Photo courtesy of Paradise Ridge Winery
Santa Rosa sits at the center of Sonoma County, surrounded by vineyards in every direction. Here you’ll find a mix of urban tasting rooms and estate wineries pouring everything from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to bold Zinfandel. Use this list to discover the best wineries in Santa Rosa for your next wine tasting adventure.
Famous for its seated Food & Wine Pairing, St. Francis blends fine dining and winemaking into one seamless experience. Each tasting feels elevated yet approachable, proof that great Sonoma flavor can be both refined and relaxed.
Along Olivet Road in the Russian River Valley, DeLoach has been part of the Sonoma scene for decades. The relaxed tasting room and gardens invite you to slow down, sip, and see how the winery’s sustainable approach shows up in the glass.
Art and wine come together at Paradise Ridge, a hilltop estate where sculptures line the trails and local history runs deep. It’s the kind of spot that feels both creative and classic.
Tucked into Bennett Valley, Matanzas Creek is calm, quiet, and unmistakably Sonoma. Lavender fills the air in summer, and the Sauvignon Blanc is as crisp as the breeze that runs through the vines.
Family roots and Italian flair define D’Argenzio, an urban winery in downtown Santa Rosa. The brothers pour Sangiovese and Barbera and keep the stories flowing with the wines.
In between sips, be sure to make time to explore Santa Rosa. From interesting museums to outdoor adventures and breweries, Santa Rosa will keep you busy.
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Carol Shelton is known for Sonoma-grown Zinfandel with personality. The tasting room is casual and friendly, the kind of place where you talk shop while you taste.
Started by a retired San Francisco firefighter, Hook & Ladder stays true to its name: honest, hard-working wines with plenty of character. Expect bright Pinot Noir, juicy Zinfandel, and a down-to-earth crew pouring them.
This family-owned estate has deep roots—literally. The land at Baletto Vineyards once grew vegetables before turning to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and that same practical spirit shows in every bottle: fresh, balanced, and built for food.
Harvest Moon feels like stopping by a friend’s backyard for wine. The patio is easygoing, with Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Gewürztraminer poured right at the source.
On the west side of Santa Rosa, Martin Ray mixes history with a fresh, modern feel. Settle into the gardens or play a round of bocce between tastings of estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
A family run spot known for old vine Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. Tastings at Battaglini are unhurried and come with stories that bring the wines to life.
This small, solar-powered estate in the Russian River Valley shows how sustainability and soul can live in the same bottle. Winemaker Kathleen Inman turns out graceful Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at Inman Family Wines, and tastings feel like visiting an old friend who happens to make beautiful wine.
Round out your Santa Rosa tasting plans with these standout wineries just beyond city limits—each worth the extra few miles.
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