Small family producers with big lawns, unhurried zinfandel-country pacing, and the kind of hospitality where kids are welcome at the table.
Dry Creek Vineyard
Founded in 1972 by David S. Stare, this family winery is among Sonoma's few remaining truly private operations.
Amista Vineyards
Amista produces Sonoma County's first 100% organic sparkling wines alongside Rhône varietals.
Papapietro Perry Winery
Garage-born winery focusing on single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Zinfandel from Sonoma County.
DaVero Farms & Winery
Ancient Tuscan olive trees and Sagrantino vines grow side-by-side on this working biodynamic farm.
Mazzocco Sonoma
Mazzocco specializes in single-vineyard designate Zinfandels from Dry Creek Valley.
Trattore Farms and Winery
A working olive mill alongside estate vineyards in Dry Creek Valley, with ATV tours through both.
Quivira Vineyards
Quivira's certified organic vineyards border Wine Creek, which the winery actively restored to support native salmon runs.
Wilson Winery
Wilson Winery produces its award-winning Zinfandels inside a century-old tin barn from 1993.
Chateau Diana
Founded by Tom and Diane Manning in 1981, now run by their children Corey and Dawn.
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.