Villa Zinfandel
Email: info@villazinfandel.com
Phone: (925)785-6259
Email: info@villazinfandel.com
Phone: (925)785-6259
Mayo Family Reserve Tasting Room: One of our absolute favorites. The Wall Street Journal says, "THE SINGLE
BEST DEAL IN WINE COUNTRY...WHAT AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE." They're not kidding: seven incredible
gourmet courses of food (each just a couple of bites, but fabulous!) paired with seven of their great wines for just
$30 ($25, if you buy wine). The best part? They're only two-and-a-half blocks away at 9200 Sonoma Highway,
Kenwood. Phone: 707-833-5504. Open Daily, 10:30 am to 6:30pm. We suggest you call to make a reservation for
the food pairing, as this is their smaller tasting room. Their main winery is just down the road at the intersection of
Hwy. 12 and Arnold Drive.
MacLeod Family Vineyard: If you get a chance to meet their founder, George MacLeod, he's an absolute treasure (he recently celebrated his 90th birthday!). You must make an appointment to visit, and you'll be guided by one of the MacLeods on a vineyard tour. If you wish, you'll be invited to prune, tuck, measure sugar levels or whatever activity they're currently doing in the vineyard, before sitting down to a picnic table under a spreading oak tree high in the vineyard overlooking the beautiful Valley of the Moon. Bottles of wine will be opened to enjoy with artisan bread, cheese, fruit or chocolate, and it's quite a memorable visit. Make an appointment by calling (707) 833 4312.
Ty Caton & Muscardini Cellars Tasting Room: Possibly the friendliest tasting room in any wine country, anywhere. Every well-priced wine on the list is very good, and there are lots of them. Two winemakers with different wine-making styles offer something for everyone. Tell them we sent you, and she'll pour you something special! This winery is located in the Kenwood Market complex, just about four blocks away. Taste, taste, then walk home (good thing)!
Imagery Estate Winery: They're a whole 6 minutes' drive down the road, and worth it. They have so many wines on their tasting menu, and here, you'll find varietals you don't see every day. Every wine is worth tasting, and the prices are reasonable. This is a nice wine club to join while in town -- with so many wines on their list and all of them good, your wine shipments will always contain something new and interesting. Check out their art gallery, too! 14335 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen.
Audelssa: Sometimes you're looking for a very special bottle of wine to cellar or drink for a special occasion. Audelssa is where you'll find it, if a fabulous Cabernet or red meritage blend is what you're seeking. Estate visits can be arranged, but their tasting room is right in downtown Glen Ellen at 13647 Arnold Drive. Tasting Room hours are: Friday to Monday, 11 am to 5 pm.
Loxton: Chris Loxton, the friendly owner/winemaker is often behind the bar pouring his delicious wines. Chris is an Aussie, so we knew he'd have some great Syrahs/Shiraz, but he also makes a strong lineup of wines including Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, and some late harvest varietals. We recently purchased his Syrah Port to serve with dessert for a dinner party (a molten chocolate cake) and everyone was swooning. It was pure decadence. Take Hwy. 12 South about 3 miles, and turn right onto Dunbar Road. They are the first driveway on the right (11466 Dunbar Rd.)
Deerfield Ranch: Taste their wonderful wines underground in their cave, where you can sit on a comfy sofa and they'll bring their wines to you. Very civilized! They're about 3 minutes south of us on Hwy. 12 at 10200 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood. (707) 833-2570 Open 10:30 to 4:30 daily.
Petroni Vineyards: This is a gorgeous estate that is open by private appointment only, and at last check, the tasting was $20 per person, but well worth the visit! They've been making wine for many years, but until recently, were only selling it through their restaurant, The North Beach Restaurant, in San Francisco. This is excellent wine, and they provide a gorgeous spot to taste it, overlooking the valley and all of the olive trees they've imported from Italy. They're about 10 minutes South at 990 Cavedale Road, Sonoma, CA 95476. Their road is winding and narrow up the mountain, so this should be your first stop of the day! 707-935-8311
Paradise Ridge Winery: We always end up meeting fun people here. They're open a little later than most wineries (6pm), they have barstools at the bar and tables outside, and their staff is lots of fun! The "Happy Hour Vibe" at Paradise is perfect when you want to pick up a couple of bottles before dinner, especially if you're walking over to Doce Lunas or Café Citti. Their Kenwood tasting room is located at 8860 Sonoma Highway. Phone: (707) 282-9020 Tasting Room Hours: 11am to 6pm Daily.
