Sonoma Sips Wine Tastings

Sonoma Valley venues host $15 late-winter tasting experiences. 

Deal alert: Sonoma Valley wineries and other venues are offering $15 Sonoma Sips tastings from February 15th through March 15th, 2026 – a most affordable way to explore this significant winegrowing region. The experiences vary, but most include at least three flight-size pours. At most places, you don’t need a reservation, though it’s a good idea to call ahead, especially on weekends. Some wineries are open daily; others close for a day or more each week. Mention the Sonoma Sips promotion, jointly sponsored by the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau and the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers, upon arrival. 

A few favorite wineries and experiences, followed by “if you like…” suggestions: 

Abbot’s Passage Winery & Mercantile

For Sonoma Sips: “Three Rhône-inspired field blends” at a standup tasting. Closed Monday–Thursday. Glen Ellen.

Anaba Wines

For Sonoma Sips: Two current-release pours of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, or Rhône-style wines. Sonoma.

B. Wise Vineyards

For Sonoma Sips: Current-release flight in the Sonoma Highway lounge (lead photo) that B. Wise Vineyards shares with the affiliated Amapola Creek Vineyards & Winery, which is also participating. Kenwood.

Bartholomew Estate

For Sonoma Sips: Two pours “surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of our historic 375-acre estate.” Not available on Saturdays. Sonoma.

Benziger Family Winery

For Sonoma Sips: flights emphasizing the winery’s sustainable farming practices. Glen Ellen.

Buena Vista Winery

For Sonoma Sips: Flight of current wines at the site of “California’s first premium winery, founded in 1857.” Sonoma.

Cochon Wines

For Sonoma Sips: A curated wine flight at Cochon might include Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Rhone-style wines. Sonoma.

Corner 103

For Sonoma Sips: Tastes of five limited production wines, “very approachable and crafted to express the unique flavors of the region in which the grapes are grown.” Sonoma.

Dane Cellars

For Sonoma Sips: Taste with owner Bart Hansen inside a huge century-plus-year-old redwood wine-aging tank. Glen Ellen.

Gundlach Bundschu

For Sonoma Sips: Taste three “regenerative organic wines” at the bar of this historic (1858) winery. Sonoma.

Hamilton Family Wines

For Sonoma Sips: “Sample our current selection of wines,” either indoors or on the back patio. Kenwood.

Laurel Glen Vineyard

For Sonoma Sips: Seated tasting of small-production rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Glen Ellen.

Muscardini Cellars

For Sonoma Sips: “Sangiovese, Super Tuscan style blends, and single varietals from our Sonoma Valley focused vineyards.” Kenwood.

Pomme Cider

For Sonoma Sips: Three small-batch ciders at downtown cider bar and bottle shop. Sonoma.

SIGH

For Sonoma Sips: “Three beautiful bubbles” at this downtown champagne bar. Sonoma.

Sojourn Cellars

For Sonoma Sips: Glass of Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, or Home Ranch Cabernet. Sonoma.

Sonoma’s Best

For Sonoma Sips: Three wines selected by in-house sommelier extraordinaire Todd Jolly. Sonoma.

Sosie Wines

For Sonoma Sips: Tasting of food-friendly small-batch wines overseen by Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky of Atelier Melka. Sonoma.

St. Francis Winery

For Sonoma Sips: Five artisanal wines, including Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. Kenwood.

Talisman Wine

For Sonoma Sips: Three of husband-and-wife team Scott and Marta Rich’s well-crafted single-vineyard Pinot Noirs. Glen Ellen.

Vaughn Duffy Wines

For Sonoma Sips: “Enjoy a flight of four of our favorite varietals—Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Petite Sirah.” Kenwood.

WALT Wines

For Sonoma Sips: Three Pinot Noirs at a seated tasting just off downtown’s plaza. Sonoma.

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If You Like . . .

Cabernet Sauvignon

B. Wise, Laurel Glen, Sosie, St. Francis.

Chardonnay

Anaba, Benziger, Sojourn, Vaughn Duffy, WALT.

Pinot Noir

Anaba, Talisman, Vaughn Duffy, WALT.

Rhône-style Wines

Abbot’s Passage, Anaba, Dane Cellars, Hamilton Family.

Sparkling Wines and Cider

Pomme Cider, SIGH, Sosie.

Zinfandel

Dane Cellars, Muscardini, St. Francis.

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The Winemakers Pour: Sonoma Sips in Local Restaurants, March 14th, 2026

Participating restaurants and winemakers include (all descriptions from Sonoma Sips):

Songbird Parlour & Dunstan Wines: A posh, woman-owned Victorian lounge in Glen Ellen, serving vibrant, farm-to-table bites and Sonoma-sourced wines with a lively atmosphere paired with a small production winery that sources grapes from the prestigious Durrell Vineyard.

Glen Ellen Star & Sangiacomo Family Wines: A rustic-meets-refined wood-fired hotspot known for its seasonal California cooking and legendary pizzas paired with third-generation farmers and winemakers, family-run since 1927.

Stella Kenwood & Laurel Glen Vineyards: A cozy Italian eatery boasting housemade pasta and bold flavors, perfect for a memorable meal paired with wines from the high elevations of the small but spectacular Sonoma Mountain AVA.

Layla at MacArthur Place & Dane Cellars: A sunlit, wine-country-chic dining room spotlighting fresh Mediterranean-inspired plates and polished cocktails, paired with handcrafted wines grown across the valley.

HopMonk Tavern Sonoma & Muscardini Cellars: A lively 1888 farmhouse brewpub featuring high-end tavern fare, a spacious beer garden, and live music, paired with Old World vintages like Sangiovese, Barbera, and Super Tuscans.

Swiss Hotel & Landmark Wines: A historic Sonoma Plaza classic offering modern Italian favorites and charming garden-patio dining, paired with exquisite Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Sonoma Grille & Bar & Annadel Estate Winery: A crowd-pleasing restaurant known for its hand-cut steaks, fresh pasta, and seafood, anchored by a buzzing bar, paired with a family-owned and operated winery crafting Pinot Noir and Bordeaux-style varietals

The Red Grape & Talisman Winery: Relaxed, casual, and fun, the menu offers comfortable dining indoors or on the beautiful patio, paired with single-vineyard Pinot Noirs.

The girl & the fig & Anaba Wines: an iconic wine country bistro creating country food with French passion, paired with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Rhone-style wines

Burgers & Vine & Cline Cellars: a menu that features homemade pastas and perfectly grilled premium steaks, paired with wines made from the grapes of seven vineyards throughout California.

Daniel Mangin has written all six editions of Fodor’s Napa and Sonoma and has covered Sonoma County wines for BestWineries.com, The California Directory of Fine Wineries, Marin Magazine, and other outlets.