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Korbel Champagne Cellars

📍 13250 River Rd · Carneros, Sonoma Valley
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Location
13250 River Rd, Guerneville, CA 95446
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Hours
daily from 10am – 4:30pm
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Experiences from $15
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Visit Length
Allow about 60 minutes
Visitor Details
Official source checked June 2026

About Korbel Champagne Cellars

Korbel Champagne Cellars is California's oldest méthode champenoise producer — and one of the most historically significant wine properties in the state. Founded in 1882 by Czech immigrant brothers Francis, Anton, and Joseph Korbel, the winery was built on a remote redwood-forested hillside above the Russian River that the brothers were simultaneously logging.

The historic redwood buildings and ivy-covered stone walls that visitors see today date to the 1880s and create one of the most atmospheric winery settings in Northern California. The famous deli (open seasonally), antique shop, and rose garden — containing over 250 varieties — are unique attractions that make Korbel a destination beyond just the sparkling wine.

Korbel California Champagne has appeared at every Presidential Inauguration since Reagan's 1981 ceremony — a tradition the winery continues to honor. The sparkling wines themselves offer exceptional value: traditionally made, with real complexity from extended lees aging, at prices that make them among the best bubbles for the money in California.

Korbel Champagne Cellars presents a featured lineup that includes Brut California Champagne, Extra Dry California Champagne, Blanc de Blancs, and Brut Rosé. Together, these bottles provide a focused introduction to the varieties, vineyard sources, and style that define the winery's current portfolio.

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Featured Wines

Sparkling
Brut California Champagne
The flagship — the Korbel Brut that has appeared at Presidential inaugurations since 1981. Crisp, clean, and remarkably complex for the price. California's best-value sparkling.
★★★★☆
Sparkling
Extra Dry California Champagne
The best-selling Korbel style — slightly sweeter than Brut with a crowd-friendly approachability that makes it ideal for celebrations.
★★★★☆
Sparkling (Chardonnay)
Blanc de Blancs
100% Chardonnay — the most refined Korbel expression, showing the elegance that méthode champenoise aging brings to California sparkling wine.
★★★★★
Sparkling Rosé
Brut Rosé
A beautiful, festive pink sparkling from Korbel — dry, fresh, and the perfect casual celebration wine at a genuinely honest price.
★★★★☆
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Complimentary Winery Tour & Tasting
Free
A guided tour of the historic 1880s redwood buildings and ivy-covered winery followed by a tasting of Korbel California Champagne. Walk-ins always welcome.
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Rose Garden Walk
Free
Stroll through 250+ rose varieties in the historic estate gardens — at their peak in June, one of the most beautiful garden experiences in wine country.

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