My go-to when visiting Sonoma! The outdoor patio area is so relaxing. The tastings are casual and don't feel rushed. I always grab a few bottles of Picpoul and Pinot Noir to bring home. Cochon is on the square, so there are plenty of other small businesses nearby to explore. read more

What a lovely tasting bar in the heart of Downtown Sonoma! It's quaint and clean, and is decorated with photos of the vineyard and the family who owns it. You feel the warmth when you walk in. Carlo was a very kind and charming tasting room manager. He knows the wines, grapes and regions very well and captivates you with each story of the bottle he is pouring. He even explains the glassware. There are 3 different wine flights to try and you can taste by the class. The bar can also accommodate a flight that suits your preference. I was looking for an all red flight, and Carlo happily created one for me that I would for sure enjoy. For Designated Drivers, there are two non-alcoholic sparkling wines from Italy to try so no one feels left out. The tasting menu has light bites to complement the wines such as a charcuterie board, cheese plates, and chips. Carlo lets you know what goes well with the wine you're having. And for after tasting, a variety of coffees. The wines I tried were all delicious. I purchased 3 bottles. (Note: You can ask for a "dump bucket" but you don't need one because the wines are very good.) 1. Old Vine Rosé - So good and very popular that they have it on tap! 2. Whole Hog - A delicious Rhône! 3. Eleve Cabernet - drinks like a Bordeaux. When in Downtown Sonoma, please stop by and give them a try. It's a nice break from shopping or a good place to sit and chat with friends for the afternoon. read more

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Sean was great and super helpful! We did the Sonoma tasting which included white, rose, Pinot and Zinfandel. We got the cheese plate to go with it which came after we had started drinking the wine. It's helpful to get the cheese first. The rose was our favorite but the Zinfandel was a close second. Prices are very reasonable. read more

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Honey and I stumbled upon Cochon as our first stop in Sonoma. Sean was very kind in telling us about their wines and recommending a tasting flight based on what we like to drink. Their charcuterie board was to die for and beautifully plated. The space itself is indoor/outdoor and was a lovely place for both small and bigger groups. We loved the wine so much, we ended up buying a bottle of their chilled rose, and enjoyed it per Sean's recommendation at the park across the street! read more

Cochon Tasting Bar - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Sonoma, California

This a great little tasting room off the Sonoma square. Our host was fantastic and very insightful. We had a wine flight plus the charcuterie board for a snack. We ended up also purchasing a few bottles of wines from the ones we really enjoyed on the tasting, which actually waived the tasting fee! Excited to go back! read more

We were greeted heartily by the tasting reoom manager as we walked past, causing my wife to stop and look at what Cochon had to offer. We were lured in by his positive vibes, but really impressed with the quality and diversity shown in the wines. In particular, my wife LOVED the Viognier. Later in the trip, we learned that this particular varietal is private labeled for one of Sonoma's premier bistro's, The Girl & The Fig. A great connection to make and a new "must visit" tasting room for our future trips. read more

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We went to Cochon from a recommendation and couldn't have been more pleased with our experience. Sean was an absolute delight and did a fantastic job of explaining the wines and what makes them unique. He was so personable and knowledgeable and really made the experience special. Can't wait to drink the bottles of "porch pounders" we bought on his recommendation. read more

Wine is subjective, but exceptional hospitality and service is not. Fortunately for us, Cochon has it all; great wines and great staff. We stopped in as a party of four adults and two children in the afternoon on the 4th of July and Carlo took fantastic care of us. Beyond the warm welcome and attentive service, he was genuine, friendly, informative, and a fantastic representative of the wines and the vineyards from which those wines are sourced. Another shoutout to Daniel who was charming and playful with our toddler, which provided another intangible nuance of warmth and friendly hospitality. We bought 7 bottles of wine and will be recommending Cochon with even more conviction. You really need to check this place out! Hidden gem right off of the Plaza in Sonoma. read more

