Healdsburg
Healdsburg and Sonoma County wine country: tastings from 25 to 30 dollars and winery tours from 25 to 95 dollars at six estates, with planning tips.
At a glance
- A base in northern Sonoma County, among the Russian River, Dry Creek and Alexander valleys
- Tastings from 25 to 30 dollars per adult at five Sonoma estates
- Winery tours from 25 to 95 dollars, including Kunde’s cave tour at 25
- Rodney Strong and Ferrari-Carano have Healdsburg addresses
- 1culinary experience
Culinary experiences in Healdsburg
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Map of Healdsburg
What to taste in Healdsburg
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Poured on Rodney Strong’s 25 dollar Introductory Flight.
Zinfandel
The red grape of the Dry Creek Valley, north-west of Healdsburg.
Cabernet Sauvignon
From the Alexander and Knights valleys. Rodney Strong pours a Knights Valley Cabernet.
Healdsburg is a small town in northern Sonoma County, where three wine valleys meet: the Russian River Valley, the Dry Creek Valley and the Alexander Valley. Two of the Sonoma estates in this guide have Healdsburg addresses, Rodney Strong on Old Redwood Highway and Ferrari-Carano on Dry Creek Road.
Sonoma County in figures
- Tastings: 25 to 30 dollars per adult at Rodney Strong, Kunde, Benziger, Chateau St. Jean and Inman Family Wines (2026).
- Winery tours: 25 to 95 dollars, from Kunde’s daily cave tour to Inman’s seasonal vineyard walk.
- Ferrari-Carano: its walk-in tasting has no published price. Its reserve tasting costs 60 dollars.
Three valleys from Healdsburg
- Russian River Valley: cool, often foggy in the morning, the country of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Rodney Strong pours both on its 25 dollar flight.
- Dry Creek Valley: north-west of town, known for Zinfandel. Ferrari-Carano is on Dry Creek Road.
- Alexander Valley: north-east, known for Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Highway 101: US Highway 101 runs through Healdsburg and Santa Rosa.
The Sonoma Valley, further south-east
The other estates in this guide are in the Sonoma Valley, along the Sonoma Highway: Chateau St. Jean at Kenwood, Kunde and Benziger also in the valley.
Kunde’s cave tour and tasting cost 25 dollars, walk-in at 11 am, for guests aged 21 and over.
Before you go
- Getting around: the estates are spread across the county. A car and a driver who skips the tastings are needed.
- Arriving: San Francisco and Oakland airports are the large gateways. Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport is closer.
- Alcohol: the minimum legal age to buy alcohol is 21. Kunde admits guests of 21 and over only.
- Tasting fees: 25 to 30 dollars per adult at five estates in 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is Healdsburg a good base for Sonoma wineries?
Yes, for northern Sonoma County: Rodney Strong and Ferrari-Carano have Healdsburg addresses. For Kunde, Benziger and Chateau St. Jean, in the Sonoma Valley, the town of Sonoma or Kenwood is closer.
How much is a wine tasting in Sonoma County?
25 to 30 dollars per adult at the five estates with a published entry price (2026).
Which airport is closest to Healdsburg?
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport. San Francisco and Oakland are the large international airports.