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    4.5 (150 reviews)
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    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Nathalie T.

    Another 5 star winery! You had such a nice time, enjoying our indoor tasting small tour of their very unique, very beautiful cave production area. Everything is very pristine planned out and the architecture is very thoughtful. Our host with amazing when we found out it was just her second week I couldn't believe it because she's so knowledgeable and had answers to all of our questions. Moved outside for a view of the vineyards. Went home with a bottle of course! Delicious.

    Kent S.

    Had high hopes for Hamel today since the family has local ties to UW Madison. I wanted to support them and sing their praises. Unfortunately, my review is a mixed bag. On the positive side, the grounds are incredible. The olive tree lined drive up to the estate house is incredible. It transports you immediately to the Mediterranean. The area around the tasting room is well maintained and has a very contemporary vibe. The Hamel family believes in a natural, almost understated approach to their wine but their feeling about building design stands in sharp contrast to that. The building is perfectly positioned on the estate to block the view on the nearby highway. That attention to detail provides a perfect space to taste their wine. On a more negative note, the tasting experience was underwhelming. Our guide was not very engaging and didn't provide an estate history until prompted. The guide didn't convey the same excitement about their offerings as we've seen from personnel at other wineries. Overall, excellent grounds but tread carefully about the tours.

    Miranda L.

    The Hamel Estate Experience is a unique tasting experience in Sonoma County. The entry level tasting pricing comes at a premium in comparison to others in the area. I had full expectations going in for a higher level of hospitality based off this cost. Upon arrival, we were greeted by our host and shown our tasting area. We were sat inside in a shared space with 2-3 other groups and a view of the vineyard partially blocked by some chairs and the window mullion. The chairs were extremely low and rather uncomfortable as a tall individual. We were given four wines to taste and a small bite before we were asked to walk the cellars. Walking back to our seats, we noticed how much quieter it was outside and asked to take a photo before settling back in. At our seats, we were given a couple more tastings before having the membership fully explained to us verbally (the only time out of many wineries this was done on our trip). While we enjoyed our host making the most out of our time together, we left feeling underwhelmed. The experience felt disconnected and missed the mark on feeling intimate. Our attention was often pulled to other things going on in the space or noise left it difficult to hear our host. If you have a large party or don't mind communal wine tastings, this would be perfectly suitable for you! The wines were good but I recommend doing a tasting that focuses in their library collection wines.

    Chef's Experience Tasting: 4 of us attended and this was the seating and our view. Behind us was a gas firelplace.
    Jeff B.

    We two had the 2 hour Chef's Experience Tasting. Easily among the top three paired tasting experiences we have had worldwide, and perhaps the very top. There were a total of four guests for the 10am tasting, with no other visitors. The wines exceeded expectations; all had lovely aromas (the high-quality glasses likely contributed to the richness of the fragrances). The wine/food pairings were simply outstanding; like the wine, the food smelled heavenly. After a cave tour, we sat with a gas fireplace behind us, facing a beautiful bucolic scene through the mostly-open large fusuma-like sliding doors. Robert, the Sommelier who guided us through the cave tour and tasting, was personable and knowledgeable. The Executive Chef, Thomas, served and explained each of the five dishes. Every aspect of our experience was well-done. If I visit the Napa/Sonoma area again and can only visit one vineyard, it will be Hamel's.

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    Andy A.

    Hamel Estate Experience was absolutely fantastic and I'd highly recommend it! Our gracious host and sommelier Emily shared her library of knowledge about Hamel's unique vision for showcasing the particularities of their terroir. We loved the deep insights she shared and it's wonderful to be hosted by somebody who really cares about the guest experience. The architecture and vineyard production process are modern high-end and it's lovely to get a behind-the-scenes look into how much thought and engineering they put into their vertically integrated processes. You'll love seeing the colorful cross-section of ancient volcanic lava flows in their wine caves!

    Molly B.

    Incredible! Our best Sonoma wine tasting experience by far. We loved learning all about Hamel, seeing the amazing Highland cows, and touring the caves was the definite highlight of the experience. The wine was fantastic and the snacks provided were also amazing. Our server was so knowledgeable and kind. The tasting room was perfecting decorated and especially cozy with the fireplace. Overall, an unforgettable experience!

    Ashley V.

    Amazed by this place! This was one of the best wine tastings I've done after two visits to Napa/Sonoma valley. We had a fantastic time on the tour and tasting the wines! I will dream about the cab we tasted for quite some time and I will definitely be buying a bottle this year. Joined the wine clubs because we loved the way they make the wines and the taste so much. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

    Amber V.

    Hamel was my favorite winery we visited in all of Sonoma County! You can't beat the views and you must try the Chef's Table experience with the wine and lunch pairing. Everything was incredible and we will definitely return on our next trip! Service was also 10/10!

