Location: Healdsburg
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Beautiful Northern California has many fabulous destinations, and the town of Healdsburg in Sonoma County is at the top of the list. Small town charm, beautiful landscapes and outstanding weather are just a few of the trademark qualities that make Healdsburg so popular. Healdsburg combines five-star cuisine, rolling hills and world-acclaimed wine growing appellations for an experience you will never forget. If you love the vibrant outdoors and colorful festivals, you will love Healdsburg. In April, you can help harvest roses and distill them into fragrant rose oil and rosewater as part of the Classic Perfume Rose Harvest & Distillation Tours. An annual sea food dinner at the Healdsburg Fire Department is also in April. From February to June, enjoy the "Russian River Good Old Days" exhibit at the Healdsburg Museum. And on the first Friday of the month, Williamson Wines sponsors an Epicurean Dinner at the Dry Creek Kitchen at Hotel Healdsburg.
Restaurants in Healdsburg
1. Alexander Valley Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 355 reviews
Experience our historic property and taste award winning wines at our family owned estate winery located in Northern Sonoma County. Our Tasting Room is open by advance reservation daily with Seated Outdoor Tastings: Estate Tasting $10 or a Reserve Tasting $20 (Tasting fee waived with bottle purchase per person) or reserve a Vineyard Hike with Box Lunch $60. Enjoy the beautiful views of our 720 acre property and working winery. Since 1975 the our family has produced handcrafted estate grown and bottled wines. We are a Sonoma Green Business and CA Sustainable Winegrower. Our family creates wines of distinction for everyone!
Reviewed By clinden2001
It's always a spectacular time at AVV! The combination of a great variety of solid Alexander Valley wines to try (love the Redemption and the Cyrus), idyllic, quiet country scenery, and really really nice people make it top shelf. The property is beautiful, picnic tables make it a great place for a snack mid-day, and the wine-cave tour is really cool if you get the chance. You will be coming back for more!
2. Dry Creek Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 783 reviews
Award Winning Family Owned Winery: beautiful picnic grounds, tasting room, private tastings, free Wi-Fi, a wide selection of wines including rare single-vineyard wines. David Stare founded Dry Creek Vineyard in 1972. Winemaking emphasis is on grapes from select Sonoma County vineyards, chosen for quality and character. Fume Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Dry Chenin Blanc, Reserve Chardonnay and Meritage are produced. Dry Creek has received over 1,000 medals for wines in 40 years.
Reviewed By ozczar - Lake Ozark, United States
We met Darren at the nightly wine tasting at The Healdsburg Inn (another great stop) and were invited to the winery for a private party. He put forth the effort to make our experience an exceptional one. Oh, and the wine is pretty good as well.
3. Stonestreet Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By billaF2400OO
Loved it. We have been to about 50 wineries and this is top five. Sit outside, front and the views are awesome. Our server, Katia, was very knowledgeable and brings a map to show the various vineyard locations . Definitely a cab lovers paradise. Known for chards too
4. Gary Farrell Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 784 reviews
Open By Appointment Only. In the heart of the beautiful Russian River Valley, Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery offers a proud 35-year winemaking history and a unique sense of place. Perched atop a ridge along winding Westside Road, the winery offers a spectacular view of the sweeping valley below. Gary Farrell Winery benefits immeasurably from its long-term relationships with many of the Russian River Valley's most celebrated and sought-after vineyards including Rochioli, Allen, and Hallberg to name a few. Gary Farrell Winery helped put Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the world stage, and the hallmark Gary Farrell wine style remains one of balance, elegance, texture and sense of place. Today these acclaimed wines can be enjoyed in their newly renovated Salon or upon the casual terrace and the view from the winery completes the picture.
Reviewed By I2133YXstevet - Boston, United States
Terrific views, GREAT wine and some outstanding cheese pairings at Gary Farrell. They were very responsible (social distancing) as well. We joined the Grand Cru before arriving, and the experience (and, did I mention, the wines? Just outstanding!) reaffirmed the decision. Can't wait until the next time!
5. Stephen & Walker Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 287 reviews
Woman Winemaker producing gold medal wines. Seasoned winemaker with an entrepreneurial spirit; Firm believer in delivering platinum courtesy every single day to customers on all levels. Currently 67 GOLD Medals, & Best of CLASS and 2 Best of SHOW wines poured. Located in Downtown Healdsburg, CA. Join us for food & wine pairing daily from 11AM - 7PM.
Reviewed By smtdev - Sacramento, United States
Stephen & Walker is really kind of a unique winery experience. You can almost miss it while walking in downtown Healdsburg (and honestly a small selfish side of me wishes you would so I always know I can find a seat for a tasting of their latest). If you did walk on by, you would miss some of the best wines in the area. The tasting room is a modest retail space with comfortable furnishings and quirky art. Nancy Walker and Tony Stephen are the winemakers and had spent decades producing great wine for other labels before starting their own in 2004. It's not uncommon to have one of the owners or their sons pouring. The staff is amazing and make you feel at home immediately. I'm not able to get up there as much as I would like, but every time I go back I feel like I have been truly missed. So, the people are awesome and if the wine was just okay, it would still be worthwhile to visit just for that customer experience. But the wine... My god, the wine. I've been a Pinot fanatic for over a decade and these guys produce several Pinot's that are in my top five. And their Cabs are legendary. Try their Howell Mtn. Cab and tell me I'm wrong. I dare you. Honestly though, they don't produce bad wine. Their Syrah's, Zins, Carignane, Ports (and I don't even like port) are stunning - every one. I'm not really a regular white wine drinker but those are over the top as well. Their late harvest Chardonnay is a 'can't miss' for a friend of mine any time I'm looking for a gift. I'm sure I sound a little too enthusiastic about these guys. The fact is, I walked into their tasting room almost ten years ago and was so blown away by their wines that I joined their wine club and have been a loyal member ever since. So, go there. Like now. Just promise to make some room for me when I'm able to make it back.
