Wine guide · Updated October 2026

Wineries near Sebastopol.

Sebastopol sits in the Green Valley and Russian River Valley, some of California's best country for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wine. Our favorites are Furthermore, Iron Horse and Horse & Plow, all minutes from the farmhouse. Going a bit further, Kokomo and downtown Healdsburg make a great day out.

Horse & Plow tasting room on Highway 116 A glass of red wine raised in a tasting room The Barlow sign over a market building in Sebastopol

01 · Our favorites

Where we take our own friends

If you only have an afternoon, these are the three we recommend first. All are within about ten minutes of the farmhouse, and you can visit all three in a relaxed day.

Horse & Plow tasting room on Highway 116
Horse & Plow on Highway 116
Pinot Noir

Furthermore Wines

Pinot Noir-focused tastings in a laid-back room near Graton, open daily.

Sparkling

Iron Horse Vineyards

Celebrated sparkling wine at outdoor tables with sweeping views. Reservations required.

Wine & cider

Horse & Plow

Relaxed wine and cider tastings in a garden on Highway 116.

02 · Closest to the farmhouse

More of Green Valley and Graton

The Green Valley of Russian River Valley is one of the coolest, foggiest corners of Sonoma County, which is why its Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wines are so bright. These tasting rooms are all within about ten minutes of the house.

A glass of red wine raised in a tasting room
Minutes away

Bowman Cellars

Small-production wines a few minutes from the farmhouse.

Pinot Noir

Emeritus Vineyards

Estate Pinot Noir from their own vineyards, just up the road.

Red Car Winery

Cool-climate wines and a photogenic tasting room on the Graton edge of town.

Lynmar Estate

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with garden views and food pairings.

Appointment only

Littorai

Biodynamic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. By appointment for members and guests.

03 · A little further

Healdsburg, Dry Creek and the Russian River

Going a bit further, head 35 minutes north to Healdsburg. Taste at Kokomo in the Dry Creek Valley, then explore downtown: the plaza is lined with tasting rooms, shops and some of the best restaurants in Sonoma County.

Tall redwoods in Armstrong Redwoods
Our pick

Kokomo Winery

Family-run Dry Creek Valley winery known for Zinfandel and Pinot Noir, open daily.

Explore

Healdsburg Plaza

Make an afternoon of downtown: shops, tasting rooms and lunch around the square.

Biodynamic

Quivira Vineyards

Biodynamic wines and gardens in Dry Creek Valley.

Organic

Preston Farm & Winery

Organic wines on a working farm in Dry Creek. By appointment.

Medlock Ames

Regenerative organic winery with an Alexander Valley tasting room.

Tours

La Crema Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard

Russian River estate with tastings and vineyard tours.

04 · No driving needed

Cider, beer and spirits at The Barlow

Sebastopol was apple country long before it was wine country, and The Barlow keeps that spirit alive with a walkable block of taprooms five minutes from the house.

The Barlow sign over a market building in Sebastopol
The Barlow, Sebastopol
Beer

Seismic Brewing

Craft beer, sharing the Golden State Cider taproom.

Spirits

Spirit Works Distillery

Small-batch gin, vodka and whiskey. Tastings Wednesday to Sunday.

Tours

Randall's Wine Tours

Let someone else drive: personalized winery tours, by appointment.

Outdoor dining table on the farmhouse deck

Make the farmhouse your base.

Staying with us? The Enos Farmhouse is a restored 1900s farmhouse on 3.5 acres beside a vineyard, five minutes from downtown Sebastopol, with 4 bedrooms, a hot tub and room for 8. See the house →

Good to know

What wine is Sebastopol known for?

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the cool, foggy Green Valley and Russian River Valley, plus world-class sparkling wine. Apple cider is the town's other famous drink.

How much do wine tastings cost near Sebastopol?

Most tastings run about $25 to $50 per person, with private or seated experiences costing more. Many wineries waive the fee if you buy wine.

Do I need a reservation?

It's best to book ahead, especially on weekends and during harvest from August to October. Iron Horse requires reservations, and Littorai and Preston are by appointment only.

How many wineries can you visit in a day?

Two or three is the sweet spot. Pair them with a long lunch, and plan for a designated driver or book a tour.

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Place photos via Wikimedia Commons: The Barlow, Horse & Plow and Armstrong Redwoods by Sarah Stierch (CC0 / CC BY 4.0); Jenner Headlands by BookOfDisquiet (CC BY-SA 4.0); red wine by ClickerHappy (CC0).

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