Discover the Best Napa Valley and Sonoma County tasting rooms for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet, and more.
The 30-second videos below introduce nearly three dozen great Napa Valley and Sonoma County tasting rooms. A few are closed on Tuesday or Wednesday, but most pour wine daily. Try to make an appointment a day or two ahead; some places can accommodate same-day visitors (but still call ahead).
Lowest tasting fee: $ (<$40) | $$ ($40–$60) | $$$ ($61–$80) | $$$$ (>$80)
Napa Valley
Napa
Robert Biale Vineyards
Zinfandel and Petite Sirah (no Cabernet!) in a back-porch setting with views of two mountain ranges. $$
Fontanella Family Winery
Family-owned boutique Cabernets with a Mt. Veeder view. $$$
Yountville
Elyse Winery
Single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and ancient-vine Zinfandel often poured alfresco. $$
Oasis by Hoopes
Table service of Chardonnay plus Bordeaux whites, reds, and rosé in organic garden next to rescue-animal corral. $$$$
Oakville
Nickel & Nickel
Sister winery to Nickel & Nickel specializing in single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. $$$$
Rutherford
Frog’s Leap Winery
Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, and red blends from heritage Napa Valley grapes (tour here is fun). $$
St. Helena
Corison Winery
Library tastings of iconic woman winemaker’s St. Helena Cabernets. $$$$
Smith-Madrone Winery
Estate-grown Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Bordeaux-style red blend from landmark winery high up Spring Mountain. $$$
Calistoga
Larkmead Vineyards
Aesthetics, history, and collector-quality Cabernets at southern Calistoga winery dating to the late 1800s. $$$–$$$$
Vincent Arroyo Winery
Low-key vibe at longtime favorite for Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon. $
Sonoma Valley and Petaluma
Sonoma
Blue Farm Wines
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from five appellations poured at Anne Moller-Racke’s 13-acre farm. $$$
The Donum Estate
Museum quality outdoor art, dramatic architecture and views, vineyard-driven Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. $$$$
Hamel Family Wines
Valley views and collector-worthy Cabernet, plus Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel. $$$
Robledo Family Winery
Wines from 350 acres of estate-grown grapes by founding family from Michoacán, Mexico, plus several of their children. $
Sangiacomo Family Wines
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir by major Sonoma County grape growers. $$
Glen Ellen
Abbot’s Passage
Old-vine wines from family-owned heritage vineyards served amid a valley-floor vineyard. $$
Lasseter Family Winery
Former Pixar chief creative officer’s paean to Rhône and Bordeaux wines. $$
Loxton Cellars
Old-school casual tastings of excellent wines by Australian-born vintner. $
Kenwood
En Garde Winery
Hungarian-born winemaker’s Sonoma County Pinot Noir, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon poured at roadside tasting room. $$
Petaluma
Keller Estate
Estate-grown Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah paired with vineyard views. $$
McEvoy Ranch
Olive oil and wine tastings, plus tours of working farm. $
Northern Sonoma, Russian River, and West County
Healdsburg*
Capo Creek Ranch
Rhône blends and spectacular food pairings at Dr. Mary Roy’s Dry Creek Valley spread. $$$
Limerick Lane Cellars
Some of California’s most heralded Zinfandels served in or outside restored farm structure. $$
Porter Creek Vineyards
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and other wines poured in view of hillside vineyards. $
Tongue Dancer Wines
Single-vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from top Sonoma Coast sites star James MacPhail’s working-winery passion project 2 miles south of downtown. $
Geyserville
CRUX Winery
Engagingly idiosyncratic style for Rhône whites, a rosé, and several reds, most of them blends. $
Zialena Winery
Estate-grown Alexander Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon from fourth-generation Italian-American siblings. $
Windsor
Bricoleur Vineyards
Beautiful property (lead photo), elegant bottlings, superb wine-food pairings in bucolic setting. $$$
Grand Cru Custom Crush
Communal facility supports a dozen and a half boutique producers pouring wines individually or as part of the Vintners Selection multi-winery tasting. $
Sebastopol
Iron Horse Vineyards
History-making sparkling wines served alfresco at vineyard’s edge. $
Lynmar Estate
Garden views enhance meticulously farmed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. $$
Santa Rosa
Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Grüner Veltliner, Grenache, Syrah, and Pinot Noir at charming couple’s Sonoma Mountain ranch. $
Masterful Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet, and other wines from estate and top-notch sources poured in elegant ranch house or on patio with vineyard and mountain views. $$
More Napa Valley Ideas and Itineraries
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48 Perfect Hours in Calistoga
3 Historic Napa Valley Wineries Day Trip
3 St. Helena Wineries with a Personal Touch
10 Foolproof Napa Valley Cabernet Tasting Experiences
2 Splendid Days in Walkable Yountville
More Sonoma County Ideas and Itineraries
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Sonoma County Vineyard Walks
Sonoma Pinot Noir Day Trip
* ACORN, the first winery in the Northern Sonoma, Russian River, and West County video, closed its tasting room in late 2023.
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