Great Tastes

28700 Arnold Dr.

Sonoma, CA 95478

(707) 721-8700

Hours: Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tasting Fees: $20 for four tastes; Food pairings from $6 to $19, depending on selection

Wines currently offered: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Moscato, Brut Sparkling

Appointment necessary: Reservations always required for groups of eight or more, but recommended for all on weekends and holidays.

Picnics: Call ahead to have a picnic basket prepared.

Pets: Yes, on a leash.

 

The eight-foot chandeliers in the tasting bar are dwarfed by 32-foot ceilings.

16275 Healdsburg Ave.

Healdsburg, CA 95448

(707) 746-4880

Hours: Open every day (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s) from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Tasting Fees: $15 for 8 tastes (your choice; two are welcome to share), $3 per a la carte red wine tasting, $2 per a la carte white wine tasting; $10 for cellar tour and four guided tastings

Wines currently offered: Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Roseto (Rosé), Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, late harvest Riesling, Maiale Cieco (red blend) and Cuvee 1876 (white blend)

Appointment necessary: For groups of 10 or more

Picnics/Pets: No

 

“The Port here is far too good for most people.” —Alfred Hitchcock, 1942

5901 Silverado Trail

Napa, CA 94558

www.pineridgevineyards.com

Hours: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily

Tasting fees: $20-$95 (varies by type; some include food)

Wines currently offered: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Fortis (Bordeaux-style blend)

Appointment necessary: Not for the signature or appellation tasting; yes for all others (48 hours’ notice  is required for the 5x5 tasting) as well as tours

Picnics: Yes

 

Pine Ridge offers a second label called Forefront.

Somerston Estate

Varietals planted on property: Barbera, Black Hamburg, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Malbec, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Port varietals, Primitivo, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillion, Syrah, Tempranillo, Viognier and Zinfandel

Tasting Fee: $75 for estate tour and tasting; $45 for picnic lunch and tasting.

Reservations: Required

Somerston Estate Tasting Room

Hours: Sunday through Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, noon to 9 p.m .

Tasting fee: $20 (Priest Ranch varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc)