Cool-climate Carneros on the Sonoma side — open-air estates with wide lawns, bay breezes, and the space for families to spread out and enjoy the afternoon.
Viansa Winery
Viansa pours Italian varietals from its own Carneros vineyards above a 97-acre wetland preserve.
Cline Family Cellars
Fred and Nancy Cline founded this Rhône-focused estate in 1982 on 350 acres in Sonoma-Carneros.
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
Fred Cline built this 2007 winery as a tribute to his grandfather Valeriano Jacuzzi.
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
José and Gloria Ferrer opened Carneros' first sparkling winery in 1982.
Roche Winery & Vineyards
Doctors Joseph and Genevieve Roche planted Tipperary Vineyards in 1982.
Anaba Wines
Winemaker Katy Wilson, VinePair's 2025 NextWave Winemaker of the Year, crafts Rhône varietals and Pinot Noir.
Ram's Gate Winery
Ram's Gate sits where three AVAs converge, with winemaker Joe Nielsen crafting Pinot and Chardonnay.
Larson Family Winery
Five generations of Larsons farm 100 certified organic acres once used for rodeos.
Where to stay.
Family-welcoming places to stay within easy reach of these wineries.
HotelSonoma Bungalows
Eight bungalows with gourmet kitchens sit a few minutes' walk from Sonoma Plaza.
InnBella Luna Inn
The 1909 building wraps around a heated pool and a championship putting green on the deck.
HotelAppellation Healdsburg
Chef Charlie Palmer's kitchen garden supplies the omelet bar, and the terrace suites open onto vineyards.
HotelHarmon Guest House
The check-in desk at Harmon Guest House is carved from a single fallen eucalyptus tree.