Curated Sonoma Winery Tour
We’ve selected four wineries for their eclectic, off-the-beaten-path experiences, their mix of the casual and elegant, the historical and contemporary, and their well-loved varietals alongside creative new surprises.
We’ll make your appointments and build the schedule; our driver will deliver you from tasting to tasting. It’s a terrific way to experience the Wine Country.
Three to four wineries, six hours with a private driver. Starting at $270 per person, this is a great value for four tasters or more.
Gundlach Bundschu.
For six generations and over 160 years, the Bundschu family has farmed the Rhinefarm estate vineyard at the crossroads of the Sonoma Valley, Carneros and Napa Valley appellations. Today, they focus on making small lots of ultra-premium wines, including:
Bordeaux | Cabernet Sauvignon | Merlot | Pinot Noir | Zinfandel | Chardonnay | Reisling | Gewurztraminer
They have been farming sustainably since 2008 (early adopters of beneficial predators, water recycling, and solar arrays; plus they recycle their cardboard, glass, cork, and plastics.) Regenerative Organic Certification expected August 2023.
Kivelstadt Cellars.
Nestled in the hills 4.5 miles northwest of Glen Ellen, the vineyard’s volcanic shallow soils and steep terrain forces vines to struggle for nutrients and water. Of course, this struggle is the trademark of many of the greatest wines and vines in the world. Organically farmed, this vineyard’s slopes are some of the most beautiful you will see in the world. They recently replanted a five-acre section that burned in 2017. From the ashes will come not only a return to normal production levels, but Grenache, Mourvedre, and Gamay! Their current offer:
Sparkling Chenin Blanc | Sparkling Pinot Noir Rose | Sauvignon Blanc | White Rhone Blend | Orange Wine | Zinfandel | Syrah | Sonomasuolo | Estate Pinot Noir | Carignane | Red Rhone Blend | Charbono.
Sojourn Cellars.
A charming, yet sophisticated Tasting Salon located just off the Square in downtown Sonoma. Their seated tasting experiences allow guests to compare Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines side-by-side, across each varietal, from their respective growing regions. Experience the nuances among vineyards in the Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, and Napa Valley appellations.
Pinot Noir | Chardonnay | Cabernet Sauvignon
Highway 12 Winery.
If you like tailgating, epic wines, road houses and last stands, you've found your spot at The Barn! Here, you'll enjoy a tasting flight of incredible Highway 12 and Highwayman wines in a cozy, off-the-beaten-path hideout. Dog friendly!
Highway 12 is atypical of other wineries in that they make use of a number of different growing appellations to create unique wines. They traverse the iconic appellations of Sonoma, Napa and the foothills of the Sierras to find the perfect grapes, putting longstanding friendships with growers to perfect use. Three generations of wine-growing family heritage are apparent with every sip.
Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir Rosé | Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc