Definitely a favorite and glad it's back in the north bay after a short hiatus. Cindy crafts some wonderful wines that rotate every few years, which is quite exciting for club members or casuals. New location is a great spot for those passing through Glen Ellen and is quite spacious. Price point for the wines are perfect compared to quality and the staff has always been very friendly. I'd throw out some favorites, but some of the wines are no longer in production and I tend to love most of the wines produced, so I'll leave it at that. An easy recommendation for me and one you should partake in if you are in the area. read more

Such a nice spot to sip wine, listen to music and meet some locals. Loved the unoaked chardonnay. Great music!! read more

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Last Thursday, I took my wine tasting group to Passaggio Wines and we had a great time. The members of the group loved the fact that Cindy makes a wide variety of wines, not just the standard Sonoma County Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, her wines range from Sangiovese Bianco (white Sangiovese) to sparking Tannat. She also makes a great Chardonnay in concrete (and I don't like most Sonoma Chardonnays). Cindy was a very gracious host. I strongly recommend you give Passaggio a try! read more

A small shop located in the prettiest strip in Sonoma, we stopped in here while waiting for lunch. We were able to try the difference between Italian and Spanish rosé, as well as pick the knowledgeable server's brain about all things wine. He fascinated us with his stories about his own wine cellar and his passion really shone through. We were able to split a tasting here, and he generously gave us more than our fair share. Definitely worth a stop if you're eating nearby and have a little time to kill! read more

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Jonathan Hsu gig on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Good music, good wine, nice ambience. What can be better than this? read more

Passaggio Wines - Jonathan Hsu gig on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Good music, good wine, nice ambience. What can be better than this? - Wine Bars Near Me - Glen Ellen, California

Great local spot - enjoy a tasting or a glass of wine overlooking the nature setting scenic Sonoma Creek. Nice owners, art and dogs! They also have great live music - we discovered a great local trio Dawn & Tony & Michael on cello! read more

Absolutely loved this spot for white wine tastings! They had such a nice variety of wines, the staff were really attentive and the little table of charcuterie was a wonderful little bonus. We sat right in the back section and were able to enjoy the live music and open air environment. It is nestled in between these beautiful floral arcs and fountain which had a bit of a European flair. We had a great time and bought 2 bottles of wine so they waived the tasting fee! read more

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Excellent wine produced by woman winemaker and owner Cynthia Cosco. The tasting room is lovely - great place to meet friends or to relax by oneself, a book, and a glass of wine. Cosco's flagship wine is an unoaked Chardonnay that will convert naysayers of Chardonnay with first taste. She uses unique varietals, like Trousseau Gris, and continues to explore her skills with red wine production, including Pinot Noir. A real gem. (Dog friendly, too!) read more

Truly one of our favorites. Spectacular small production wines, diverse selection, amazing owner and winemaker, Cindy, and a first class team, most notably, Frank and Sandy. A must visit if in the Sonoma square area and a wonderful Wine Club. You won't be disappointed! read more

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I am far from a wine expert, but I think that with over 4000 Yelp reviews, I know what is a good business and what is not. Passaggio is a very good business. Across the street from the Sonoma Plaza Park and down something referred to as "Wine Alley" you'll find a comfortable and welcoming place to try a handful of tasty wines in peace. Our party of six had no trouble being seated and the gal working the room did a great job of explaining what was in the wine flight, how each wine was made, what tastes we could expect and really helping educate us on this very small hand-crafted wine label. Paced slowly and with great detail, I felt educated. And to top it off, the vintner herself showed up towards the end. Awesome to speak with her, understand her wine journey, where and how these specific wines were made, and where things are headed. So of course, I bought a bottle of Passaggio to take home and share with someone soon. I hope you'll do the same. Personal care and attention? Comfortable opportunity to enjoy a quality product? This is a good business. This is as good as it gets. read more

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Stopped in here after another place suggested that we stop here for whites since we were interested in purchasing some white wine...On a warm day in Sonoma, there's quite a few people at this wine room. This wine room was opened to the outdoors, almost like a alleyway. My friend and I both had a tasting.l and we ended up lo purchasing some whites. They had also a sale too...almost like a bogo sale. Service was also good too. read more

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Very nice casual and friendly tasting room. My wife stopped in to do some tastings. I am not a drinker but sampled just a couple of theirs. They were very light and refreshing. The Bubbly Blanc De Noir was really nice. I would give this place a try if u are in the area. read more

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I just stopped in to purchase a bottle of wine to go. So this review is based solely on that experience. The environment here is very nice. It seems like an excellent place to sit and have some wine The staff was helpful and friendly in my search for a perfect wine to go with dinner. I tried to come back the next day, however they close fairly early, so I didn't get to try it. Check hours before going!! read more

Second time visiting this winery. First time I came here was a phenomenal experience with Jim. Unfortunately my first time here was his last day there. Today, myself and my other family members were greeted with a much less memorable experience due to our server. Wines are still amazing; especially the GSM. Regardless of the experience, I will try to come back for the wines. I just hope their customer service improves next time around. read more

