The 10 Best Things to do in Kenwood, California (CA)

The B. Wise Tasting Lounge is located in the heart of Kenwood, just fifteen minutes from downtown Sonoma and ten minutes from Santa Rosa. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy a full range of B. Wise current release wines. By-appointment tastings for groups of six to twelve people are available in our private back room. B. Wise is a wine project founded by proprietor Brion Wise that brings together the best that Sonoma and Napa vineyards have to offer. As part of that, we sought winemaking expertise that would allow us to take the best advantage of extraordinary vineyard sites.

MacLaren is my clan name. In Scotland, your clan defines the tartan of your kilt and ties you to a region and community, to a group of people with a common thread. Through MacLaren wines, I seek to share my obsession for cool-climate Syrah and bring together wine lovers with a shared interest in exploring the path less travelled. - Steve Law EXPERIENCE: When you make an appointment to visit the MacLaren Cottage, winemaker Steve Law will be your personal host, guiding you through a flight of limited-production Syrah, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. Through the wines you'll explore unique vineyards across premier Sonoma County winegrowing regions in a way that is both educational and entertaining.

We welcome you to visit our majestic fifth-generation, sustainably farmed estate in the heart of Sonoma County’s famed Valley of the Moon. Taste through our diverse portfolio of 100% estate produced wines surrounded by over a century of winemaking history, dramatic amphitheater of vineyards, relaxing shaded groves of Valley Oaks, and a serene reflection pool.

Inspired by formal estate gardens in the south of France, Chateau St Jean is the quintessential Sonoma winery that features gracious style and exquisite architecture. Founded in 1973, the winery is a pioneer in single vineyard wines and the home of the iconic Cinq Cepages.

Nestled at the base of the Mayacamas Mountain Range in the Sonoma Valley, Landmark Vineyards epitomizes the rustic grace and beauty of Sonoma County. Since 1974, Landmark has been dedicated to producing handcrafted, ultra-premium chardonnay and pinot noir, sourcing grapes from unique vineyard sites throughout California to create rich, balanced wines. Its signature wine, the Overlook Chardonnay, has appeared on The Wine Spectator Top 100 list eight times. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor gardens and picnic area, or enjoy a game of bocce call during your next visit.

In the heart of Sonoma Valley, nestled among the vineyards, emerges an architectural showpiece known throughout the world as the “Castle.” Ledson consistently produces highly coveted, small-lot handcrafted wines scoring in the mid 90’s and above, showcasing the absolute best Sonoma County has to offer. Enjoy a general wine tasting in one of the intimate tasting rooms, or reserve a private tasting in your own tasting suite. The Gourmet Marketplace offers local and unique cheeses, meats, fresh sandwiches, salads and treats to create the perfect picnic lunch you can enjoy in the majestic Oak Grove. Wines are only available at the winery, through the wine club, or online at www.ledson.com. “This Castle is a Must-See”— The Boston Globe “One of the Twelve Most Impressive Wineries in the World.” — Vinepair

Deerfield Ranch Winery, in Kenwood, the heart of Sonoma Valley, is an award winning, certified organic producer, winery crafting 15,000 cases annually. Robert Rex, associate winemaker Cecilia Valdivia, and their team make small lots of handcrafted wine from more than 26 carefully selected vineyards in Sonoma County. Deerfield produces Clean Wine®, wines low in sulfites and low in histamines; the two common aspects of wine that cause allergic reactions. Specializing in blended wines, Deerfield is at the forefront of this modern yet traditionally based style and on the cutting edge of California winemaking techniques. Deerfield wines are renowned for their brilliant colors, rich and wonderfully complex flavors and a long finish. They tend to be fruit forward, with gentle tannins and low acid. The wines are crafted to appeal to the new, younger wine drinker while exhibiting complexity and depth that a studied wine geek or connoisseur will recognize and enjoy. Wine tasting $20 per person.