Here two years later and still 10/10 would recommend. Did the mountain top tasting today and it was…read morea gorgeous day. I did the mountain top tasting about a year ago and there was something new about the experience this time which I appreciated. New this time was the dark chocolate pairing with the Moon Mountain, which was delicious. Thank you Sally for your warm hospitality. Loved all the wines and the charcuterie board at the top of the mountain. Brought my friend who has never been here and she loved it. We both walked out with one of my favorites, the Magnolia Lane Sauvignon Blanc which is not on the tasting menu but Sally was so kind to give us a splash.

Very pretty facility that's well landscaped. There's a few options for different tours and of…read morecourse there's some options for the wines. Ask for the port wine at the end.

Beautiful property. Rhonda was great! Knowledgeable about the wines and served what we liked. My…read morehusband liked the Malbec Moonlight 2021 the best. They do need to update their bathrooms to reflect how well they take care of the entrance and greeting rooms. We didn't have a reservation and just did a walk in.

Chateau St. Jean was the venue of my good friend Sarah's wedding on 06/14/2025. This beautiful…read morewinery is located in the small town of Kenwood, which is on the north end of the Sonoma Valley. The history of this winery can be traced back to the 1920s, when a rich mining family moved west from Michigan and purchased the land where it sits on. The winery business actually started in the 1970s by several businessmen from the San Joaquin Valley. 50+ years later, it remains one of the more recognizable names in the NorCal wine industry. I got here with my buddy David A. and his wife at around 4:15pm. The first thing that struck me was the tranquility. I was dealing with a major protest in my city that morning, so the peacefulness was truly appreciated by me. Aside from that, nature's beauty was on full display. The sky was blue, the hills were green, and the temperature was a perfect 72F. Sarah couldn't have asked for a better day to have her wedding! The ceremony was held in a covered area near the chateau, with seating set up for 100-150 guests. After the ceremony, a pre-reception cocktail party was held in the courtyard area. After about an hour or so, the dinner reception was held under the giant palm tree. The food and service for the entire event were fantastic. From appetizers to main course to desserts, the food was well prepared and delicious. Service provided by the staff was friendly and attentive. There were a couple minor hitches during the reception, but they resolved them quickly. Chateau St. Jean is definitely worth checking out if you are in the area. As a non-drinker, I don't know enough about their wine to have an opinion on their quality, but I think you will really enjoy the serene setting.

Mark guided us thru some beautiful wines. He was so knowledgeable and he made us feel like family!…read moreThe property and castle is just stunning and the wines were incredible! 11 out of ten stars! We are highly considering being wine members there now!

I had an AMAZING day here! Bill took care of my group. He was very knowledgeable and had great…read morestories. We got a tour of the winery as well. It's beautiful inside and out. It's very clean and looks very well taken care of. The wines were great! I loved the Zinfandel one. We purchased cheese board and it was so good! I love how you get to choose what meats and cheeses you want to add. It's like a build your own they make it. Can't wait to come back!

A truly unique Sonoma valley experience. We stumbled upon Deerfield Ranch Winery while researching…read moreour Napa-Sonoma family vacation and it quickly became the highlight of our trip. My Dad's favorite wine tasting and winery by far. An intimate, cave tasting at a family winery who - you can tell - truly cares about their wine, clean wine making processes and their customers. Once you do a tasting here, you become part of the family.

ROSÉ SPECIALTY In…read moreOctober 2022 I visited Deerfield for the first time wine tasting with a group of hop hip dancers I performed with in a showcase in the summer that year. There was a tasting menu that consisted of five wines. The two wines I enjoyed were the Checkerbloom Rosé, which after tasting became my favorite rosé, and Merlot Cuvee. During this visit I didn't purchase any wine because there was another winery we were visiting for a tasting menu. At that winery I preferred one of their red wines over the Merlot Cuvee from Deerfield. However I really loved the Checkerbloom Rosé. When I came home I ordered Checkerbloom Rosé online through Deerfield. I wasn't sure when I was going back to Deerfield. As I really like their one wine I wasn't driving to Deerfield just for the Checkerbloom Rosé. About the last couple of months I've been receiving emails from Deerfield Ranch Winery about the @Rose 2023 was soon to be sold out as it was selling for $10. I'm not going to order wine that I never tasted before. Before going to Deerfield I had to check online if the Checkerbloom Rosé was still available. Apparently it wasn't. Also the @Rose 2023 wasn't $10 anymore. On a hunch I decided to go to Deerfield. I went to Deerfield last week on a Sunday. As I entered the cave I went to the cash register. One of the workers Ben approached me. I asked him if @Rose 2023 was still $10. He answered yes. I also asked if the Checkerbloom Rosé was still available. He showed me the bottle. I decided to buy the Checkerbloom Rosé. Before buying I asked Ben if I could take a sip this rosé. It was sweet. Ben replied the @Rose 2023 is sweeter than the Checkerbloom Rosé, which is drier. I decided to buy three bottles of @Rose 2023 at $10 each. There are certain wineries that have specialties. For me during my two visits at Deerfield their rosés are better than from other wineries I've tasted.

