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Festival weekend planner

Taste of Sonoma — a 3-day weekend in Sonoma County

20–20 June. Santa Rosa, United States.

The weekend, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Santa Rosa

    Land at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

  2. Day 2

    Taste of Sonoma

    Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.

  3. Day 3

    Wine country day in Sonoma County

    Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.

Where to stay

  • Hotels in Santa Rosa

    Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.

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One winery worth a detour

Peay Vineyards

WTG pick

A 2-hour drive from San Francisco on winding roads with no signage — but the wines justify the pilgrimage. One of the few California producers whose Pinot Noir is consistently compared to top Burgundy in blind tastings.

Address
Near Annapolis, CA 95412, Sonoma County
Appointment
required
Tasting price
By mailing list / arrangement only
Website
Visit
Read the full Peay Vineyards guide →

Practical

Nearest airport
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)
Festival site
Visit official site

Insider tip

Come early to beat the afternoon crowds and catch winemakers at their pourings before they get busy. Combo tickets that include access to multiple winery events are the best value.

Want a longer trip than the festival weekend?

The milestone-trip planner builds a 3–10 day Sonoma County itinerary with accommodation, tours, and pacing options.

Plan a Sonoma County trip →