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
- 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.
- Day 2
Taste of Sonoma
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. 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.
- Day 3
Wine country day in Sonoma County
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.
Where to stay
Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.
- Hotels in Santa Rosa
Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.
- 4–5 star options near Santa Rosa
Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.
- Apartments in Santa Rosa
Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.
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One winery worth a detour
Peay Vineyards
WTG pickA 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
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?
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