HotelSonoma Valley AVA · Sonoma4.5 · 282
Gaige House
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Sonoma Valley · Sonoma County · Glen Ellen
Imagery Estate Winery
Imagery Estate Winery bottles Malbec, Tempranillo, and Lagrein instead of Cabernet.
4.4(234)
Known forMalbecTempranilloArt GalleryFood PairingVintage & Vinyl ExperienceKid-Friendly
About Imagery Estate Winery
Imagery Estate Winery is renowned for its commitment to crafting rare wines from uncommon varietals, showcasing unique selections like Malbec, Tempranillo, and Lagrein. With over 30 years of experience, the winery blends the worlds of wine and art, featuring an impressive art collection that enhances the tasting experience. Visitors can enjoy outdoor and indoor tastings while exploring the beautiful estate and its character-rich vineyards.
Why Visit Imagery Estate Winery
The Vintage & Vinyl Experience pairs five wines with local cheeses while guests choose records from the winery's collection. It runs 90 minutes and costs $75, blending rare varietals with an art gallery tour that's built into the property.
- Lagrein, Tempranillo, and Malbec anchor the portfolio of rare varietals
- Vintage & Vinyl Experience includes a record collection for 90 minutes at $75
- All That and a Bag of Chips pairs five wines with snacks for $45
- Private Parlor Tasting in the Collections Gallery Room seats 6–8 guests
- Over 30 years of winemaking focused on uncommon varietals
The Setting
Imagery Estate Winery in Glen Ellen houses an on-site art gallery that visitors walk through during tastings. The Collections Gallery Room serves as the venue for private group tastings, seating six to eight around a single flight. Vineyard views stretch from the outdoor seating areas, where the Sonoma Estate Vineyard grows the uncommon grapes that define the winery's focus.
The Tasting Experience
The Wine Tasting at $25 pours a flight of award-winning wines at the bar, with no reservation needed for groups under eight. The Reserve Seated Tasting at $35 pairs guests with a Wine Specialist who walks them through five winery-exclusive releases over the course of an hour. All That and a Bag of Chips serves five small-lot wines with chips and popcorn for $45, a pairing that takes the pressure off formal wine language.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Wine Tasting
$25Flight at the wine bar of award-winning limited-production wines. Stroll through the on-site art gallery. Complimentary for Wine Club members (up to 4 guests). No reservation required for groups of 8 or less.
Reserve Seated Tasting
$35Seated exploration of small-lot wines with a dedicated Wine Specialist. Personalized flight of five winery-exclusive releases with vineyard views. Thu–Mon. 60 minutes. $25 for Wine Club members.
Reservation Required
All That and a Bag of Chips
$45Five rare small-lot wines paired with chips and popcorn. Self-guided tour of the on-site art gallery included. 60 minutes. $36 for Wine Club members.
Reservation Required
Vintage & Vinyl Experience
$75Seated tasting of five wines paired with local cheeses while curating your own soundtrack from the record collection. Self-guided gallery tour included. Thu–Mon. 90 minutes. $60 for Wine Club members.
Reservation Required
Private Parlor Tasting
$75Private seated tasting in the Collections Gallery Room. Flight of five wines with a knowledgeable host. Groups of 6–8. Thu–Mon. 90 minutes. $60 for Wine Club members. Call to book.
Reservation Required
The Pour
Wine list. (2)
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Noir Nouveau A remarkable and gracefully smooth expression of Sonoma Coast fruit. Pinot Noir is at the forefront, presenting notes of juicy raspberry and strawberry. Syrah balances with dark fruit, giving definition to the structure while Mourvèdre brings layered complexity as well as subtle spice. | Red Blend | NV |
Noir Nouveau
A remarkable and gracefully smooth expression of Sonoma Coast fruit. Pinot Noir is at the forefront, presenting notes of juicy raspberry and strawberry. Syrah balances with dark fruit, giving definition to the structure while Mourvèdre brings layered complexity as well as subtle spice.
Red BlendNV
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Olea Hotel
Guest rooms at Olea Hotel open to private terraces facing Sonoma Valley vineyards.
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Drive Times
From Sonoma hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Imagery Estate Winery, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Olea Hotel | ~4 min | Book |
| Cottage Inn & Spa | ~14 min | Book |
| Farmhouse Inn | ~42 min | Book |
| Hotel Healdsburg | ~49 min | Book |
| Montage Healdsburg | ~51 min | Book |
| The Lodge at Bodega Bay | ~54 min | 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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