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    Melissa K.

    Beautiful vineyard, enjoyable and knowledgeable host, amazing wine!! I try to make Sonoma a regular rotation in my long weekend getaways. My last trip I booked a tasting in their Estate House and WOW!! I highly recommend to book their Estate Room for your tasting. It was private, beautiful and what a view! I admit, I never heard of Hamel before but after spending a few hours enjoying their wines, I fell in love!

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    Catherine P.

    Hamel Family Wines provides guests with an elevated tasting experience unlike any other. Our estate ambassador, Zakk, was welcoming, courteous and knowledgable. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. The property is stunning; the estate house an architectural marvel. Touring the cave was a fascinating and unique experience, we really enjoyed learning about the different fermentation methods used at the winery. We opted for the Reserve Experience and were very impressed. It was a private, seated affair located in the study at the center of the estate house with enormous glass doors open to the most incredible view of the vineyard, mountains, and sky. I was expecting a series of amuse bouche served alongside the collection of wines we were sampling, but really, it was more like a multi-course meal at a fine restaurant. Our phenomenal chef came out to describe each dish. The experience was truly extraordinary; the staff made our visit so special for us. We felt like royalty. Hamel is definitely on the short list of best wineries in California wine country, if not THE best.

    Lounge view
    Stephanie G.

    This was the last reservation for the birthday tasting tour. We made reservations in advance for a private tasting in the caves. Let me say, this place is sexy! At the entrance gate you have to be buzzed in to access the property, the large moniker gate slowly swings open yo reveal the vineyard. It features sleek, modern, pristine vibes. Most wineries we visited felt homey, classic and rustic, not this place! It's perfect place for a nice date, I know I'd be impressed if a man took me here! It was cold when we visited, but that fire place in the main lounge was roaring. So classy! Our guide escorted us to the cave for our tasting. Even the cave was tidy! Concrete finish along the walls, temp controlled, just immaculate! The tasting room was a nice touch of opulence. I appreciated the tasting came with light bites of cheese and crackers, by this time we were pretty hungry from drinking all day. Only downside really is that you have to walk all the way back to the front entrance to use the bathroom, and when you're wearing heels it becomes quite the walk. Would definitely come back for a glass of wine. My wine score is based solely for my palette which favors whites and light reds. Rating is based on how much I enjoyed the tasting overall. 5/10 Ambiance 10/10!!! Customer service 9/10

    Wine cave
    Robert C.

    Wow, what an experience. We did two wineries and the other (not to be named) didn't even come close to the service and quality we received at Hamel Family Wines. Immediately after we pulled into the parking lot, a host greeted us by name! What? Say what? She showed us to our table which was located right next to their floor to ceiling glass window overlooking the vineyard and situated near the toasty fire place. When we opened the menu, what did we find inside? "HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBERT!" These small personal touches don't take a lot but make customers feel incredibly special. The tasting came with a complimentary tour of the grounds and the wine cellar/cave. WOW! This alone is worth the tasting. Seeing where all the action takes place is incredibly educational and eye opening. Also, kudos to our host. She had so much knowledge on the grape harvesting, wine making, and geology of the area that plays into the flavor of the wines.

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    Jenn M.

    Had the pleasure of attending a concert with a few coworkers at Hamel Family Wines. I've always heard great things about the wines and views but Hamel knocked it out of the park for me. Located in Kenwood, Hamel Family Wines offers an array of wines fit to please any taste palette. While I know this winery isn't open after dark I fell more in love with the views and ambiance after sunset. Can't wait to be back with friends and family.

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    James is your guy. WOW. What an experience. The caves, the pours, the property, are all beautiful. Don't miss this gem.

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    Ask the Community - Hamel

    Your reservations say "no uber"? Can you explain further? Uber is available in Sonoma

    Thank you so much for your question regarding Uber and other forms of public transportation. Uber, Lyft, and our local taxi services are wonderful forms of transportation; however, we have found over the years that due to Hamel not being located… Read more

    Hello is this place dog friendly?

    Hello there Callie! Thanks for the question. Though we all love dogs, unfortunately, we don't… Read more

    Is Hamel open yet for tastings? I know many other wineries are opening with reservations, but their website does not address anything regarding the current environment.

    Yes, we are open and offering all three of our tasting experiences by-appointment only. Please visit https://hamelfamilywines.com/#visit-us for the experience details, and to schedule an appointment, please call (707) 996-5800 or email our Concierge… Read more

    Are kiddos allowed on the premise?

    Hello there Anne! Our experiences do not typically appeal to children and were designed for adults… Read more

    Can I take Uber to/from the property?

