Planning a Visit

We invite you to visit our beautiful mission style Visitor Center surrounded by majestic mountains and breathtaking vineyard views. St. Francis' outstanding wines and knowledgeable, gracious staff further enhance the ambiance of this lovely setting. Whether it’s your first time wine tasting or you’re an avid collector, you’ll find an experience to suit your taste!

CLASSIC WINE TASTING
Daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm ~ 20-30 minutes ~ $10
Choose four wines from a selection of our popular nationally known brands.

ARTISAN TASTING
Daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm ~ 30-40 minutes ~ $10
Taste four of our small production wines that are available only here at the winery.

ZIN FANATIC TASTING
Daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm ~ 30-40 minutes ~ $10
Select four wines from our extensive collection of Sonoma County Zinfandels, including several that are only available in our tasting room.

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WINE & FOOD TASTING
Offered Daily

Our Executive Chef, David Bush, offers guests two delicious and distinctively unique wine and food tasting experiences. No matter which season you visit St. Francis, the wine, food, and gracious Wine Country hospitality will be memorable.

 

NEW! CHARCUTERIE ON THE PATIO - $25 (Club $20)
Offered Daily, All Summer Long! (11:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Walk-ins Welcome!

Relax on our Syrah Patio at the foot of the Majestic Mayacamas and sample our chef's selection of local cheeses, meats and housemade rillettes paired with your choice of a red or white flight. Our summer Charcuterie and wine tasting experience is the perfect way to enjoy a casual Sonoma Valley afternoon.

 

WINE & FOOD PAIRING - $35 (Club $28)
Three Seatings Friday-Sunday (11:00, 1:00 & 3:00)
Two Seatings Monday-Thursday (11:00 & 2:00)

Chef Dave creates an assortment of small dishes to pair with hand-selected artisan wines. Guests enjoy a casual atmosphere and fine dining presentation
at a communal table. Each seating is hosted by one of our friendly wine experts, creating a relaxing, fun and educational wine country experience.

♦ Reservations Strongly Recommended ♦
For reservations or more information, call: (888) 675-WINE

TODAY's featured pairings

House Cured Salmon
Braised English Peas, Yukon Gold Potatoes
English Pea Purée, Lemon & Chive Beurre Monte'
2008 Chardonnay, Wild Oak, Sonoma County
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Royal Trumpet, Shiitake Mushroom & Fava Bean Ragout
Caramelized Cipollini Onion, Pecorino Romano
Romesco Sauce, Balsamic Syrup
2006 Cabernet Franc, McCoy Vineyard, Sonoma County
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Soy & Syrah Braised Pork Cheeks
Smoked Gouda Polenta, Shaved Red Cabbage, Braising Jus
2006 Syrah, Wild Oak, Sonoma County
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Roasted Merguez Meatball
Sautéed Ratatouille, Couscous
Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette, Sweet Basil Purée
2006 Petite Sirah, Dry Creek Valley

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St. Francis Winery Visitors Center welcomes children to our main tasting area.  We are unable to accommodate children in our reserve or dining room areas.

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"WINE-CATIONS" - NEW!
EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTION TOUR & LIBRARY TASTING
Join us for a walking tour of our state of the art wine making facility. Your St. Francis "Wine-Cation" includes an education on the winemaking process, from
the vine to the wine, with a behind the scenes look at our surrounding estate vineyards, crush pad, fermentation tanks and barrel room. Finally, you'll enjoy
an exclusive wine tasting in our intimate Library Cave.

Offered every Saturday & Sunday at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
$25 per guest, $15 wine club members
Guest maximum: 16 | 1.5 hours


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WINEMAKER SATURDAYS - MAY THRU AUGUST
This opportunity for guests to “Meet the Winemakers” in our Tasting Room every Saturday beginning in May and continuing thru August from Noon – 4:00 PM is already very popular.   Visitors will have the rare opportunity to meet, taste and talk wine with the passionate winemakers who craft it.  

During these casual yet informative winemaker meetings, guests can taste and discuss current releases, gain insight into all aspects of the complexities of the winemaking process.

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GROUP TASTINGS
- 888-675-WINE (9463) x 255
Group tasting are available for groups of 10 or more with advance reservations.

AROMA WORKSHOP
Our sense of smell controls our taste. We’ll “sniff” wines infused with aromas commonly found in wine. After this workshop you will easily identify these components. $25
Guest minimum: 10 | 1.5 hours

BLENDING SEMINAR
This workshop explores the five major Bordeaux red varietals and four classic “blends” found in Bordeaux. Participants will make their own blend, bottle it with their own custom label. $65
Guest minimum: 10 max: 24 | 1.5 hours


St. Francis Visitors Center is open daily from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM except for New Year's Eve, New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas. On New Year's Eve the Tasting Room will close at 2:00.       

Upcoming Events

WINE COUNTRY WEEKEND: Honorary Chair Dinner
Saturday, September 4th Click Here
Zinfandel Sale & Harvest BBQ
Saturday, September 18th Click Here
10th Annual Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 3rd Click Here
 

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