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En Garde Winery

4.7 (67 reviews)
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En Garde 2018 Pinot Noir
Jessica E.

I have heard great things about En Garde wines, and the rumors were true! The wine was so smooth and delicious that I ended up buying more bottles to give out as gifts to clients. But what made the experience even better, was the excellent customer service I received. Jay from En Garde was so willing to help with not only my wine needs but offered his assistance in things to do around Sonoma. I very much appreciated everything he did to make my experience in Sonoma wonderful. You will not be disappointed with En Garde Wine.

Jason S.

Wine tasting here is a truly pleasant experience. We came when there was no one else there (it's a pretty small boutique in a remote area so I'm sure that's not uncommon) and so we had a private, intimate tasting. It's a bit pricey at $20 per tasting but the quality of the wines definitely justifies it. Really all of the ones we tasted were lovely and we ended up buying quite a few of the Tempranillo (great wine and price point). You aren't rushed at all or pressured by sales pitches, just simply there to relax and have some delicious wine. And that we did.

Sydney W.

This is one of my favorite wineries. I've been part of their wine club for about 6 months and love it so far! You get to customize your allocations which is a big plus. Their diamond mountain cab and their mount veeder cab franc are some of my favorite wines of all time. They also have an amazing Albariño (which is pretty hard to find at CA wineries).

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Lovely service and delicious wine! Try the berry port! Convenient to many other tasting rooms.

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Tasting was like having your own wine tutor! Skip was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great variety and quality of wines.

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Chateau St Jean - Weddings at Chateau St. Jean

Chateau St Jean

3.9(635 reviews)
0.4 mi
$$
Pet friendly
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Beautiful property. Rhonda was great! Knowledgeable about the wines and served what we liked. My…read morehusband liked the Malbec Moonlight 2021 the best. They do need to update their bathrooms to reflect how well they take care of the entrance and greeting rooms. We didn't have a reservation and just did a walk in.

Chateau St. Jean was the venue of my good friend Sarah's wedding on 06/14/2025. This beautiful…read morewinery is located in the small town of Kenwood, which is on the north end of the Sonoma Valley. The history of this winery can be traced back to the 1920s, when a rich mining family moved west from Michigan and purchased the land where it sits on. The winery business actually started in the 1970s by several businessmen from the San Joaquin Valley. 50+ years later, it remains one of the more recognizable names in the NorCal wine industry. I got here with my buddy David A. and his wife at around 4:15pm. The first thing that struck me was the tranquility. I was dealing with a major protest in my city that morning, so the peacefulness was truly appreciated by me. Aside from that, nature's beauty was on full display. The sky was blue, the hills were green, and the temperature was a perfect 72F. Sarah couldn't have asked for a better day to have her wedding! The ceremony was held in a covered area near the chateau, with seating set up for 100-150 guests. After the ceremony, a pre-reception cocktail party was held in the courtyard area. After about an hour or so, the dinner reception was held under the giant palm tree. The food and service for the entire event were fantastic. From appetizers to main course to desserts, the food was well prepared and delicious. Service provided by the staff was friendly and attentive. There were a couple minor hitches during the reception, but they resolved them quickly. Chateau St. Jean is definitely worth checking out if you are in the area. As a non-drinker, I don't know enough about their wine to have an opinion on their quality, but I think you will really enjoy the serene setting.

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Large Party Experiences available at Chateau St. Jean

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Ledson Winery & Vineyards

Ledson Winery & Vineyards

4.0(647 reviews)
2.6 mi
$$

One of the most beautiful buildings and grounds I've been on whist wine tasting. The gothic…read morearchitecture just makes you feel like you're entering a vampire's mansion with the beautiful Sonoma hills in the backdrop. Even on a gray and rainy day, this place still looked special. I went on a weekday so I was able to do a casual wine tasting, standing in a bar area, without rezzies. On a weekend or with a group, I'm pretty sure you have to make rezzies. There are different tasting packages, some are sit-downs with someone bringing your pours and probably to a nice view. The casual one I did was $45 and a couple of bartenders are there to man both ends of the bar. I think a $45 fee that can't be waived or applied to a wine purchase is a bit much but I will do one occasionally. But to their credit they do pour a good number of tastes, and you just have to acknowledge the real estate that your butt is in. I paid for *cool* points. The pourers were nice and knowledgeable and poured a few more than what the list had. The wines here are very full and quite bold, nothing light and whimsical. I tasted one rose but requested the rest be reds. It was a fun ride as we tasted several Rhone grapes, a pinot, a merlot and a Port made with zin grapes. And they even gave me a square of dark chocolate to pair with the bolder reds, which I already do at home, so this just hit home with me. I didn't get to roam too much inside the mansion but there is a big gift shop where you get your wines, souvenirs and even picnic goods if you wanna nibble amongst wine country. Very unique and beautiful stop on my fave Hwy 12. Resounding return in the works.

