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    Imagery Estate Winery

    4.2 (460 reviews)
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    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Menagerie aluminum pourer for wine (and whiskey) comes in lots of interesting shapes and characters
    Rachel H.

    Wonderful educational and creative experience at Imagery Estates winery. Our host, CJ, talked us through a delicious flight of wines, all made by award winning female winemaker, Jaime Benzinger. (The tasting is $45 for non members.) We started with a dry, well crafted North Coast Brut. We moved on to 2023 Viogner, which was strongly citrus forward. CJ poured the Wow Oui, a classic Sauvignon Blanc with stone fruit and grass, perfect for this lovely green setting which featured families picnicking and playing bocce ball, and dogs and well dressed kids playing on the grass. Our wines were paired with three kinds of 'chips' as part of our "All That & A Bag of Chips" experience and included a trio of delicious flavors: a sweet chip from The Saucy Ladies (NY), locally produced hippie dust popcorn from Santa Rosa and a new favorite, Lebanese-inspired pita chips from Spread Kitchen Sonoma. (Which we liked so much, we opted for an early dinner at Spread later, the same day.) We are fans of red. Unsurprisingly the 2021 Barbera, Malbec and Lagrein pours were delicious. The Lagrein was particularly dark, inky and unusual. The quality of all the wine produced at Imagery was excellent: balanced and delicious. The winery is focused on sustainability practices including biodynamic farming and features a wildlife sanctuary and an insectary. The wine club gets you reciprocal membership at the mothership, biodynamic winery, Benzinger. A memorable, enjoyable, relaxing, and educational wine experience at Imagery drinking great wines and looking out over estate vines. All wines feature custom labels with original art, all featuring the Imagery Parthenon.

    The view from the patio
    Lisa W.

    My best friend and I enjoyed a perfect afternoon today at Imagery. We were so pleased with our wine host, Dori. She is absolutely delightful and we felt well cared for. Dori offered detailed tasting notes on each wine she poured. Both the interior of the winery and exterior are beautiful. We sat on the patio which boasts a beautiful view of their gardens and bocce court. We were impressed with many of the wines we tried- and there are quite a few. The two standout winners for us were their bubbles (they were superb) and the Barbera. The truffle chips and popcorn were scrumptious and well paired with the wines. Definitely a winning experience!

    Kelly S.

    When we first walked in, the blonde woman behind the bar didn't seem to have the time or interest to welcome us, which was a bit off-putting. Thankfully, Stephen arrived shortly after and completely turned things around--he was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and informative. We loved the gallery and the story behind the art--each piece has either been featured on a bottle or will be in the future. It's fun to walk around and take it all in. There's even a quirky room that looks like a boardroom, which is part of the gallery and would be perfect for a small, intimate event. The outdoor space is beautiful, with a huge lawn area that's great for picnics, a bocce ball court, and several patio areas with seating. There's also a cute boutique on-site with lots of fun items to browse (and buy!). Although the website says walk-ins are welcome, I'd recommend making a reservation just to be safe. Overall, it was a good experience, and the wine was enjoyable. Their sister winery is also absolutely gorgeous!

    Greg O.

    Loved the winery! CJ greeted us, and we enjoyed a very informative description of the winery and its history. The winery itself is very picturesque and is worth another visit. The wine was great, and I loved the wine bottle pour stoppers they had. Very fun. The outdoor area was fantastic. It was a great elite event. It was my first time at the winery.

    This form explains how to submit art to be on a wine label.
    Ruth B.

    Stopped for a tasting since their sign by the road said 'Walk ins welcome'. We did the 'at the bar' tasting. $25 each 4 or 5 wines. Staff was nice wines tasty. Super easy since no reservation was required. Grounds are lovely.

    Katie R.

