Russian River Valley
A wine tasting trip to the Russian River Valley means winding country roads leading you over rolling hills of vineyards and redwood trees along the banks of the Russian River into one of California's most beautiful wine regions.
In addition to sampling wonderful wines, you can explore the Sonoma coast and enjoy camping, golfing, fishing, biking, hiking, and horseback riding.
The Russian River Valley is renowned for producing world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but also produces a variety of both red and white wines. It is recognized as one of the major wine regions of the world. Russian River Wineries range from large elegant estates to small unpretentious family owned busineses.
Take a break from wine tasting to visit a redwood forest California. There's a majestic redwood grove located in the heart of this wine region in the town of Guerneville. Armstrong Woods State Natural Reserve is a great place to enjoy nature's tallest living thing....our coastal redwoods. Enjoy a picnic, hike, or horseback ride in this redwood forest!
Sonoma's Russian River Valley is a great place for a wine tasting trip. Be sure to visit these other areas in Sonoma County for wine tasting, too.
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Sonoma Wineries of the Russian River Valley
Arista Winery
Address: 7015 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA
Telephone: (707) 473-0606
This Healdsburg winery is open for wine tasting daily 11 AM-5 PM.
This winery is known for its Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. They also produce Gewurztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc. Bring your lunch and enjoy a picnic in their Japanese garden.
Balletto Vineyards
Address: 5700 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95472
Telephone: (415) 225-2891
Open daily 10AM - 4:00PM
C. Donatiello Winery
Address: 4035 Westside Rd., Healdsburg, CA
Telephone: (800) 433-8296
Open daily 11AM - 5 PM
This Healdsburg winery was formerly Belvedere Winery. Stop by, taste their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and enjoy a picnic at the winery.
Christopher Creek Winery
Address: 641 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Telephone: (707) 433-2001
Open daily 11AM - 5PM
This Russian River Valley winery produces Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, and Chardonnay.
Chateau FeliceAddress: 223 Center, Healdsburg, CA
Telephone: (707) 431-9010
Open daily by appointment only.
This is a small family owned boutique winery. They produce estate grown Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah.
D'Argenzio Winery
Address: 1301 Cleveland Ave., Su. A, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Telephone: (707) 280-4658
Open daily 11 AM - 5 PM
Three generations of the D'Argenzio family work together to produce world class wines. Their grapes come primarily from Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. With a focus on producing premium handcrafted Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon, D'Argenzio wines are receiving the acclaim they deserve. If you haven't sampled their wines, plan a visit soon!
Davis Bynum Winery
Address: 8075 Westside Road , Healdsburg, CA
Telephone: (707) 433-5852
Open daily 10AM - 5PM
Davis Bynum is a family owned winery that produces organically grown premium wines in Sonoma County. Enjoy sampling their Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Fume Blanc, Rose, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
De Loach Vineyards
Address: 1791 Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Telephone: (707) 526-9111 X109
Open daily 10AM - 5:00 PM
This Sonoma County winery specializes on the production of Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. We highly recommend the De Loach Russian River Zinfandel - Buy this wine
Dutton Estate Winery
Address: 8757 Green Valley Rd., Sebastopol, CA 95472
Telephone: (707) 829-9463
Open daily from 11 AM - 5 PM
Dutton Estates produces award winning single-vineyard Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay.
Dutton-Goldfield Winery
Address: 5700 Occidental Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Telephone: (707) 568-2455
Open daily 10 AM - 4 PM
Dutton-Goldfield produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Dutton Ranch plantings, numerous vineyard-designated wines, as well as small lots of old vine Zinfandel and hillside Syrah.
Foppiano Vineyards
Address: 12707 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg, CA
Telephone: (707) 433-7272
Open daily 10AM - 4:30PM
Foppiano Vineyards was founded in 1896 by the Foppiano family and is still owned today by members of the family. They produce Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, and Pinot Noir.
