The stuff worth experiencing happens off the beaten path. Off the beaten path is where it is real. No place embodies this more than Sonoma. And no one has been doing it longer or with more zeal than Gundlach Bundschu.
Named one of Travel + Leisure’s best wineries in Sonoma, Rhinefarm Estate has been owned, farmed and operated by our family since 1858. Our winery is known for our warm people, our cool climate, and our creative spirit. We make approachable, unpretentious wines of outstanding quality. Come on over and visit us for a wine tasting, vineyard experience or live music to get to know our laid-back Sonoma vibe.
We are open every day, 11:30am – 5:30pm Mon-Thur and 11am – 5:30pm Fri-Sun for tours and tastings, with the last seating at 4pm. Reservations are encouraged, especially on the weekends. If you prefer to walk-in, we recommend stopping by on a weekday for your best chance for a seated tasting. Our property is family and dog friendly. Please, no outside food. We offer an assortment of cheeses and charcuterie.
Rhinefarm Tasting
Open every day
Mon-Thur 11:30AM – 5:30PM
Fri-Sun 11AM – 5:30PM
Last seating is at 4PM
If you’re looking for a classic Sonoma wine tasting with a twist, our Rhinefarm Tasting delivers just that. Kick back in our winery courtyard or cozy up in the barrel room while one of our engaging hosts guides you through a curated flight of five estate-grown wines.  Named after our certified organic vineyard, this experience showcases the best of Rhinefarm in every glass. Optional seasonal snacks can be added on to round things out.
Limited to party sizes of eight or fewer.
Bundschu Heritage Flight
Open every day
Mon-Thur 11:30AM – 5:30PM
Fri-Sun 11AM – 5:30PM
Last seating is at 4PM
When you’ve been making wine for over 160 years, you don’t use the word ‘Heritage’ lightly. Relax in our winery courtyard (or indoors in our historic barrel room, weather dependent) and experience a rare flight of five limited bottlings that showcase the very best of our estate vineyard, crafted from select old vines hand-chosen by the Bundschu Family. $75 pp + tax. 90 minute experience.
Limited to party sizes of eight or fewer.
GB UNDERGROUND CAVE TOUR
Every day at 11AM & 2:30PM.
Bring it backstage and underground with an intro to the wines and history of California’s oldest wine family. This unforgettable experience takes you into the Gundlach Bundschu deep cuts, one sip at a time. Glass in hand, your wine educator will lead you through our epic wine cave—an architectural marvel carved into the hillside—sharing legendary stories of six generations of Bundschu winemaking and revelry. Along the way, you’ll taste through a curated flight of estate-grown wines and, weather permitting, detour out the back cave doors to explore our regenerative organic vineyard, historic vines, and resident wildlife. The tour concludes with a pour of our Vintage Reserve Cabernet gathered round the family table in the cave dining room.
Limited to guests 13 and older. No pets, please. Groups of eight or fewer.
Summer Vineyard Hiking Tour
Sat & Sun 11:30AM
Looking to add a little grit to your wine country visit? Skip the tasting room script and get your boots dirty. This experience is part hike, part field report, and part deep dive into how we farm. We became Regenerative Organic Certified® in 2023, and this is your chance to see what that actually looks like on the ground. You’ll get a firsthand look at how it’s changing the way we grow wine — and the way we see the land. Plus, a sneak peek at the 2025 vintage in progress.The tour culminates with an in-vineyard tasting of estate wines paired with locally sourced delectables.
Limited to guests 13 and older. No pets, please. Must be able to walk 1 mile through uneven ground with 300′ of elevation gain. More important details are in the Tock description.
Sonoma Original Bar Tasting
Mon-Fri, 11AM to 5:30PM
Join us in our historic winery tasting room for The Sonoma Original Bar Tasting and discover what wine tasting was like in Sonoma when we first opened our tasting room nearly 50 years ago. In this standing bar experience, you’ll get an introduction to our regenerative organic wines as your host guides you through a tasting of three Rhinefarm favorites. Reservations can be made in advance and are available for walk-ins on a first come, first served basis for parties up to four. Please allow 45 minutes for your tasting and note this tasting is a standing tasting, just like it used to be For our full seated tasting experience, please select the Rhinefarm Tasting. $25/person
Private Group Tasting
Every Day 11AM & 2:30PM
This private wine tasting is available for groups of nine or larger and is the perfect way to celebrate any special occasion in a big way! Kick back as your knowledgeable host educates and entertains your group through a memorable flight of 5 of our organically-farmed wines.
Cheese & charcuterie also available to add on to your tasting experience.
Read our FAQs here.