Buena Vista Winery

Name: Buena Vista Winery
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.6

Sonoma, CA · $$$

Outdoor seatingClassic

California’s first premium winery, Buena Vista's history is as colorful as it is proud. Today, the Sonoma legend is re-born under Jean-Charles Boisset. Voted #4 Best Winery Tour in the Nation for 2025 by USA Today’s Readers—book your tour today!

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What diners say

“We went here for a simple seated tasting. However, Eric, our tasting guide turned our tasting into an experience we will not soon forget. From the personal touch and recommendations to taking time to explain about the property and restorations, it was an amazing day and nothing was able to top it.”

5.0 · Google — Matthew D

“We did the Bubble Lounge tasting. It's a very beautiful property with lots of history. We enjoyed our tasting and exploring the caves. The chocolatier is very gifted and we enjoyed taking some to go after our tasting. The staff was very helpful in taking us back to our car in a golf cart.”

5.0 · Google — Kylie Rapp

“I have to admit, I have not done a ton of wine tours...but this place was pretty cool. Wine was good but the tour was fun and with tons of history. Antone was our guide and he was knowledgeable on the history of the winery. Tons of cool rooms to explore with a lot of wine artifacts.”

5.0 · Google — Chris Cohoon

“Very knowledgeable and friendly staff The grounds and caves are beautiful. You can walk around with your glass and tour on your own. Highly recommend Buena Vista Winery. I was lucky to be in a Napa during unseasonably warm weather so it was perfect.”

5.0 · Google — Maria Atubiga

“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.”

5.0 · Google — Analía García