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
Address: 10701 Westside Rd., Healdsburg, CA
Telephone: (707) 473-2900
Open daily 11AM - 4PM
This lovely winery is perched on a hillside surrounded by redwood trees in the Russian River Valley. Gary Farrell Winery is one of the original Russian River Valley wineries and specializes in premium Pinot Noir.
Graton Ridge Cellars
Address: 3561 Gravenstein Hwy. North, Sebastopol, CA
Telephone: (707) 823-3040
Open Friday-Sunday 10-4:30
Enjoy great wines at this family-owned boutique winery located in the scenic Russian River Valley.
Hanna Winery
Address: 5353 Occidental Rd., Santa Rosa, CA
Telephone: (707) 575-3371
Open daily 10 AM - 4 PM
Hanna Winery has a vineyard setting where you can taste and purchase their wines; including some that are only available at the winery.
Hartford Family Winery
Address: 8075 Martinelli Rd., Forestville, CA
Telephone: (707) 887-1756
Open daily 10-4:30 PM
Spectacular setting in which to taste the premium wines being produced by this world class winery. Deliciously rich single vineyard Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel. Enjoy wine tasting in the tasting room or outside in the garden.
Harvest Moon Estate & Winery
Address: 2192 Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Telephone: (707) 573-8711
Open daily 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
This family owned Santa Rosa winery produces Gewurztraminer, Pinot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. However, the focus of the winery is on Zinfandel.
Hook & Ladder
Address: 2134 Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa, CA
Telephone: (707) 526-2255
Open daily 10AM - 5 PM
Hook and Ladder is owned by a family boasting three generations of vetran San Francisco fire fighters. Enjoy their handcrafted Russian River Valley wines.
Hop Kiln Winery
Address: 6050 Westside Rd., Healdsburg, CA
Telephone: (707) 433-5215
Open daily 10AM - 5PM
This winery is located in the Russian River Valley on a 19th century ranch. The winery was originally built as a facility for drying hops. Enjoy a picnic by the pond. Lots of wonderful wines!
Inman Family Wines
Address: 5793 Skylane Blvd. Suite C Windsor CA 95492
Telephone: (707)395-0689
Open for wine tasting by appointment only.
Enjoy handcrafted small lots of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.
Ironhorse Vineyards
Address: 9786 Ross Station Rd., Sebastopol, CA
Telephone: (707) 887-1507
Open daily 10 AM - 3:30 PM
Ironhorse Vineyards has an outdoor tasting area overlooking a stunning view of the Russian River Valley. Wines including Sparkling Wines, Viognier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, and Late Harvest Viognier.
Korbel Champagne Cellars
Address: 13250 River Rd., Guerneville, CA
Telephone: (707) 823-7000
Open daily 9 AM - 4:30
Tours, wine and brandy tasting.
La Crema Winery
Address: 235 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA
Telephone: (707) 431-9400
Open daily 10:30AM - 5:30 PM
Sample the wonderful Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from LaCrema's wine tasting shop in downtown Healdsburg.
Lynmar Estate
Address: 3909 Frei Rd., Sebastopol, CA
Telephone: (707) 829-3374
Open daily 10 AM-5PM
Gorgeous Russian River Valley winery with lush gardens and a large patio with a fabulous view. Sample wine at the wine tasting bar or outside in the gardens. This small family winery produces some of the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Marimar Estate Vineyards & Winery
Address: 11400 Graton Rd., Sebastopol, CA
Telephone: (707) 823-4365
Open daily 11 AM - 4 PM
Marimar Estate specializes in producing premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Martinelli Winery
Address: 3360 River Rd., Windsor, CA 95492
Telephone: (707) 525-0570
Open daily 10AM - 5 PM
This family winery has its tasting room in an historic hop barn. You won't be disappointed with the high quality wines at Martinelli Winery. Wines include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, and Syrah.
