Sonoma County · Russian River Valley AVA

Forestville

Russian River Valley Wine Country Village

Forestville sits in the heart of the Russian River Valley fog belt, surrounded by some of California's most coveted Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards. Home to the Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant — two Michelin stars in a converted farmhouse.

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Wineries
Nearby
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Best For
Wine & dining
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Tasting Fees
$15–$50
Vibe
Wine country charm
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🤓 Did You Know?
Wine has been produced commercially in the United States since the 1830s — California alone now has over 140 designated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), more than any other state.

Wineries to Visit

Hartford Family Winery
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Hartford Family Winery
📍 Forestville
Lynmar Estate
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Lynmar Estate
📍 Forestville
Balletto Vineyards
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Balletto Vineyards
📍 Forestville
Moshin Vineyards
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Moshin Vineyards
📍 Forestville
Porter Creek Vineyards
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Porter Creek Vineyards
📍 Forestville

Where to Eat

Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant$$$$

Two Michelin stars — one of Sonoma County's most celebrated restaurants.

Underwood Bar & Bistro$$

Community gathering spot in Graton (5 min) — excellent food and Sonoma wines.

Moshin Vineyards Bistro$$

Casual winery café with excellent estate wines and simple food.

Guerneville Bank Club$$

Casual neighborhood restaurant in Guerneville (10 min).

Things to Do

  • ✓ Estate Pinot Noir tasting in the fog belt — morning mist on vines is spectacular
  • ✓ Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve (15 min) — 1,400-year-old trees
  • ✓ Swim or kayak the Russian River
  • ✓ Graton Roadhouse for live music on weekends
  • ✓ Sebastopol Farmers Market on Sundays (10 min)
  • ✓ Bike the River Road wine trail
🍷 WinoNotion Insider Tip
Book the Farmhouse Inn restaurant as soon as you know your travel dates — tables go weeks in advance. A stay here with dinner is one of the definitive Northern California wine country experiences.
Known For

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant, fog-belt vineyards, redwood-forest proximity

Drive Times
Sebastopol
15min
Healdsburg
25min
San Francisco
1h 10min
Where to Stay
Farmhouse InnLuxury

Destination property — Michelin restaurant on site, cottages, spa, and private pool.

Inn at OccidentalB&B

Victorian inn in nearby Occidental — beautifully restored with excellent hospitality.

Boon Hotel + SpaBoutique

Adults-only poolside inn in Guerneville — relaxed, stylish, great value.

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