Sonoma County · Russian River Valley & Dry Creek

Windsor

Gateway Town Between Healdsburg and Santa Rosa

Windsor is a practical, fast-growing Sonoma County town positioned between Healdsburg's wine corridors and Santa Rosa's urban core. Its town plaza hosts tasting rooms with easy access to Russian River Valley and Dry Creek wineries.

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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

DeLoach Vineyards
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DeLoach Vineyards
📍 Windsor
Rodney Strong Vineyards
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Rodney Strong Vineyards
📍 Windsor
Martin Ray Winery
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Martin Ray Winery
📍 Windsor
Kokomo Winery
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Kokomo Winery
📍 Windsor
Wilson Winery
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Wilson Winery
📍 Windsor

Where to Eat

Mateo's Cocina Latina$$

Yucatan-inspired Mexican restaurant — one of Sonoma's most interesting dining spots.

Taqueria La Hacienda$

Exceptional authentic Mexican — a local favorite wine tourists rarely find.

Pizzeria Capri$$

Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza in Windsor's town plaza.

La Gare$$$

French country cuisine in nearby Santa Rosa — 10-minute drive.

Things to Do

  • ✓ Windsor Town Green — farmers market on Sundays
  • ✓ Stroll Windsor's walkable wine plaza for tasting rooms
  • ✓ Bike the SMART path toward Healdsburg
  • ✓ Combine with a Healdsburg day — 15 minutes north
  • ✓ Russian River Brewing Company (20 min, Santa Rosa) for world-class craft beer
  • ✓ Old Redwood Highway wine road drive
🍷 WinoNotion Insider Tip
Windsor is primarily a logistics hub — use it as a base if Healdsburg hotels are sold out. At 15 minutes from Healdsburg, it gives solid access without premium pricing.
Known For

Central location, wine plaza tasting rooms, access to Russian River and Dry Creek corridors

Drive Times
Healdsburg
15min
San Francisco
1h 20min
Santa Rosa
15min
Where to Stay
Vintners InnUpscale

Best wine country hotel at this price point — vineyard setting and John Ash & Co. on site.

Hilton Garden Inn WindsorMid-range

Comfortable chain hotel with pool and good breakfast.

Best Western Dry Creek Inn HealdsburgMid-range

15 minutes north — better access to premium wine country.

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