Russian River Valley · Sonoma4.5 · 161
Rodney Strong Vineyards
Sonoma County's 13th bonded winery, founded in 1959 by dancer-turned-vintner Rod Strong.
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Best Cabernet Franc in Sonoma County
Cabernet Franc is the connoisseur's grape in Sonoma County — more aromatic and elegant than its offspring Cabernet Sauvignon, with signature notes of violets, red currant, and graphite. Often used as a blending component, the wineries below champion Cabernet Franc as a standalone varietal, producing wines of real distinction.
With only a handful of dedicated producers in the region, these Cab Franc specialists are worth seeking out for anyone who appreciates finesse over power.
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Sonoma Valley AVA · Sonoma4.5 · 651
Gundlach Bundschu
California's sixth-oldest winery, making wine continuously since 1858 on Rhinefarm.
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Sonoma Valley AVA · Sonoma4.2 · 302
Chateau St. Jean Winery
Cinq Cépages, their flagship blend, set the standard for Sonoma luxury bottlings since 1973.
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Carneros (Sonoma) · Sonoma4.6 · 118
Schug Carneros Estate
A five-generation German winemaking family focuses entirely on Pinot Noir from Carneros and the Sonoma Coast.
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Russian River Valley · Sonoma4.9 · 151
Hook & Ladder Vineyards & Winery
A working fire engine sits in Hook & Ladder's tasting room, alongside axes and helmets from founder Cecil De Loach's firefighting career.
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Dry Creek Valley · Sonoma4.7 · 38
Amphora Winery
Rick Hutchinson ferments and ages wine in handmade Italian terracotta amphorae.
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Dry Creek Valley · Sonoma5.0 · 155
Capo Creek Winery
Mary Roy combines chef training with organic winemaking on this Dry Creek Valley ranch.
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Sonoma Valley AVA · Sonoma4.5 · 149
Pangloss Cellars
Winemaker Erich Bradley pours limited-production wines from heritage sites across Sonoma in a 1902 building on Sonoma Plaza.
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InnRussian River Valley · Sonoma4.6 · 727
SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn
Five guest rooms above a three-Michelin-star restaurant in downtown Healdsburg.
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★★★★★
HotelSonoma Valley AVA · Sonoma5.0 · 485
Sonoma Bungalows
Eight bungalows with gourmet kitchens sit a few minutes' walk from Sonoma Plaza.
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★★★★
HotelRussian River Valley · Sonoma4.7 · 377
The Madrona
Victorian manor on eight acres, with private bungalows and porch views of western vineyards.
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★★★★
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