Congrats, you found the east Napa street alleyway. Recently the entire alleyway has become almost 100% wine tasting rooms. Are you going to power through all of them? If yes, you'll enjoy the wines here. I like the grenache which is a rarity for me as I often find that grape makes a bitter and acidic wine that I don't enjoy. There are other varietals made as well, your tasting fee will get you samples of all. Nice little room, prettily decorated. Joyous folks serve and inform about the wines. read more

We took my sister to Sonoma as part of her first time whirlwind visit to Northern CA and stopped by Passaggio for a tasting. Winemaker Cindy Cosco was in the tasting room that day and joined us and chatted while we tasted. Being relatively new to the world of wines it was fascinating to hear about her process and the nuances of winemaking. We tasted a Merlot Rosé with the prettiest light blush of pink that she explained was the result of pressing the grapes immediately after harvesting. Less time on the skins kept the color light and bright. The two different Pinot Noir's were a revelation each having been made with grapes from the Santa Lucia Highlands. One was made with grapes from Lone Oak vineyard the other from Hook vineyard. These two wines were made the same way from grapes that were grown in such close proximity to each other yet apparently just far enough apart to result in very different wines. It was quite fascinating to taste them one after the other. One of our favorite tastes was the Trousseau Gris. This wine has a lot going on and gave me visions of enjoying a glass while sitting outside under a pergola in dappled sunlight overlooking the currently very verdant hills of Sonoma County. It's kind of like NorCal in a glass which is why there is now a bottle of it in my cooler. Our other fav was Unmarked Sangiovese. The"Unmarked" label harkens back to Cindy's days in law enforcement - appropriate since this wine is quite captivating! ;) I'll be serving up a bottle of this next weekend with my homemade manicotti. Gotta love living in wine country. read more

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There are just four things that we seek in wine tasting rooms: 1. Wines that we enjoy and purchase. Every wine we tasted had a place in our cellar. We just had to figure which ones now, which ones on our next visit. Small lots are very often great expressions of the wine maker's skill. 2. Knowledge from gracious people. We've been to 100s of wine facilities over the years -- the team of Heather Heraty (tasting room manager) and Cindy Cosco (Winemaker / Proprietor) will have you happy with no unanswered questions. 3. Comfort. You feel welcomed into a warm, attractive place with comfortable surroundings. 4. Value. Passagio wines are not inexpensive but they are great values. Quality like this is not found in most venues, especially at their price points. So that's four out of the five stars. I guess that the fifth star is because we felt welcomed to enjoy delightful expressions of the wine maker's art at reasonable prices... Yes, come here before going to the large, frantic tasting rooms or the very overpriced boutiques. read more

Came here on a whim after visiting Napa for the weekend found this wonderful tasting room the guy there was super sweet and let me taste some wines decided to grab a bottle on my way out read more

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Even being a local, I don't go wine tasting often. I'm not a huge "wino", but have been enjoying Trying new wines and wine bars this past year. This place is an absolute tucked away gem! This was our first stop of 3 wine bars... and Passaggio was BY FAR the BEST! Amazing atmosphere, love love the decor and the wine variety was perfect! Frank was helping us today, and he was so great! Definitely plan on coming back again with some girlfriends! read more

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Cute little tasting room located in downtown Sonoma, but spectacular wines! The 2017 red blend was just the right amount of fruitiness. It was not too full-bodied​ so I was able to enjoy it just as it was. My friend decided on the 2017 Italian blend and she was a huge fan. At the time we went in (around 1 on a Sunday), they were playing live music which brightened the ambiance​. read more

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What makes these wines unique is the emphasis on white wines. Most wineries feature much more reds than whites, where as the menu here is very white heavy. And they are good, the wine maker makes wonderful white wines, if you know what you're good at, focus on it! That isn't to say the red wines aren't worth trying! Passaggio is also a must stop if you want to support women winemakers. read more

Passaggio Wines - A splash of their Roussanne. - Wine Bars Near Me - Glen Ellen, California

My wife and I stumbled upon this tasting room while wandering downtown Sonoma during our anniversary. The location is great and the wines were wonderful. Sandy was assisting us with our tastings and made us feel very welcome. She was knowledgeable about the different wines and even gave us insider tips about our time in Sonoma! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here and will be back! Try the 5 glass tasting flight or enjoy a glass of your favorite wine.. you won't be disappointed! read more

Great company, great wine, bad pourer. Phyllis was rude, short, and seemed annoyed that we had a group of 6 people come in over 1.5 hours before closing. The place was basically empty. She rolled her eyes several times at us and acted as if our group was a big nuisance. A guy also walked in maybe 30 min prior to closing and she was extremely rude to him as well. Loved this wine tasting room, but next time we'll poke our head in and make sure she's not there. read more

We came here in January, my cousin and I for a girls trip, and this winery was by far my favorite out of all the ones we went to that weekend. The tasting room was so bright and colorful; decorated so well! The staff was great and super fun, and very smart! My cousin and I got such a kick out of her! They had some great deals on wines too, so we bought a few bottles and were able to take them home. This wine is my FAVORITE wine too, so it was just so much fun! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Small little tasting room down Vine Ally, which is a small collection of small boutique wineries. This a white wine house specializing in white wine blends with some good reds on the side. Try the passion blend, it's pretty delicious. Frank, the tasting room manager calls it his "porch pounder". I bought a few and did just that. read more

