Absolutely fantastic winery. Had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Brenden who was incredibly hospitable. He also might've turned me out into a Chardonnay drinker. I usually lean towards Pinot. Which they also have is wonderful. But I was super surprised by how good their Chardonnay is. Fruit forward and absolutely delicious.. The winery itself is very cool and super fun to hang out at. The even serve beer for the non-wine drinkers. I'm not sure how to leave photos but I wish I could. I highly recommend checking this place out. These are the kind of wineries that make me like Sonoma over Napa. Ended up buying a case and will be back very soon for more. read more

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Roche never misses! It's our favorite Sonoma hangout cute spot off the plaza with a cozy tasting room and a patio perfect for sipping and people-watching. Sandy greeted us like old friends, and Mark kept the good vibes and pours flowing! We tried both the Select and Reserve tasting All delicious, all bottle-worthy. Friendly staff, chill patio, and great wine Roche is a must for anyone exploring downtown Sonoma. Ask for Sandy and Mark! Roche Winery Sonoma's Sweet Spot read more

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We stumbled upon this place while walking around Sonoma Square! The wine was delicious and the service was great.The have a cute outdoor patio with fire pits and heaters. Ben helped up pick out the perfect wine and was so helpful. He was attentive, checking on us, making us feel at home and even offered to take a picture of my boyfriend and I when he noticed we were taking a selfie. The individuals who work here made the experience! read more

The customer service was absolutely top-tier Rod was incredible, extremely attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcomed from the moment we arrived. The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and beautifully set, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a great evening. The wine selection was delicious and thoughtfully curated. Overall, it was an amazing experience, and I will definitely be returning. read more

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Great first time visit to Roche delicious wines and excellent customer service by Mark . The ambiance is nice with outdoor fire pits to enjoy . read more

Roche Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Sonoma, California

Honestly guys, I did not expect this place to be as comfortable with great Customer Service. This is located downtown. It is the wine tasting room. Mark is amazing with great attitude and great Customer Service. It's because of him that I became a member of this winery. The Chardonnay is amazing and I enjoyed the Pinot noir. They offer a couple of them. I am from out of town if I was nearby I would probably be here every weekend. Thank you, Mark! for making this experience. Very fun for me and my wife. read more

Select Tasting: $35/tasting for 4 pours, and a Reserve Tasting: $45/tasting for 4 pours, as of our 3/6/24 visit. Roche Winery is a little house located just off of the Sonoma Plaza, the historic square in downtown Sonoma. They have a small indoor tasting room and gift shop, as well as the "Tap Room", but what we really liked was the outdoor space in front, along the street. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch, overlooking the front patio area with fire pit. Very nice ambiance, and you get to watch all the people milling around town. We enjoyed a relaxing, midweek tasting experience with Sandy, who poured our wines and gave us a nice explanation of each. We shared a Select and Reserve tasting, so we could try more of their offerings, and found several that we really liked, including the '21 American Oaked Chardonnay, the '21 Tamarix (a sweet Pinot Rosé), the '18 Longford Pinot Noir, and the '21 El Nino (a Bordeaux blend), and we purchased bottles of each. We stopped in just before closing, and had dinner plans, so we weren't able to try anything from their food menu. They do offer a Cheese & Fruit Tray ($26), an Artisan Charcuterie Board ($32), and deli case items such as crackers, charcuterie meats, cheeses, tapenade, olives, fig jam, and chocolates, all provided by Aunt Momo's, wine country ranch cooking. Overall, Roche is a cute little winery, right in the heart of downtown Sonoma, offering a nice selection of wines and munchies. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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Mark was awesome as a host. He explained the history of each wine and the reds were delicious.

This was an amazing experience! GREAT wine and beer and even better service. Thank you Sharon for a great tasting.

Roche is such a great place to come for wine. And now... beer too! I love that they offer a wide variety of wine - from sparkling, to white wine to a good selection of reds. Now that they have a tap room, we've been enjoying their family-brewed beer on tap - the blonde ale is the most refreshing, however, their seasonal brew, which is a dark lager, is surprisingly crisp and delicious! Staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always providing great service. The downtown tasting room is located in a great spot, with easy access to the square. Seek out street parking or park behind Mary's then walk your way to the tasting room. read more

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Great wine by the glass place Vending style foods but the staff is super friendly and very knowledgeable They have a very nice outdoor area and taproom Very clean establishment read more

Roche Winery - Down the street call historic building - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Sonoma, California

Nice place to sit outside and have a glass or two of wine. Staff was great, describing the wine and suggesting a small taste before serving selected wine. read more

