HotelSonoma Valley AVA · Sonoma4.6 · 49
Ledson Hotel
Six rooms on Sonoma Plaza named for Steve Ledson's family, each with working fireplaces and granite soaking tubs.
wine loversromantic getaways
★★★★< 1 mi
Sonoma Valley · Sonoma County · Sonoma
Pangloss Cellars
Winemaker Erich Bradley pours limited-production wines from heritage sites across Sonoma in a 1902 building on Sonoma Plaza.
4.5(149)
Known forCabernetChardonnayHeritage Site Private TastingHistoric EstateCulinary PairingsCasual & Fun
About Pangloss Cellars
Pangloss Cellars is a vibrant celebration of Sonoma's rich winemaking heritage, located in a beautifully restored 1902 building in the historic Sonoma Plaza. The winery showcases handcrafted wines that reflect the diverse terroir of Sonoma County, crafted by winemaker Erich Bradley, and offers a personalized tasting experience that highlights the region's culinary abundance.
Why Visit Pangloss Cellars
The Heritage Site Private Tasting brings together six wines from heritage vineyards in Sonoma and Anderson Valleys, each bottling tied to a specific place rather than a broad appellation. Bradley's portfolio spans fog-kissed Coast vineyards to volcanic Moon Mountain, all available exclusively direct from this tasting lounge.
- Winemaker Erich Bradley crafts wines from Moon Mountain to the Coast
- Heritage Site Private Tasting ($85) pours six heritage vineyard wines
- Portfolio includes three labels: Pangloss, Repris, and Texture
- 4,000-square-foot lounge in restored 1902 building on Sonoma Plaza
The Setting
The 4,000-square-foot tasting lounge occupies a restored 1902 building directly on Sonoma Plaza, where the original brick and woodwork frame a space that functions as both retail shop and reservation-only tasting area. The location puts visitors at the center of Sonoma's historic plaza, with the winery serving as a gateway to the county's diverse appellations rather than a single estate. Large windows face the plaza, and the interior dedicates room to both walk-in guests and seated tastings with locally-sourced food pairings.
The Tasting Experience
Three tasting options range from the $40 Portfolio Classic Experience, which includes wines from both Pangloss Cellars and sister label Repris, to the $70 Portfolio Terroir Experience featuring site-driven, cellar-worthy bottlings from Pangloss, Texture, and Repris. The $85 Heritage Site Private Tasting reserves six wines from heritage vineyards, each tied to a specific corner of Sonoma or Anderson Valley. Staff pour wines that showcase vineyard specificity rather than a house style, and the emphasis remains on terroir-driven expressions across multiple labels.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Portfolio Classic Experience
$40This flight of approachable, expressive guest-favorites feature wines from both Pangloss Cellars and Repris, offering a diverse glimpse into our portfolio.
90 minReservation Required
Portfolio Terroir Experience
$70Site-driven, structured and cellar-worthy, these memorable wines from Pangloss Cellars, Texture and Repris demonstrate vineyard specificity in exceptional wines.
90 minReservation Required
Heritage Site Private Tasting
$85Enjoy six distinct wines drawn from heritage sites across Sonoma & Anderson Valleys, each one a window into a unique corner of California’s viticultural legacy.
90 minReservation Required
The Pour
Wine list. (22)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cabernet Franc 2022 | Cabernet Franc | 2022 | ||
Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | ||
Malbec 2020 | Malbec | 2020 | ||
Merlot 2021 | Merlot | 2021 | ||
Pinot Noir 2021 | Pinot Noir | 2021 | ||
Pinot Noir 2022 | Pinot Noir | 2022 | ||
Pinot Noir 2022 | Pinot Noir | 2022 | ||
Appreciation 2022 | Red Blend | 2022 | ||
Grenache 2023 | Red Blend | 2023 | ||
Optimism 2020 | Red Blend | 2020 | ||
Optimist Society Cuvée Volume I 2021 Wine club or allocation-only wine. | Red Blend | 2021 | ||
Sangiovese 2022 | Red Blend | 2022 | ||
Sangiovese 2022 | Red Blend | 2022 | ||
Tenacity 2022 | Red Blend | 2022 | ||
Syrah 2022 | Syrah | 2022 | ||
Zinfandel 2022 | Zinfandel | 2022 |
Cabernet Franc 2022
Cabernet Franc2022
Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon2021
Malbec 2020
Malbec2020
Merlot 2021
Merlot2021
Pinot Noir 2021
Pinot Noir2021
Pinot Noir 2022
Pinot Noir2022
Pinot Noir 2022
Pinot Noir2022
Appreciation 2022
Red Blend2022
Grenache 2023
Red Blend2023
Optimism 2020
Red Blend2020
Optimist Society Cuvée Volume I 2021
Wine club or allocation-only wine.
Red Blend2021
Sangiovese 2022
Red Blend2022
Sangiovese 2022
Red Blend2022
Tenacity 2022
Red Blend2022
Syrah 2022
Syrah2022
Zinfandel 2022
Zinfandel2022
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Drive Times
From Sonoma hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Pangloss Cellars, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage Inn & Spa | ~<1 min | Book |
| Olea Hotel | ~17 min | Book |
| Farmhouse Inn | ~50 min | Book |
| The Lodge at Bodega Bay | ~58 min | Book |
| Hotel Healdsburg | ~59 min | Book |
| Montage Healdsburg | ~1h 1m | 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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