Sonoma Wine Rides
Sonoma Wine Rides — Premier Wine Tasting Tours in Sonoma County
Sonoma Wine Rides is a locally owned and operated wine tour company based in Santa Rosa, offering premier wine tasting tours throughout Sonoma County. Founded by husband-and-wife team Jason and Christine Gariss, every tour is personally hosted — delivering genuine Sonoma hospitality, local expertise, and a relaxed, intimate experience you won't find with larger tour operators.
Wine Tasting Tour Experiences
Sonoma Wine Rides offers three distinct wine tasting tour options designed for every type of wine country visitor:
Join-In Group Wine Tasting Tours — Perfect for couples, solo travelers, and small groups looking for a fun, social day of wine tasting in Sonoma County. Each group tour is capped at just 12 guests for an intimate, unhurried experience. Visit three handpicked boutique wineries across Sonoma Valley, Russian River Valley, or Dry Creek Valley, enjoy a gourmet charcuterie lunch, and relax with complimentary door-to-door pickup and drop-off. Tours run 5–6 hours — no crowded buses, no rushed tastings.
Private Wine Tasting Tours — Ideal for birthdays, bachelorette parties, anniversaries, corporate outings, and groups of up to 14 who want a fully customized wine country day. Private wine tours include dedicated transportation, flexible scheduling, and personalized itinerary planning. Whether your group loves bold Cabernets, crisp Chardonnays, or sparkling wines, we'll build a custom wine tasting itinerary around your preferences, pace, and style.
Food & Wine Pairing Tours — An all-inclusive, premium wine and culinary experience for groups of 2–8 guests. This curated tour features Kendall-Jackson's celebrated five-course food and wine pairing followed by a seated tasting at La Crema Estate at Saralee's Vineyard. All tasting fees, taxes, and gratuities are included — a seamless, elevated Sonoma wine country experience from start to finish.
Sonoma County Wine Regions We Tour
Our wine tasting tours explore Sonoma County's most celebrated appellations, including:
Sonoma Valley — Historic estates and family-owned vineyards producing world-class Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Russian River Valley — Acclaimed wineries known for cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in a laid-back, scenic setting.
Dry Creek Valley — Bold Zinfandels and crisp Sauvignon Blancs from sun-drenched hillsides north of Healdsburg.
We also offer wine tasting tours in and around Healdsburg, Sebastopol, Windsor, Kenwood, Glen Ellen, Petaluma, and Rohnert Park.
What Sets Us Apart:
Boutique Winery Focus — We skip the high-traffic tasting rooms and take guests to small-production, family-owned wineries where the winemaker may pour your glass personally.
Local Knowledge — As Santa Rosa residents, we know the back roads, the winemakers, and the best spots that guidebooks miss.
Door-to-Door Transportation — Pickup and drop-off from hotels, vacation rentals, Airbnbs, and B&Bs throughout Sonoma County — no designated driver needed.
Licensed & Insured — Fully licensed under CPUC TCP 38887-A for professional commercial passenger transportation.
4.9-Star Rating — Over 300 five-star reviews across Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor
Whether you're planning a relaxed afternoon of wine tasting, a special celebration, or an elevated food and wine experience, Sonoma Wine Rides makes it easy to explore Sonoma County's incredible wine country.
