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MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
Six-acre estate four blocks from Sonoma Plaza where spa treatments use herbs from the grounds.
Dog OKWine LoversLuxury Retreat
★★★★2.2 mi
Sonoma Valley · Sonoma County · Sonoma
Gundlach Bundschu
California's sixth-oldest winery, making wine continuously since 1858 on Rhinefarm.
4.5(651)
Known forCabernetHeritage TastingCave ToursDog-FriendlyPicnic AreaHistoric Estate
About Gundlach Bundschu
Gundlach Bundschu Winery, a family-owned estate in Sonoma, has been crafting wines since 1858, making it one of California's oldest wineries. With a commitment to regenerative organic practices, the winery produces small lots of ultra-premium wines from its historic 320-acre Rhinefarm estate, located at the crossroads of Sonoma Valley, Carneros, and Napa Valley. Visitors can enjoy a unique experience exploring the vineyard and tasting exceptional wines that reflect the estate's rich heritage.
Why Visit Gundlach Bundschu
Rhinefarm sits at the crossroads of three appellations—Sonoma Valley, Carneros, and Napa Valley—giving Gundlach Bundschu access to climates that vary dramatically across 320 acres. Visitors booking the Bundschu Heritage Tasting pour wines from old-vine blocks hand-selected by the family that's owned this land for six generations.
- Rhinefarm Tasting pours five estate wines for $45 in courtyard or barrel room
- Bundschu Heritage Tasting ($75) features old-vine blocks chosen by the family
- Cave & Vineyard Tour includes Vintage Reserve Cabernet pour
- Operating since 1858—California's sixth-oldest winery
- Bacchus Happy Hour runs Sundays May–October at Donkey Bar
The Setting
Rhinefarm's 320 acres spread across Denmark Street in Sonoma, with vines climbing slopes that reach into three different growing regions. The property centers on a courtyard where groups gather for tastings, while a barrel room offers an alternative space when fog rolls in from Carneros. A wine cave carved into one hillside hosts tours that end with pours of Vintage Reserve Cabernet overlooking blocks planted decades ago.
The Tasting Experience
At the Donkey Bar, the $25 Sonoma Original Bar Tasting pours three wines—standing room, no fuss, and all from regenerative organic vineyards. Groups of nine or more can book the $85 Private Group Tasting for a seated flight of five wines. For $80, the Cave & Vineyard Tour walks guests through underground cellars and then out into rows where guides explain how soil shifts between appellations on a single estate.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Sonoma Original Bar Tasting
$25A standing bar experience that introduces guests to regenerative organic wines with a tasting of three Rhinefarm favorites.
45 min
Rhinefarm Tasting
$45A classic Sonoma wine tasting with a twist, featuring a curated flight of five estate-grown wines in the winery courtyard or barrel room.
Reservation Required
Bundschu Heritage Tasting
$75Experience a rare flight of five limited bottlings showcasing the best of the estate vineyard, crafted from select old vines hand-chosen by the Bundschu Family.
90 minReservation Required
CAVE & VINEYARD TOUR
$80An unforgettable experience that includes a tour of the wine cave and vineyard, tasting through a curated flight of estate-grown wines, and concludes with a pour of Vintage Reserve Cabernet.
Reservation Required
Private Group Tasting
$85A private wine tasting for groups of nine or larger, featuring a memorable flight of five organically-farmed wines.
Reservation Required
The Pour
Wine list. (11)
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cabernet Franc | Cabernet Franc | NV | ||
Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | NV | ||
Merlot | Merlot | NV | ||
Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | NV | ||
Mountain Cuvée | Red Blend | NV | ||
Zinfandel | Zinfandel | NV |
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet FrancNV
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet SauvignonNV
Merlot
MerlotNV
Pinot Noir
Pinot NoirNV
Mountain Cuvée
Red BlendNV
Zinfandel
ZinfandelNV
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Where to Stay Nearby
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Cottage Inn & Spa
Book Calm Spa before arrival — most guests do — and walk to Sonoma Plaza in under five minutes.
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Drive Times
From Sonoma hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Gundlach Bundschu, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage Inn & Spa | ~6 min | Book |
| Olea Hotel | ~22 min | Book |
| Farmhouse Inn | ~54 min | Book |
| The Lodge at Bodega Bay | ~1h 2m | Book |
| Hotel Healdsburg | ~1h 3m | Book |
| Montage Healdsburg | ~1h 5m | 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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