InnSonoma Valley AVA · Sonoma4.8 · 117
Cottage Inn & Spa
Book Calm Spa before arrival — most guests do — and walk to Sonoma Plaza in under five minutes.
Kid Friendly*CouplesWine Lovers
★★★★< 1 mi
Sonoma Valley · Sonoma County · Sonoma
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery
A 120-year-old Sonoma producer where antique redwood tanks still stand in the barrel room.
4.4(232)
Known forCabernetCherryblock Cabernet Vertical TastingHistoric EstateDog-FriendlyKid-FriendlyIntimate Experiences
About Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery has been a pioneering producer of Sonoma County wine for 120 years, known for its commitment to quality and terroir. Since Bill Foley's acquisition in 2008, the winery has focused on producing world-class wines by decreasing production and enhancing vineyard management, resulting in more concentrated and complex offerings. Visitors can enjoy a historic winery experience with antique redwood tanks and original winemaking tools, along with tours and tastings in a beautiful setting.
Why Visit Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery
Cherryblock Cabernet Sauvignon has earned critical acclaim across multiple vintages, and you can taste them side by side in a vertical flight at $140. Under Bill Foley's ownership since 2008, Sebastiani shifted from volume to concentration, cutting production to focus on vineyard quality—a strategy you'll taste in every pour.
- Cherryblock Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon vertical tasting at $140
- Bill Foley reduced production volume after acquiring in 2008
- Antique redwood tanks and original tools preserved in barrel room
- 2019 Cherryblock Cabernet earned 94 points from Wine Enthusiast
- 120 years as a Sonoma County producer
The Setting
Sebastiani sits at 389 4th Street East in downtown Sonoma, housed in a building with Tuscan architectural details and a barrel room that preserves original winemaking tools alongside towering antique redwood tanks. These aren't replicas or decorative pieces—they're the actual vessels that stored early vintages from one of Sonoma County's oldest continuously operating wineries. You can see the hand-carved cooperage marks and iron banding that date back decades, a physical record of more than a century in this valley.
The Tasting Experience
At $40, Sebastiani Wine Tasting pours five wines from distinct Sonoma County appellations, held seated indoors. For $60, Reserve Wine Tasting narrows focus to premier bottlings with detailed varietal and winemaking discussion led by a Wine Ambassador. Cherryblock Cabernet Vertical Tasting at $140 walks you through multiple years of their flagship Cherryblock Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, anchored in stories about both the vineyard and 120 years of family winemaking history.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Sebastiani Wine Tasting
$40Enjoy a tasting flight of five wines that made Sebastiani famous. Each of the wines were crafted from the distinct appellations throughout Sonoma County. This is a seated indoor tasting held in our historic tasting room.
Reservation Required
Reserve Wine Tasting
$60For the passionate wine enthusiast, we offer an intimate tasting for you to enjoy of our premier wines. Our Wine Ambassador will lead you through a discussion on the varietals and winemaking, focusing on the role each plays in the wine in your glass. Hand-crafted cheese and charcuterie boards are available Wednesday through Sunday to elevate your experience. Please order ahead to confirm availability.
Reservation Required
Cherryblock Cabernet Vertical Tasting
$140Celebrate our 120+ years of winemaking with a vertical tasting of our critically acclaimed Cherryblock Cabernet Sauvignon. Learn about Sebastiani’s rich history and our iconic Cherryblock Vineyard, originally planted in 1961. This experience features a tasting of five vintages. Hand-crafted cheese and charcuterie boards are available Wednesday through Sunday to elevate your experience. Please order ahead to confirm availability.
Reservation Required
The Pour
$55$150
Wine list. (5)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2023 Lush fruit flavors of cherry kirsch, strawberry preserves and warm spice. Soft tannins and well balanced acidity lead to an elegant, oak tinged finish. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2023 | $55 | |
Sebastiani Cherryblock Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley 2019 94 Points – Wine Enthusiast. The 2019 vintage opens with terroir-driven aromatics of crème de cassis, black cherry, baked plum and all-spice. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2019 | $150 |
Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2023
Lush fruit flavors of cherry kirsch, strawberry preserves and warm spice. Soft tannins and well balanced acidity lead to an elegant, oak tinged finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon2023
Sebastiani Cherryblock Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley 2019
94 Points – Wine Enthusiast. The 2019 vintage opens with terroir-driven aromatics of crème de cassis, black cherry, baked plum and all-spice.
Cabernet Sauvignon2019
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Where to Stay Nearby
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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
Drive Times
From Sonoma hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage Inn & Spa | ~<1 min | Book |
| Olea Hotel | ~17 min | Book |
| Farmhouse Inn | ~51 min | Book |
| The Lodge at Bodega Bay | ~59 min | Book |
| Hotel Healdsburg | ~59 min | Book |
| Montage Healdsburg | ~1h 2m | 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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