We stopped by Roche since it was open later than most spots and were very happy we did! They have a huge outdoor patio that's dog friendly and lots of cute tables throughout. The main building is the tasting room which also has lots of fun signs and trinkets for purchase. At the back house they also have beer on tap. Since it was about an hour until close, we could only get a glass. The rosé was a bit sweet for my taste but we enjoyed the Unoakes Chardonnay. We'll be back on our next trip to Sonoma! read more

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First of 3 stops on a one day wine tour. Nice setting with fire pit to share a wine tasting..the glasses were nice..sat around fire pit outside..nice day..barrels..enjoyed visiting this winery in Sonoma read more

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Roche is a great little go-to in the square. I've been many times and really like the atmosphere. The wines are solid, and it's just a nice place to sit and sip read more

Everyone was very welcoming even with no reservations and post the big July 4th parade around the Plaza in Sonoma. We enjoyed a glass of bubbly while people watching from the shaded porch. The ambiance is fun yet relaxing. Thanks for the great service and kind smiles! read more

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Decided to stop at a winery today and ended up here at Roche Winery in downtown Sonoma. We stopped in at 11:30am on a Thursday. It was slow with patrons, but very enjoyable! We had Sandy helping us. She was incredibly knowledgeable and fun to listen and talk to. My mom became a member. The atmosphere and wine was delightful, and remember to bring good company :) we really liked the wine. Favorites: American Oak Chard, Reserve Merlot, Tipperary Pinot Nior and the Unoaked Chard was a surprise. Check it out and ask for Sandy! read more

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A great way to spend a Monday afternoon! Thank you Sharon for wonderful service and fabulous conversation. You are a gem! Best wishes to you! read more

My family and I had such a fun time at the winery! Mark & Rodd, especially, made our time so fun! He was very insightful and taught us so much without making it too formal or fluffy. Between the walk through the vineyard, the wine itself, and the staff, our experience was absolutely phenomenal!! We were sad to leave because of people like them! read more

A pleasant discovery while walking the square. We wandered down W Spain Street. The outside patio and patron activity lured us to take a closer look. We decided to try a new vintner/label. The tasting menu provided several options. We settled on a few bottles of their red varietal, 2018 Pinot Noir Reserve. Our tasting describes this as silky-complex with fruit notes. Service and animal friendly atmosphere was very relaxed. read more

Roche Winery - Red varietal 2018 Pinot Noir Reserved. Smooth blended complexity with fruit notes. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Sonoma, California

My wife and I love coming into the sonoma area and once visit we had lunch at the Eldorado Kitchen. Well, lucky for us there was wine tasting across the street!!! We sat outside because it was a nice cool day and sitting by the fire with some red wine sounded right up our alley. Our sommelier was very nice and informative and we both got a Reserve tasting flight. We both really liked their pinot's and their Genevieve varietal. If your ever in the area I would highly recommend stopping by. we went there on a weekday but I can see where they would be packed after normal business hours and on the weekends due to tourism travel so plan and make reservations accordingly! read more

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My husband and I had a reservation on Sunday and we arrived about half an hour early, but they were nice enough to seat us still. We both did a tasting with Nikki serving us. I love white wines, and favor Chardonnays and Sav Blancs so I was excited that they had a handful of white wines available. Nikki was very knowledgeable and friendly. We didn't feel rushed during our tasting and that really helped our experience. It was a nice way to enjoy the beginning of our Sunday afternoon. read more

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Great wine tasting at Sonoma Plaza with indoor outdoor seating . We especially enjoyed the French oak Chardonnay and the sparkling rose. I am not one who likes sweet so the rose was great. The Chardonnay great buttery flavor. It was a nice area to sit outside and enjoy a glass of wine, so much that we went back again the next day. read more

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Really great wine at a reasonable price. I love the sparkling rose and Merlot. The downtown tasting room is open later than any other in the square and has some cozy fire pits to sit around. Plus they're dog friendly. Definitely recommend checking out their vineyard too -- only about 15 minutes away. read more

My wife and I where introduce to Roche vineyards back in 2017 and since then, we have been members here. Love the fact we get to enjoy great local wines, in a great location near the beautiful downtown Sonoma square. Plenty of wine options, from whites,chardonnay, pinot, merlot, rose, cabs. They also do cheese and charcuterie, brie and fruit. And much more. Come on in, either if is cold outside, you will warm up by the fireplace and a nice glass of Merlot. Or if it hot outside, a nice glass of Sparkling Rosé might do it for you. The staff is always super nice, very friendly and after coming here for some years, we have developed a friendly friendship. So next time you are in downtown Sonoma, and you are feeling like drinking wine and all the other wineries are already close, head on over to Roche. They close at 7:30 pm for those of us who crave that late glass of wine. read more