    Yes you can!

    Is the patio dog friendly and can tastings be scheduled on the patio?

    Thank you for your interest in Hamel Family Wines! We love dogs; however, we do not allow them on property. And yes we offer tastings on the patio - space and weather permitting. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

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    Review Highlights - Hamel

    The landscaping and architecture truly transports you and makes you feel like you are in your own little paradise.

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    Viansa Winery & Marketplace

    (900 reviews)

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    Outstanding experience! The Viansa staff is awesome! Beautiful location and view is amazing…read more Excellent wine!

    Wine was tasty. My favorite was the Chardonnay. That glass was so smooth. Bought a couple bottles…read morewhile there was a Bogo sale. Booked the wine tasting for four. initially we planned to do the outlook where we were given a wooden cabana to sit with our group from afar. It looks aesthetic and alluring, but when we sat inside to see how it was, it felt cold and the walls were so high that you couldn't even view the vineyard. one of those things where the idea is great, but execution not so much. Ended up on the heated terrace which was way more comfortable. Service: 2/5 our server didn't seem very knowledgeable about the wine when we asked questions and of the information that she gave us, it sounded like a list of notes from a description that the wine maker gave her. This was very disappointing. The entire interaction felt strange, and there was no eye contact. We all felt rushed because when we weren't done drinking the wine, she would always come in and tell us she's gonna pour us the next wine, then leave, just so we need to finish the current glass we had. In general, if we aren't able to finish a glass of wine fast enough, or we just don't want to it would be nice if the winery could provide more glasses for us to try the rest of the wines instead of being rushed and using the same glass for every round. Overall, this place is great if you want something very casual. It's such a fun place to sip on wine with friends. Butttt, if you are looking for a true wine experience to learn, this is not the place.

    Scribe Winery - Sunset overlooking the property

    Scribe Winery

    (370 reviews)

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    I can honestly say this was probably the BEST winery experience I've had in wine country. I've done…read morea few wine tastings around the area and nothing compared to this! My girls and I went for my best friend's birthday and we honestly had such a wonderful time. When you call and inquire they tell you that non-members can only book on weekdays, so my girls and I made a reservation on a Friday. You pay up front for the total amount of people, which also includes tax and service tip, so when you arrive on the day of your reservation, no payment whatsoever is needed! It was $85, and with tax and service fee it came out to $111 each. When my girls and I arrived, we were greeted by a host named, Justin. She was immensely warm and inviting, basically sunshine in a person, and made us feel so welcome and comfortable!! She poured us a welcome glass of rose, and my girls and I were able to walk around the property (which was truly stunning) with our glasses. When we were seated, we were served rosemary almonds, and our server came up and introduced the history of the venue, as well as the menu, and wine. The menu was set, and it was absolutely incredible. This was the first time I felt as though this experience included an actual MEAL rather than an array of small bites or a small charcuterie platter: 1. fried olives 2. tomatoes and cucumbers with whipped feta (MY FAVORITE) 3. Prosciutto, melon and basil 4. Braised butterbeans with SCRIBE olive oil 5. House-made flatbread (so delicious) The wine was amazing, of course. We received about 4 glasses of 3 oz pours, which was enough for us. The Chardonnay was definitely my favorite. If you're ever in the Sonoma area, I HIGHLY recommend making a reservation you honestly WILL NOT REGRET IT.

    The nicest people all around, Scribe was so visually stunning that even on a cold day, you…read morepreferred to sit outside to enjoy the views. We were sat promptly with a pour in hand already, and had a gorgeous view of the lemon trees and property. I cant remember our hosts name but she was super sweet, never pushy in us buying anything or liking anything. They brought out multiple blankets for us for the chilly weather and we waited about 10 minutes after being sat to get our snacks. The food was all so fresh, with lots of great flavor but also feeling healthy- we particularly loved the arancini and the bread with oil. The wines were all tasty but honestly, not as memorable as the views/staff/food- I think this winery is definitely worth a visit for those elements alone. I think the light red was probably my favorite but would be back for more food honestly :)

    Jacuzzi Family Vineyards

    Jacuzzi Family Vineyards

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    Jacuzzi is a gorgeous property specializing in Italian wines. Fiance and I haven't had much Italian…read morewine so it was nice learning and expanding our palates. They start you off with complimentary bread and olive oil/balsamic vinegar which was delicious! The tastings are affordable, with the Taste of Italy at $30, which is what we opted for. For the Taste of Italy, you choose 4 wines from a list of white and reds. We chose the 2024 Arneis, 2024 Gilia, 2025 Dolcetto Nouveau, and 2021 Teroldego. Buying 2 bottles of wine waives 1 tasting fee. The Dolcetto Nouveau is a chilled red, which I've never had before. Wasn't particularly a fan, but interesting to try nonetheless. We reserved our tasting but they do walk-ins, which we noticed were seated at the bar. So if you'd like your own table, I would make a reservation to be sure. The day we went, we did an indoor tasting because it was so cold, they didn't do any outdoor tastings. The outdoor courtyard is covered, and they have a large event space with some wine barrels that I presume is for wedding receptions. You can walk out to the fountain and vineyards and take pictures. We went in December so of course the vines were bare, but overall still beautiful and peaceful. There is an olive oil tasting room and various products for purchase. Overall worth a visit for the scenery!

