Wineries in Sonoma County

Sonoma Wineries & Vineyards

Sonoma County’s viticultural heritage is showcased through this collection of historic estates and modern tasting rooms. The list features California’s oldest commercial winery, Buena Vista, alongside architectural landmarks like the French Normandy-style Ledson Castle and the 1920s estate of Chateau St. Jean. These sites span diverse microclimates, from the cool-climate sparkling wine houses of the Russian River Valley to the robust Zinfandel producers of Dry Creek Valley, highlighting the region's long-standing traditions in sustainable and biodynamic farming.

Sonoma Wineries & Vineyards — Map

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Korbel

Established in 1882 in the Russian River Valley, this historic winery specializes in méthode champenoise sparkling wines and brandy.

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Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery

This Dry Creek Valley estate features the Italianate Villa Fiore and five acres of manicured gardens. It is noted for its Fumé Blanc and Chardonnay.

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Ledson Winery & Vineyards

Known as "The Castle," this 16,000-square-foot French Normandy-style structure in Kenwood houses tasting rooms and a gourmet deli.

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Cline Cellars

Specializing in Zinfandel and Rhone-style varietals, this Carneros winery is situated on the historic site of the original Sonoma Mission.

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Viansa Winery

Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Sonoma Valley and San Pablo Bay, this winery focuses on Italian varietals and features Tuscan-inspired architecture.

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Jacuzzi Family Winery

Modeled after an Italian stone villa, this winery produces wines from Italian grape varieties like Sangiovese and Nebbiolo.

Charles Creek Vineyard / Public domain

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Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room & Gallery

Charles Creek Vineyard was a winery in Sonoma, California that specialized in Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wine and dessert wine.

Karen Harris / CC-BY-SA

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Buena Vista Winery

Founded in 1857 by Agoston Haraszthy, this is California's oldest commercial winery, featuring historic stone cellars and a renovated tasting room.

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Mayo Family Winery

A family-owned operation specializing in small-batch, single-vineyard wines, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel.

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Iron Horse Vineyards

Located in the cool Green Valley, this estate is renowned for its sparkling wines and estate-bottled Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

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Bella Vineyards

This Dry Creek Valley winery is known for its small-production Zinfandel and its unique tasting room located inside a wine cave.

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Sebastiani Vineyards and Winery

Established in 1904, this winery near Sonoma Plaza features massive redwood fermentation tanks and a history of producing Bordeaux-style varietals.

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Gundlach Bundschu Winery

California's oldest continuously family-owned winery, established in 1858, specializing in cool-climate Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Kunde Family Winery

A 1,850-acre sustainable estate in the Sonoma Valley, known for its mountain-top tastings and extensive network of wine caves.

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Larson Family Winery

A casual Carneros winery located on a former dairy farm, offering tastings alongside bocce ball courts and views of the surrounding wetlands.

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Benzinger Family Winery

A pioneer in biodynamic viticulture, this Glen Ellen winery offers tram tours of its estate vineyards and fermentation facilities.

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Bartholomew Park Winery

Situated on the grounds where Sonoma's first vineyards were planted, this site includes a viticulture museum and oak-shaded hiking trails.

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Saint Francis Winery

This mission-style winery in Kenwood is recognized for its bell tower and focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and culinary wine pairings.

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Chateau St. Jean Winery

Famous for its 1920s chateau and Mediterranean-style gardens, this estate specializes in Cinq Cépages, a signature Bordeaux-style blend.

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Medlock Ames Winery

An organic vineyard in Alexander Valley with a tasting room housed in a restored 1920s gas station and general store.

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