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Sojourn Cellars: Sonoma Pinot Noir Excellence
Experience Sonoma's Pinot Noir at Sojourn Cellars: Intimate tastings, acclaimed wines, and a relaxed setting just off the historic Sonoma Plaza.
Sojourn Cellars, located just off Sonoma Plaza, is a boutique winery specializing in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma and Napa's finest vineyards. Known for its minimal intervention winemaking style, Sojourn offers seated tastings in a relaxed setting, allowing guests to explore the nuances of each varietal.
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A brief summary to Sojourn Cellars
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Monday
10 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday
10 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday
10 am-4:30 pm
Thursday
10 am-4:30 pm
Friday
10 am-4:30 pm
Saturday
10 am-4:30 pm
Sunday
10 am-4:30 pm
Discover more about Sojourn Cellars
Sojourn Cellars, established in 2001, is a boutique winery located a short walk from the historic Sonoma Plaza, offering an intimate wine-tasting experience. Founded by two tennis enthusiasts, Craig Haserot and Erich Bradley, Sojourn is dedicated to producing small-lot, high-quality wines, with a focus on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Sojourn sources grapes from some of the most renowned vineyards in Sonoma and Napa counties, including Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, and Napa Valley appellations. Winemaker Erich Bradley's hands-off approach allows the unique terroir of each vineyard to express itself in the finished wines. The winery is known for its comparative tastings that highlight the role of terroir in wine production.
Visitors can enjoy seated tastings led by knowledgeable wine educators, exploring the nuances of single-vineyard wines from Sonoma Coast, Russian River, and Napa Valley. The tasting salon, recently renovated, provides a relaxed and welcoming space for guests to compare wines side-by-side. Sojourn Cellars also offers virtual wine tastings for those who prefer to enjoy their wines from the comfort of their own home.
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Getting There
Walking
Sojourn Cellars is located a short walk from Sonoma Plaza. From the Plaza, walk east on Napa Street. Sojourn Cellars will be on your left, just past the Sebastiani Theatre. The walk is approximately 5 minutes.
Public Transport
From Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma County Transit Route 40 connects to Petaluma and Napa. From there, you can connect to other destinations in the region. Check Sonoma County Transit schedules for current fares and times. A single ride fare is approximately $1-$3.
Taxi/Ride-Share
Taxis and ride-sharing services are readily available in Sonoma. A taxi from Sonoma Plaza to Sojourn Cellars is a short ride, costing approximately $10-$15. A ride-share service may be slightly less.
Parking
Public parking is available at two free parking lots downtown. The largest is the Casa Grande lot, located behind the historic Barracks just north of the Plaza, with an entrance off First St. East. There is a smaller public parking lot behind Sebastiani Theatre, with an entrance off East Napa St. Street parking in the Plaza area is free, but limited to 3 hours between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday – Saturday.
A brief summary to Sojourn Cellars
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