Woodenhead Vintners

Sonoma County · Russian River Valley · Russian River Valley AVA
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Hours
Thu-Mon 11am-4pm (by appointment)
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Phone
(707) 887-2703
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Tasting Fee
From $35
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Required
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Est.
2001

About Woodenhead Vintners

Woodenhead Vintners is named for the wooden head, either the monumental carved stone heads of Easter Island (moai, the most famous woodenhead-adjacent monuments in human history) or the colloquial English term for someone who is stubbornly committed to their convictions, who won't be talked out of their approach. Both meanings apply to Zina Bower and François Castaing's Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay project.

The River Road estate sources from Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast vineyard sites selected for their maritime character and site-specific expression. The woodenhead philosophy, the stubborn commitment that won't be modified by fashion or critical convention, shapes every sourcing and winemaking decision. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay made the way Zina and François believe they should be made, regardless of what the market thinks it wants.

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Russian River Valley SettingWoodenhead Vintners sits in one of California's most celebrated cool-climate AVAs, known worldwide for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Fog-Influenced TerroirRussian River Valley vines benefit from the daily fog that pulls cool Pacific air inland through the Petaluma Gap.
Sonoma Boutique FormatMost Russian River Valley wineries lean toward small-lot production and family-scale hospitality.
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Featured Wines

Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley · Woodenhead Estate
Pinot Noir from Woodenhead Vintners (Russian River Valley, Woodenhead Estate).
Estate
★★★★☆
Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Russian River Valley · Woodenhead Estate
Woodenhead's conviction-naming Russian River Chardonnay, the stubborn commitment to winemaking philosophy over market convention in fog-corridor California white wine.
Estate
★★★★☆

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Taste the wines at Woodenhead Vintners in the Russian River Valley. By appointment only, reservations required.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Woodenhead Vintners?

Woodenhead Vintners's tasting room hours are By appointment only. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Is Woodenhead Vintners wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Woodenhead Vintners offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Woodenhead Vintners?

Tastings at Woodenhead Vintners generally fall in the $$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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