Sonoma Valley Presents:

Vineyard Immersions + Cave Tours

Calling all Sonoma Valley lovers! Sonoma Valley is pleased to present four months of uniquely curated wine experiences for all to enjoy. Each month, from May to August, we invite visitors to explore beyond the tasting room and experience a behind-the-scenes look at the practice of winemaking. Explore unique sites and the diverse terroir of Sonoma Valley, taste directly from the barrel, and learn about the land and winegrapes from the experts. Join our vintners and grape growers at a number of wineries and make a reservation to visit today!

Abbot’s Passage Winery & Mercantile

Estate Vineyard Walk & Tasting with Vintner Katie Bundschu

Venture off the beaten path during this special vineyard tour and tasting with sixth-generation Vintner, Katie Bundschu, and Sustainability Manager, Meghan Siemers. Explore the Abbot’s Passage estate on foot and learn about the practices that help craft field blend, co-fermented wines reflective of the natural land, vintage and varietals we are provided. You’ll also learn about the old-growth 1940s plantings of Zinfandel vines that were carefully grafted over to keep the longevity of this historic estate alive. Meghan will share the estate’s sustainability story including organic farming, protecting their watershed, the vineyard ecosystem, and more. Your journey will culminate in a 157-year-old barrel cellar with a guided wine tasting led by Katie, along with a Chef’s inspired grazing board. This is a special one-time experience limited to 14 people.

How to Reserve: Click here to reserve.

Availability: Sunday, August 14th, 10am – 11:30am. This is a special one-time experience limited to 14 people.

Location: 777 Madrone Road, Glen Ellen

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Sangiacomo Family Wines

Signature Terrace Tasting & Vineyard Experience

Sangiacomo Family Wines has enhanced its signature wine tasting experience with a walk through their historic Home Ranch Vineyard, the land where the Sangiacomo family laid down their roots in the Sonoma Valley almost one hundred years ago. The Signature Terrace Tasting and Vineyard Experience allows guests to be immersed in this Sangiacomo Estate Vineyard before enjoying a seated wine tasting, featuring their Sonoma Coast Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and a selection of their single-vineyard wines. Through this grape-to-glass experience, guests will gain a deeper understanding of the sustainable farming practices the Sangiacomo’s use to produce world class wine grapes.

How to Reserve: Click here to reserve.

Availability: Every Thursday – Monday, 11am – 3pm

Location: 12545 Broadway, Sonoma

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Coursey Graves

Bennett Mountain Estate Tasting + Cave Tour

Experience the Coursey Graves Bennett Mountain estate vineyards high above Sonoma Valley. Tour stone-carved caves and gardens, while you taste site specific wines.

How to Reserve: Click here to reserve. For more information, contact 707-867-1888 or TastingRoom@courseygraves.com.

Availability: By Appointment Ony, Monday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm

Location: 6860 Serenity Way, Santa Rosa, 95404

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Gundlach Bundschu

Vineyard + Cave Experience

Explore the grounds of the historic, family owned Gundlach Bundschu during a guided walk through their wine caves, while learning about the winemaking process, including the Bundschu family’s history and deep roots in the town of Sonoma. Sweeping views of the Sonoma Valley appellation will greet you as you exit the caves and learn more about the regenerative organic farming practices on property. This experience culminates in the cave’s majestic dining room, where you will taste Estate Cabernet Sauvignon alongside the iconic Gundlach Bundschu Vintage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

How to Reserve: Click here to reserve.

Availability: Daily, at 11am and 2pm

Location: 2000 Denmark Street, Sonoma, CA 95476

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Gundlach Bundschu

Pinz Excursion

Climb aboard Gundlach Bundschu’s Pinzgauer, a Swiss Army transport vehicle, for an off-roading experience across their estate vineyards known as Rhinefarm, established in 1858. While you cruise through organic vineyards, your guide will take you on a journey of the property, its history as the oldest family-owned winery in Sonoma Valley and what makes these wines so unique. You’ll stop at several spots in the vineyard, including a respite to enjoy wine along with cheese and charcuterie. What happens on the Pinz stays on the Pinz, so if your friends back home want to know, well, they’re just going to have to see for themselves.

How to Reserve: Click here to reserve.

