Buena Vista Winery

Name: Buena Vista Winery
Address: 18000 Old Winery Road, Sonoma, CA, 95476, US
Telephone: (800) 926-1266
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.6

Buena Vista Winery: California’s historic winery experience with tastings, tours, and character.

4.6(5 reviews)

historical-tours

$$$

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Buena Vista Winery offers California’s historic winery experience in Sonoma. Visitors trace a gravel path past historical signs and life-size cutouts, then enjoy indoor tastings at the bar or in a seated area. Guests praise knowledgeable hosts like Eric Perez and Mili Franceschi, the eclectic interior, and spectacular views. Some note that special wines such as port and sherry can be requested.

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18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA

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18000 Old Winery Road

Sonoma, CA, 95476

(800) 926-1266 www.buenavistawinery.com/

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Services

Wine Tastings

Indoor tastings with a selection of premium wines, including exclusive ports and sherries, guided by knowledgeable hosts.

Guided Winery Tours

Historical tours of California's first winery, exploring beautiful grounds and learning about winemaking traditions.

Wine Club Membership

Join our wine club for exclusive access to limited releases, discounts, and special events throughout the year.

Private Events

Host weddings, corporate gatherings, or celebrations in our unique setting with scenic views and tailored wine packages.

Retail Shop

Purchase award-winning wines, souvenirs, and eclectic knickknacks like Baccarat and stuffed crocodiles.

4.60 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

Analía García

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· 10 months ago

Let me start by saying We had to visit the first winery in the state of California, and Buena Vista certainly delivers on history and personality. You arrive in a gravel parking lot and walk about 1.5–2 blocks down a path toward the winery, passing signs that share bits of its past and plenty of life-size historical cutouts along the way. It sets a fun, quirky tone before you even step inside. Our tasting was held indoors, where you can choose to stand at the bar or sit. Our host Eric Perez was nice , fun to talk to and very knowledgeable. The wines were so good. Since I was celebrating my 50 birthday Eric poured me some special wines to try on our tasting and all I have to say that it was a great ending to our day!!! This is a unique stop for history lovers and anyone who enjoys a tasting room with loads of character and fun time. The views are spectacular too. You have to come and check it out if you are in Sonoma valley.

Andi Myers

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· 10 months ago

We had to visit the first winery in the state of California, and Buena Vista certainly delivers on history and personality. You arrive in a gravel parking lot and walk about 1.5–2 blocks down a path toward the winery, passing signs that share bits of its past and plenty of life-size historical cutouts along the way. It sets a fun, quirky tone before you even step inside. Our tasting was held indoors, where you can choose to stand at the bar or sit. The interior is eclectic with one part old-world salon, part whimsical curiosity shop with crocodiles, sheriff badges, and an array of knickknacks for sale ranging from Baccarat and perfume to stuffed crocodiles. It’s definitely memorable. Our host was nice and knowledgeable. While the wines themselves weren’t our personal favorites, we loved their port and sherry. They aren’t listed on the tasting menu, but absolutely ask to try them...you won’t regret it. A unique stop for history lovers and anyone who enjoys a tasting room with loads of character.

Jeremy Yowell

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· 1 year ago

Neat winery tour which takes you across some beautiful grounds. I can't say I appreciated the hard sell on a wine club at the end of the tour, but I understand that's pretty typical for the area. Buena Vista Winery was a fun stop but I can't say I need to come back next time I'm in wine country.

Patrick Dunlop

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· 1 year ago

Stopped in for the quintessential winery tour whole in Sanoma. We were pleasantly surprised, the count gave is an incredible experience! Learned a lot, truly discovered what makes a great whine, and really enjoyed the tour. I discovered the the type of whine doesn't necessarily imply what it'll taste like, it only describes the type of grapes and it area the grapes come from.

Stefano Cotticelli

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· 1 year ago

We had a wonderful experience at Buena Vista Winery! The wines were excellent, and our tasting with Mili Franceschi made it even more enjoyable. She was incredibly kind, welcoming, and explained what we needed to know about the wines. We felt very well taken care of and truly enjoyed the atmosphere. It was definitely one of the highlights of our honeymoon trip. If we could, we’d come back tomorrow! And we will definitely return the next time we are in the area. Thank you, Mili, for making our visit so special!

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