Visiting Sonoma County Wineries: Gary Farrell, Iron Horse and MacRostie
Sonoma County is full of wineries worth visiting. Three to know: Gary Farrell Vineyards and Winery, known for Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and seated tastings with food; Iron Horse Vineyards, a sparkling wine specialist with vineyard tours; and MacRostie Winery and Vineyards, whose seated tastings look out over the vines. Tasting formats, hours and prices change, so check each winery's own website before you go.
At a glance
Gary Farrell: seated tastings that explore terroir and food pairing.
Iron Horse: sparkling wine, and tours of the vineyard and winery.
MacRostie: seated tastings with a choice of curated flights, on patios or indoors.
Before you go: book directly with the winery; most tastings need a reservation.
1. Gary Farrell Vineyards and Winery
Gary Farrell's tastings are seated and hosted, pairing a flight of the winery's wines with food. They focus on terroir and how a food pairing changes the way each wine tastes.
Russian River, Sonoma County, California ● Pinot Noir
92 Wine Enthusiast
92 Wine Spectator
$59.99
$59.99
2. Iron Horse Vineyards
Iron Horse is best known for sparkling wine. A visit can include time in the vineyard and the winery, and a tour here naturally starts with a glass of bubbly.
Green Valley, Russian River, Sonoma County, California ● Vintage
92 Wine Enthusiast
91 Jeb Dunnuck
91 Wine Spectator
Sold Out - was $62.00
3. MacRostie Winery and Vineyards
MacRostie offers intimate seated tastings, with views over the vineyards from its patios or in its indoor spaces, and guests choose from curated tasting flights.
Russian River, Sonoma County, California ● Chardonnay
Russian River, Sonoma County, California ● Pinot Noir
