Northern California
Santa Rosa & Windsor
A curated guide to central Sonoma County wineries
53 featured wineries · 13-page PDF guide
Download the free PDF guideThe hub of Sonoma County
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County's largest city, makes a convenient base for exploring the region, with vineyards, restaurants and attractions like the Charles M. Schulz Museum close at hand. Nearby Windsor adds a charming town green and easy access to the Russian River Valley.
Vineyards here reach from the edges of the Russian River Valley to the eastern hills of the Fountaingrove District, offering everything from cool-climate Pinot Noir to hillside Cabernet Sauvignon.
At a glance
- Signature wines
- Pinot Noir and Chardonnay nearby in the Russian River Valley; Cabernet Sauvignon in the eastern hills
- Getting there
- Along US-101; Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport is just north of Santa Rosa
- When to go
- Spring and autumn
- Plan ahead
- Reservations are recommended for many estates, especially on weekends
The 53 featured wineries
- Argot WinesSanta Rosa
- BellacanaSanta Rosa
- Benovia WinerySanta Rosa
- Bevan CellarsSanta Rosa
- Bienvenue VineyardsWindsor
- Black Kite CellarsWindsor
- Black Kite CellarsSanta Rosa
- Bricoleur VineyardsWindsor
- Calluna VineyardsWindsor
- Carol Shelton WinesSanta Rosa
- Colagrossi WinesWindsor
- Copper SixWindsor
- Davis Family VineyardsSanta Rosa
- Deloach WinerySanta Rosa
- Donelan Family Wine CellarSanta Rosa
- Dry Creek VineyardWindsor
- Ehret Family WinerySanta Rosa
- Foley Family WinesSanta Rosa
- Frostwatch Vineyard & WinerySanta Rosa
- Grand Cru Custom CrushWindsor
- Hanna WinerySanta Rosa
- Hans Fahden VineyardsCalistoga
- Hook and Ladder WinerySanta Rosa
- Inman Family WinesSanta Rosa
- Karah Estate VineyardCotati
- Kendall JacksonWindsor
- Kendall JacksonSanta Rosa
- Knights Bridge WineryCalistoga
- La Crema Estate at Saralee's VineyardWindsor
- La Crema WineryWindsor
- Lando WinesWindsor
- Ledson Vineyard & WinerySanta Rosa
- Martin Ray WinerySanta Rosa
- Martinelli WineryWindsor
- Matanzas Creek WinerySanta Rosa
- Paradise Ridge WinerySanta Rosa
- Pech MerleRohnert Park
- Pech Merle WineryRohnert Park
- Pedroncelli WineryWindsor
- Perri Jaye VineyardsSanta Rosa
- Peter Michael WineryCalistoga
- Siduri WinesSanta Rosa
- Singer WineSanta Rosa
- St Francis Winery and VineyardsSanta Rosa
- St. Francis Winery and VineyardsSanta Rosa
- Stonemason CellarsSanta Rosa
- Trione VineyardsSanta Rosa
- Tumult WinesCalistoga
- Two Amigos WinerySanta Rosa
- Van Der Kamp VineyardSanta Rosa
- Vaughn Duffy WinesSanta Rosa
- Windsor Oaks Vineyards & WineryWindsor
- Wren Hop VineyardsWindsor
Full details for each winery are in the free PDF guide.
Data: California ABC & TTB public records
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