Things to do in Sonoma, California (CA): The Best Wineries & Vineyards

August 20, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

In Sonoma, you can go wine-tasting… or cheese-tasting… or olive oil-tasting… or just let the chefs of the area’s renowned restaurants put everything together for you. Then burn off some of that good food and wine by hiking or biking through redwood forests.
Restaurants in Sonoma

1. Sonoma Valley

Highway 12, Sonoma, CA +1 707-327-9770 http://www.valetofthemoon.com
Excellent
82%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 761 reviews

Sonoma Valley

One of the prime wine producing regions in California. A visit to Sonoma Valley yields an outstanding array of food, lodging and scenery.

Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States

We went to Sonoma Valley. This is a wonderful area to explore. There are lots of cute communities such as Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Windsor, Sonoma, Healdsburg. There are lots of great parks including Armstrong Redwoods State Park, We went again in July and enjoyed a Fourth of July lunch, wine tasting, exploring the country side, and then later visited with friends.

2. WALT Wines

380 1st St W, Sonoma, CA 95476-5631 +1 707-933-4440 [email protected] http://www.waltwines.com/join-us
Excellent
85%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 81 reviews

WALT Wines

Taste award-winning Pinot Noir! Our tasting room expresses the warmth of a home steeped in Sonoma history and charm. Our doors are open every day from 11am to 6pm and we are located just off the northwest corner of the Sonoma Plaza. Come visit us and experience a journey through distinctive Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from vineyards throughout the Pacific Coast. Please call us or visit us online. Otherwise, stop by… your glass is waiting.

Reviewed By 557kaylam - Worcester, United States

We are HALL wine members and big Pinot Noir fans so figured we would check out WALT and loved it! It is not on a vineyard as their grapes are sourced from multiple vineyards. The garden was quaint to sit in. Our host was lovely (I am so sorry I am suddenly blanking on his name). Overall great wine and experience and we will be back.

3. Hamel Family Wines

15401 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, CA 95476 +1 707-996-5800 [email protected] http://www.hamelfamilywines.com
Excellent
91%
Good
9%
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5.0 based on 45 reviews

Hamel Family Wines

Thank you for considering Hamel Family Wines during your upcoming Sonoma visit. Each Experience is privately led by a Wine Ambassador, includes a tour, and wine tasting, and can include food pairings. In addition, a “dry” tasting is offered for non-wine drinkers who are enjoying the Experience with others. All tours are appointment only, and are available Thursday through Monday. At Hamel Family Wines, we strive to make great wine and to have fun doing so. We value quality over quantity, enjoyment over tedium and fostering long-term recurring relationships with our guests. We work hard to produce the highest quality wines in limited quantities from grapes grown on our Sonoma Valley and Moon Mountain District estate vineyards. We farm our vineyards with organic and biodynamic practices, always mindful of our role as responsible stewards of the land. We remain grateful for our guests, respectful of our neighbors and appreciative of the fine work that our team performs daily.

Reviewed By Rinacha

I booked the Reserve Experience for my family of four at Hamel Family Wines through their Facebook Messenger. The contact person Rachelle was very prompt with replies. The Reserve Experience combines wine tasting with four dishes of food pairings in the private dining room in their wine cave. The Hamel estate is so beautifully designed and immaculate. We were shown the facilities before settling in for the food and wines. Our guide Zakk told us a lot of information about the architecture (the main building and wine cave are just stunning), wine making process, and anecdotes, in such a funny and cheerful way, which made the experience even more memorable. The food was another highlight. All four dishes were absolutely delicious, more so than some other long established and well known restaurants in the area that we tried. The chef even made his own salt from local sea water. Some herbs were from the small garden in the property. The wines were impressive, so fragrant, too. I'm not much of a wine drinking person, so cannot describe the wine well. However, I absolutely love the whole experience. Special thanks goes to Zakk, the chef, and their team. Highly recommended.

4. Patz & Hall

21200 8th St E, Sonoma, CA 95476-2819 +1 707-265-7700 [email protected] http://www.patzhall.com/
Excellent
85%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 55 reviews

Patz & Hall

Patz & Hall is currently offering Virtual Tasting Experiences & Curbside Pick Up by advance appointment.

