Where to Find FREE Wine Tasting in Sonoma, Healdsburg, and Russian River
Local Wally
CHEAP WINE TASTING IN SONOMA - FREE!
Yes, believe it or not there are still some wineries who give away free wine tastings. Most of these are not in the main part of Sonoma however, but further north in in the Russian River Area. There are enough freebies up north to warrant a special trip. So what are you waiting for? Gas up that rental and get going for free and cheap wine tasting in Sonoma, Healdsburg, and the Russian River area!
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Alexander Valley Vineyards
Family-owned estate, producing nine varietal wines and proprietary blends.
8644 Highway 128
Healdsburg
707-433-7209
www.avvwine.com
Arbios Cellars / Praxis - Locals Tasting Room
A small Sonoma County family wine business; Bill Arbios makes the wine.
21023 Geyserville Avenue
Geyserville
707-857-4900
www.arbioscellars.com
BobDog Wines at Sky Pine Vineyards
At 2,000 feet above the Alexander Valley, the highest winery in Sonoma County and the only winery located in the new Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak Appellation.
31955 Pine Mountain Road
Cloverdale
707-894-4812
www.bobdogwine.com
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D.H. Gustafson Family Vineyards
Visit the Estate to experience our award-winning wines, friendly hospitality, and the best view in Dry Creek Valley
9100 Skaggs Springs Rd.
Geyserville
707-433-2371
www.gfvineyard.com
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Mega "Winery Wonderland" with giant pool, restaurant, shops, and lots of movie memorbilia.
300 Via Archimedes
Geyserville
707-857-1427
www.franciscoppolawinery.com
Frick Winery
Frick Winery is a one man winery creating Viognier, Syrah, Cinsaut, Merlot, Carignane, Grenache, Grenache Blanc and Counoise from hillside vineyards in Dry Creek area.
23072 Walling Road
Geyserville
707-857-1980
www.frickwinery.com
Hauck Cellars
By apptointment only - From the beginning, it was their goal to produce only the kind of wines they liked to drink - sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel and syrah.
999 Foreman Ln
Healdsburg
707-486-0017
www.hauckcellars.com
Highway 12 Vineyards & Winery
Right in the Sonoma Plaza, a great free winery stop among the shops and restaurants.
498 1st Street East
Sonoma
707-938-8091
www.highway12winery.com
J. Rickards Winery
Family-run operation of both wine grape farming and wine production, located at the northern end of the Alexander Valley.
24505 Chianti Road
Cloverdale
707-758-3441
www.jrwinery.com
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
Lovely stone building near the south tip of Sonoma.
24724 Arnold Drive
Sonoma
866-522-8693
www.jacuzziwines.com
Karah Estate Vineyard & Winery
Located on a scenic 144 acres situated in the hills of the Petaluma Gap on the crown of the hill above Highway 101 in Sonoma County, the vineyard enjoys a panoramic view of the surrounding county.
1010 West Railroad Ave
Cotati
707-795-3030
karahestate.com
Korbel Champagne Cellars
Lovely drive in the countryside lands you at Korbel where you'll find free wine and free tours and a deli for picics.
13250 River Road
Guerneville
707-824-7316
www.korbel.com
Locals Tasting Room
Wines of numerous area producers are offered for tasting & sale in a rustic, warehouse-type setting.
21023 Geyserville Avenue
Geyserville
707-857-4900
www.tastelocalwines.com
Merry Edwards Winery
Merry Edwards, produces critically acclaimed Pinot Noirs in the Russian River Valley.
2959 Gravenstein Hwy North
Sebastopol
888-388-9050
www.merryedwards.com
Munselle Vineyards
By appt. only - For more than three decades we've produced premium grapes that have contributed to a multitude of award-winning and notable wines.
3763 Highway 128
Geyserville
707-857-9988
www.munsellevineyards.com
Optima Wine Cellars
Every bottle of Optima is handcrafted with a focus on striking a perfect balance between beautiful fruit, silky tannins and a lingering finish.
101 Grant Avenue
Healdsburg
707-431-8222
www.optimawinery.com
Rodney Strong Vineyards
Known throughout the world for its unique estate-bottled and vineyard-designated wines.
11455 Old Redwood Highway
Healdsburg
707-431-1533
www.rodneystrong.com
Sonoma Portworks
Specialize in ports and after-dinner wines including Grappa, DECO Chocolate Port and an Aperitif.
613 2nd Street
Petaluma
707-769-5203
www.portworks.com
Williamson Wines
Every wine is served with delicious food creations from our winery kitchen so you can taste the wine alone, then experience how it works with the food pairing.
134 Matheson Street
Healdsburg
707-433-1500
www.williamsonwines.com