Meet the Winemaker: Wineries in Sonoma County
Updated October 7, 2026
Sonoma County has 69 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 $45.
Russian River Valley
23 wineries
Dry Creek Valley
11 wineries
Los Carneros
11 wineries
Alexander Valley
9 wineries
Sonoma Valley
5 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 $50 209
- Wineries with outdoor seating 181
- Wineries with scenic views 179
- Dog-friendly wineries 154
- Wineries with food 153
- Kid-friendly wineries 101
- Wineries with picnic areas 97
- Wineries with tours 94
- Natural wine producers 93
- Sparkling wine producers 61
- Walk-in-friendly wineries 54
- Wineries with caves 27
Good to know
Which wineries in Sonoma County let you meet the winemaker?
Spill tags 69 wineries in Sonoma County for tastings hosted by the winemaker or owner. Walk-ins are welcome at 4 of them, and 41 ask for a reservation. A typical tasting is $45. The wineries themselves maintain the facts on 3 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.