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NORTH SONOMA COUNTY WINERY DIRECTORY

OUR FAVORITE NORTH SONOMA COUNTY WINERIES

North Sonoma County wineries are among some of the finest in California and are located in one of the premier grape growing regions of the world – the Chalk Hill Valley, Dry Creek Valley and the Alexander Valley. Famous in particular for outstanding Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, North Sonoma County wineries are also known for fine Merlot and Zinfandel wines. While there are many large, well-known wineries in the region, we focus on smaller, more intimate wineries offering delicious, unique wines in order to provide a special experience for our guests.

We’re thrilled that Trip Advisor consistently ranks our Sonoma Wine Tours as a top-rated activity in the region – and our North Sonoma County Wine Tours to Healdsburg Wineries and Russian River Wineries are just as fun! Make a Platypus North Sonoma Wine Tour reservation online now or call (707) 253-2723. Here are some of our favorite North Sonoma County Wineries.

Here is a handy directory of many of wine country’s best wineries.  You can use this directory while creating a custom, Private Tour.  Please note that Join-in Tour wineries are selected by our experienced guides.

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The Nachbauer’s founded their hidden gem of a winery in 1990 which is located at the Northern end of the Russian River. This quaint winery sits in the cool Russian River Valley climate making it the perfect place to accommodate over 60 planted varieties of Italian and French grapes. With a production of under 3000 cases annually, Acorn is known for their field blend red wines which are inter-planted, harvested, and fermented together creating balanced food-friendly wines. The owners host you personally which creates a relaxed down-to-earth feel without crowds. A tasting and vineyard walk will educate you on their Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Dolcetto, Sangiovese, and Syrah blocks of grapes which are blended the day they are picked.

Winery Phone Number
707-433-6440
Winery Address
12040 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg, CA 95448
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Adrian Fog was born from the idea that Pinot Noir should have a sense of place and that the vineyard is the birthplace of great wine. All of their vineyards are selected for their individuality. By hand selecting cool climate fruit from small vineyards, Adrian Fog is able to maintain the unique signature and personality of the vineyard.

Winery Phone Number
707-431-1174
Winery Address
2064 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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Anaba Wines, was the first Sonoma Valley winery to be wind-powered, and their name originates from cool, upward-flowing anabatic winds that soar and swirl through their sustainably-farmed vineyards. With two generations involved, Anaba is family operated winery nestled at the base of stunning rolling hills in the Carneros Region. Strong, cooling breezes blow in from the Pacific Ocean and make the varietals of The Rhone and Burgundy regions right at home with Viognier, Grenache Blanc, and Chardonnay offered for whites and elegant Syrah, Pinot Noir, Rhone Blends, and Petite Syrah for reds.

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While Armida makes seriously great wine, they are not afraid to have a good time. With that said – they produce PoiZin "The wine to die for" a zinfandel you'll never forget. Please come by and try their incomparable wines while enjoying the expansive view of the Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys.

Winery Phone Number
707-433-2222
Winery Address
2201 Westside Rd
Healdsburg, CA 95448
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Bella is a small, family run winery dedicated to handcrafting small lots of zinfandel. They focus on their own century old vineyards as well as those tended by other small, passionate growers who are extremely dedicated to the heritage and quality of these vines planted so many generations ago.

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Winery Phone Number
707-473-9171
Winery Address
9711 W Dry Creek Rd
Healdsburg, CA 95448
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Darms Lane is a family owned and operated boutique vineyard in Napa Valley.   We are committed to delivering quality wines from our family to yours.   Our estate grown wines hail from our vineyard located in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley.  We also make a wine that is sourced fruit from the Dutton Ranch in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County.

Winery Phone Number
707-224-4200
Winery Address
1150 Darms Ln, Napa, CA 94558
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A new and improved tasting room features an elegant yet distinctly Sonoma country feel. The estate vineyards are in transition to being biodynamically farmed, tailored specifically for Pinot Noir - Chardonnay and Zinfandel. You'll find a visit here is a relaxed day of wine tasting among friends. Guests are encouraged to picnic in the beautiful lawn area adjacent to the vineyards.

Winery Phone Number
707-755-3300
Winery Address
1791 Olivet Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
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Dry Creek Vineyard is one of the few remaining family-owned wineries in California. With more than 45 years of grape growing and winemaking experience, our efforts continue to focus on the quality of wine in the bottle. When founder David Stare started Dry Creek Vineyard, he began the winery with a single-minded effort to offer the highest quality wine possible at a reasonable price. Dave realized that the success of the winery hinged upon providing that “something special” in the bottle to keep customers coming back for more.

Today, the second generation continues to build upon those early-established values. Dave’s daughter and president of the winery, Kim Stare Wallace, is wholly committed to the quality of wine produced at Dry Creek Vineyard. The goal remains the same: to produce high quality wines while being mindful of the original vision of the winery.

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Winery Phone Number
707-433-1000
Winery Address
3770 Lambert Bridge Rd
Healdsburg, CA 95448
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Since 1985, Ferrari-Carano has been a leading producer of world class, nationally acclaimed wines including full bodied Chardonnay and rich classic reds.

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Winery Phone Number
(707) 433-6700
Winery Address
8761 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448
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Harvest Moon was founded on growing, producing and bottling world-class Russian River wines across the varietal board that exhibit fresh, juicy vineyard-focused flavors which burst on the palate and possess long, lingering finishes.

Winery Phone Number
(707) 573-8711
Winery Address
2192 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa CA 95401
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Established in 1972, Jordan Vineyard & Winery was inspired by the great wine estates of France and created as an homage to the timeless connection between food, wine and hospitality. A relentless commitment to this tenet helped make Jordan one of the top Cabernet Sauvignon brands in California.

Winery Phone Number
707- 431-5250
Winery Address
1474 Alexander Valley Rd
Healdsburg, CA 95448
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Korbel Champagne Cellars is a winery based in Guerneville, California. Since 1882, Korbel has primarily manufactured California champagne using the méthode champenoise process. In this process, champagne is fermented inside the same bottle from which it is served.

Winery Phone Number
707- 824-7000
Winery Address
13250 River Rd
Guerneville, CA 95446
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Opened in May of 1994, the Paradise Ridge estate is a haven where guests bring their friends to savor vineyard-designated wines and take in sweeping wine country views. Their estate tasting room and events building, as well as their wine making building were destroyed in the fires of 2017. Luckily their vineyards and art survived and became a source of comfort to the community. Rebuilt and opened in the fall of 2019, the tasting room and events building are again a stunning setting to enjoy estate wines.

Winery Phone Number
707-528-9463
Winery Address
4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive
Santa Rosa, CA
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After years of neglect, this local landmark had fallen into serious disrepair. Recognizing the property’s historic value Ken and Diane Wilson purchased the Soda Rock property in 2000. Today you see a decade of a carefully planned restoration using recycled and green materials whenever possible.

Winery Phone Number
707-433-3303
Winery Address
8015 CA-128, Healdsburg, CA 95448
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Stonestreet Estate Vineyards is the story of a family’s vision to defy the limits of California winegrowing. Jess Stonestreet Jackson and Barbara Banke established the estate in 1995, and their son Christopher Jackson and his wife Ariel continue the legacy — and the middle name “Stonestreet” has now been passed from father to son for three generations. Stonestreet is one of the most expansive and multi-faceted mountain vineyards in the world and produces a distinctive collection of single vineyard wines — powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, soulful Chardonnay and electric Sauvignon Blanc.

Winery Phone Number
707-473-3333
Winery Address
7111 Highway 128, Healdsburg, CA 95448
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