    We came here after it was recommended on our first wine tasting stop of the day, glad we listened because we had a wonderful experience! They have quite a few options for what you can do here. They have tastings at the bar, bottle and glass service outside, a member only tasting room, and another outside tasting area. We tasted at the bar and enjoyed shopping around all the tables they had with gourmet snacks and other fun goods. The bar tasting was a 5 wine tasting menu with a mix of reds and whites, but they had some other bottles open and we were able to give a few of them a taste as well. And good thing we did because we ended up going home with more of the off menu pours than wines from the actual tasting menu! We were helped by CJ who was super knowledgeable about the wines, the different vineyards the grapes came from, and the history of the winery. He shared about the art and the labels which made the experience more fun and interactive as we searched each label and painting for the Parthenon. I would absolutely come back and opt for the bar tasting for a more lively experience. If you're looking for a more relaxed vibe, I'd probably opt for a seated tasting.

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    Cheryl L.

    First the grounds of this winery are so chill and welcoming! Bocce ball court. Cornhole and some lovely chairs to relax and enjoy a bottle. We were greeted by Tanya with a yummy splash of Wow Qui. Light and refreshing wine is great for a warm summer day! CJ was our wine host and he was cute and friendly. Had 5 yummy wines on the tasting menu with some tasty munchies. Black truffle chips, hippie dust popcorn and some Italian flavored chips. This winery is a must see! Cool bottles and artwork with a cool lobby of local flavors and gifts. I highly recommend! Decided to join the wine club. Had to do it! Also Shipping some wine to my parents in Florida as they love the Wow Qui!

    Jaclyn M.

    After tasting at Benziger (Imagery's sister winery), we had to visit Imagery since our server recommended to get a 2 for 1 tasting at Benziger's kiosk! S E R V I C E: Imagery was just as beautiful, and parking was a plenty. It was quite busy as well! The person who served my husband and I was Jack, and he gave us plenty of time to taste and figure out the different notes of each wine, and stayed long enough to explain them. W I N E: I loved almost every wine we tasted because it seemed like all of them had a sweetness that I enjoyed. My favorites were Viognier, Petite Sirah, Albariño, and the 2022 Riesling (which I had to buy!!) O V E R A L L: Definitely would love to come back to try more of their wines. This is also a good place to bring friends and family! They seem to get busy, so make a reservation if you have a big group. Can't wait to come back!

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    Marissa B.

    We had such a lovely time tasting here. The outdoor patio area was perfect and so nice to enjoy while the sun was shining. Even though it was busy, CJ was great! We had exceptional service. The wines we delicious and we took some home.

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    Kayla R.

    What a beautiful winery! The girls in my family and I decided to take a wine trip to Sonoma for some family bonding and it was so much fun! On our way in, we had some time to kill before heading to check-in to our Airbnb so we stumbled upon this winery, which I believe is the sister winery of another winery we were visiting the next day. Upon walking up from the parking lot, it's absolutely stunning. Beautiful greenery and plants and flowers everywhere. We walked in and immediately saw the bar area and ended up doing the tasting menu. They also had a lot of meat and cheeses and snacks that you could buy in a little shop area right by the bar area so we also got some cheeses and crackers and whatnot. I also believe it is dog friendly because there were even a few dogs inside while people were grabbing their tastings and heading outside. Love that. The bar area is stunning! The woman who helped us was really nice. I think we might have confused her a little bit because I am definitely a slow drinker and I was a taste behind all of my family haha. So every time I came up, she wasn't sure which tasting I was on. No big deal. They also gave us a free tasting of a rose to start with, which I thought was so nice. The wines were all delicious and it was such a good start to the trip! We ended up sitting in the back area outside and enjoying the nice weather and chatting. It was such a beautiful day! They had plenty of outdoor seating for walk-ins which I appreciated. When we were leaving, one of the staff members offered to take our pictures in the main area outside. They have a beautiful grass area which I think is probably where they do weddings and whatnot. It's so beautiful! Definitely recommend this winery!

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    Ask the Community - Imagery Estate Winery

    Are kids allowed?

