Winery Search

Since 2006 we have been on a journey, obsessively exploring California Pinot Noir. We started by partnering with California’s top Pinot Noir growers. In 2011 we added our first estate, Nevina’s Vineyard, a Sonoma Coast gem located 1,300 feet elevation in Occidental  just 6 miles from the coast. In 2015 we were named “Winemaker of the Year” by   SF Chronicle and we acquired our own small slice of the world famous Russian River Valley with Graton Ridge Vineyard where we have our winery, tasting room & courtyard. In 2019 one of our all time favorite Pinot Noir stylists,   Ross Cobb took over winemaking. In 2022 we opened a Tasting Lounge in Healdsburg so we could share our journey with even more pinotfiles. Our focus is on single vineyard Pinot Noirs from the best sites in top California AVAs. Furthermore is a study of the enchanting diversity of California’s coastal Pinot Noirs. Our philosophy is simple: low-impact, hand-crafted, small batch production allows the vineyards to speak for themselves.

Our guest experiences are designed to offer you a genuine taste of Gary Farrell Winery and Russian River Valley. Since our founding, our award-winning Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays have been anchored by three iconic Russian River Valley vineyards: Rochioli, Allen and Westside Farms. We have a several unique experiences designed to match varying interests, and we can offer more custom or private engagements by request at 707-473-2909. 

Open Daily By Appointment Only

Gonzague and Claire Lurton have managed independently their own properties during 20 years in Bordeaux. They decided to have a joint challenge “elsewhere” that is to say outside Bordeaux. They found their gem in the heart of Chalk Hill and named it Trinite Estate.

This beautiful vineyard made of hills, is located 750 feet above sea level. The soil is loamy and clayey and it recovers a subsoil of rocks of volcanic origin. The main grape varieties of Bordeaux are the cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot. In this place, the three grapes find the best conditions for an optimal ripening. Thus the wines have a pure fruit, elegant tannins and an amazing freshness.

Everything is done to guarantee the natural balance of the plant and the wine. The organic farming, the natural balance of the sugar and the acidity give to the wine a faithful reflection of the splendid land of Sonoma County. The name of the wine ACAIBO (meaning three fish in the Pomo language, a local Native American tribe) already competes with the greatest California wines but with a sophistication touch of the Bordeaux style.

TASTING ROOM:

Visit our new tasting room and enjoy a selection of wines showcasing the unique style of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, noting how each wine reflects its terroir from Sonoma County. Few winemakers have the ability to offer you this privilege. We are delighted to offer a variety of tasting to explore the wines from Sonoma County.

VINEYARDS:

We host a unique private vineyard tour in our charming property in Chalk Hill, our estate is nestled on the hillside of Chalk Hill Mountain.

Join us for an intimate walking tour where you will discover the history of the land, learn about the vineyard and follows the path of our grapes from vine to bottle.This is an unforgettable and unique experience ending by a tasting of our Sonoma wines and Grand Crus Classes from Bordeaux in our old barn, unique in Sonoma.

There is much more to Acaibo than the average visitor will see. That is why we created the most intimate and in-depth way to explore our estate, the Vines  to Glass experience. This organic, farming-focused tasting starts by bringing guests to the vineyard where we discuss farming and introduce to our philosophy.

The tour continues to the winery for a barrel tasting. Then, we’ll sit down together in our old barn for a focused tasting of our best wines from Sonoma and Bordeaux side by side, unique in Sonoma, with delicious cheese board and charcuterie and home made bread. This experience will show you how passionate farming methods translate to the finished bottle on your table.

Share a tasting experience where you will discover the history of Acaibo, the terroir. Learn about the vineyard, the family who has been in a wine for over four generation in Bordeaux and started a new adventure in Sonoma.

Enjoy a carefully selection of wines showcasing the unique style of cabernet sauvignon , Cabernet Franc and Merlot and note how each wine reflect his terroir from 6000 miles apart from an another. Few winemaker have the ability to offer you this privilege.

$65/person . Please allow 2 hours for this experience. By appointments only.

Contact: pascal@acaibo.com, or 707.791.0943

Harvest Moon is a family-owned boutique winery nestled in the Russian River Valley that is dedicated to producing fruit-intense Zinfandel and small lot, hand-crafted Pinot Noir, Estate Gewurztraminer and Late Harvest Zin.

