Creekside picnic spots, redwood-shaded lawns, and the Russian River estates where the family-friendly vibe runs as deep as the pinot noir roots.
Bricoleur Vineyards
Bricoleur pairs each wine with dishes from its onsite culinary team, not just a tasting flight.
Emeritus Vineyards
Founded in 1999 by Brice Cutrer Jones, Emeritus grows Pinot Noir exclusively on Goldridge soil.
MacRostie Winery Estate House
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame Russian River Valley from a ridgetop Estate House.
La Crema
Saralee Kunde planted this land to Burgundian varieties in 1989, and the estate still overlooks her vineyard.
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens
Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay has been poured here since 1982, and the culinary gardens feed the kitchens year-round.
Iron Horse Vineyards
Founded in 1976, Iron Horse serves its sparkling wines outdoors with vineyard views to Mt. St. Helena.
Harvest Moon Estate & Winery
The Pitts family has farmed this Russian River Valley estate since 2002.
Korbel Champagne Cellars
Korbel has produced California sparkling wine by méthode champenoise since 1882.
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.
J Vineyards & Winery
Winemaker Nicole Hitchcock presses grapes with rare Coquard equipment and hand-harvests at night.
Rodney Strong Vineyards
Sonoma County's 13th bonded winery, founded in 1959 by dancer-turned-vintner Rod Strong.
Hartford Family Winery
Don and Jennifer Hartford founded this winery in 1994 to produce single-vineyard Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and old vine Zinfandel.
DeLoach Vineyards
DeLoach Vineyards pours Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from organically and biodynamically farmed Russian River vines.
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.