6. Jordan Vineyard & Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 263 reviews
Tucked into the hills of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley, Jordan Vineyard & Winery welcomes guests by appointment for four unique tours and tastings. From perennial gourmet wine tastings with food pairing in our cellar room and walking tours through our iconic chateau, to epicurean excursions across our scenic property and festive holiday celebrations offered seasonally, there is something for everyone to enjoy. All tours include both walking and seated tastings, each featuring seasonal tastes from the Jordan chef paired with vintages of Jordan Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Jordan's Estate Tour & Tasting also includes driving. Advance reservations are required due to the intimacy of tastings. Inspired by the timeless elegance of French wine and food, Tom and Sally Jordan founded Jordan Vineyard & Winery in 1972. Their vision was to create a wine estate that produced food-friendly Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay to rival the finest in France--and to capture the essence of gracious hospitality. Today their son, John, builds upon their legacy. Library Tasting Mon-Sun: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. (closed Sundays, December-March) Winery Tour & Library Tasting Mon-Sun: 11 a.m. (closed Sundays, December-March) Estate Tour & Tasting Thurs-Mon: 9:45 a.m. (May-October only) Holiday Tour & Tasting Mon-Fri: 2 p.m. (select dates in December)
Reviewed By GoGlobalGo - Hong Kong, China
While I may be a few months behind in reviews, this is one which still leaves a fantastic memory on our minds and palate! Every time we open a bottle, we reminisce about our half day spent at this gorgeous winery! If you are anywhere in Wine Country, this is definitely one tour not to be missed, the Estate Tour and Tasting. Reservations are a must and for good reason. This 3 hour tour is carefully curated, designed and crafted with an intimate and amazing experience showcasing the grounds, food and of course wine in this beautiful estate. What would a tour be without a fantastic guide? Christopher, truly made each guest feel like a close friend or family member, taking the time to answer questions and go above and beyond in sharing his knowledge and love of wine. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide! As for the tour...each stop gets better and better! Guests are driven around in a very roomy, comfy, air-conditioned passenger van to various locations on the premise. (Gardens, lake and summit (?) area with breathtaking views of the valley. The weather was gorgeous on our tour day (early Aug) but I'd suggest comfortable shoes, sunglasses and definitely an appetite and thirst! The tour is mostly standing, except of course, when being driven around or during the final course, lunch. At the end of the tour we were given a nice chunk of dry sausage to enjoy later with our wine we purchased!
7. Williamson Wines Tasting Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 298 reviews
Situated within beautiful Healdsburg and featuring fantastic food, superb award-winning wines with knowledgeable, friendly staff, a couple of hours at Williamson Wines gives every visitor a lasting memory of the people, stories and wines that make this area famous. Come on in. Enjoy . . .Join us any day from 11am through 6pm. Walk-ins are welcome at the bar or call to reserve a table
Reviewed By nycbos8 - San Francisco, United States
My family has always loved coming to Williamson wines. Whenever we visit, we feel like we're family here. The staff is so incredibly friendly and funny. The food and wine pairings are also fantastic. The truffle salt on cheese pairing is probably my number one fave. I highly recommend a visit if you're ever in the Healdsburg area.
8. Gracianna Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 641 reviews
Gracianna Winery is a family-owned business that symbolizes everyday gratitudes and graciousness in entertaining because our belief is that hosting a special meal with friends and family is an everlasting circle that fills all our lives. Visit our vineyard tasting room to sample our award-winning wines, and see the only vineyard in the world where the vines wear jewels -- medallions featuring the names of Gracianna Medallion Wine Club™ members.
Reviewed By KateD381 - Sonoma, United States
Following a spectacular drive through the Russian River valley, we were treated to a fabulous experience at Gracianna. In their beautiful outdoor tasting room, overlooking hills & vineyards, we tasted a carefully crafted, well-rounded portfolio served by the very charming & knowledgeable Cyndee, who enhanced the wonderful flavors with anecdotes & history. We then met the affable owner, who gave us a grand tour of the stunning property. Altogether, Gracianna, for us, fulfilled it’s mission by giving us the gift of gratitude-however, far from everyday!
9. Sapphire Hill Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 203 reviews
SAPPHIRE HILL WINERY AND TASTING ROOM, IN THE HEART OF SONOMA WINE COUNTRY, HEALDSBURG CALIFORNIA. Small lot producers of Dry Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Merlot and specialty Blends like our signature wine Cinque Gemma and Cabochon. Wines from Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley and Rockpile. Please visit our tasting room to sample our wines and call ahead to reserve for private tastings in our barrel room, the ultimate food and wine experience on weekends.
Reviewed By wineofile4ever
We've been club members for a couple years now and would recommend this club to everyone who loves good wine. They have an amazing selection of wines and the giant bonus of super fun pick up parties with scrumptious food. It's great being part of the Sapphire Hill family!!
10. Porter Creek Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By T1039CVmh
I've traveled through much of California's wine country over the past 35 years. Stopping at various wineries, both large & small. I was recently blessed to have found Porter Creek Vineyards, where I discovered: Fantastically friendly staff! Organic & Biodynamic vines!! And obviously, EXCEPTIONAL wines! Nothing less than a true gem, quietly tucked away in the Russian River Valley!!!