    Stepping onto the property, it felt like I was transported to an Italian villa. It's absolutely…read morebeautiful here. My friends and I found a quiet little courtyard with ample shade which was perfect. We ordered a bottle of white Arneis after sampling a few different whites. The Arneis was very light and summery. The charcuterie board we ordered was standard. Enough for 3 to share I really enjoyed the peacefulness of the property and loved seeing all the fruit trees (I saw grapes, berries, and limes)!

    Bartholomew Estate Winery - Excellent wine selection

    Bartholomew Estate Winery

    (81 reviews)

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    Beautiful experience wine tasting in the Oak Knoll. Ambiance is casual, relaxing and peaceful. Our…read morehost Nathan was wonderful. There are two tasting menus - The Estate Flight with a mix of white and reds, and the Big Reds flight. Fiance and I went with the Big Reds but wanted to taste the Marsanne Roussanne and Nathan was so kind to accommodate. I would've bought a bottle if I didn't have unopened whites at home already. We came home with a bottle of the 2022 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Afterwards we walked the grounds and found the hiking trail, which we want to come back for. There are picnic tables and the winery is very dog friendly. So lots of cute pups around. Love that our purchases go directly to support the Bartholomew Park. Would definitely come back!

    Fabulous winery with great service and a beautiful property! We had a reservation to come taste…read morehere on a Saturday and enjoyed their inside tasting room as everything outside was wet. The tasting room had a bit of greenery and a beautiful stained glass window that gave the space a fun vibe. They offered two different tasting flights, so we got one of each to try a good variety of their wines. Between the big reds and mixed estate flight, we liked more wines on the Estate menu. Pours were nice and big, which was great since we were sharing the wines, we were each able to get a real taste of them. We were helped by Melissa who was very knowledgeable on the history of the winery, family, property, and all the wines. She was fun to chat with and offered great customer service. We had planned to also enjoy the hiking trails on the property as well, but it had been rainy all week so we opted to skip the muddy trails - definitely want to come back for that since they have a few trails and you're able to walk through some areas of the vineyard on them! We ended up leaving with 4 bottles of wine, a red, rosé, and two white. Excited to come back and enjoy the grounds!

    Sangiacomo Family Wines

    Sangiacomo Family Wines

    (42 reviews)

    We enjoyed the Sip and Soar Package at Sangiacomo Family Wines. Unfortunately our hot air balloon…read moreride had to be rescheduled with Sonoma Ballooning, although we were expecting this due to the weather and are looking forward to rescheduling this at a later date. We were so grateful to still be able to experience our wine tasting here. Leane reached out to us prior to our visit and let us know what to expect on the day of our tasting and asked if we had any dietary restrictions. The hospitality at Sangiacomo Family Wines is one of the many things that makes this wine tasting experience extra special. We were warmly welcomed by our wine tasting host and educator, Vlada, as soon as we arrived. We enjoyed a splash of Sauvignon Blanc that was amazing. Everyone that works here was so friendly and welcoming. Along the visit, you will see a collection of other wine labels from other wineries in Sonoma County and Napa Valley that get their wines from Sangiacomo vineyards. The amount of different wineries that get their fruit from Sangiacomo vineyards is impressive. Before being seated, we soaked in the stunning views of their vineyards on the property. We enjoyed a delicious spread of pastries, cheeses, and charcuterie, which we enjoyed as part of our visit. This winery is known for their exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Everything we sipped was absolutely amazing, and we loved all the wines we tried. Vlada was an exceptional host and we learned so much about this winery. We learned that this is a family owned winery that started out as a pear farm. It changed to a winery and love that it has remained a family owned winery over the years. Our tasting was cozy and we loved all the festive decor. The property has rustic trucks and a tractor on the property that they decorate during the different seasons. We were blown away by how much we loved all of their wines. We purchased a few bottles of wines to enjoy at a later date. An all around exceptional wine experience in Sonoma! Highly recommend to all!

    Great spot! Very friendly staff and fantastic wines! Beautiful patio with incredible views too.read more

    Hamel - wineries - Updated May 2026

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