If you're planning a wine-tasting trip in Sonoma County, this is the one winery I'd recommend…read moreskipping. Our region is filled with incredible vineyards, warm hospitality, and memorable tasting experiences -- but this particular property consistently falls short of what Sonoma is known for. There are so many better options nearby where you'll feel welcomed, enjoy exceptional wines, and walk away with that signature Sonoma County magic. Your time and money are better spent at wineries that truly value their guests and uphold the reputation our county is proud of.

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Deerfield Ranch Winery - Interior space for tastings

Deerfield Ranch Winery

4.4(198 reviews)
0.9 mi
$$

A truly unique Sonoma valley experience. We stumbled upon Deerfield Ranch Winery while researching…read moreour Napa-Sonoma family vacation and it quickly became the highlight of our trip. My Dad's favorite wine tasting and winery by far. An intimate, cave tasting at a family winery who - you can tell - truly cares about their wine, clean wine making processes and their customers. Once you do a tasting here, you become part of the family.

ROSÉ SPECIALTY In…read moreOctober 2022 I visited Deerfield for the first time wine tasting with a group of hop hip dancers I performed with in a showcase in the summer that year. There was a tasting menu that consisted of five wines. The two wines I enjoyed were the Checkerbloom Rosé, which after tasting became my favorite rosé, and Merlot Cuvee. During this visit I didn't purchase any wine because there was another winery we were visiting for a tasting menu. At that winery I preferred one of their red wines over the Merlot Cuvee from Deerfield. However I really loved the Checkerbloom Rosé. When I came home I ordered Checkerbloom Rosé online through Deerfield. I wasn't sure when I was going back to Deerfield. As I really like their one wine I wasn't driving to Deerfield just for the Checkerbloom Rosé. About the last couple of months I've been receiving emails from Deerfield Ranch Winery about the @Rose 2023 was soon to be sold out as it was selling for $10. I'm not going to order wine that I never tasted before. Before going to Deerfield I had to check online if the Checkerbloom Rosé was still available. Apparently it wasn't. Also the @Rose 2023 wasn't $10 anymore. On a hunch I decided to go to Deerfield. I went to Deerfield last week on a Sunday. As I entered the cave I went to the cash register. One of the workers Ben approached me. I asked him if @Rose 2023 was still $10. He answered yes. I also asked if the Checkerbloom Rosé was still available. He showed me the bottle. I decided to buy the Checkerbloom Rosé. Before buying I asked Ben if I could take a sip this rosé. It was sweet. Ben replied the @Rose 2023 is sweeter than the Checkerbloom Rosé, which is drier. I decided to buy three bottles of @Rose 2023 at $10 each. There are certain wineries that have specialties. For me during my two visits at Deerfield their rosés are better than from other wineries I've tasted.

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Events table (instagram: wooneats)

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La Rochelle Winery

La Rochelle Winery

4.8(45 reviews)
0.8 mi
$$$

Tempted to keep this hidden gem of a winery to myself, but it's too good not to share! We found…read morethis winery through our GEMS membership via AXR in Napa. It's rare that I'm able to find a place where I love every wine poured - but La Rochelle truly hit the mark!!! EXPECT: Prior to our visit, my husband and I answered a few questions online (ex: our current knowledge of wine, what topics interested us like clone varietals or appellations) and La Rochelle customized the tasting to our interests. I wish every winery did this - it made our tasting so much more enjoyable knowing that they knew our expectations! VISIT: We had requested to sit outside, and even though it was a chilly day they made us comfortable with cozy blankets and heaters. I love that they made every effort to help us sit outside & have the experience we were aiming for. We were the only visitors and loved the intimate experience sitting in their back garden complete with chickens & a wine cat! WINE: In regards to the wine itself, superb! Their Pinot Noirs & Chardonnays are small lot, single vineyards. Every Pinot was different than the last and it was such a treat to taste a Pinot Meunier and their special Pinot Noir Polyphony. We left with a bottle of 2018 Pinot Noir from the Bacigalupi Vineyard. Our host was so knowledgeable and we really enjoyed our conversations with him. It's clear the owner, Chuck, is passionate about wine. This is one of my favorite wineries in Sonoma (good wine, good value, and good people!) - will likely join their wine club and 1000% will be going back & bringing friends!

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this high-touch, relationship-first winery for as part of her…read morebirthday celebration. Maggie is amazing, the wines are delicious, the property with chickens and koi pond is lovely. Best of all, their new cat Gris Gris is adorable.

