Top 10 Wineries in Healdsburg, California

The combination of being a wino and spending the majority of my time in Healdsburg (where I now call home), knowing my way around the Healdsburg Wine Scene is definitely one of my strong suits. For a more general overview of wineries in Healdsburg, head to the Healdsburg Wineries section on the blog here. For my consolidated list of the Top 10 Wineries in Healdsburg, continue reading below!

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A. Rafanelli Winery

I have been fortunate to visit the breathtaking A Rafanelli Winery a few times over the years. This is a must-visit destination in the Healdsburg area for their amazing wines and hospitality. Discover more about My Visit to the Fabulous A Rafanelli Winery below.

A Rafanelli Exterior
Ernestine and Emily
A Rafanelli Zinfandel
Shelly Rafanelli
Arista Winery

The first member of my list of the best wineries in Healdsburg is Arista Winery. Since its beginning in 2002, Arista Winery has shown a dedication to quality by producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines in small lots. Their property also encapsulates the beauty of California wine country and makes for a perfect and tranquil tasting experience. Read about my recent visit to Arista Winery here. 7015 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Arista Winery
Arista Winery
Russian River Wineries
What to Wear in Wine Country?

Everyone always asks me what to wear when they’re wine tasting or visiting Wine Country. To help with the planning I’ve created a guide of some of my favorite wine country essentials below when planning a trip to Wine Country!

Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards

Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards is another one of my favorite wineries in Healdsburg. Not only does it sit on a gorgeous property, but they also offer one of the best pairing experiences (I enjoyed the Fried Chicken, Caviar & Chardonnay pairing, I mean!). Find out more about why I adore this winery and tasting experience by reading my Chalk Hill Estate Food and Wine Tasting blog post here. 10300 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Wineries in Healdsburg
Chalk Hill Vineyards
Chalk Hill Vineyards
Wineries in Healdsburg
Wineries in Healdsburg
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery

My list of the Top 10 Wineries in Healdsburg would not be complete without including Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery. For more information about this fantastic winery, read my Gary Farrell Vineyards blog post here, learn about their Beyond Incredible Inspiration Tasting here, and check out the Sunday Supper we collaborated on here. Also, if you have an interest in their winemaking itself, be sure to read my interview with their incredible winemaker Theresa Heredia here. 10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery by Elise Aileen Photography
Wineries in Healdsburg
Wineries in Healdsburg
Healdsburg Wineries
J. Rochioli Vineyards and Winery

J. Rochioli Vineyards and Winery is one of my favorite wineries in Healdsburg because of its rich family history of winemaking and commitment to producing wines of the utmost quality out of the Russian River Valley. A tasting here is both relaxing and enlightening. The scenery will catch your eye while the wines sweep you off your feet! 6192 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Rochiolio Vineyards & Winery
Rochiolio Vineyards & Winery
Rochiolio Vineyards & Winery
Rochiolio Vineyards & Winery
Best Dinner Date Outfits

I’m frequently asked what to wear or what I pack for a trip so I’m sharing my Best Dinner Date Outfits below. This is constantly evolving throughout various seasons so take a look back in another season to see what I share! 

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Jordan Winery is a Healdsburg must-visit. Not only does their winemaking process draw inspiration from French techniques, but they also focus on providing exquisite food & wine pairings for their guests. To get a feel for what a visit to Jordan Vineyard & Winery is like, check out the Jordan Winery Fabulous Estate Tour blog post here. For more wineries offering deliciously curated food & wine pairings, see the Best Food & Wine Tasting Experiences in Napa & Sonoma here. 1474 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Jordan Winery Healdsburg photo by Brian Baer
Jordan Winery Healdsburg
Jordan Winery Healdsburg
Lambert Bridge Winery

Lambert Bridge is one of the most beautifully rustic and romantic wineries in Healdsburg. Since they are dog-friendly (find out which other Sonoma Dog-Friendly Wineries I Adore here), I love to spend sunny afternoons wine tasting here with my French Bulldog puppy, Ernestine. Learn more about why I love this winery by reading the Lambert Bridge, a Healdsburg Winery I Adore blog post here. Also, check out the blog post on the Lambert Bridge Winery & Spoonbar Pairing to see how well their wines played with the delicious food from another great Healdsburg spot, Spoonbar! 4085 W Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Lambert Bridge Winery
Lambert Bridge Winery
Lambert Bridge Winery

Lambert Bridge is a perfect venue for a group visit in this case an afternoon with my book club ladies. We had the most magical picnic in one of their outdoor tents in their stunning garden setting.

Silver Oak Alexander Valley

While Silver Oak’s original location is in Napa, their second location, Silver Oak Alexander Valley, made it onto my list of the best wineries in Healdsburg very quickly after my first visit. Read the blog post about Silver Oak Alexander Valley here. Their tasting room is absolutely stunning and their esteemed wines exude quality with every sip. 7300 CA-128, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Silver Oak Cellars Alexander Valley

Photo by Damion Hamilton

Silver Oak Cellars Alexander Valley

Photo by Damion Hamilton

Silver Oak

Photo by Damion Hamilton

My kind of Silver Oak line up we tasted about 7 vintages of the Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon. See what I mean this place is fabulous!

Sutro Wine Co.

I always love supporting female-founders, and Sutro Wine Co. is female founded, owned, and operated. Alice Sutro, the woman who does it all, makes this winery a strong candidate for one of the best wineries in Healdsburg. Find out why I love this brand so much by reading the Sutro Wine Co. A Women-Owned Healdburg Winery I Love blog post here. Get to know Alice by reading my Interview with Alice Sutro here. 13301 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Wineries in Healdsburg

Fabulous Owner & Winemaker Alice. Get to know Alice by reading my Interview with Alice Sutro here.

Wineries in Healdsburg

The incredible winemaking team at Sutro Wine Co.: (left to right) Kaitlin Childers, Alice Sutro, and Lisa Bishop Forbes.

Williams Selyem Winery

Not only does Williams Selyem have a stunning property for wine tasting, but they also make some of the best Pinot Noir in Sonoma County. Learn about the mastermind behind the wine by reading my Interview with Winemaker Jeff Mangahas here. 7227 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Williams Selyem Winery
Williams Selyem Winery

All smiles after a visit to Williams Selyem (one of many). Tjese rolling vineyards are just so stunning the perfect spot for a photo op!

Williams Selyem Winery
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