Had a fantastic tasting experience at Passagio yesterday! With a full suite of delicious white and red wines there is something for everyone. Katie and Sandy were fantastic during the tasting, offering informed suggestions throughout and taking time to expound on each wine. Look forward to coming back soon! read more

Stopped here on a sunny Friday afternoon in Sonoma. The service was exceptional. We sampled a couple of wines before choosing the unoaked Chardonnay and Merlot. We sat outside with our wines and enjoyed them so much, we had another round! I definitely recommend this place. read more

Passaggio Wines - Unoaked Chardonnay and Merlot. - Wine Bars Near Me - Glen Ellen, California

Woman run winery, small but nice tasting room just off of Sonoma Plaza. Small winery so if ur into exclusive wines this is a must stop. They had a lovely blend, they will ship ur wine as well. read more

I am no wine snob or connoisseur, but I do love a nice glass of wine. This was our first winery stop on our trip. The space felt cozy and comfortable, and its small size made it easy to talk to the sommelier. Located in the heart of Sonoma's downtown, this is a great place to start your tour through wine country. Check in on Yelp for a discount, too! read more

If you love fruit forward white wines, then you'll love Passaggio! You get to choose 4 wines (plus a bonus 5th, their passion blend) for $20 and the fee is waived with a $50 purchase. Bottles were $23-$36. My favorites were the Passion Blend and the Trousseau Gris, but I really enjoyed everything that I tried (unoaked chardonnay, pinot grigio & the Roussanne). They also offer a few reds, but my friend and I were specifically tasting whites only. The tasting room itself is small, very clean, bright & lovely. Our hostess was friendly & knowledgeable about the wines. We also enjoyed a merlot truffle while we made our final selections and both went home with some our favorite wines :) So glad that we stumbled upon this tasting room! read more

I'm giving them 4 starts because of the service. Phylis was very rude during our time there. Other than that, very cute place and great wines. Didn't get to do the tasting because it was a big group of us and she refused to serve "too many different wines" so we ended up buying bottles instead. read more

We drove down from Napa this weekend and enjoyed everything about our time at Passaggio. Molly was incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming. We ended up coming home with several because there were too many delicious ones to leave behind! The Passion Blend is going to be perfect for an Atlanta summer afternoon and the Pinot Noir will be enjoyed with friends soon. We love the story behind the wines and would recommend a visit to anyone coming to Wine Country! read more

This is probably one of the best wine tasting rooms that I have been in. They have a buy one get one free bottle of wine deal going on. Amazing service and recommendations. read more

Great addition to the wine tastings on The Sonoma Plaza. Really nice wine selection, Cindy and her staff are very welcoming and have lots of wine knowledge to share with the guests. We enjoyed the tasting and finished with a glass of wine. The Grenache was one of my personal favorite local wines. Stop by and try the wine selections, you will not be disappointed. read more

I've been to Passaggio's tasting room five or six times since it opened, as I am a wine club member. The space is gorgeous for either tasting, having wine by the glass, or for a special event. I've been drinking the wines since around 2010 and they are consistently great, hand-crafted wines. The tasting room staff and winemaker are very friendly and accommodating. I feel welcome every time I visit. The location in Sonoma Square's Vine Alley makes it an ideal wine tasting destination. read more

I always seek out boutique wineries. Most craft their wines with a passion that can not be duplicated by the larger producers. Passaggio Wines is one of the BEST examples of small production wine making I have ever found. Enjoy their new tasting room in Downtown Sonoma or explore their wines at www.passaggiowines.com. You'll be glad you did! read more

Delicious and very interesting whites. A high price ($20) for four tastes, but a few smiles get a generous pour. Each white was really interesting-- a lot going on with each, and they were all very different. Highly recommend. Would skip the reds. Good, but not in the same class as the whites. read more

Went here yesterday for a tasting and had the most lovely time with Frank, the man running the tasting room. He is knowledgeable, and very helpful. Also have some great local advice about places to eat and stay. I loved the Syrah, sparkling and Connect blend. We will be back! read more

Awesome wines and service!!! I do NOT like Chardonnays and in first taste I LOVED this one. It's not buttery but rather fruity and light. Great service and The gentleman's name is escaping me (his wife works at sigh and is awesome too) but he was amazing. I felt like home and that's so important when tasting and deciding on a wine club. Every wine we tried, I was so surprised how good it was - we decided to sign up that day. So glad to be part of Passage!!! read more

We enjoyed the quiet atmosphere after having been in too crowded winery tasting rooms. As a white wine drinker (Sonoma ain't the best place for that...), I enjoyed their great selection, especially the Pinot Grigio and Passion 2015 blend. My mother-in-law liked the Zin. Service was friendly and personal. It was a very hot day outside so this was the perfect break on Sonoma Square. Tastings were on the more expensive side but worth it compared to alternatives. read more