Doctors Joseph and Genevieve Roche planted Tipperary Vineyards in 1982.
Roche Winery & Vineyards, founded in 1987 by Doctors Joseph and Genevieve Roche, is a family-owned winery located in the picturesque Sonoma Valley. Known for its award-winning Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the winery offers a welcoming and genuine experience, with a focus on direct-to-consumer sales and a commitment to quality over mass distribution. Visitors can enjoy tastings in both the downtown Sonoma tasting room and the flagship winery, which features beautiful outdoor spaces and a dog-friendly atmosphere.
The Reserve Tasting pours four wines including reserve Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs alongside barrel samples from current vintages. Both tasting rooms offer barrel tastings daily, a rarity for visitors who want to taste wine before bottling.
The flagship winery sits inside Tipperary Vineyards on Bonness Road, 20 acres planted in southern Sonoma Valley. A shaded outdoor patio has fireplaces for cooler afternoons. The downtown Sonoma tasting room at 122 West Spain Street has a porch that overlooks the square and a garden patio. Both locations are dog-friendly.
The Select Tasting offers four non-reserve wines plus barrel tastings for $35. Reserve Tasting steps up to $45 and includes sparkling, reserve Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, and Merlot, also with barrel samples. From June through September on weekends, the Vineyard & Winery Tour walks 4–8 guests through Tipperary Vineyards and production areas for $65.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Choice of four non-reserve wines including whites, reds, rosé, and sweet selections plus barrel tastings.
Four reserve wines including sparkling, reserve Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, and Merlot plus barrel tastings.
Intimate walking tour of the 20-acre vineyard and production facility. 4–8 guests. Fri–Sun, June–September only.
Wine details aren't available online.
Contact Roche Winery & Vineyards directly for current offerings — visit their website or call (707) 935-7115.
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 Roche Winery & Vineyards, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage Inn & Spa | ~10 min | Book |
| Olea Hotel | ~23 min | Book |
| Farmhouse Inn | ~52 min | Book |
| The Lodge at Bodega Bay | ~57 min | Book |
| Hotel Healdsburg | ~1h 2m | 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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