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The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection
Carneros mountain views from balconies and fire-lit patios, with lavender and rosemary along stone paths.
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★★★★3.0 mi
Carneros (Sonoma) · Sonoma County · Sonoma
Ceja Vineyards
Founded in 1999 by the Ceja family, who went from vineyard workers to winery owners.
4.7(53)
Known forPinot NoirFood PairingBoutiqueCultural ExperienceHistoric Estate
About Ceja Vineyards
Ceja Vineyards is a family-owned winery founded in 1999 by first-generation Mexican-American vintners who transitioned from vineyard workers to winery owners in Napa and Sonoma Valleys. The winery is dedicated to crafting beautifully balanced wines that pair well with world cuisine, particularly authentic Mexican dishes, reflecting the family's rich heritage and commitment to quality winemaking.
Why Visit Ceja Vineyards
The Ceja Wine Tasting Experience focuses on five wines paired with the family's story of moving from immigrant vineyard workers to first-generation Mexican-American vintners in one generation. Brothers Pedro and Armando founded the winery with Amelia and Martha, and their heritage shapes every wine—crafted specifically to pair with world cuisine including authentic Mexican dishes.
- Founded in 1999 by Amelia, Pedro, Armando, and Martha Ceja
- First-generation Mexican-American vintners in Napa and Sonoma
- Vino de Casa Red blend crafted to pair with Mexican cuisine
- $40 tasting pours five wines from estate Carneros fruit
- Tasting room open Fridays-Sundays, reservations required
The Setting
The Sonoma tasting room sits at 22989 Burndale Road in the Carneros region, open Fridays through Sundays with last seating at 2:30 p.m. Carneros straddles Napa and Sonoma counties, and the Cejas farm estate vineyards in both valleys. Reservations are required, and the space centers on conversation about heritage as much as terroir.
The Tasting Experience
The Ceja Wine Tasting Experience runs $40 and pours a minimum of five wines that may include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, or Vino de Casa Red blend. Staff walks guests through what makes Carneros a premier grape-growing region and how the family transitioned from working other people's vineyards to farming their own Napa and Sonoma estate fruit. The focus is on balance—wines built to pair with food rather than stand alone.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Ceja Wine Tasting Experience
$40Enhance your wine knowledge as you learn about our rich heritage and see what makes the Carneros region such a premier grape growing region. Enjoy and sample a minimum of five wines from our portfolio that may include our Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vino de Casa Red blend and dessert wine.
60 minReservation Required
The Pour
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Wine list. (12)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, wild berry, plum and spicy anise. This is a classic Napa Valley Cabernet showcasing depth and well-structured tannins. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | $80 | |
2021 Merlot Deep garnet in color, this wine reveals an exceptional array of aromas, from dark cherry and dried cranberry to cinnamon stick, clove and toasted oak. This luscious wine is round and full on the entry with fresh fruit flavors of blueberry, blackberry and red fruit, intertwined with hints of dark chocolate that continue through the long finish. | Merlot | 2021 | $70 | |
2022 Pinot Noir, Petaluma Gap Aromas of wild berry, pretty plum, cola and earthy raspberry. The palate is smooth and richly flavored with a mix of savory dark berry, blackberry, mineral and sage flavors. | Pinot Noir | 2022 | $68 | |
2023 Pinot Noir, Los Carneros This Pinot Noir is floral and lively with a beautiful exploration of lavender, spice, red cherry and cinnamon. Soft and juicy, it has a full-bodied figure of ripeness with polished tannins and structured acidity. | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $68 | |
2019 Vino de Casa Red Blend Irreverent and playful, this adventurous blend of Pinot Noir, Syrah and Merlot successfully mingles these distinct varieties for a delicious romp. Crushed violets and black pepper meet black plum and dark fruit aromas and flavors. | Red Blend | 2019 | $48 | |
2021 Metzli Metzli represents the Aztec goddess of the moon. This rich, extroverted wine of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah brims with bright red fruit, blackcurrant, plum and toasted vanilla aromas. | Red Blend | 2021 | $75 | |
2021 Mezcla 54 This playful yet graceful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot reveals a dazzling array of aromas from cinnamon, nutmeg, caramel and cocoa powder to fresh boysenberry, currant and ripe red plum. The flavors are every bit as complex as the aromas, with layers of blackberry, vanilla and violet accentuated by elegant tannins and a plush, velvety texture. | Red Blend | 2021 | $75 | |
2021 Oxomo Oxomo is a stellar blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Broad and rich with a deep core of wild berry, blueberry and spice, this wine hits the palate with a gush of pure and textured fruit and offers up a full body and long sexy finish. | Red Blend | 2021 | $75 |
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
Aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, wild berry, plum and spicy anise. This is a classic Napa Valley Cabernet showcasing depth and well-structured tannins.
Cabernet Sauvignon2021
2021 Merlot
Deep garnet in color, this wine reveals an exceptional array of aromas, from dark cherry and dried cranberry to cinnamon stick, clove and toasted oak. This luscious wine is round and full on the entry with fresh fruit flavors of blueberry, blackberry and red fruit, intertwined with hints of dark chocolate that continue through the long finish.
Merlot2021
2022 Pinot Noir, Petaluma Gap
Aromas of wild berry, pretty plum, cola and earthy raspberry. The palate is smooth and richly flavored with a mix of savory dark berry, blackberry, mineral and sage flavors.
Pinot Noir2022
2023 Pinot Noir, Los Carneros
This Pinot Noir is floral and lively with a beautiful exploration of lavender, spice, red cherry and cinnamon. Soft and juicy, it has a full-bodied figure of ripeness with polished tannins and structured acidity.
Pinot Noir2023
2019 Vino de Casa Red Blend
Irreverent and playful, this adventurous blend of Pinot Noir, Syrah and Merlot successfully mingles these distinct varieties for a delicious romp. Crushed violets and black pepper meet black plum and dark fruit aromas and flavors.
Red Blend2019
2021 Metzli
Metzli represents the Aztec goddess of the moon. This rich, extroverted wine of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah brims with bright red fruit, blackcurrant, plum and toasted vanilla aromas.
Red Blend2021
2021 Mezcla 54
This playful yet graceful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot reveals a dazzling array of aromas from cinnamon, nutmeg, caramel and cocoa powder to fresh boysenberry, currant and ripe red plum. The flavors are every bit as complex as the aromas, with layers of blackberry, vanilla and violet accentuated by elegant tannins and a plush, velvety texture.
Red Blend2021
2021 Oxomo
Oxomo is a stellar blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Broad and rich with a deep core of wild berry, blueberry and spice, this wine hits the palate with a gush of pure and textured fruit and offers up a full body and long sexy finish.
Red Blend2021
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Drive Times
From Sonoma hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Ceja Vineyards, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage Inn & Spa | ~10 min | Book |
| Olea Hotel | ~19 min | Book |
| Farmhouse Inn | ~56 min | Book |
| The Lodge at Bodega Bay | ~1h 2m | Book |
| Hotel Healdsburg | ~1h 5m | Book |
| Montage Healdsburg | ~1h 8m | 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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