Martin Ray Winery
Address: 2191 Laguna Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Telephone: (707) 823-2404
Open daily 11AM - 5PM except during winter months when the hours change to Thursday-Monday 11AM - 4 PM.
This historic winery was first established in 1881 as Twin Fir Winery. Martin Ray produces Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir.
Papapietro Perry Winery
Address: 4791 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg, CA
Telephone: (707) 433-0422
Open Thursday-Monday 11AM-4:30 PM.
This Healdsburg winery specializes in Pinot Noir from both the Russian River Valley and the Sonoma Coast. They also produce a Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley.
Paul Hobbs Winery
Address: 3355 Gravenstein Hwy. North, Sebastopol, CA
Telephone: 707.824.9879 x16
Open for wine tasting by appointment only.
Pellegrini Family Vineyards
Address: 4055 W. Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa, CA
Telephone: (707) 545-8680
Open daily 10:30AM -4:30PM
This winery has been in the same family for four generations. They produce a wide variety of quality wines.
Porter Creek Vineyards
Address: 8735 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA
Telephone: (707) 433-6321
Open daily 10:30AM - 4:30PM
This Russian River Valley winery produces handcrafted fine wines.
Rabbit Ridge Winery & Vineyards
Address: 3291 Westside Rd., Healdsburg, CA
Telephone: (707) 431-7128
Rochioli Vineyards and WineryAddress: 6192 Westside Rd., Healdsburg, CA
Telephone: (707) 433-2305
Open daily 11AM - 4PM
You can sample some of the fabulous Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Sauvignon at the tasting room of Rochioli Vineyards. However, the most "in demand" wines are purchased as quickly as they are released by people lucky enough to be on their waiting list. We've heard that it can take as long as 6 years just to get to the top of this list.
Rodney Strong Vineyards
Address: 11455 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg, CA
Telephone: (707) 431-1533
Open daily 10AM - 5PM
Rodney Strong produces lots of different wine varietals.
Roshambo Winery
Address: 23570 Hwy. 121, Sonoma, CA
Telephone: (888) 525-9463
Open Thurs.-Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM
Roshambo Winery was named after the hand game also known as rock, paper, scissors to honor their Japanese heritage. In Japan this game is called Roshambo. Visit this winery to check out their wines and funky art. The wine tasting room has a modern flair that is casual and unique.
Russian Hill Estate
Address: 4525 Slusser Road, Windsor CA 95492
Telephone: (707) 575-9428
Open Thursday-Monday 10AM - 4PM
Russian Hill is a family owned and operated winery located in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Enjoy panoramic views from the tasting room.
Sapphire Hill Vineyards
Address: 51 Front Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Telephone: (707)-575-9428
Open Thursday-Sunday 11AM - 4:30 PM
Sapphire Hill is a Russian River Valley winery that produces Chardonnay, Syrah, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel.
Sunce Vineyard & Winery
Address: 1839 Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Telephone: (707) 526-9463
Open daily 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunce means "sun" in Croatian. This Russian River Valley winery produces old world style white wines aged in stainless steel or neutral oak. Red wines include Barbera, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Meritage.
Taft Street Winery
Address: 2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Telephone: (707) 823-2049
Open daily 11AM - 4PM
This winery was established in 1982 and produces Sonoma County wines. Taft Street is proof that good wine can be affordable. They produce a variety of award winning wines. Our favorites include the Zinfandel and Riesling.
Toad Hollow Vineyards
Address: 409A Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA
Telephone: (707) 431-8667
Open daily 10:30 AM-5:30 PM
Toad Hollow Vineyards was established in 1994 with a focus of producing quality fun wines at reasonable prices. Their wines are easily recognized by the whimsical frogs displayed on the labels. Wines include Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Rose of Pinot Noir.
Woodenhead
Address: 5700 River Rd., Forestville, CA
Telephone: (707) 887-2703
Open Thurs.-Sun. 11AM - 4:30PM
This winery creates wonderful Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.
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