Meet the Winemaker: Wineries in Sonoma County
Updated September 6, 2026
Sonoma County has 68 wineries where the winemaker or owner often pours, out of the 462 you can visit. The biggest clusters are Russian River Valley and Dry Creek Valley. A typical tasting on this list is $50.
Russian River Valley
23 wineries
Dry Creek Valley
10 wineries
Alexander Valley
9 wineries
Los Carneros
8 wineries
Sonoma Valley
5 wineries
Chalk Hill
3 wineries
Green Valley of Russian River Valley
3 wineries
The rest of Sonoma County
7 wineries
By appellation
Also in Sonoma County
- Wineries with tastings under $50 203
- Wineries with scenic views 180
- Wineries with outdoor seating 177
- Wineries with food 153
- Dog-friendly wineries 152
- Kid-friendly wineries 95
- Wineries with picnic areas 95
- Natural wine producers 94
- Wineries with tours 93
- Sparkling wine producers 62
- Walk-in-friendly wineries 49
- Wineries with caves 28
Good to know
Which wineries in Sonoma County let you meet the winemaker?
Spill tags 68 wineries in Sonoma County for tastings hosted by the winemaker or owner. Walk-ins are welcome at 5 of them, and 39 ask for a reservation. A typical tasting is $50. The wineries themselves maintain the facts on 2 of these pages.
How do I make sure the winemaker is there?
Small producers pour themselves most days, but harvest and travel change that. Book ahead and ask when you reserve.