Such a lovely place! We absolutely loved Carlo and he did an amazing job at describing all of the wines. Each was delicious and paired so well with the cheeses! Definitely get the sparkling, it was the best! read more

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Wow! Shocked by the rude staff at 2:15pm today. Walked in to the tasting room hoping to enjoy wine and a nice cheese board. Waited around a few minutes while the young guy behind the counter pretended not to see us. When the hubby politely asked to be seated the young staff said he couldn't and could we come back later because he was hoping to go to lunch. They clearly have signage that they offer their last pour at 5:15pm, There was also a group of older white couples seated on the patio enjoying wine so they are clearly open. Maybe because we are a mixed couple? I hate to assume that but?? come on. Who turns away business by asking them to come back later? Just left a fabulous few days in Napa. Definitely not the best first impression of Sonoma but I won't let one person ruin our trip. read more

I've tasted at dozens of places across the Sonoma and Napa Valleys... and the wines at Cochon have won my heart. Their Rhône varietals are excellent, and regardless of which flight you choose there's always a perfect progression from light and crisp to bold and complex. The sommeliers are deeply knowledgeable and also excellent story tellers, I felt very welcomed coming in as a solo taster and was never left to fend for myself. If you're tasting at the Sonoma square, don't miss this one! read more

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My family spent a few hours on the Cochon patio in early June and we cannot stop talking about it. We had great food, wine, and service. We did 2 flights, a cheese board and a few individual pours between the group. Carlo guided us through the wines and the charcuterie and we cannot thank him enough! We will visit when we are in town and recommend it to anybody. read more

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Sean was fantastic, we had a great experience tasting and learning more about the wine. The wines were of a wide variety and the flights were a great experience and value. Highly recommend! read more

This is my favorite wine bar in town! Sean and Danielle are some of the nicest, most attentive staff! The wine is great and so is the vibe. If you find yourself in the Sonoma square please check out this hidden gem! read more

We are visiting in Sonoma for a family wedding and just had the most wonderful, educational, TASTY and quaint experience at the Cochon Tasting Bar. Sean was our host. He made great conversation, had knowledge on the wines from high to entry level information. It felt very comfort and fun! We had the Rhode flight and purchased 3 of the 4 bottles. Highly recommend visiting this establishment when you travel here. read more

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Walked around the square and was lured by the sign that said Bubbly and Charcuterie. I loved all of the wines and the charcuterie, cheese and Spanish potato chips were a nice compliment to the wines. The service was fantastic. read more

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This tasting room was recommended to us by another tasting room in town. The wine selections were excellent and the expertise of Sean was incredible. He explained the characteristics of the vineyards that sourced the grapes that contributed to the flavor profiles of the wines. Service was excellent and the black pepper truffle chips were a tasty addition to our tasting experience. My daughter and I enjoyed the beautiful day on the patio. read more

We were capping off a weekend in Napa Valley and we wanted to drive through the City on the way home. A friend recommended Cochon Tasting Bar as something new (we've been to Sonoma several times) and we dropped by for a light snack and a tasting. We were seated by Carlo in the outdoor patio because it was such a nice day, and he explained to us how the tasting room operates. It's a little different than other tasting rooms in that they make their own wine by selecting locally sourced grapes from local vineyards and processing the wine in local fermenters--basically they have flexibility to pick and choose both the grapes and the process, and the owner does the lion's share of the work. We started with the Summer Flight and after reading the list, The Wife asked innocently, "Oh, you have viongier?" A little background; for a few years The Wife has enjoyed viongier wines from one specific winery because they are just a little less sharp than chardonnays with the oak flavor and not quite as tangy as you'll find with sauvignon blancs. But for some reason the vineyard of choice stopped selling them and the viongier wines from other vineyards were, well, sub-par blends. So when Carlo, who is a true gentleman, mentioned that viogniers were part of the summer flight, that perked The Wife's ears (and taste buds) and she asked for that one. Which she enjoyed immensely, ending my search for the replacement viongiers she loves so much. Carlo was careful to listen to The Wife's tastes in wines and altered the flight to her tastes. I don't drink and I was pleasantly surprised to see a full coffee bar/tea menu (which is owned and run by Carlo). We added the charcuterie board that is served on a smaller platter neatly arranged, and I have to note that the meats and cheeses were outstanding; Carlo said they were imported from Europe, as were the Italian potato chips that were better than any of the specialty chips I've had. And that's how this place operates; it's really tough to compete in Sonoma/Napa Valley as there are so many choices and all of them are good. Instead, Cochon finds the niche products that are uncommon or rare and serves them with elegance. That the wine quality (especially viongiers) was comparable to the other wineries of the region at a better price makes it an easy recommendation. And yes, I bought enough viongier to keep The Wife at least into the summer. read more

