City of Sonoma

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Hanzell Vineyards — Appointment only

18596 Lomita Ave., Sonoma

Good for: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay 

 
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Ravenswood—Tasting Room Closed

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Buena Vista Winery

18000 Old Winery Rd., Sonoma 

Good for: History. This is the oldest winery in Sonoma. Don't let the cheesy entrance fool you, this winery was bought a few years back and the changes they've been making are good!

 
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Three Sticks Wines — Appointment Only

143 W Spain St, Sonoma, CA 95476

Good for: pinot noir, historic location, interior design. Read more on the blog.

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Walt Wines — Appointment recommended

380 1st St. W., Sonoma

Good for: Pinot Noir 

Russian River Valley

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J. Rochioli Vineyards and Winery — Appointment recommended

6192 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Good for: pinot noir. Read more on the blog.

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Joseph Swan Vineyards - Appointment required

2916 Laguna Rd, Forestville, CA 95436

Good for: pinot noir & terroir lovers. Read more on the blog.

Central County

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Adrian Fog — Appointment only

2064 Gravensteins Hwy., Sebastopol 

Good for: Pinot noir

 
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Donelan Family Wines — Appointment only

3352 Coffey Ln. D, Santa Rosa

Good for Syrahs… all of the syrahs

 
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Marimar Estate — Appointment only

11400 Graton Rd., Sebastopol

Good for: Spanish-style wines

 
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Merry Edwards Winery — Appointment only

2959 Gravensteins Highway N., Sebastopol

Good for: Pinot noir, Sauvignon Blanc

 
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Red Car Wine — Appointment only

8400 Graton Rd., Sebastopol

Good for: Cold-climate Syrah. We also liked their coastal Pinot Noir and Rosé. 

 
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Scherrer Winery — Appointment only

4940 Ross Rd., Sebastopol

Good for: Zinfandel

Dry Creek Valley

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Comstock Wines

1290 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg 

Good for: Zinfandel 

Note: This winery is a new kid on the Dry Creek block, but we've liked what they've done so far. 

 
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Dry Creek Vineyard 

3770 Lambert Bridge Road, Healdsburg

Good for: Bordeaux blends, Zinfandel

Fun fact: this is the first winery where we joined their club. (And we've stayed members ever since!)

Tip: pack a picnic, buy a bottle of chilled rosé, and play bocce in the garden.

 
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Ferrari-Carrano Vineyards & Winery

8761 Dey Creek Rd., Healdsburg 

Good for: Syrah, Chardonnay

Tip: try the reserve tasting room downstairs! 

 
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Francis Ford Coppola Winery

300 via Archimedes, Geyserville 

Good for: movie paraphernalia, pool, wine vending machines

 
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Vineyard of Pasterick — Appointment only

3491 W Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg 

Good for: Syrah, viognier ...just drink it all!

 
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Ramey — Appointment only

25 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg

Good for: Chardonnay, Cab, Syrah

 
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Stonestreet Wines

Tasting room in downtown Healdsburg: 337 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg

Winery: 7111 Highway 128, Healdsburg

Good for: Cabernet (we liked their Rockfall Vineyard best) and their Aurora Point Semillon/Sauv. Blanc blend

Note: Stonestreet is part of Jackson Family Wines

 
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Quivira Vineyards

4900 W. Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg 

Good for: Black Boar Zinfandel, Grenache, Roussanne-Viognier

Fun fact: We got married here!

Tip: This is a biodynamic farm; you may enjoy the tour.

 
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Unti Vineyards — Appointment only

4202 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg 

Good for: Italian varietals, the Rosé and Montepulciano are especially good!