9 Incredible Wine and Food Pairings in Northern Sonoma County

Healdsburg Wine Tours

9 Incredible Wine and Food Pairings in Northern Sonoma County

At Windsor Wine Tours, we often get asked about recommendations for Sonoma wine and food pairings. Outlined are 9 amazing wine and food pairings in Northern Sonoma County (Healdsburg, Windsor, Sebastopol, and Santa Rosa). When thinking about planning your wine tour with Windsor Wine Tours, it’s important that you include lunch or a Sonoma wine and food pairing. In addition to amazing wine, one way to elevate your experience in wine country is to add a Sonoma food and wine pairing to your itinerary. At Windsor Wine Tours, we custom tailor wine and food pairings to the experience you are looking to have in wine country as well as your budget. In addition to wine tasting fees varying in price, so do Sonoma wine and food pairings.

In addition to sharing 9 incredible food and wine pairings in Sonoma County, we will also let you know the price for each of these experiences listed. It is also helpful to consider if you are wanting a Sonoma wine and food tasting at a more boutique and family owned winery or at a popular and larger production winery. All of these factors are worth considering when deciding which elevated experience is best for you! Reach out to us and let us help you find the best Sonoma wine and food pairings in the area!

1.) Capo Creek Winery – (Healdsburg)

The wine and food pairings at Capo Creek Winery are hosted by Mary Roy, the owner, chef and winemaker. Mary is extremely talented and offers a truly unique and unforgettable Sonoma wine and food pairing experience that will far exceed your expectations. This winery is family owned and will leave you with cherished memories that will last a lifetime!

If you are a food lover and wine connoisseur, you will fall in love with this experience! The food is sourced from their garden and also from local farms. The delicious bites that are prepared are thoughtfully paired with their amazing wines. In addition to amazing Capo Creek wines and delicious bites, you will experience all of this from their garden with panoramic vineyard views. Also, this hidden gem is tucked away in Healdsburg so you will be in the heart of wine country and feel like you are in your own private oasis! All of your senses will be indulged and this is such a phenomenal experience to have while in wine country! If you are wine tasting in the Healdsburg area and looking for a Sonoma wine and food pairing, this is definitely one to add to your list! Book this experience at Capo Creek Winery!

As of 04/01/24, the prices are as follows: Ultimate Food and Wine Pairing $165 per person plus tax and gratuity; Premiere VIP Chef Table $225 per person plus tax and 22% gratuity; and Premiere VIP Chef Table with Vineyard Kubota/RTV Tour $320 per person plus tax and 22% gratuity.

Capo Creek Winery
Capo Creek Winery

 

Capo Creek Winery
Capo Creek Winery

 

Capo Creek Winery
Capo Creek Winery

2.) Jordan Winery – (Healdsburg)

Jordan Winery is nestled in beautiful Alexander Valley and is well-known for having exceptional wine! The wine and food pairings at Jordan Winery combine world-class wines paired with delicious bites created by their culinary team. In addition to using food from their estate garden, the culinary team also uses the freshest ingredients that Sonoma has to offer to provide a memorable experience! In addition to amazing wine and food,  Jordan winery has stunningly beautiful views throughout the property!

Jordan Winery not only has incredible vineyard views, it also have beautiful views of the garden. It is also a perfect place to soak in the beauty of this incredible property and Alexander Valley! Book your wine and food pairing experience at Jordan Winery well in advance so it doesn’t sell out since this is an experience that you don’t want to miss! Book this experience at Jordan Winery!

As of 04/01/24, the price is as follows: Estate Tour and Tasting $160 per person

Jordan Winery
Jordan Winery (Courtesey of Jordan Wines)

 

Jodan Winery
Jordan Winery (Courtesey of Jordan Wines)

3.) Bricoleur Vineyards (Windsor)

Bricoleur Vineyards is a stunning winery with exceptional views in Windsor. Enjoy an immersive wine and culinary experience with a seasonal six-course wine and food pairing at their communal family table. This is a great example of an elevated experience when in wine country! Their Culinary Advisor, Chef Charlie Palmer, collaborates with their culinary team to create the perfect pairings between six of their wines and six seasonally-focused, artisanal dishes. In addition to this incredible experience, we recommend that you allow time to walk around their stunningly beautiful property to take in the beautiful views! Book this experience at Bricoleur Vineyards!

As of 04/01/24, the prices are as follows: Rooted Experience for groups 1-6 people $150 exluding tax and gratuity; Rooted Experience for groups of 7-12 people $150 plus 20% service charge, excluding tax and gratuity.

Bricolueur Vineyards
Bricoluer Vineyards (Courtesey of Bricoluer Vineyards)

 

Bricoleur Vineyards
Bricoleur Vineyards (Courtesey of Bricoleur Vineyards)

 

Bricoleur Vineyards
Bricoleur Vineyards (Couresey of Bricoleur Vineyards)

4.) J Vineyards Winery (Healdsburg)

J Vineyards Winery has an incredible food and wine pairing located in their Bubble Room. In addition to amazing food and wine, you will love the Bubble Room, which is modern and upscale. You will enjoy five amazing bites that are paired with their incredible portfolio of award-winning wines. In addition to amazing wines, their food is made from locally sourced ingredients. We can tell you first hand that this experience is absolutely incredible! In addition to incredible wine and food, you will find top notch hospitality! Also, the bites are very filling and you will leave blown away by the this incredible experience, the wines, and the food! We can’t say enough great things about this experience! Book this experience at J Winery!

