Tin Barn Vineyards produces single vineyard wines. The "tin barn" name originally derives from Tin Barn Road, which winds along the remote Sonoma Coast to the source of their debut wine. Today, the "tin barn" houses the company's cellar and tasting room. Features wines include: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel Russian, Merlot and more.
Bonneau Wines is a prestigious winery which creates varietals from the grapes of several top vineyards in Sonoma, Napa and Amador. Tastings are held off-site at its two Bonneau Wines tasting rooms: Carneros Deli and Cellars of Sonoma. Wine club members receive regular shipments and discounts on wines purchased from Carneros Deli. Bonneau Wines are also available at numerous retailers throughout California and online.
Sonoma-Enoteca is a collective tasting room run by ten local wine producers. The participating vineyards include Favero, Seabiscuit Ranch, Madrone Ridge, Brutocao Cellars, B Wise Vineyards, Dreyer Sonoma, Il Cuore, Manzanita Creek, Grieve Family Winery and Compass. Representatives from the vineyards run tastings and speak about their respective vineyards.
The Sonoma Wine Shop, located across from the Sonoma Plaza in downtown Sonoma, is a boutique wine store specializing in the sale of small production wines from California. The shop has a lively ambiance with wine bottles and wooden wine boxes occupying every available inch of floor space while beautiful wooden cabinets, handcrafted by owner Bryan Cooper's good pal, display hard to find wines of critical acclaim.
Owner and Social Director Bryan Cooper welcomes the public and his 1,500 wine club members alike to visit the wine shop for wine tastings that can be paired with artisan cheese and pasta from neighboring La Bodega Cheese and Pasta Store. Cooper is proud to have recently accepted the award for one of Wine Country's Best Gourmet Shops from the SF Chronicle newspaper.
Anaba Wines are handcrafted from grape varieties grown at their Carneros Estate vineyard and in vineyard properties throughout Sonoma County. The winery boasts Rhone-style wines, Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. The tasting room is a renovated 100-year-old farmhouse.
Keating Wines is a small-production winery located in Sonoma. It specializes in the production of high end Bordeaux wines made exclusively from local grapes. The winery's inventory includes a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Zinfandel. Its tasting room allows patrons to try a glass (or two), and Keating Wines also offers a Wine Club, whose members receive product discounts and multiple wine shipments each year. Keating Wines may be purchased online.
Patz and Hall was founded by four friends: Donald Patz, James Hall, Anne Moses and Heather Patz to create artisan style wines. Together they produce single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varietals. Their website invites vistors to join the Patz and Hall Salon Society to enjoy special events and privileges privy only to members. This location is their winery, but they have a tasting salon and offices located at 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Suite A in Napa and is reachable by phone at 707-265-7700.
Located near the intersection of Arnold Drive and Highway 121, this small, family owned winery is open daily for tasting, and specializes in wines for the local eateries. The 2008 Pinot Noir is the flagship wine here, as well as its Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Rouge De Noirs and the Late Harvest Riesling. Founded in 1980 by Walter Schug, he now shares his passion with his son, Alex Schug and local winemaker Mike Cox. The Heritage Club wine club offers preferred pricing on wine and gifts, as well as V.I.P. winery tours and tastings. The winery offers private parties in the wine cave with reservations.
Tim and Ann Goeppinger opened Sonoma Springs Brewing Company after Mr. Goeppinger spent 17 years brewing for other breweries. This cozy, micro-brewery serves five different beers. The popular Hefeweizen and other beers are served in the tasting room, with the brewery located in the rear of the building. Sonoma Springs Brewing Company specializes in California- and German-style beers.
Meadowcroft Wines is a locally-owned tasting room specializing in wines produced in Napa and Sonoma. Wines can be sampled at the tasting room or purchased online. Frequent customers are encouraged to join Meadowcraft's Wine Club, which affords members two six-bottle shipments of wine per year, as well as discounts on all other purchases and exclusive event invitations. Meadowcroft also hosts a monthly music concert series. Visit their website for a schedule of events and more.
