St. Francis Winery & Vineyards

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards is the most decorated and nationally celebrated food-and-wine destination in Sonoma Valley. Founded in 1971 and observing its 50th anniversary in recent years, the mission-style estate on Highway 12 at the foot of the Mayacamas Mountains has been honored as Best Winery and Best Tasting Room by SFGATE Best of the Bay Area Awards in both 2024 and 2025, and Best Tasting Room by the Press Democrat Best of Sonoma County in 2025, an accumulation of awards that reflects genuine and consistent excellence rather than a single strong year.

The food program is the estate's most distinctive achievement. Executive Chef Peter Janiak, recognized across food circles as one of Sonoma County's finest culinary talents, has built a nationally acclaimed food and wine pairing experience that the ZAP wine enthusiast network calls 'a memorable multi-course meal' that 'does full justice to its breathtaking setting.' The seasonal pairing menus use estate-grown produce and herbs from the winery's gardens, connecting the agricultural story directly to what arrives at the table.

As a 100% Certified Sustainable winery for over 50 years, St. Francis produces elegant, fruit-driven wines from sustainably farmed Sonoma County vineyards. The Tuscan-inspired tasting room and sweeping vineyard views toward the Mayacamas Mountains provide a setting that consistently earns its reputation as one of the finest wine country experiences on Highway 12.

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