Char Vale is a small, family-owned vineyard and winery in the Green Valley of the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County. We are at 9280 Occidental Road near Sebastopol, one mile west of Highway 116.
Wine tastings are seated, overlooking or next to the vineyard. In addition to usual tastings, reserve tastings may also be arranged.
Tours of the vineyard and winery are available with advance request.
You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy with your tasting.
Phone us at (707) 827-6102, to check on availability and policies. We are in 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday through Monday.
Contact us anytime at charvale@charvalewinery.com or leave a phone message anytime.
Char Vale is a perfect spot for relaxing and personal celebration.
Make sure to check out our NEW experience: Creation and Realization of Medal Winning Wines
Welcome to a barrel tasting of Estate Pinot Noir wines, still being created, alongside a vertical tasting of already bottled, medal-winning Pinots.
The tasting includes gold medal and double gold medal–winning wines, enjoyed overlooking our vineyard in the renowned Green Valley of the Russian River Valley.
You will meet and talk with key Char Vale personnel and owners.
Char Vale Winery
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