Can't wait to go back to Cochon Tasting Bar! From Covid safety precautions to wine selection to the amazing service, we didn't want to leave! Location (downtown Sonoma) was great. Flights were well-chosen and pricing was very reasonable. Carlo went out of his way to create a great experience for us from the distanced seating with our dogs, amazing wine choices and a perfect cheese/charcuterie pairing. read more

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We had so much fun toasting my daughter's engagement here! Yummy cheese plate and great champagne.

We recently visited Cochon Tasting Bar and had an incredible experience, largely thanks to our server, Sean. His passion and extensive knowledge of the wines truly made our visit special. Sean was enthusiastic and engaging, guiding us through the tasting with thoughtful recommendations and stories about each one...also the wines themselves are all fantastic! read more

Came here with my husband on Sat and it was pretty empty... maybe because it's located behind the main square? Or maybe because when sampling the wines they pour into the same glass without rinsing it? We aren't very seasoned in wine tasting but I was disappointed they didn't give us different glasses to sample from or at least they could have bothered to rinse our glass. We also requested outdoor dining but they said they had a large party and couldn't sit us outside... a couple came in after us and requested outdoor seating. They set up a folding red table and two chairs for them... guess we weren't special enough... I probably wouldn't come back which is a shame because I think the Rose sampling was good? Or maybe it was just because the wines blended and this made them good? read more

My family and I just left this tasting bar and lemme tell YOU.... you will not regret a wine tasting with Sandi. Not only was she friendly & delightful, she was energetic & knowledgeable sharing her passion for wine. Awesome day trip for out of town guests! Many of my family members became wine club members and we are so thankful for the wonderful Sunday afternoon spent. Thank you Sandi! I would recommend to anyone visiting the area. Pinot Noir was my absolute favorite but all tastings were yummy. Charcuterie boards were tasty... smaller size so we got two for our party of 7 read more

If I could give a zero I would. My wife and I saw this establishment and it looked like a place that you would want to have a glass a wine and a nice charcuterie board but we couldn't get seated. There was a sign on the door that said wait to be seated and open until 5:15pm but no one ever came to seat us. So I went into the bar/restaurant area and there was a server, with a beard, crouched down behind the bar looking through his cell phone. I asked him was seating available and he said "not now, I'm going to lunch." Now I don't know how many eating establishments in Sonoma that does not want patrons and money but it was apparent that Cochon does not like either. I would not recommend this place based on the way that Cochon treat its customers. Go to "Girl and the Fig" instead. They treat people the way you should be treated. read more

Quaint place off plaza!!! Excellent wines & service was awesome Do stop by if you r in Sonoma read more

Good wine, wonderful coffee and great conversation. Carlo is an incredible host!! Enjoyed visiting 2 days in a row.

