Winding picturesque vineyard road in the Russian River Valley, Sonoma County

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The Russian River Valley abounds with charming small towns and gently rolling hills covered with vineyards, apple trees and native oaks. The roadways tend to be two-lane, the kind you like to linger on, intrigued by what might be around the next corner. Wineries pepper the area; some are open daily and some by appointment, so check our wineries listing to see if you need to call ahead.

We have five suggested driving tours listed to the left — each encompassing several wineries — allowing you to make the most of your time. We hope they help you enjoy your stay here in our special part of the world.

No matter the winery tours you choose, you’ll find the countryside of the Russian River Valley filled with beauty and adventure at every turn.
Rural Highway 116 Winery Tour


Balletto Vineyards
Hanna Winery
Merry Edwards Winery
Lynmar Estate
Marimar Estate Vineyards & Winery
Dutton-Goldfield Winery, LLC
Graton Ridge Cellars (Winery)
Dutton Estate Winery/Sebastopol Vnyds
Iron Horse Vineyards
Kozlowski Family Vineyard
Russian River Vineyards
Hartford Family Winery
Freestone Vineyards

Highway 116 runs northwest from Cotati through Sebastopol, Graton, Forestville, Monte Rio and Guerneville, before following the Russian River out to the Pacific Ocean. On Occidental Road just outside the town of Sebastopol you will find Balletto tasting room. In and around Graton are the tasting rooms for Merry Edwards, Lynmar Winery, Marimar Estate, Dutton-Goldfield Winery, Graton Ridge Cellars, Dutton Estate-Sebastopol Vineyards. Between Graton and Forestville is the tasting rooms for Iron Horse, Kozlowski Farms and Deli, and Russian River Vineyards. Heading west on Hwy 12 past Sebastopol, you will find Freestone Vineyards.