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La Rochelle Winery - Gris Gris the cat.

Gris Gris the cat.

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La Rochelle Winery - Absolutely a must stop on wine country tour. The staff is very friendly and able to customize the visit for all levels of wine experience.

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Absolutely a must stop on wine country tour. The staff is very friendly and able to customize the visit for all levels of wine experience.

Muscardini Cellars

Muscardini Cellars

4.6(152 reviews)
0.2 mi
$$

Our party of 14 were provided the complimentary tasting experience since we were staying at the…read moreFlamingo Resort & Spa. Seated outside in their canopy tent with heaters, we were treated to 5 wines with a small charcuterie board. It was the perfect way to start the afternoon. Our host was gregarious, very knowledgeable of the wines, and gave us recommendations for places to eat. We would definitely pay for the experience if need be!

Tucked along Sonoma Highway at the corner of Laurel Avenue in Kenwood, Muscardini Cellars is a…read moresmall, intimate tasting room that feels like a true labor of love. Founded by winemaker and owner Michael Muscardini, the winery beautifully embodies his vision of bringing a sense of "la dolce vita" to Sonoma wine country by celebrating great wine and the simple pleasures of life. Open here in this historical 160 year old school house for over ten years, and in operation for over a decade and a half, Muscardini Cellars is most celebrated for their Sangiovese wines as their grapes for this varietal are sourced exclusively to them and them alone providing for a uniqueness that cannot be found anywhere else. What brought a friend and I here for a warm winter weekend wine tasting was the fact that Muscardini Cellars was one of over fifty wineries participating in Sonoma Sips for the second year in a row where local wineries throughout Sonoma County offer walk-in visitors a tasting deal of three to four wine pours for only fifteen dollars, and in this day and age is a real treat. With plenty of parking and plenty of open seating both indoors and outside on their front patio that overlooks the Sonoma Highway, tasting room associates Nicole and Bethany treated us like VIPs. With a welcoming splash of their 2024 Pinot Grigio which was crisp and cool and had distinctive notes of peaches and melons throughout, it was a easy breezy way to start our special tasting. For our second pour, we enjoyed their signature 2021 Sangiovese, which is sourced from nearby Alice Vineyards, which we learned was started by a woman named Sandy and sources her grapes exclusively to Muscardini Cellars. This wine leans more approachable with earthier notes and more rustic thanks to being grounded in character rather than a bold, Brunello-style expression. A nice Sangiovese that is balanced and easy to enjoy, which highlights its nuance and structure without overwhelming the palate especially when paired with a fresh margarita pizza or gnocchi. Our third pour was their 2023 Barbera wine, which was sourced from nearby Mendocino County. This "daytime" red wine was soft and elegant through the mid-palate, giving it a luxurious feel that balanced what is typically a bolder, more forward style of red. Its structure and earthier character would pair beautifully with traditional dishes from Italy's Piedmont region, especially those featuring truffles or porcini mushrooms. What we thought would be our final pour was their 2019 Fortuna, which is a wine that represents a friendship and collaboration between winemakers Michael Muscardini and Brian Wise, who started B. Wise next door. We learned from Bethany that Muscardini started his vineyards only as decor on his property but a neighbor told him he should start a winery with his harvested grapes. Fortuna represents a combination of grapes that Muscardini and B. Wise have over the past few years. With a little bit of everything, this super tuscan wine is geared towards a palate of American wine as it is not heavy in tannins and is more acid friendly, especially when served with a creamy herb or garlicky entrée. After our Classico Tasting Experience wrapped up, Bethany was kind enough to pour us a sample of their 2022 Zinfandel, which proved to be both approachable and well-balanced, not to mention reasonably priced at $58 a bottle. At Muscardini Cellars, the red wines are crafted with impressive balance and pair beautifully with hearty dishes. The tasting room itself is gorgeous, complete with an outdoor deck that overlooks Sonoma Valley and the nearby highway, creating a relaxed and scenic setting for enjoying their wines. Between experiences like the Classico tasting, participation in promotions such as Sonoma Sips, and their ongoing wine pairing dinners, it's easy to see why Muscardini Cellars continues to thrive, and why their success will carry on for many years to come.

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Muscardini Cellars - Live Music & Food Trucks during "Simmer Down Saturdays" every Saturday May through October!

Live Music & Food Trucks during "Simmer Down Saturdays" every Saturday May through October!

Muscardini Cellars - Meet owner & winemaker Michael Muscardini and winery dog Biondi when you visit the tasting room

Meet owner & winemaker Michael Muscardini and winery dog Biondi when you visit the tasting room

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