HotelRussian River Valley · Sonoma4.8 · 52
Appellation Healdsburg
Chef Charlie Palmer's kitchen garden supplies the omelet bar, and the terrace suites open onto vineyards.
Dog OK*CouplesWine Enthusiasts
★★★★★2.9 mi
Dry Creek Valley · Sonoma County · Healdsburg
Amista Vineyards
Amista produces Sonoma County's first 100% organic sparkling wines alongside Rhône varietals.
4.9(157)
Known forSparklingRhôneOrganicDog-FriendlyKid-FriendlyBoutique
About Amista Vineyards
Amista Vineyards is a woman-led boutique winery located in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley, dedicated to crafting exceptional sparkling and Rhône varietal wines from organically farmed estate vineyards. With a commitment to sustainability and community, they are the first in Sonoma County to produce sparkling wines exclusively from 100% organically grown grapes, fostering memorable moments and shared experiences among friends.
Why Visit Amista Vineyards
Amista is the only Sonoma County producer making sparkling wines exclusively from organically grown grapes. The woman-led operation farms estate vineyards in Dry Creek Valley and bottles both méthode traditionnelle sparklers and Rhône varieties that benefit from the valley's warm days and cool nights.
- First Sonoma County winery producing 100% organic sparkling wines
- Woman-led operation in Dry Creek Valley
- Organic Vineyard Tour & Tasting departs daily at 11:00 AM ($60)
- Estate-grown Rhône varietals from certified organic vines
- Tasting room open daily 11 AM–4:30 PM at 3320 Dry Creek Road
The Setting
Tasting areas look out over 360 degrees of certified organic vineyard rows on Dry Creek Road, with multiple shaded spots scattered across the property. The open-air setup means you can move between different vantage points depending on sun and wind. Dry Creek Valley's signature benchland topography rises behind the vines, framing the view east toward the Mayacamas range.
The Tasting Experience
The Taste of Amista ($40) lets you choose your spot among several seating areas for a flight of sparkling and still wines. The Organic Vineyard Tour & Tasting ($60) leaves daily at 11:00 AM and covers the estate's farming practices before circling back for pours. Hosts talk about organic certification timelines and what it takes to grow sparkling wine fruit without synthetic inputs in a region better known for Zinfandel.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
The Taste of Amista
$40Choose your perfect setting among our many inviting tasting areas for your classic Amista wine flight. Enjoy 360-degree views of our organic vineyards under comfortable shade, experience the elegance of our indoor tasting barn, or sip your wine al fresco amidst the vines. Let your senses guide you through thoughtfully curated flights of Sparkling, White, or Rhône wines.
Reservation Required
Organic Vineyard Tour & Tasting
$60Join us daily at 11:00 AM for a captivating journey through our estate vineyards. Wander through our organic vineyards, led by one of our engaging wine hosts, learning about our organic farming practices and passion for Rhône varietals. Sip your wine al fresco amidst the vines and enjoy thoughtfully curated flights of Sparkling, White, or Rhône wines.
Reservation Required
The Pour
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Wine list. (18)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2018 Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon Juicy and voluptuous! Aromas of ripe boysenberry, all-spice, clove, and roasted coffee beans. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2018 | $80 | |
2019 Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon Built to age 5-7+ years. Aged 22 months in new French oak for crushed blackberry, sandalwood, and chewy tannins. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2019 | $75 | |
2021 Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon Experience the captivating power of this Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon, with rich dark fruit and a lingering finish. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | $70 | |
2022 Estate Mourvèdre Last of the Vintage! Hand-harvested from our Estate, in the heart of Sonoma County. | Merlot | 2022 | $52 | |
2022 Estate Signature Blend Just 288 Limited Edition Magnums Produced. A rich and robust red crafted with layers of red plum, earthy spice, and juicy berry. | Red Blend | 2022 | $195 | |
2022 Estate Tres Rhône Blend Our Co-founder's Favorite! A fun, complex blend with spice, black cherry, and red fruit. | Red Blend | 2022 | $55 | |
2021 Estate Syrah A lovely showcase of a wonderful vintage with brambly red berries and violets. | Syrah | 2021 | $52 | |
2021 Zinfandel Gene's Block Lovely, dried black cherry, blackberry, vanilla, and complex spice notes with delicate tannins. | Zinfandel | 2021 | $45 | |
2022 Gene's Block Zinfandel BBQ Favorite! An expressive Zinfandel with black plum, cherry, sandalwood, and white pepper notes. | Zinfandel | 2022 | $48 |
2018 Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon
Juicy and voluptuous! Aromas of ripe boysenberry, all-spice, clove, and roasted coffee beans.
Cabernet Sauvignon2018
2019 Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon
Built to age 5-7+ years. Aged 22 months in new French oak for crushed blackberry, sandalwood, and chewy tannins.
Cabernet Sauvignon2019
2021 Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon
Experience the captivating power of this Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon, with rich dark fruit and a lingering finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon2021
2022 Estate Mourvèdre
Last of the Vintage! Hand-harvested from our Estate, in the heart of Sonoma County.
Merlot2022
2022 Estate Signature Blend
Just 288 Limited Edition Magnums Produced. A rich and robust red crafted with layers of red plum, earthy spice, and juicy berry.
Red Blend2022
2022 Estate Tres Rhône Blend
Our Co-founder's Favorite! A fun, complex blend with spice, black cherry, and red fruit.
Red Blend2022
2021 Estate Syrah
A lovely showcase of a wonderful vintage with brambly red berries and violets.
Syrah2021
2021 Zinfandel Gene's Block
Lovely, dried black cherry, blackberry, vanilla, and complex spice notes with delicate tannins.
Zinfandel2021
2022 Gene's Block Zinfandel
BBQ Favorite! An expressive Zinfandel with black plum, cherry, sandalwood, and white pepper notes.
Zinfandel2022
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Drive Times
From Sonoma hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Amista Vineyards, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Montage Healdsburg | ~9 min | Book |
| Hotel Healdsburg | ~10 min | Book |
| Farmhouse Inn | ~21 min | Book |
| The Lodge at Bodega Bay | ~44 min | Book |
| Olea Hotel | ~54 min | Book |
| Cottage Inn & Spa | ~1h 6m | Book |
Estimates based on straight-line distance with a wine-country routing factor. Actual drive times vary with traffic and route choice.
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