This is the best wine tasting I have ever been too. The wine was delicious, but the service is certainly the best thing about Cochon. The intimate setting is so much nicer than larger wine bars where you are rushed . Our servers were amazing. Carlo took the time to explain each wine and the region it came from. He was professional and personable. My friends and I came for a bachelorette and we can't wait to come back one day. Seriously 10/10 would recommend. For Covid precautions, we were all pretty nervous going out again but felt very safe a Cochon. The tables are spread out well and the outside is very airy . Also the servers always had their masks on. They start with telling you the rules and precautions and I could tell they take it seriously. A great place to visit if you're itching to go out again but want to go somewhere you trust :) read more

The atmosphere was lovely on a late Thursday afternoon, not too busy but plently lively. The champagne was incredibly refreshing after the intense heat of the day and Sean offered wonderful service; he was attentive and friendly. Can't wait to come back! read more

There are plenty of tasting bars in Sonoma. This one has an area with outside seating. Staff very accommodating & friendly. Parking is usually ample. I will be returning soon. read more

If I could give Carlo 20 stars, I would. The wine, the charcuterie, the vibes are all immaculate. The most friendly winery in Sonoma. I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a non-touristy place. GREAT wine, GREAT food, GREAT VIBES. 12/10 thank you! read more

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My husband and I really enjoyed visiting the Cochon tasting room! We came on a Wednesday so we had the luxury of having the whole place to ourselves. We appreciated the nice, cold AC because it was so hot outside that day! I had the summer wine flight and my husband had the Rhone flight, both were delicious! Carlo was an amazing host and made us feel very welcome, we would love to visit again some time! read more

Our host at Walt referred us to Cochon. We had two Doggos in our party of 3 and they gave us a great table in the back with plenty of space, water and treats for our furry friends. We had a few flights and a great time. Our server was kind and prompt. The place was pretty busy - glad to see this! Definitely will be back next time we are at Sonoma square. Thanks Cochon! read more

Loved this place! The best wine tasting of our entire trip (and we had MANY). Super friendly staff made us feel so welcome and their wines are just DELICIOUS. A must! read more

Came here for a tasting over the weekend and it was amazing! I appreciate that their tastings had affordable options, we did the white wine flights and all wines were great. The service was also fantastic and I appreciate how attentive the service was. They're also taking all precautions during this crazy time we're living in. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

If I could give this place 100 stars, I would! I seriously never write reviews, but everything was so excellent, I felt it was warranted! My husband and I were looking for a place close by for some charcuterie (and let's be honest, some more wine never hurts). Sean sat us on the patio and was so friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. The food was delicious and my husband loved the rose so much, he bought a bottle to take home to Philly. This place is an absolute gem. We'll be recommending it to anyone that is in the area! read more

Sonoma downtown Has a lot to offer(Pinot), but if your looking for a great place for different blends it would have to be here!! This place served to its hype! Thank you Carlo!The best! read more

LOVE, love, love!!! Carlo and the kind lady are amazing!!!! Oh... and the wine was superb! Quick and spontaneous, but special trip So glad we stopped in!! read more

A gem of a spot in Downtown Sonoma! It's a differentiated combination of charming, local spot with great service, reasonably priced wines, food offerings, and a bathroom for visitors. Sonoma, especially the square in which it's located, is saturated with wine bars, but we were lucky to have stumbled upon this space (i.e., no prior reservation) that exemplifies Sonoma County local hospitality. read more

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We came here on the advice of the sommelier, Brandon, at Zina's (also fabulous, please see that review). It did not disappoint. Jay was our host and he was super easy going, fun to talk to and I felt like he would be the kind of person I would love to hang out with, he even had music suggestions. Great talks, and great recommendations on wine. We especially enjoyed "Whole Hog" aka "Big Daddy". All in all 5/5, would highly recommend, Jay was our favorite sommelier of the day. We took two bottles based on his wine notes. read more

This is a great place to stop. Wines were very good and there was a variety. We had both charcuterie boards which also were very yummy. It's a bit hidden from view on the square but definitely worth stopping at. There is out and indoor seating. read more