Kenwood Vineyards Spooky Fun & Spectacular Wine!…read more(Visited Halloween Weekend, 2025) What an amazing Halloween experience at Kenwood Winery in Sonoma! The staff went all out dressed to impress in their creative costumes, bringing such a fun, festive vibe to the night. We enjoyed a delicious cheese platter paired with generous pours of their incredible Jack London wines, rich, full-bodied, and absolutely delicious. Between the cozy atmosphere, friendly team, and top-notch wines, Kenwood is a must during spooky season (or any time of year!). Can't wait to come back for another glass or three!

Visited this winery during Sonoma Sips event ( Feb 15-Mar 15, 2025) . What a fantastic way to…read moreexperience a new winery with the offering of a $15 tasting. The setting is beautiful with the magnificent redwood trees and the stylish finished barn tasting room. There is outside seating with umbrella coverage for shade. Our host (Lori) was amazing sharing so much knowledge about the wines and was very friendly making us feel like regulars when it was our first visit. The tasting came with rustic crackers ( my favorite brand btw). This is a very relaxed unpretentious tasting experience. We were offered a couple extra tastes of our hosts favorites. Enjoyable wines at a good price point.

Landmark wines came highly recommended by a friend, so I decided to check it out this weekend with…read moremy in laws when they were in town. We enjoyed a fabulous afternoon tasting at the winery- Emily guided us through our tasting and made us feel so welcome. They even welcomed our dog, which was really kind. The Pinot noirs there are really wonderful- if you do the tasting, you will get to try a few different ones to compare.. I won't say my favorite but you should try them all and see what you think! Oh and also, the grounds are beautifully well kept- look at the gorgeous flowers at the front as you walk in!

One of the first wineries I visited about 5 years when we moved to Northern California and its…read moreconsistency is what keeps us coming back (and renewing our membership) all these years later. Thoughtful tastings, quality wine at an affordable price, with beautiful grounds to wander in between sips.

Tempted to keep this hidden gem of a winery to myself, but it's too good not to share! We found…read morethis winery through our GEMS membership via AXR in Napa. It's rare that I'm able to find a place where I love every wine poured - but La Rochelle truly hit the mark!!! EXPECT: Prior to our visit, my husband and I answered a few questions online (ex: our current knowledge of wine, what topics interested us like clone varietals or appellations) and La Rochelle customized the tasting to our interests. I wish every winery did this - it made our tasting so much more enjoyable knowing that they knew our expectations! VISIT: We had requested to sit outside, and even though it was a chilly day they made us comfortable with cozy blankets and heaters. I love that they made every effort to help us sit outside & have the experience we were aiming for. We were the only visitors and loved the intimate experience sitting in their back garden complete with chickens & a wine cat! WINE: In regards to the wine itself, superb! Their Pinot Noirs & Chardonnays are small lot, single vineyards. Every Pinot was different than the last and it was such a treat to taste a Pinot Meunier and their special Pinot Noir Polyphony. We left with a bottle of 2018 Pinot Noir from the Bacigalupi Vineyard. Our host was so knowledgeable and we really enjoyed our conversations with him. It's clear the owner, Chuck, is passionate about wine. This is one of my favorite wineries in Sonoma (good wine, good value, and good people!) - will likely join their wine club and 1000% will be going back & bringing friends!

La Rochelle is such a wonderful little winery in Kenwood and has always provided an exemplary…read moreexperience every time I've visited. They are located off of a side street, rather than the main road, but are worth a visit all the same. Their "hidden" location makes the experience feel casual, relaxing, and quaint. At the entrance to the lot, you'll see a blue vehicle and the LaRochelle logo, so you'll know you're in the right place. Parking is plentiful in front of the grapes. As you enter the building, you'll see a counter on your way in, as well as a collection of Library wines. In the back, where you'll sit for your tasting, it is a serene farmhouse feel. There is ample seating at picnic tables, etc. and while tasting, you'll enjoy the sounds of water trickling from the koi pond on the property. In fact, you'll feel as if you're in a friend's backyard, rather than at a winery. The croquet course and wide open grassy area further enforces that vibe. And how could one forget about the chickens! They have a few chickens on the property that occasionally have been roaming on our visits, but usually are in the coop. The owner's dog also occasionally makes an appearance. The wines are delicious and the staff is knowledgeable about the tasting notes and growing details of each wine. My parents are members at this winery, so I've been several times, and they are PHENOMENAL at making their members feel at home. In fact, they even just held a complimentary Member appreciation event where they provided an extravagant "make your own wreath" event, complete with fresh eucalyptus, pine, and all the decoration options you could possibly imagine, as well a turkey and mashed potato meal.

Hubby and I had a delightful & delicious wine/food pairing experience at the "Mayo Family Reserve…read moreRoom" located in Kenwood Ca. while celebrating my 40yr retirement. Chef Oscar Bendeck and staff did an incredible job creating magic with his food pairing with the luscious and unique Reserve Wines. Oscar is very passionate chef and took his time to educate us both on what and how the chosen foods compliment the various high quality Reserve wines presented. A very enjoyable, memorable relaxed experience. We highly recommend while in the wine country you book an experience at the "Mayo Family Reserve Tasting Room" Jeff &Lisa R.

A must do when visiting the Sonoma area. Each tasting is paired with one of Mayos wines with a…read morelively description. Menu changes seasonally using local fresh ingredients. Mayo members receive a substantial discount.