Fred and Nancy Cline founded this Rhône-focused estate in 1982 on 350 acres in Sonoma-Carneros.
Cline Family Cellars, founded in 1982 by Fred and Nancy Cline, is renowned for its commitment to sustainable farming and family values. Located on a picturesque 350-acre estate in Sonoma-Carneros, the winery specializes in Rhône varietals and Zinfandel, with a focus on minimal intervention winemaking that highlights the natural characteristics of their grapes. The Cline family continues to uphold a legacy of quality and stewardship, ensuring that their wines create lasting memories for visitors and wine lovers alike.
The Hilltop Tasting takes place atop Hat Strap Hill from April through October, pairing estate wines with seasonal cheese and charcuterie. Pondside Picnic reservations let visitors bring their own bottles and spend two hours at tables beside spring-fed ponds, with a minimum of two bottles required.
Cline Family Cellars sits on a 350-acre estate where spring-fed ponds anchor the property, visible from picnic tables scattered near the water's edge. Hat Strap Hill rises above the vineyards, accessible during the warmer months for private tastings. The farmhouse winery overlooks gardens and ponds, with outdoor seating areas that shift to heated, covered patios in winter.
The Classic Sonoma Bar Tasting runs $25 for four wines, all grown in different Sonoma County regions, served standing at a community bar. For seated service, the Outdoor Seated Reserve Tasting offers five wines for $35 with a choice of three flights: Cline Ranch, Second Generation, or Club Member Exclusive. The Hosted Tour & Barrel Room Tasting includes a 90-minute estate tour followed by reserve pours inside the working Barrel Room, available November through March.
Bring your family and relax by one of our spring-fed ponds with your favorite bottle of Cline wine. This reservation lasts 2 hours and takes place at one of our picnic tables. 2 bottle minimum; you will have the option to pre-select wine & bites during booking.
This casual, standing community wine tasting features 4 classic varietals of wine, all grown in different regions around Sonoma County. Available year-round, venue changes based on season.
Enjoy a private cabana setting for a fun outing with friends, surrounded by gardens and ponds. This is a bottle service only experience, available May-October.
This seated outdoor wine tasting features 5 wines and your choice of flight: Cline Ranch, Second Generation, or Club Member Exclusive. Available year-round outdoors, in winter on a heated, covered patio.
Enjoy a Cline wine-focused social hour with friends, family, or colleagues. This is a standing wine tasting for 9-20 people, available year-round outdoors.
Join us for a guided tour of the Cline estate, followed by a tasting of our reserve wines within our working Barrel Room. This experience lasts 90 minutes and is available November-March.
This private wine tasting takes place atop Cline's exclusive Hat Strap Hill, featuring a selection of estate wines alongside seasonal cheese and charcuterie. Available April-October.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 Seven Ranchlands Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $30 | |
2023 Rock Carved Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2023 | $40 | |
2021 Seven Ranchlands Merlot | Merlot | 2021 | $28 | |
2023 Seven Ranchlands Merlot | Merlot | 2023 | $30 | |
2023 Fog Swept Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $35 | |
2023 Gust Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $60 | |
2023 Seven Ranchlands Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $30 | |
2021 Seven Ranchlands Nancy's Cuvee | Red Blend | 2021 | $38 | |
2023 Cashmere Black | Red Blend | 2023 | $28 | |
2023 Cashmere Red Blend | Red Blend | 2023 | $27 | |
2023 Cashmere Red Light - Low Alcohol | Red Blend | 2023 | $22 | |
2023 The Sneak Red Blend | Red Blend | 2023 | $40 | |
2023 Ancient Vines Mourvèdre | Syrah | 2023 | $28 | |
2023 J. Poppe Syrah | Syrah | 2023 | $42 | |
Gust 2018 Syrah Petaluma Gap | Syrah | 2018 | $50 | |
2019 Bridgehead Zinfandel | Zinfandel | 2019 | $38 | |
2019 Meadowbrook Zinfandel 15% off - Web only! | Zinfandel | 2019 | $53 | |
2020 Meadowbrook Zinfandel | Zinfandel | 2020 | $50 | |
2022 Ancient Vines Zinfandel | Zinfandel | 2022 | $22 | |
2022 Big Break Zinfandel | Zinfandel | 2022 | $42 | |
2023 Eight Spur Zinfandel | Zinfandel | 2023 | $35 |
2022 Seven Ranchlands Cabernet Sauvignon
2023 Rock Carved Cabernet Sauvignon
2021 Seven Ranchlands Merlot
2023 Seven Ranchlands Merlot
2023 Fog Swept Pinot Noir
2023 Gust Pinot Noir
2023 Seven Ranchlands Pinot Noir
2021 Seven Ranchlands Nancy's Cuvee
2023 Cashmere Black
2023 Cashmere Red Blend
2023 Cashmere Red Light - Low Alcohol
2023 The Sneak Red Blend
2023 Ancient Vines Mourvèdre
2023 J. Poppe Syrah
Gust 2018 Syrah Petaluma Gap
2019 Bridgehead Zinfandel
2019 Meadowbrook Zinfandel
15% off - Web only!
2020 Meadowbrook Zinfandel
2022 Ancient Vines Zinfandel
2022 Big Break Zinfandel
2023 Eight Spur Zinfandel
ResortTreatment rooms lined with warm wood, therapists who adjust pressure mid-session, and a garden courtyard that delays checkout.
ResortCarneros mountain views from balconies and fire-lit patios, with lavender and rosemary along stone paths.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Cline Family Cellars, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage Inn & Spa | ~15 min | Book |
| Olea Hotel | ~21 min | Book |
| Farmhouse Inn | ~56 min | Book |
| The Lodge at Bodega Bay | ~60 min | Book |
| Hotel Healdsburg | ~1h 6m | Book |
| Montage Healdsburg | ~1h 9m | 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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