Upgrade Your Experience with Early Access to Taste of Sonoma
11:00am – 4:00pm
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. VIP Club Reserve will also feature a specially curated selection of local artisan cheese and salumi, creating the perfect wine and food pairing experience.
VIP TICKETS: $225 In Advance
$240 Day of Event
All ticket purchases must be made online, even on the day of the event – there will not be physical tickets or payment ability at the door.
Learn more about the VIP Club Reserve participating wineries.>>
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.
VIP CLUB RESERVE POURING SESSIONS
11:45am – 12:45pm
1:15pm – 2:15pm
2:45pm – 3:45pm
Enjoy an Afternoon in Sonoma County Wine Country 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Soak up the sun and enjoy the bounty that Sonoma County has to offer in one immersive day. General admission to Taste of Sonoma includes a walk-around wine tasting, complimentary food trucks, themed lounges and more!
Sample Sonoma County wines from across the region and meet the vintners in the Grand Tasting AVA Tents.
GENERAL ADMISSION: $195 In Advance
$210 Day of Event
All ticket purchases must be made online, even on the day of the event – there will not be physical tickets or payment ability at the door.
Learn more about the Taste of Sonoma participating wineries. >>
All attendees must be at least 21 years of age. Pets are not allowed, only service animals will be granted entry.
GENERAL ADMISSION INCLUDES:
Grand Tasting
Food Trucks
Themed Lounges
And More!
Capacity is limited for these exclusive experiences, book your spots when purchasing your admission tickets!
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.
ADD A WINE TALK TO YOUR ADMISSION TICKET
Enjoy an exclusive opportunity to learn more about Sonoma County’s world-class wines in an intimate setting. Meet the winemakers who crafted each wine, hear about what makes each unique, and gain insights from the wine educator hosts.
12:45 – 1:15pm | $30
Moderated by Pedro Rusk, Wine Education Manager, Jackson Family Wines
Bursting with bubbly delight, Sonoma County houses a variety of sparkling wines that are sure to impress any and all wine lovers. Discover and taste a range of sparkling gems including Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs and Vintage Brut. Learn about age and dosage and how it affects style and flavor profile in the wine.
Sonoma County is no stranger to the world’s most celebratory beverage. As one of the most diverse climactic and geologic wine regions in California, Sonoma can produce delicate rosés alongside serious Chardonnay-based Blanc de Blancs bottlings and more. In Sonoma, there’s a sparkler for every mood, food and occasion!
Pedro Rusk, Wine Education Manager, Jackson Family Wines
1:45 – 2:30pm | $50
Moderated by Gilian Handelman, Vice President of Wine Education, Jackson Family Wines
What makes a Sonoma County wine classic? With more than 60 wine varietals grown here over a large and wildly different growing area, “classic” has a lot of competition. This session will focus on tried, true and delicious offerings from the region: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon – each specially paired with a delightful seasonal dish prepared by Kendall-Jackson’s culinary team!
Because of its diverse topography and wide diurnal range, there are few regions that do so well with so many varieties as Sonoma County. From herbal, crisp Sauvignon Blanc to perfumed, silky Pinot Noir, rich Chardonnay and bold Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma is the go-to choice for a beautifully diverse array of California wines.
Gilian Handelman, Vice President of Wine Education, Jackson Family Wines
3:00 – 3:30pm | $30
Moderated by Ben Fine, Wine Education Manager, Jackson Family Wines
Sonoma County winemakers constantly ask themselves ‘what to blend and why?’ in pursuit of masterpieces. This talk will feature the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ of both white and red wine blends, as well as enticing wines that blend white and red varietals together!
Blends comprise some of the best wines from around the world, and Sonoma County is home to a number of standouts. Between the classic Bordeaux Meritage bottlings and the new movement of “kitchen sink” creative blends that are capturing people’s imaginations, winemaker layering can produce something that’s greater than the sum of its parts—truly original wines!
Ben Fine, Wine Education Manager, Jackson Family Wines
ADD A GARDEN TOUR TO YOUR ADMISSION TICKET
Explore the beautiful gardens with a scheduled tour.
Kendall-Jackson Garden Tours
The Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate Garden is set on approximately four scenic acres with seven distinct garden spaces. Guided by one of their culinary educators, you will stroll through the gardens, learning and tasting the fruit, vegetables and herbs which inspire their farm-to-table program. Indulge your senses of sight, smell and taste as you enjoy a glass of wine from the estate.
Secure your preferred time for a Garden Tour: 12:30pm, 1:30pm or 2:30pm | $10
Take a sneak peek at the garden in this preview video before you arrive!
Media Coverage
Taste of Sonoma is a widely publicized event in all varieties of medium. As a condition of and in consideration for participation in Taste of Sonoma, participant releases Sonoma County Vintners from any liability connected with the reproduction, adaptation, display, publication and distribution in any and all media, whether now known or yet to be developed, on any videos, photographs or other images taken of the participant at Taste of Sonoma, participant’s name, voice, likeness, city of residence and any other information regarding their participation.
