Thirsty

Group picks plus top vineyards nearby.

The first six are group-requested stops. Ratings are public visitor snapshots and should be rechecked before booking.

1

Schramsberg Vineyards

Calistoga / NapaGroup Pick

Group pick for cave tours and méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines; plan as part of a Napa/Calistoga day.

Rating

4.8

Website
2

Cakebread Cellars

Rutherford / NapaGroup Pick

Group pick in Rutherford with polished Napa hospitality, culinary experiences, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet.

Rating

4.7

Website
3

Castello di Amorosa

Calistoga / NapaGroup Pick

Group pick for the castle experience in northern Napa; scenic, memorable, and best treated as a destination stop.

Rating

4.4

Website
4

Littorai Wines

SebastopolGroup Pick

Group pick close to the Santa Rosa plan, known for farming-focused Sonoma Coast and Anderson Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Rating

4.8

Website
5

Ridge Vineyards - Lytton Springs

HealdsburgGroup Pick

Group pick in Dry Creek Valley for iconic Zinfandel-led field blends and a classic Sonoma tasting stop.

Rating

4.5

Website
6

Arnot-Roberts

HealdsburgGroup Pick

Group pick for low-intervention, site-driven wines in Healdsburg; more understated tasting room, serious bottles.

Rating

4.8

Website
7

Halleck Vineyard

Sebastopol

Intimate Sebastopol tastings known for polished Pinot Noir and a relaxed, appointment-driven visit.

Rating

5.0

Website
8

Inman Family Wines

Santa Rosa

Small-production Russian River Valley wines with a sustainability-minded estate and personal tasting style.

Rating

5.0

Website
9

Fog Crest Vineyard

Sebastopol

Hilltop Russian River Valley stop pouring Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with broad vineyard views.

Rating

4.9

Website
10

Benovia Winery

Santa Rosa

Appointment tastings focused on estate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel from Russian River sites.

Rating

4.8

Website
11

Harvest Moon Estate & Winery

Santa Rosa

Friendly estate option for Zinfandel, Gewurztraminer, and easygoing Russian River Valley tastings.

Rating

4.8

Website
12

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards

Santa Rosa

Classic Sonoma Valley estate with polished hospitality, mountain views, and food-and-wine experiences.

Rating

4.8

Website
13

Merry Edwards Winery

Sebastopol

A benchmark Russian River Pinot Noir producer with seated tastings and serious Chardonnay credentials.

Rating

4.8

Website
14

Arista Winery

Healdsburg

Garden-lined estate tastings centered on elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Russian River vineyards.

Rating

4.8

Website
15

MacRostie Winery & Vineyards

Healdsburg

Modern hillside tasting room with wide Sonoma views and a strong Chardonnay and Pinot Noir lineup.

Rating

4.8

Website
16

Iron Horse Vineyards

Sebastopol

Outdoor Green Valley favorite for sparkling wines, estate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and vineyard panoramas.

Rating

4.8

Website
17

Gary Farrell Winery

Healdsburg

Elevated Russian River tasting experience with acclaimed single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Rating

4.7

Website
18

Balletto Vineyards

Santa Rosa

Working vineyard estate with approachable tastings and Russian River Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and more.

Rating

4.7

Website
19

Hook & Ladder Winery

Santa Rosa

Laid-back estate tasting room with heritage vineyards and a broad lineup for mixed-palate groups.

Rating

4.7

Website
20

Dutton-Goldfield Winery

Sebastopol

Tasting room pouring cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Riesling from standout vineyards.

Rating

4.7

Website
21

Lynmar Estate

Sebastopol

Garden-forward estate known for refined hospitality, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and seasonal food pairings.

Rating

4.7

Website
22

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Healdsburg

Chateau-style estate experience built around Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, culinary pairings, and tours.

Rating

4.7

Website
23

Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery

Healdsburg

Dry Creek Valley estate with formal gardens, broad varietal range, and a grand tasting-room feel.

Rating

4.6

Website
24

Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens

Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa classic with culinary gardens, food pairings, and familiar California Chardonnay appeal.

Rating

4.6

Website
25

Matanzas Creek Winery

Santa Rosa

Lavender-garden estate in Bennett Valley pouring Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Chardonnay, and reds.

Rating

4.6

Website
26

Paradise Ridge Winery

Santa Rosa

Scenic Santa Rosa estate with art, sunset energy, and sweeping views close to town.

Rating

4.6

Website
27

DeLoach Vineyards

Santa Rosa

Russian River Valley staple with biodynamic farming, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and garden tastings.

Rating

4.6

Website
28

Bricoleur Vineyards

Windsor

Hospitality-forward Windsor estate built for food pairings, gardens, bocce, and group-friendly tastings.

Rating

4.6

Website
29

Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery

Santa Rosa

Historic Russian River property with picnic-friendly grounds and a wide Sonoma appellation lineup.

Rating

4.5

Website
30

Viansa Winery

Sonoma

Hilltop Sonoma gateway estate with Italian varietals, wetlands views, and a lively tasting-room scene.

Rating

4.5

Website
31

B.R. Cohn Winery

Glen Ellen

Olive-grove estate in Glen Ellen with Cabernet, Sonoma Valley wines, concerts, and relaxed lawn tastings.

Rating

4.5

Website