About Kivelstadt Cellars
Kivelstadt Cellars is one of Sonoma County Tourism's most specifically recommended walk-in experiences in the Sonoma Valley. Their official listings call Kivelstadt out for 'a nontraditional tasting menu: old-vine Sauvignon Blanc' and walk-in welcome policy, making it one of the few truly drop-in experiences near the Sonoma Plaza.
Founded in 2010, Kivelstadt produces wines that deliberately challenge conventional Sonoma Valley expectations, old-vine Sauvignon Blanc from heritage plantings, field blends from mixed-black variety vineyards, and other unusual expressions that showcase Sonoma's viticultural diversity beyond the familiar Pinot-and-Chard narrative.
The tasting room south of the Sonoma Plaza has a relaxed, genuine atmosphere that appeals particularly to wine drinkers who've already visited the larger estates and want to discover something genuinely different. No reservation needed, just walk in.
At its Downtown Sonoma, Sonoma County location, Kivelstadt Cellars presents a featured lineup that includes Old Vine Sauvignon Blanc, Field Blend, Pinot Noir, and Red Blend. Together, these bottles provide a focused introduction to the varieties, vineyard sources, and style that define the winery's current portfolio.
"Walk-in welcome south of the Sonoma Plaza, old-vine Sauvignon Blanc, field blends, and genuinely unusual wines from a nontraditional tasting menu tha"
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Sonoma Valley SettingKivelstadt is in the historic Sonoma Valley, “the Valley of the Moon”, California’s oldest premium wine region.
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Diverse VarietiesSonoma Valley supports a wide range of varieties, from Carneros-influenced Pinot to mountain Cabernet.
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Strong Hospitality CultureMost Sonoma Valley wineries lean welcoming, family-friendly, and walk-in-friendly.
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Featured Wines
Sauvignon Blanc
Old Vine Sauvignon Blanc
The Kivelstadt signature, old-vine Sauvignon Blanc with the depth and complexity that heritage plantings produce in this usually straightforward variety. Genuinely unlike any other California Sauvignon Blanc.
Field Blend
Field Blend
Co-fermented mixed-variety field blend from heritage Sonoma Valley vineyards, showing the complexity and authenticity that only truly old mixed plantings can produce.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Cool-climate coastal Pinot showing the Kivelstadt house style of honest expression over polished production.
Red Blend
Red Blend
An approachable Sonoma County red blend, the Kivelstadt philosophy of unusual and genuine applied to an everyday drinking format.
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Walk-In Nontraditional Tasting
$25
Walk in south of the Sonoma Plaza for Kivelstadt's unusual lineup, old-vine Sauvignon Blanc, field blends, and wines that challenge every Sonoma Valley assumption. No reservation needed.
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