 6 bottles. If you are in the area, Groupon or not, please reserve your wine tasting here, you won’t be disappointed.“

“My husband and I came here on the whim and we enjoyed ourselves more here than at the previous wineries we had been too. George was very knowledgeable and kind and very honest with us towards his favorites, his experience and he provided some great stories and made some excellent recommendations. I would highly recommend coming here! It was such a welcoming environment and we enjoyed every single moment of it! 😊“

“Amazing wines including Chardonnay and Pinot noirs. A very warm welcome with a rose and our host Michelle was extremely knowledgeable and generous with her knowledge and pours. We truly appreciated her attention to detail. The ambience was wonderful! We highly recommend stopping at Patz and hall if you are in Sonoma!“

“Daniel was an excellent choice for wine educator for my clients today ! They really enjoyed his information and the setting is exceptional ! Created by the former owners of Arrowood if you’re a fan of their wine, this is another step up if not two ! CHEERS !!!“

“My level of wine knowledge was very minimal to say the least (little to none). However, after visiting Eco Terreno Tasting Room back in November I have been on a journey to learn and understand more about wine and I truly owe it to all the knowledgeable staff here for starting me on my journey of discovering wine. Within 2 1/2 hours I truly had a better understanding of what inclusive wine culture is and how it is embodied in everything Eco Terreno has to offer. Plus the food pairing with wine, do not get me started. Let’s just say I will definitely be back for more wine and food. Oh and there is a parking garage right next door, truly what more could you ask for.“