Availability: Thursday – Monday, 11:30am – 1:30pm or 2:30pm – 4:30pm

Location: 2000 Denmark Street, Sonoma, CA 95476

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Schug Carneros Estate Winery

Cave Tour + Tasting

This comprehensive tour and tasting is perfect for the wine-lover looking for an intimate and educational wine tasting experience at a working, family-owned winery. Tour the Schug Carneros property, exploring the views and nuances of their unique location, followed by a walk-through of the production area and caves for an in-depth look at Schug’s old-world winemaking practices. Finish the tour with a seated tasting of current release and coveted Heritage Reserve wines, paired with seasonal bites. For guests who are 21 years of age and older, and groups of up to six maximum.

How to Reserve: For reservations contact Jaime@SchugWinery.com

Availability: Please inquire directly for availability.

Location: 602 Bonneau Road, Sonoma, 95476

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Laurel Glen Vineyard

Vintner Hosted Vineyard Tour & Tasting

Feel a million miles away from it all in the beautiful, certified organic estate vineyard a thousand feet up the slopes of Sonoma Mountain. Fifth-generation vintner and Laurel Glen partner Bettina Sichel will be your guide for a fun and informative stroll through the vines. First planted to Cabernet Sauvignon in 1968, Laurel Glen Vineyard has long been considered one of the iconic Cabernet vineyards of California. After returning to the charming hamlet of Glen Ellen (3 miles from the vineyard), you’ll sit down with Bettina in the beautifully appointed tasting room and enjoy a selection of Laurel Glen Cabernet vintages tailored to your interests.

How to Reserve: For reservations, contact Bettina@LaurelGlen.com

Availability: Starting in August 2022, Thursday – Friday, 11am – 4pm

Location: 13750 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen, CA 95442

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Anaba Wines

Pinot, Pizza, & Bocce Experience

Enjoy the only sport you can leisurely play with a glass of wine in hand, elevated by gorgeous views of Carneros from Anaba’s scenic property! During your experience, enjoy a flight of Anaba Wines Pinot Noirs paired with wood-fired pizza, made fresh daily with all organic, locally-sourced ingredients. Reserve your perfect summer activity today!

How to Reserve: Click here to reserve.

Availability: Friday – Sunday, 10:30am – 5pm

Location: 62 Bonneau Road, Sonoma, 95476

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Serres Ranch Wine

Ranch + Vineyard Tour with the Serres Family

Welcome to Serres Ranch! Join the Serres Family for an exclusive tour and private tasting at their historic ranch. Located in the heart of Sonoma Valley wine country, Serres Ranch has been called home by six generations of the family. Visit the stunning property, comprised of rustic barns and breathtaking vineyards, and find out why quality artisan winemaking is best done by those who know the land.

Your tour will be led by a Serres family member and will include a tasting of Serres Ranch Estate Wines and small bites.

How to Reserve: For reservations, contact Taylor@SerresRanchWine.com.

Availability: Daily, By Appointment Only

Location: 16060 Highway 12, Sonoma, 95476

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Lasseter Family Winery

Private Vineyard Tour + Tasting

Explore the beauty and complexity of the Lasseter Family Winery’s estate vineyards, including their Heritage Blocks. Learn about century-old Zinfandel and other rare varieties, all organically farmed by legendry Viticulturist Phil Coturri. The vineyard tour is followed by an immersive tasting of the Lasseter estate grown wines.

How to Reserve: Click Here to reserve.

Availability: Monday – Friday at 10:30am

Location: 1 Vintage Lane, Glen Ellen, 95442

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Bartholomew Estate Winery

Winemaker-led Vineyard Tour + Tasting

Join Winemaker Kevin Holt for a leisurely tour through the beautiful grounds and vineyards at Bartholomew Estate, where you will walk amongst the vines learning about their organic farming and winemaking practices. You’ll also learn about the important history of the estate to the California wine industry and the philosophy of the winery today. The tour concludes at a seated tasting with Winemaker Kevin Holt, and his delicious estate-grown wines.

How to Reserve: Click here to reserve.

Availability: Thursdays, 11am – 4pm

Location: 1000 Vineyard Lane, Sonoma, 95476

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