Things to do in Glen Ellen, California (CA): The Best Wineries & Vineyards

Founded by Henry and Vittorio Belmonte, Wellington Cellars is a winery where the passion for creating fine wines can be seen and tasted with each handcrafted bottle of wine.

We take our wine making very seriously and we enjoy the fruits of our labor with humor and irreverence. Vineyards and Winery located in the heart of Sonoma Valley, specifically in Glen Ellen. We produce only the finest wines and make sure there is laughter every day. Please call Bob for private tour/tasting at the winery.

Schermeister Winery is a hidden find, located at Jack London Village in Glen Ellen. Owned and operated by winemaker Robert Schermeister and his wife Laura, their creekside tasting room is the perfect place to try a wide range of varietals, from Viognier to Pinot Noir. Lounge on the patio or hang out in the tasting room while Rob and Laura share their wine and tell the story of how they met and fell in love in wine country. All are welcome, including well-behaved children and dogs on-leash.

A visit to Lasseter Family Winery is an exploration for all the senses, and one that will not be easily forgotten. Visits are offered by appointment only, and are available daily beginning at 10am. Estate visits last approximately one and one-half hour. Join us at our beautiful estate in the Sonoma Valley for a behind the scenes look at the Art of Winemaking and the passion that the Lasseter's have brought to the challenge of producing world class wines. The Lasseter Family's love of old-world style blended wines inspired them to begin revitalizing these historic vineyards in 2002 and their commitment is evident from the moment you drive thru our front gate and gaze upon the sweeping vista of meticulously maintained vineyards. Your visit begins with a walk through our organically farmed vineyards - where all great wines begin. From there, you'll explore our Barrel room, Tank Room and Crush pad, where your Wine Specialist host will bring the journey of grape - to - glass to life. You'll then be invited to relax in our intimate Wine Room to taste the collection of Lasseter Family Wines accompanied by a plate of local, artisan cheeses. Throughout your visit, you'll see how the Lasseter's zest for living and love of storytelling is evident in every detail - From the series of original label art commissioned by local artist Dennis Ziemienski thru the balanced & harmonious wines created by Winemaker Julia Iantosca. *Note: Our last appointment of the day is offered at 4pm, and does not include a tour. The fee for this tasting only appointment is $25 per person. $35/$25* per person (Complimentary for Lasseter Family Wine Club members**) **Number of complimentary visits determined by membership level.

At Benziger, we're about three things: family, great wine and healthy vineyards. For more than thirty years, we've farmed our ranch on Sonoma Mountain and searched Sonoma County for the most distinctive and expressive vineyards. Once found, we tend these sites using certified Biodynamic, organic and sustainable farming methods. The result is a portfolio of authentic and memorable wines. Our Partners Wine Tour will satisfy the palate of any wine enthusiast. This tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at our Biodynamic estate vineyard and wine caves and finishes with an exclusive wine tasting of estate wines.

Under the sun in the Valley of the Moon, B.R. Cohn Winery has been making small lot, vineyard designated wines since 1984. Nestled between Sonoma Mountain and the Mayacamas Mountain range, the winery offers an inviting, relaxed environment for discovering new wines. Enjoy our memorabilia room that showcases founder Bruce Cohn's 45 years of rock-n-roll managing The Doobie Brothers. Saddle up to the wine bar or sit outside to enjoy the sunshine, our heritage Picholine olive grove and rolling hillside vineyards.