2023 THEMED LOUNGES
Explore the experiences available at the themed lounges inside Taste of Sonoma for rosé all day, a bubble lounge, games, wines by the glass and more!
We are unable to accommodate anyone under the age of 21, including infants and children. Pets are not allowed, only service animals will be granted entry.
Kendall-Jackson Garden Bar
Set amongst the gardens, the Kendall-Jackson Garden Bar will be a must-visit feature of Taste of Sonoma! Enjoy a chilled splash of one of Kendall-Jackson’s Sonoma County wines paired with Chef Tracey’s paella and crudité cones from Farmer T’s veggies grown at the Kendall-Jackson gardens. Don’t miss the giant Kendall-Jackson wine bottle and be sure to take advantage of a photo op at the Garden Bar neon wall.
Rodney Strong Vineyards Destination Rosé Lounge
Warm weather is here and it’s time to “Rosé all day” at Rodney Strong’s Destination Rosé lounge! Sip exceptional wines from Sonoma County while chatting with the winemakers, strike a pose in the photo booth or sip on handcrafted frosé while relaxing in the sun. Come find your summer happy place at Rodney Strong’s Destination Rosé lounge, cheers!
Gloria Ferrer Bubble Lounge
Transport yourself to a vibrant Spanish Salón with Gloria Ferrer at Taste of Sonoma. Join Gloria Ferrer as they collaborate with El Porteño, a local empanada purveyor, to create three gourmet empanada flavors perfectly paired with their Sonoma County sparkling wines. Their estate chef, Jason Naaman, complements the experience with specialty bocadillos featuring serrano ham and Manchego. Celebrate the passionate spirit of Spain and the quality of Sonoma County with Gloria Ferrer and create new, unforgettable wine country memories.
Vintners Resort’s Vi La Vita Spa Lounge
VIP Admission ticketholders will discover a piece of Vintners Resort with luxury massages, essential elixirs, and more at their Vi La Vita Wellness Spa Lounge in VIP Club Reserve.
CrossCountry Mortgage Team Forcier Silent Disco
Join Team Forcier to dance the day away with their silent disco! Grab a pair of headphones and dance to your own beat while sipping Sonoma County wine in the CrossCountry Mortgage Team Forcier Silent Disco Lounge.
WineHop Lounge
Explore wineries, regions, and varietals with the WineHop app, for both wine lovers and wineries! Guests can use the app to like and save wineries and wines as you taste and explore the Grand Tasting AVA Tents and VIP Club Reserve sessions throughout the day.
PARTICIPATING TASTE OF SONOMA WINERIES sign up with WineHop and claim your winery profile. Once you have an account, you’ll be able to:
- Edit the information about your winery and tasting room.
- Add photos of amenities you offer to your patrons.
Sonoma County Airport Lounge
Plan your wine layover at the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) interactive travel lounge for a chance to win prizes and Avelo Airlines flight vouchers. Snap a selfie, sip some wine and spin the wheel to win!
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation Lounge Sponsored by Cadillac
Come relax, refuel, and recharge at our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) lounge, meet some of our incredible beneficiary partners and learn more about how we create a positive impact in our community. In the past year, SCVF has made 101 Community Grants to local nonprofits to support education & literacy, health & human services, the environment, and arts & culture.
Representatives from these organizations will be on hand to answer questions and talk about their frontline nonprofit work: Caritas Village, Corazón Healdsburg, Social Advocates for Youth, Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, Community Foundation Sonoma County, and Redwood Empire Food Bank.
Cadillac’s latest lineup of vehicles will be featured in the SCVF lounge! As the Taste of Sonoma luxury automotive partner, Cadillac will have the all-electric LYRIQ and well known Escalade onsite with staff available to answer questions. Complete a short survey in exchange for a complimentary branded gift and a chance to step into our fun 360 degree photo booth where you and your friends can make a memorable video to commemorate the day.
Giving Back to Sonoma County
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation and Redwood Empire Food Bank will have bins set up at the entrance of Taste of Sonoma to collect non-perishable foods for REFB’s weekly distributions and 150 partner organization programs. Bring a few cans or packages of non-perishable foods to give back to Sonoma County while enjoying the bounty of this beautiful place. (No glass donations, please.)
VIP Club Reserve
VIP ticketholders will enjoy access to all Taste of Sonoma has to offer one hour earlier than the general public as well as exclusive access to Club Reserve.
Step into the luxurious VIP Club Reserve and taste some of Sonoma County’s most sought-after wines. The winemakers and owners of Sonoma County’s iconic wineries will be on hand throughout the day to answer questions as you sample their limited production, reserve, and award-winning wines. In 2023, VIP Club Reserve had an expanded layout, including guest seating areas and the Vi La Vita Wellness Spa Lounge hosted by Vintners Resort. VIP Club Reserve also featured a selection of appetizers, along with a caviar station, local artisan cheese and hearth baked breads, creating the perfect wine and food pairing experience.
This experience is open exclusively to VIP Admission Club Reserve ticket holders.
We are unable to accommodate anyone under the age of 21, including infants and children. Pets are not allowed, only service animals will be granted entry.
General Admission
Meet Sonoma County’s renowned vintners participating in the walk-around wine tasting, explore Sonoma County by region in the specially designated Grand Tasting AVA Tents.
General admission includes the grand tasting, complimentary food trucks, beer garden and themed lounges.
We are unable to accommodate anyone under the age of 21, including infants and children. Pets are not allowed, only service animals will be granted entry.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Drop us a line via our contact form if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the Taste of Sonoma.
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