Reviewed By 679AnaB

Beautiful place from the moment you drive through the driveway My niece is a member there and she made a reservation for us on the cover patio I am from the east coast and I frequent the Northern Virginia wineries which are beautiful and good but most of them are kids friendly This place is very elegant and the wine oh the time is divine, we were blessed to have Patrick who is incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to share his knowledge with us I usually don't preferreds but I love everything Patrick poor in my glass that glorious day I love it so much I order to be delivered I drunk so much I gained a few lbs but I am not complaining it was worth it

5. Donum Estate

24500 Ramal Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476-9790 +1 707-939-2290 [email protected] http://www.thedonumestate.com/
Excellent
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Good
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5.0 based on 39 reviews

Donum Estate

Reviewed By 715michaelh

Fantastic wine tasting experience and world class art spread among the vineyard. A must see in Sonoma.

6. Repris Wines

1700 Moon Mountain Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476-3022 +1 707-931-7701 http://www.repriswines.com
Excellent
96%
Good
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5.0 based on 78 reviews

Repris Wines

Reviewed By susaneL9911CL - Buffalo, United States

lovely vineyard and exceptional service----we all loved the entire experience--- the only wine club we joined--

7. Petroni Vineyards

990 Cavedale Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476-3045 +1 707-935-8311 [email protected] http://www.petronivineyards.com/
Excellent
94%
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5.0 based on 67 reviews

Petroni Vineyards

8. Corner 103

103 W Napa St, Sonoma, CA 95476-6613 +1 707-931-6141 [email protected] http://www.corner103.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 35 reviews

Corner 103

Corner 103 is a winery offering a seated wine and food experience, of 7 award wining wines, in a beautiful corner tasting room on the Sonoma Plaza. Guests at Corner 103 will explore a wine tasting flight of seven wines from different AVA’s located throughout Sonoma County. Six of the seven wines are paired with a small food component to showcase how wine and food work together to bring out the best in each. In addition, guests will learn how to taste wine, what glass it should be served in, and the correct temperature in which it should be served, all while having a fun time with one of our staff! Enjoy the corner views of the Sonoma Plaza from our large windows, sit back, relax and have a good time.

Reviewed By SuzJFegley - Cottonwood, United States

We have been members for several years. Their wines are great and we love Lloyd (the owner) and Brent. They are both very friendly and knowledgeable.We feel like we're visiting friends when we go here. We especially like the wine and cheese pairings (Need to make appointment) This is one of the first places we want to go as soon as we can. We get our quarterly shipment but always order more in between because it's our favorite wine. If you're going to be in Sonoma I definately reccomend going here

9. Buena Vista Winery

18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476-4840 +1 800-926-1266 [email protected] http://www.buenavistawinery.com
Excellent
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Good
26%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 430 reviews

Buena Vista Winery

A recommended wine-tasting venue in Sonoma Valley.

Reviewed By Lori123456789 - Bothell, United States

What a beautiful venue! We stopped by here too late in the afternoon to enjoy all of the grounds, but it was still a lovely stop. We were interested in just white wines, and they were all fantastic. I enjoyed the Chardonnay that we tried, but was most impressed with the Albariño. Yum.

10. Bartholomew Estate Vineyards and Winery

1000 Vineyard Ln, Sonoma, CA 95476-4845 +1 707-509-0540 [email protected] https://www.bartholomewestate.com/
Excellent
60%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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4.5 based on 86 reviews

Bartholomew Estate Vineyards and Winery

Bartholomew Estate Winery invites you to experience exceptional estate-grown wines from their certified organic vineyards. Enjoy glorious views of the birthplace of Sonoma viticulture from the winery’s Oak Knoll. Open every day, 11am – 4:30pm. 1000 Vineyard Lane, Sonoma,

Reviewed By nicknackpaterak - Baltimore, United States

This place is a real hidden gem! We had a fantastic experience in the outdoor tasting area. The scenery was idyllic and peaceful. I wish we had time to explore the rest of the park. Wine was pretty good too! Highly recommend visiting if you are in the Sonoma area.

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