Harvest Moon is also a producer of unique small lot Sparkling wines including white, rosé, and full bodies red wine.

It is our honor and pleasure to invite you to the Harvest Moon Estate to taste some of the best wine that Sonoma County has to offer and visit our tasting room and outdoor patio. Large groups are welcome.

We look forward in sharing our family’s best!

A fireman’s ethic of “never quit” defines Hook & Ladder Winery.

In 1970, San Francisco firefighter Cecil De Loach and wife Christine purchased a Zinfandel vineyard in the Russian River Valley. After building De Loach Vineyards into one of California’s best-know wineries and using it to put Russian River Valley Wines on the world map, they sold the brand and winery in 2003. Now Hook & Ladder Winery continues that same mission involving passion, persistence, and determination.

Over the years, Cecil and Christine’s family have joined the effort, and continue the dedication to the craft they started. His oldest grandson, Jason De Loach, is their proud winemaker, and brings a wealth of experience with him. At 31 years old this will be Jason’s 15th harvest. He attended viticulture classes at Santa Rosa Junior College and took courses in enology from the University of California at Davis. Upon finishing his education, Jason worked in cellars throughout the Russian River Valley and in Chile.  Cecil and Christine have built a strong platform for the younger generation who are now taking center stage.

Hook & Ladder has 375 acres of estate vineyards producing cool-climate grapes from which they hand-make top-rated Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewurztraminer, and a popular blend called “The Tillerman” just to name a few.

Our tasting room is open daily from 10:00-4:30. We look forward to your visit!

Ticket to the Wine Road Offer: 15% discount on a bottle purchase & 25% discount on case purchase.

Iron Horse Vineyards produces prestige, luxury estate-bottled Sparkling wines as well as small lot hand crafted Pinot Noirs & Chardonnays within a “holistic” environment of natural balance, cultivation and love of the land.

Iron Horse is open for tasting daily from 10:00am to 4:30pm and reservations are highly recommended. Tasting fee is $25 per person, and can be waived with your purchase. Tours are by appointment Monday – Friday at 10am, $30 a person including tasting. On Mondays at 10am, winemaker David Munksgard, gives a personal tour. Spending time with David in the winery and the vineyards is a truly memorable experience, naturally with a glass of bubbly in hand-$50 a person, limit 4.

For reservations please contact Lisa Macek at 707-820-1206, by email at lisam@ironhorsevineyards.com, or visit us at www.ironhorsevineyards.com.

Founded by Judy Jordan in 1986, J Vineyards & Winery showcases award-winning Sparkling wines as well as highly lauded varietal wines including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris from our sustainably-farmed Russian River Valley estate vineyards. A 32-year legacy of making exceptional wines to inspire, and we’ve really only just begun.

Renowned for our inspiring wine tasting experience, we encourage you to join us at the J Visitor Center, our tasting room just south of the charming town of Healdsburg.

Enjoy sparkling and varietal wines while you enjoy the atmosphere and discover why Sunset Magazine named J Vineyards & Winery the “Best Winery Tasting Room in the West”.

We offer several wine tasting experiences:

J Legacy Tasting

An exclusive tasting of our award-winning sparkling and varietal wine available exclusively through our Tasting Room.

J Signature Tasting

A signature tasting of our Russian River Valley sparkling and varietal wines from our sustainably-farmed estate vineyards.

J Bubble Room 5-Course Wine & Food Pairing

The quintessential wine and food pairing experience to enjoy seasonal delights prepared by our chef.

J Tour & Tasting

Take a walk behind the scenes with one of our knowledgeable wine educators and learn how J makes its legendary Russian River Valley sparkling and varietal wines. Reservations required.

Healdsburg, CA

www.jwine.com

Come on up to J. Rickards Winery for some of the tastiest wines and best views in the Alexander Valley . Enjoy a complimentary tasting of our hearty estate produced wines while learning about our unique sustainable approach to farming and winemaking. Proprietor Jim Rickards has been growing grapes on these steep hillsides since 1976 and we’ll be celebrating our 10th anniversary of making wine this year! Come take a peek into our refreshingly cool wine cave and get up close and personal with our 1908 Old Vine Zinfandel block. “Passion, not pretense” is a motto we live by. We’d love to show you around our place sometime soon!

Walk-in or call ahead Mon – Thurs for Wine Tastings!

Fri – Sat Tastings require an appointment.