    Hi Joey, at this time, we allow children at our Main Bar Tastings and Picnic Area (when accompanied by an adult). Please don't hesitate to give us a call if we can help plan your visit. Cheers!

    How much do they charge for wine tasting?

    Hi Olga, thank you for your interest in visiting Imagery. We currently offer walk-in bar tastings for $25 per guest as well as reserved Estate Seated Tastings for $40 per guest (for groups of 8 or less). Hope to see you soon and please don't… Read more

    Are the tasting fees applied to the purchase of wine?

    Hi Lorena, Thank you for your inquiry. We waive one tasting fee for every 3 bottles purchased.

    Hello! Is this place dog friendly?

    Yes I believe they have a patio area for dogs.

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    We spent a lovely few hours at Benziger Family Winery in Glen Ellen on a recent Sonoma trip…read more Although they were busy, we appreciated being able to walk in without a reservation and still enjoy tastings at the main bar. Our server, Patrick, was personable, knowledgeable, and truly went above and beyond. He gave us a great understanding of the history of the family winery as well as the nuances of the various wines. He never made us feel rushed, and we enjoyed sitting outside, taking in the beautiful views--and watching the tractor tours pass by--while we tasted. Patrick even shared side-by-side trios of Chardonnays and Cabernet Sauvignons to highlight differences in winemaking methods, vineyard sites, and soils, which made for a particularly interesting and educational tasting experience. In fact, it was every bit as informative and enjoyable as other tasting experiences we've had that were far more expensive, more formal, and required advance reservations.    The tasting room also features a wonderful selection of gifts and specialty items. By the end of our visit, we left with three bottles of wine (2025 Frank Johnson Sauv Blanc and two 2022 Three Blocks Cab Sauvs) along with several gifts and mementos. Benziger has a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere and is both kid and pet-friendly. We also stopped by their sister winery, Imagery, afterward and found it to be another Sonoma gem. We wouldn't hesitate to return to either.

    We did the sit down, more formal tasting. It was quite nice, on the great patio. But they also have…read morethe stand up tasting in the shop for a little less money. We didn't do the tour, but they have a trolley tour if you are looking for something with out having to walk a lot.

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    Walk-ins welcome for parties of 8 or less, no reservation required.

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    Hamel Winery came highly recommended by a friend who visited Sonoma recently, so it was our first…read moretasting spot in Sonoma Valley. From our personalized menus, yummy squash spread and focaccia, and delicious wine, it was a fantastic experience. Our sommelier, Emily, guided us through our tasting and had such a profound knowledge of the methods and practices that make Hamel's wine so special. The grounds, the views, the epic cave, it was all a once in a lifetime experience. Our favorite wines were the Grenache, the Sauvignon Blanc, and the Chardonnay!

    Hamel winery is definitely an experience for those with a bigger wallet/purse. The property and the…read morenewly built wine tasting and wine making buildings were gorgeous! We were were greeted by our personal wine staff who guided us through the wine tasting. He was pleasant, but overall seemed a bit apathic throughout the whole process. He was knowledgeable about the wine and the property. He guided us through the wine caves, which was lovely. I appreciated the personal attention, but it became a bit uncomfortable as the staff member sat with us between pourings. I would have liked the option to take our time drinking the wines, but I felt uncomfortable and slightly rushed as this person sat with us and did not always speak te whole time. We did arrive 30 minutes late due to the Tock app (reservation app) guiding us to the wrong location. We called Hamel to notify them and the person said they would wait for us, but I detected a bit of a tone. I also emailed Tock, which they responded quickly but basically said that they investigated it and it was basically an issue on Apple's side of things. No acknowledge of the inconvenience this had on me and my husband. We did receive a very tasty appetizer made by their world-renowned chef, but the wine fell short in my opinion. It seemed a bit watered down with little flavor overall. The wine is very expensive along with the wine tasting. Ultimately, I think you're paying for the view, experience and the cost of those new buildings.

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