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Upon arriving to Sonoma this was our first stop as some places close a bit earlier. Mike took care of us and was amazing throughout our visit. I did the wine tasting and Mike asked what I liked and recommended the most exquisite wines to try. At the end, if you purchase a bottle they waive your tasting fee which I found great. I definitely recommend visiting and asking for Mike. You won't regret it! read more

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Tom was an absolute delight! Decided to join the wine club since Tom was so charming and really explained what a great deal it was! Especially love the unoaked Chardonnay read more

Roche Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Sonoma, California

We came here on a whim, while we were waiting to go out to eat. The service was great, and I think our server set a great example of how you can get a start in the wine industry, and my aunt was ready to apply for a job! We felt so well cared for and the wine tasting was affordable. read more

My family and I had such a great time tasting wine, and it is all attributed to Mark! He is such a lovely associate dedicated to teaching customers about Roche's wine and practices. Thank you to Mark for making our trip so memorable!! read more

Terrible experience. I did the tasting and the waitress was incredibly hard to catch and forgot about us after the first pour. Wine is awful. Over priced. 5 minutes away you can get fantastic wine. Don't waste your time here. Bad service, bad wine. Ambiance is the only nice factor here. read more

Such a great experience here today! My friend and I chose Roche for our first wine tasting experience and would recommend this location for the inexperienced or the experienced. Lori was very helpful explaining details of the wine and suggesting things we might like. The grounds are beautiful, yet quiet, making for the perfect afternoon! The pricing is very fair for the amount of wine you get and the selection is great. I will definitely be back!! read more

Cute little wine tasting spot. Very cozy and the staff was very kind and attentive with their service. Stop in and grab a glass before your dinner. Loved the French Oak Chardonnay. read more

Beautiful stumble after we had girls brunch across the street! Sandra provided some of the sweetest service and helped us drink a lot of wine for less! We got three bottles split between the five of us and only paid about 25 dollars each. Such a steal. The weather was lovely and outdoor seating was cozy. Would definitely recommend this place for their rosé especially and prices! read more

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Stopped by for some wine while we waited for our dinner reservation to start. Staff was very friendly. Their outdoor patio area is so cute & has lots of space for groups. They open until 7pm in the summer great for a glad if wine before dinner. Enjoyed some sparkling rosé. It is dry and not to sweet. read more

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Dropped in for a wine fashion of bubbly and all Pinot Noirs. All wine only sold on site. I discovered through this tasting that I prefer Pinot Noirs over Merlot and Cabernet. And always appreciate a good bubbles. We sat outside and enjoyed the surrounding. read more

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We had a great visit. The grounds were beautiful and the setting very welcoming. This winery attracted our attention because they have a good selection of rose' and Chardonnay, my favorites. The red wines were very good too. Our sommelier was very personable and a lot of fun. We enjoyed a brie plate, which was better than some of those we have had at other wineries- reasonably priced and tasty, a fairly generous portion. Our experience was great and we ended up joining the wine club! We look forward to continuing to enjoy Roche from home! read more

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Came by here today as a walk in and was greeted immediately by Jonathan. We sat in a table in the shade next to the Chardonnay grapes and thought this place was really nice. Great atmosphere, friendly service, and great wines! We tasted the reserve tasting which was $45 and had good size pours. Enjoyed the rose brut sparkling, the Chardonnay was light and refreshing, and both Pinot Niors were great! Highly recommend and will visit again, especially knowing they are family friendl read more

We were strolling through the Square in Sonoma on a Saturday afternoon when we saw Roche and decided to drop in. Spur of the moment was no problem as we were quickly seated at a table in the yard by helpful staff. Preferring reds, we did a tasting of Roche's Estate selection and were not disappointed. My personal favorite was the Estate Merlot, but their Pinot was excellent! Though not a white wine fan, Roche had a good selection in that area as well. The pleasant, dog friendly atmosphere, great location just barely off the Square, along with their good wine, definitely make Roche a a must see when visiting Sonoma! read more

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Had an extremely disappointing experience here last weekend. My girlfriend and I showed up at 6:45 to get a quick drink before heading to dinner across the street. Google maps and signage at the wine bar indicates that they are open until 7:30pm. Unfortunately, we were rudely turned away by the staff at the front bar, who insisted they could not seat anyone new as they were "closed", when in fact, there was over 45 minutes left until closing. read more

If you choose to come to this winery, I would recommend to ask for Melissa. She is amazing! She is hospitable and knowledgeable about all of the wines that Roche offers. If you're new to wine or want recommendations then she is your person. She is the reason why I would come again! read more