Every year, millions of visitors pack their bags to experience California’s legendary wine in Sonoma County. But, with more than 425 wineries across 30 towns, planning your wine country getaway can be a bit daunting. Here, we highlight the charming village of Kenwood. After spending the day in Santa Rosa, head 20 minutes east and experience these highly recommended Kenwood wineries nestled at the foot of the scenic Sugarloaf Mountains.
Ledson Winery
Ledson Winery is an architectural showpiece located in the heart of Sonoma County. This gorgeous Kenwood winery features French Normandy influences, complete with cathedral-style windows and turrets. They pride themselves on using the highest quality ingredients to create complex wines that reflect the vineyard’s diverse flavors.
During your visit, try one of several tasting options sampling handcrafted varietal wines hand-picked by their knowledgeable staff. Enjoy your tasting experience in the vineyard, indoor castle tasting room, or request a private tasting. It’s important to note that reservations are required, so book your wine tasting experience in advance.
VJB Vineyard & Cellars
A visit to VJB Vineyard will transport you to a little corner of Italy during your wine country getaway. Here, they offer a beautiful Italian-inspired piazza for an afternoon of wine tasting and food pairings from their Italian markets.
Enjoy current releases in their tasting lounge with no appointment required. Plus, you’ll get your tasting fee waived with the purchase of any VJB Vineyards wines. For a more elevated experience, book a tasting in the Piazza. And, if you’re looking for an intimate experience in the vineyard, try their long table tasting and lunch. Reserve your wine tasting experience, or add VJB Vineyard & Cellars to your itinerary!
Chateau St. Jean
Built in 1920, the beloved Chateau St. Jean wine castle draws inspiration from the French Alps. In addition to the elegant chateau, the winery features a private rose garden, bocce courts, and a majestic redwood grove. Imagine sampling wines with rose garden views or relaxing with a game of bocce and Bordeaux!
Chateau St. Jean offers many wine tasting experiences. Sip on exclusive selections of their award-winning wine in their outdoor courtyard, or upgrade to their private Chez Nous Reserve tasting for larger parties. However, you can opt for the Chateau Experience for smaller groups and elevated experience. Make a reservation with Chateau St. Jean once you’ve booked your Sonoma Wine Country vacation!
Kenwood Vineyards
Kenwood Vineyards offers exclusive, limited-production wines from some of the best vineyards in Sonoma County. These Sonoma Valley wines capture distinct characteristics from each of their vineyards, producing complex flavors in their meticulously crafted wines.
Situated along Sonoma Highway, Kenwood Vineyards is known as one of the most popular wineries in Kenwood, CA. Plan your visit and sample varietals from Cabernet Sauvignon to Chardonnay from some of Sonoma’s wildest terroirs. Reservations are required, so secure your Kenwood Vineyards tasting before your visit.
Kunde Family Winery
Kunde’s family-owned and operated winery sits on a beautiful 1,850-acre estate in the Sonoma Valley. Their expansive wine collection of red, white, and dessert wines comes from sustainably grown vineyard grapes.
For a unique experience, plan one of Kunde’s many wine tasting adventures. Take a half-day hike through the Mayacamas Mountain range with Winegrower, Jordan Kunde, for a grape-to-glass experience. Finally, you’ll end with a private wine tasting and lunch. Dogs and humans (21-and-over) are welcome! Plan a visit to Kunde Family Winery and experience their fabulous wines and estate.
Deerfield Ranch Winery
For nearly 40 years, Deerfield Ranch Winery has been producing wine in the Sonoma Valley. Known for making low-sulfite and low-histamine wines, Deerfield Ranch Winery believes that wines should be delicious and good for you.
Their 20,000-square-foot wine cave provides a unique setting for sipping and sampling wines. Additionally, they pride themselves on creating clean wine grown in their biodynamically-farmed vineyards. Learn more about their certified organic and green business while sipping wines in the cave, or upgrade to lunch with the winemaker when you reserve your tasting at Deerfield Ranch Winery.
Stay at a Kenwood Luxury Vacation Rental
Kenwood is the perfect wine country destination for travelers looking for a laidback city surrounded by natural wilderness while still delivering the highest quality wines. Browse all Kenwood wineries available a short drive away from your Woodfield Properties vacation rental.
We offer two luxury vacation rentals in Kenwood, including the Himmel House and Kenwood Farmhouse. Plan your escape to California wine country today and discover the perfect home for your distinguished tastes with Woodfield Properties. And, if you’ve already explored this quaint region of wine country, check out some of our favorite Glen Ellen wineries during your trip to Sonoma.