First-Time Visitor Guide to Sonoma County
First time visiting Sonoma County wine country? Welcome! Wine tasting is more approachable than you might think. The wineries below are perfect for beginners — they're walk-in friendly, affordably priced, and highly rated by other visitors.
Don't worry about knowing the "right" way to taste wine. These welcoming wineries have friendly staff who love introducing newcomers to wine country. Start here, and you'll quickly feel like a pro.
28 Wineries Found
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VerifiedCoursey Graves Estate Winery
$$Bennett Valley · Santa Rosa
Experience breathtaking views and exceptional wines at Coursey Graves Estate Winery.
4.9(324)
VerifiedDry Creek Vineyard
$$Dry Creek Valley · Healdsburg
A family-owned winery producing award-winning wines in Sonoma County.
4.8(293)
Dog OKKid Friendly*
VerifiedFrancis Ford Coppola Winery
$$Alexander Valley · Geyserville
Movie-themed wine park and entertainment complex.
4.5(768)
Kid Friendly
VerifiedBuena Vista Winery
$$Sonoma Valley · Sonoma
California's oldest premium winery since 1857.
4.5(716)
Dog OKKid Friendly
VerifiedAmista Vineyards
$$Dry Creek Valley · Healdsburg
Experience the joy of connection through exceptional organic wines at Amista Vineyards.
4.9(157)
Dog OKKid Friendly
VerifiedBenziger Family Winery
$$Sonoma Valley · Glen Ellen
Biodynamic estate with tram tours.
4.6(469)
Dog OKKid Friendly
VerifiedGundlach Bundschu
$$Sonoma Valley · Sonoma
Beloved family winery since 1858.
4.5(651)
Dog OKKid Friendly
VerifiedJacuzzi Family Vineyards
$$Carneros (Sonoma) · Sonoma
Experience the magic of Italian wines in Sonoma at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards.
4.5(616)
Kid Friendly
VerifiedRoche Winery & Vineyards
$$Carneros (Sonoma) · Sonoma
Experience award-winning wines and genuine hospitality at Roche Winery.
4.8(195)
Dog OKKid Friendly
VerifiedHarvest Moon Estate & Winery
$$Russian River Valley · Santa Rosa
Experience the elegance of Russian River Valley wines at Harvest Moon Estate and Winery.
4.8(159)
Kid Friendly
VerifiedRussian River Vineyards
$$Russian River Valley · Forestville
Experience award-winning wines in a welcoming atmosphere at Russian River Vineyards.
4.6(321)
Dog OKKid Friendly*
VerifiedKorbel Champagne Cellars
$Russian River Valley · Guerneville
Korbel Champagne Cellars: A pioneer in sparkling wine since 1882.
4.6(481)
Dog OKKid Friendly*
VerifiedPapapietro Perry Winery
$$Dry Creek Valley · Healdsburg
Experience the best of Sonoma County's handcrafted wines at Papapietro Perry Winery.
4.8(139)
Dog OKKid Friendly*
VerifiedCline Family Cellars
$Carneros (Sonoma) · Sonoma
Welcoming estate with free tastings.
4.5(662)
Dog OKKid Friendly
VerifiedScribe Winery
$$Sonoma Valley · Sonoma
Experience vibrant, terroir-driven wines at Scribe Winery.
4.6(247)
Dog OKKid Friendly
VerifiedTrattore Farms and Winery
$$Dry Creek Valley · Geyserville
Experience the best of Sonoma County at Trattore Farms and Winery.
4.7(153)
Dog OKKid Friendly
VerifiedLarson Family Winery
$$Carneros (Sonoma) · Sonoma
A family-owned winery in Sonoma Valley, dedicated to sustainable winemaking and creating great memories.
4.5(292)
Dog OKKid Friendly
Verifiedaesthete winery & farm
$$Dry Creek Valley · Healdsburg
Experience premium wines in a serene farm setting at Aesthete Winery & Farm.
4.6(193)
Dog OKKid Friendly
VerifiedParadise Ridge Winery
$Russian River Valley · Santa Rosa
Experience award-winning wines and breathtaking views at Paradise Ridge Winery.
4.6(269)
Dog OKKid Friendly*
VerifiedSeghesio Family Vineyards
$$Alexander Valley · Healdsburg
Historic family with Sonoma's oldest Zinfandel.
4.6(152)
Kid Friendly*
VerifiedLandmark Vineyards
$$Sonoma Valley · Kenwood
Experience award-winning wines crafted with a commitment to quality at Landmark Vineyards.
4.6(143)
Dog OKKid Friendly*
VerifiedSoda Rock Winery
$Alexander Valley · Healdsburg
Experience fine wines from the heart of Alexander Valley at Soda Rock Winery.
4.7(152)
Kid Friendly*
VerifiedTrentadue Winery
$Alexander Valley · Geyserville
Experience the legacy of Trentadue Winery in the heart of Alexander Valley.
4.7(150)
Dog OKKid Friendly
VerifiedImagery Estate Winery
$$Sonoma Valley · Glen Ellen
Artist-labeled wines with unusual varietals.
4.4(234)
Dog OKKid Friendly*
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InnSingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn
$$$$Healdsburg
Experience farm-to-table dining and cozy stays at SingleThread in Healdsburg.
4.6(727)
Adults OnlyFoodiesCouples
HotelSonoma Bungalows
$$$Sonoma Valley · Sonoma
Experience luxury and charm at Sonoma Bungalows, your perfect getaway in Sonoma.
5.0(485)
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