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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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.
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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