Zinfandel is California's heritage grape, with old-vine plantings dating back over a century still in production. Look for "old vine" designates and single-vineyard bottlings - the history is drinkable. Dry Creek Valley is hallowed ground for Zinfandel, with old-vine plantings that define the variety's California expression. Our enrichment research has tagged at least 169 Sonoma County wineries for Zinfandel - every one profiled below the fold on this site.
Zinfandel tasting rooms to start with
That is 12 of the 169 - browse the rest in the winery browser or on the map.
Plan a zinfandel day in Sonoma County
Pick three or four rooms from the list, keep them close together, and let the trip planner sequence the drive. Then see the Sonoma County tasting deals, the best time to visit Sonoma County, the Sonoma County budget guide. Tasting fees stack up on a themed day - the deals guide covers passes and waived-fee tricks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Zinfandel wineries are in Sonoma County?
At least 169 wineries in our Sonoma County catalog carry a Zinfandel tag from our enrichment research - and since tagging is ongoing, the true number is higher. All 169 have full profiles on Wino Notion.
Which Sonoma County wineries should I visit for Zinfandel?
Good starting points from our catalog include A Rafanelli Winery, Absente Wines, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Amista Vineyards - the full list above links every profile with hours, reservations, and booking details.
Do I need reservations to taste Zinfandel in Sonoma County?
It varies by winery: many Sonoma County tasting rooms welcome walk-ins while others are appointment-only. Each profile linked above lists the current reservation policy - check before you drive out.
Wine-style tags come from Wino Notion's per-winery enrichment research and are not exhaustive - wineries pour more than their tags. Confirm current lineups with the winery.