MacLeod Family Vineyard: If you get a chance to meet their founder, George MacLeod, he's an absolute treasure (he recently celebrated his 90th birthday!). You must make an appointment to visit, and you'll be guided by one of the MacLeods on a vineyard tour. If you wish, you'll be invited to prune, tuck, measure sugar levels or whatever activity they're currently doing in the vineyard, before sitting down to a picnic table under a spreading oak tree high in the vineyard overlooking the beautiful Valley of the Moon. Bottles of wine will be opened to enjoy with artisan bread, cheese, fruit or chocolate, and it's quite a memorable visit. Make an appointment by calling (707) 833 4312.
Ty Caton & Muscardini Cellars Tasting Room: Possibly the friendliest tasting room in any wine country, anywhere. Every well-priced wine on the list is very good, and there are lots of them. Two winemakers with different wine-making styles offer something for everyone. Tell them we sent you, and she'll pour you something special! This winery is located in the Kenwood Market complex, just about four blocks away. Taste, taste, then walk home (good thing)!
Imagery Estate Winery: They're a whole 6 minutes' drive down the road, and worth it. They have so many wines on their tasting menu, and here, you'll find varietals you don't see every day. Every wine is worth tasting, and the prices are reasonable. This is a nice wine club to join while in town -- with so many wines on their list and all of them good, your wine shipments will always contain something new and interesting. Check out their art gallery, too! 14335 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen.
Audelssa: Sometimes you're looking for a very special bottle of wine to cellar or drink for a special occasion. Audelssa is where you'll find it, if a fabulous Cabernet or red meritage blend is what you're seeking. Estate visits can be arranged, but their tasting room is right in downtown Glen Ellen at 13647 Arnold Drive. Tasting Room hours are: Friday to Monday, 11 am to 5 pm.
Loxton: Chris Loxton, the friendly owner/winemaker is often behind the bar pouring his delicious wines. Chris is an Aussie, so we knew he'd have some great Syrahs/Shiraz, but he also makes a strong lineup of wines including Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, and some late harvest varietals. We recently purchased his Syrah Port to serve with dessert for a dinner party (a molten chocolate cake) and everyone was swooning. It was pure decadence. Take Hwy. 12 South about 3 miles, and turn right onto Dunbar Road. They are the first driveway on the right (11466 Dunbar Rd.)
Deerfield Ranch: Taste their wonderful wines underground in their cave, where you can sit on a comfy sofa and they'll bring their wines to you. Very civilized! They're about 3 minutes south of us on Hwy. 12 at 10200 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood. (707) 833-2570 Open 10:30 to 4:30 daily.
Petroni Vineyards: This is a gorgeous estate that is open by private appointment only, and at last check, the tasting was $20 per person, but well worth the visit! They've been making wine for many years, but until recently, were only selling it through their restaurant, The North Beach Restaurant, in San Francisco. This is excellent wine, and they provide a gorgeous spot to taste it, overlooking the valley and all of the olive trees they've imported from Italy. They're about 10 minutes South at 990 Cavedale Road, Sonoma, CA 95476. Their road is winding and narrow up the mountain, so this should be your first stop of the day! 707-935-8311
Paradise Ridge Winery: We always end up meeting fun people here. They're open a little later than most wineries (6pm), they have barstools at the bar and tables outside, and their staff is lots of fun! The "Happy Hour Vibe" at Paradise is perfect when you want to pick up a couple of bottles before dinner, especially if you're walking over to Doce Lunas or Café Citti. Their Kenwood tasting room is located at 8860 Sonoma Highway. Phone: (707) 282-9020 Tasting Room Hours: 11am to 6pm Daily.