Location: Sonoma
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In Sonoma, you can go wine-tasting… or cheese-tasting… or olive oil-tasting… or just let the chefs of the area’s renowned restaurants put everything together for you. Then burn off some of that good food and wine by hiking or biking through redwood forests.
Restaurants in Sonoma
1. Valet of the Moon Wine Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 295 reviews
Valet of the Moon Wine Tours (Private Tours) is a unique "Designated Driver/WineTour Guide" service providing safe and affordable transportation in the Napa/Sonoma/Healdsburg Wine Country in your vehicle or rental. We are a Small Family Business with Local guides, professional and knowledgeable in boutique wineries where your visit may include meeting owners and winemakers. We have been conducting wine tours for 14years and have built a network of winery industry relationships. Personalized to your wine preference, experience and interests. Casual and fun tours your way!! Let a well established local help you plan the most unique and memorable wine country experience you will ever have! We are licensed and insured to drive your rental vehicle.
2. Sonoma Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 194 reviews
Sonoma Advenutres (formerly Goodtime Touring Company) organizes Sonoma Valley bike excursions for as few as two people. We also accommodate corporate and group bicycle and van tours customized to meet their specific needs. Savor the flavors and scenery of Sonoma Valley and Sonoma County... experience the warm spring and summer days... lazy afternoons on the Sonoma Plaza ...quiet nights...expressive wines...all of it a perfect setting for a leisurely bike ride through the vineyards and a toast to the "good life" with an award winning Cabernet! Advance reservations are a must for all tours.
3. Tom's Secret Winery Tours
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
Serving Sonoma Valley and beyond. Check out private wineries. Meet: Owners/ Winemakers/ Growers. No crowded tasting rooms. Enjoy a private wine tour with a local grower/ winemaker. Cheers!!!
4. Bohemian Highway Travel Co.
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
TAILORED WINE COUNTRY EXPERIENCES Bohemian Highway Travel Company leverages its relationships with local vintners and other makers to unlock intimate experiences across the region. On our tours you might find yourself barrel-tasting with a second-generation winemaker, climbing aboard an ATV to sip wines atop a mountain, or picking fresh produce for your own lunch. We’re constantly adding adventures to our playbook.
5. Hamel Family Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Thank you for considering Hamel Family Wines during your upcoming Sonoma visit. Each Experience is privately led by a Wine Ambassador, includes a tour, and wine tasting, and can include food pairings. In addition, a “dry” tasting is offered for non-wine drinkers who are enjoying the Experience with others. All tours are appointment only, and are available Thursday through Monday. At Hamel Family Wines, we strive to make great wine and to have fun doing so. We value quality over quantity, enjoyment over tedium and fostering long-term recurring relationships with our guests. We work hard to produce the highest quality wines in limited quantities from grapes grown on our Sonoma Valley and Moon Mountain District estate vineyards. We farm our vineyards with organic and biodynamic practices, always mindful of our role as responsible stewards of the land. We remain grateful for our guests, respectful of our neighbors and appreciative of the fine work that our team performs daily.
Reviewed By Rinacha
I booked the Reserve Experience for my family of four at Hamel Family Wines through their Facebook Messenger. The contact person Rachelle was very prompt with replies. The Reserve Experience combines wine tasting with four dishes of food pairings in the private dining room in their wine cave. The Hamel estate is so beautifully designed and immaculate. We were shown the facilities before settling in for the food and wines. Our guide Zakk told us a lot of information about the architecture (the main building and wine cave are just stunning), wine making process, and anecdotes, in such a funny and cheerful way, which made the experience even more memorable. The food was another highlight. All four dishes were absolutely delicious, more so than some other long established and well known restaurants in the area that we tried. The chef even made his own salt from local sea water. Some herbs were from the small garden in the property. The wines were impressive, so fragrant, too. I'm not much of a wine drinking person, so cannot describe the wine well. However, I absolutely love the whole experience. Special thanks goes to Zakk, the chef, and their team. Highly recommended.
6. Sonoma Food Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 343 reviews
The Sonoma Food Tour experience takes guests on a guided journey of local eateries and wine tasting rooms, all within the quaint walking environment of the Sonoma Plaza. You'll get to taste Sonoma's regional cuisine, wine, cheeses, olive oil, chocolates and more, all while learning about Sonoma's history, architecture and food scene, Each yummy tasting is served from locally-owned and operated restaurants, wineries and shops. Check our website for current tour availability.
7. Corner 103
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
Corner 103 is a winery offering a seated wine and food experience, of 7 award wining wines, in a beautiful corner tasting room on the Sonoma Plaza. Guests at Corner 103 will explore a wine tasting flight of seven wines from different AVA’s located throughout Sonoma County. Six of the seven wines are paired with a small food component to showcase how wine and food work together to bring out the best in each. In addition, guests will learn how to taste wine, what glass it should be served in, and the correct temperature in which it should be served, all while having a fun time with one of our staff! Enjoy the corner views of the Sonoma Plaza from our large windows, sit back, relax and have a good time.
Reviewed By SuzJFegley - Cottonwood, United States
We have been members for several years. Their wines are great and we love Lloyd (the owner) and Brent. They are both very friendly and knowledgeable.We feel like we're visiting friends when we go here. We especially like the wine and cheese pairings (Need to make appointment) This is one of the first places we want to go as soon as we can. We get our quarterly shipment but always order more in between because it's our favorite wine. If you're going to be in Sonoma I definately reccomend going here
8. Bartholomew Estate Vineyards and Winery
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
Bartholomew Estate Winery invites you to experience exceptional estate-grown wines from their certified organic vineyards. Enjoy glorious views of the birthplace of Sonoma viticulture from the winery’s Oak Knoll. Open every day, 11am – 4:30pm. 1000 Vineyard Lane, Sonoma,
Reviewed By nicknackpaterak - Baltimore, United States
This place is a real hidden gem! We had a fantastic experience in the outdoor tasting area. The scenery was idyllic and peaceful. I wish we had time to explore the rest of the park. Wine was pretty good too! Highly recommend visiting if you are in the Sonoma area.
9. Robledo Family Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By 390lesh - Harrisonburg, United States
Stopped in at the recommendation of my hosts from The Airbnb I stayed in. I was not disappointed with the variety of wines, the friendly staff, and exceptional friend that stopped in to introduce me to the best of Robledo. The olive oil is also awesome!
10. Sonoma Wine Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
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