As of 04/01/24 the price is as follows: The Bubble Room Tasting is $175 per person

J Vineyards
J Vineyards Bubble Room

 

J Vineyards Bubble Room
J Vineyards Bubble Room

 

J Vineyards Bubble Room
J Vineyards Bubble Room

5.) Yokim Bridge Estate (Healdsburg)

Experience this incredible food and wine pairing that is designed for lovers of food and wine! Enjoy their famous Bordeaux First Growth style wines that favor bright fruit, complexity and vineyard character, with a hint of the covert opulence you would expect from great wines. In addition to tasting their reserve wines, you will also experience palate pleasing food that is perfectly paired with each of  their wines. Yokim Bridge Estate is in the Dry Creek Valley. In addition to amazing wines and food, Dry Creek Valley has incredible vineyard views all around! Also, you are in an excellent location and proximity to many other amazing wineries in the area. Book your food and wine pairings well in advance, especially during the busy season.

Book this experience at Yokim Bridge Estate! 

As of 04/01/24, the price is as follows: Lunch Tasting that includes Reserve Wines and Lunch is $145 per person

Yoakim Bridge Estate
Yoakim Bridge Estate (Courtesey of Williamson Wines)

 

Yoakim Winery
Yoakim Bridge Estate Food and Wine Tasting (Courtesey of Williamson Wines)

6.) Lynmar Winery (Sebastopol)

Lynmar Winery is in Sebastopol and the views from this winery are absolutely incredible! The Collectors Lunch Pairing offers a luxury wine and food experience in the magical setting of Quail Hill Vineyard. You will be guided through an elevated multi-course lunch that is seasonally paired with incredible Lynmar Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In addition, you will be able to enjoy all of this while enjoying the stunning vineyard views that surround you! This is a wine connoissuer and food lovers match made in heaven! Also, after your wine and food pairing, we recommend walking around this beautiful property and taking in the amazing views that surround you! This property has stunning views all around that are worth taking the time to thoroughly enjoy!

Book this experience at Lynmar Winery! 

As of 04/01/24, the price is as follows: Collectors Lunch Pairing $250 per person plus tax

Lynmar Winery
Lynmar Winery (Cournesey of Lynmar Winery)

7.) Paul Hobbs Winery (Sebastopol)

Follow them into the heart of their flagship Katherine Lindsay Estate Vineyard, exploring the land responsible for their signature wines. Then, enjoy an in-depth seated tasting of six highly limited Vineyard Designate Collection wines with seasonally inspired culinary pairings. This is an incredible experience that is is worth considering if you are in the Sebastopol area! In addition to incredible wine and food, this property has incredible views! Also, the hospitality is top notch here and everyone that we have taken here has absolutely loved this experience! Book this experience in advance if you are wanting to experience this food and wine pairing.

Book this experience at Paul Hobbs Winery! 

As of 04/01/24, the price is as follows: Vineyard Designate Experience at $250 per person plus taxes.

 

Paul Hobbs Winery
Paul Hobbs Winery (Courtesey of Paul Hobbs Winery)

 

Paul Hobbs Winery
Paul Hobbs Winery (Courtesey of Paul Hobbs Winery)

 

8.) St. Francis Winery (Santa Rosa)

The St. Francis Winery is located in Santa Rosa. It has a seasonal wine and food pairing that they post online. Enjoy amazing bites paired perfectly with St. Francis Wines. If you are a wine lover and food connoisseur, you will love the wine and food pairing here. In addition, you can also walk around the property after your food and wine experience and take in the vineyard views. Since this menu is seasonal, if you have been before, you can likely expect something new and different if try this experience again. Also, this is one of the more affordable food and wine pairings in the area. Book in advance if you are wanting to add this food and wine experience to your itinerary.

Book this experience at St. Francis Winery! 

As of 04/01/24, the price is as follows: The Seasonal Food and Wine Pairing is $125 per person

St Francis Winery
St Francis Winery (Courtesey of St Francis Winery)

 

St Francis Winy
St Francis Winery (Courtesy of St. Francis Winery)

 

St Francis Winery
St. Francis Winery (Courtesey of St. Francis Winery)

9.) Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens (Santa Rosa)

Kendall-Jackson’s signature farm-to-table experience offers guests a truly one-of-a-kind experience. You will enjoy a five-course tasting created by their culinary team. Each course is paired with a selection of their small-production, limited-release wines. In addition, you can take in the stunning views of this property, which make it a truly elevated experience. Also, a lot of their food comes from their garden on their property. Walk around the property and their garden after the tasting and take in the views. In addition, this is one of the more affordable food and wine experiences in the area.

Book this experience at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens!

As of 04/01/24, the price is as follows: Chef’s Five-Course Menu and Pairing is $125 per person

Kendall Jackson Winery
Kendall Jackson Winery

 

Kendall Jackson Winery
Kendall Jackson Winery

 

Wine and food compliment each other and in addition to amazing food and wine, you will also get an incredible experience! Windsor Wine Tours recommends that you book tastings months in advance, especially during the busier season in order to ensure that you can experience one of these elevated experiences. In addition to understanding the different wine and food pairing options, we can help you plan an amazing day in wine country! Book with us at Windsor Wine Tours!

Experience one of these wine and food pairings on an Alexander Valley Wine Tour, Dry Creek Valley Wine Tour, or a Russian River Valley Wine Tour.  If you are spending multiple days in wine country and want to explore other wine regions, check out our Sebastopol Wine Tours, Sonoma Valley Wine Tours, Calistoga Wine Tours and our Napa Valley Wine Tours.

 

Black SUV at Medlock Ames Estate Winery
Windsor Wine Tours SUV
Share the Post:

Related Posts