Sonoma County Wineries Offering Food Pairings

Sipping award-winning wines is amazing, and you can add to this fun experience in Sonoma County, California, where the famous farm-to-table fare can enhance each pour. Here are a few of the best places to savor a food and wine pairing in Sonoma Wine Country.

Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, Sonoma

Offering scenic views of estate vineyards and rolling hills in the famous Carneros region, Gloria Ferrer is an iconic sparkling wine house built in the 1980s. Here you can enjoy several food-and-wine pairing experiences, including seasonally curated menus, guided tastings, and sweet-and-savory offerings, all to highlight Gloria Ferrer’s sparkling and still wines in the gorgeous tasting rooms and on the outdoor terrace. 

Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Healdsburg

This French-inspired Alexander Valley winery offers food-and-wine experiences showcasing food grown right on its property of nearly 1,200 acres. Discover intimate seated tastings in the winery’s private library and on the beautiful terrace of this iconic chateau. Experiences include Jordan Wines paired with bites and estate olive oils, or special wine-and-lunch pairings during the harvest season, holidays, and more.

Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens, Santa Rosa

This elegantly sprawling, chateau-style estate offers a seated wine-and-food pairing that matches K-J’s limited-production wines with original bites created by their on-site chef. Menu items might include delights like Dungeness crab cakes with carrot, persimmon, and radish slaw, or sunchoke soup stocked with duck confit and dried cherries. Other pairings include cheese and charcuterie or wine and chocolates. 

Lynmar Estate, Sebastopol

The lunch pairing at this Russian River Valley winery is memorable, featuring a seated, three-course meal thoughtfully accompanied by handcrafted Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, all served on the veranda overlooking the gardens and vineyards. The menu regularly changes to highlight all that is fresh and ripe and may feature lighter fare, such as local cheese and charcuterie, for an onsite picnic experience. 

Mayo Reserve Room, Kenwood

This family-owned winery specializes in single-vineyard wines, and its comfortable Reserve Room overlooks local vineyards and the Mayacamas  Mountains. Here, tastings are adventures that feature seven wines, each paired with a dish. A sample menu might include delights like seared scallop succotash, grilled chicken with blueberries, or strawberries and cream.

Ram’s Gate Winery, Sonoma

Set in the hilly Carneros region, Ram’s Gate makes great Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, and an impressive selection of other varietals. Seasonal pairings feature delicious courses to complement exclusive, popular, and single-vineyard wines. Private experiences and guided tastings are also offered in the stylish tasting room and outdoors beneath the beautiful terrace arbor.

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, Santa Rosa

This winery’s elegant wine-and-food experience features a five-course seasonal menu guided by a wine expert. Delicious examples of a St. Francis food-and-wine pairing might feature Chardonnay paired with English pea soup with crème fraîche and smoky bacon, or Syrah paired with lamb shank and fennel ragout. The dining room offers picturesque vineyard views framed by the majestic Mayacamas Mountains.

Hamel Family Wines, Sonoma

The architecture of this Sonoma Valley winery is a symphony of sloped ceilings, soaring glass, and rich travertine and stone. Hamel’s elegant wine-and-food pairing experiences typically include a tour of their winery and caves. Following is a seated, multi-course menu featuring unique ingredients like fresh white asparagus, black truffles, and morels, all expertly paired with their exceptional wines.

J Vineyards & Winery, Healdsburg

The Bubble Room at J is where you’ll find a fresh, bright and, well, bubbly food and wine pairing, highlighting the bounty of Sonoma County. Using local ingredients and innovative cooking techniques, the J culinary team has created a five-course pairing menu that tells the story of the relationship between the land and its award-winning varietal and sparkling wines.

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