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Open daily
Join us seven days a week from 11 am to 5 pm. The final hosted tasting begins at 4 pm.
Tastings, Wine & Experiences · Kenwood, California
Choose your Hamilton visit.
Reserve a hosted tasting, stop in for a glass or bottle, visit during our late-afternoon glass specials, or begin a scenic electric trike outing through Kenwood.
Open daily · 11 am–5 pm
Glasses and bottles welcome without a reservation
Final hosted tasting begins at 4 pm
Before You Arrive
Everything you need, without the guesswork.
Hamilton can be enjoyed as a reserved tasting or an easy drop-in wine stop. Here is what to know before choosing the visit that fits your day.
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Hosted tastings
Reservations are recommended. Signature Tastings are often available for walk-ins, but availability may be limited on busy or event days.
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Drop in for wine
Wine by the glass and bottle is available throughout normal hours. No formal tasting reservation is required.
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Good to know
Complimentary parking, children and picnics welcome, outdoor pet-friendly seating, and an ADA-accessible tasting room.
Planning for a group?
Parties of up to 10 may reserve a Signature Tasting online. For 11 or more guests, please contact the tasting room so we can help arrange the visit.
Hosted Tastings
Two tastings. Completely different reasons to book.
Begin with a welcoming introduction to Hamilton’s current releases, or explore a broader Rhône-focused progression built around exceptionally small varietal lots, Hamilton’s GSM, seasonal food, and deeper conversation.
01 · The Essential Visit
Signature Tasting
Five current releases and a relaxed introduction to Hamilton.
The best place to begin for first visits, mixed wine preferences, and guests who want to experience the wines and property without making the afternoon overly formal.
- Price
- $35 per guest
- Time
- About 60 minutes
- Includes
- Five current releases
Tasting fee waived with a three-bottle purchase.
02 · A Rhône Heritage Experience
The Rhône Table
Taste the varieties. Then taste how they come together.
Explore a curated Rhône-focused flight featuring Hamilton’s individually bottled, extremely small-lot Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah, followed by our GSM and other limited selections chosen for the table.
- Price
- $75 per guest
- Time
- About 75 minutes
- Notice
- 48 hours
Includes a generous cheese and charcuterie board. Greg Hamilton personally hosts select dates when available.
The Essential Hamilton Tasting
Signature Tasting
Five current releases, a relaxed seat, and the stories behind the wines.
Our Signature Tasting is the best introduction to Hamilton Family Wines. Spend approximately an hour with a knowledgeable host while exploring five current releases and learning more about the vineyards, the family, and the small-lot wines we produce.
Depending on the day, your tasting may be hosted in the olive grove, cabanas, patio, or cozy tasting room. The setting may change with the weather, but the experience remains personal, welcoming, and unhurried.
$35
Per guest
Per guest
5 wines
Current releases
Current releases
60 min
Approximately
Approximately
- Tasting fee waived with a three-bottle purchase
- Reservations recommended, with walk-ins often accommodated
- Parties of up to 10 may reserve online
- Final hosted tasting begins at 4 pm
Reserve Your Tasting
Choose a date and time.
Availability appears below. For parties of 11 or more, please use the group-request form near the bottom of this page.
A Rhône Heritage Experience
The Rhône Table
Taste the varieties. Then taste how they come together.
Explore a curated Rhône-focused flight built around Hamilton’s individually bottled Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah, followed by our GSM and other limited selections chosen for the table.
The three varietal bottlings offer a rare opportunity to experience each grape on its own before tasting how Rhône varieties can work together in a finished blend. The exact lineup may vary with vintage and availability, allowing the experience to include especially small-production, developing, or otherwise distinctive Hamilton wines.
A generous cheese and charcuterie board from the Hamilton kitchen accompanies the tasting, with more time for conversation about the vineyards, the winemaking, and the role each variety plays in the glass. Co-founder Greg Hamilton personally hosts select reservations when available, and every table is led by a knowledgeable member of the Hamilton team.
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Grenache
An exceptionally small varietal bottling that reveals Grenache’s fragrance, texture, and lifted character.
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Mourvèdre
A rare Hamilton bottling that brings deeper structure, savory character, and another side of the Rhône story.
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Syrah
Tasted individually to explore the depth, spice, and structure it can contribute to a Rhône blend.
$75
Per guest
Per guest
75 min
Approximately
Approximately
Curated flight
Lineup varies
Lineup varies
Board included
Cheese and charcuterie
Cheese and charcuterie
Explore & Reserve The Rhône Table
Requires 48 hours of advance notice. The wine lineup and host may vary by date. Greg personally hosts select reservations but cannot be guaranteed.
From varietal wines to the finished blend
Grenache · Mourvèdre · Syrah · GSM
No Formal Tasting Required
Drop in for a glass or bottle.
Not every Hamilton visit needs to be a hosted tasting. Stop by whenever we’re open, choose from the current glass and bottle menu, and settle into the setting that suits the day.
Seating is available in the olive grove, cabanas, patio, and cozy tasting room as space allows. Browse pantry snacks and gifts in the Mercantile, bring a picnic, or simply stop in for a glass before dinner.
Daily
11 am–5 pm
11 am–5 pm
No reservation
Required for glasses or bottles
Required for glasses or bottles
Flexible seating
Indoor and outdoor options
Indoor and outdoor options
Bringing your dog?
Pets are welcome in the outdoor seating areas.
Visiting with children?
Families are welcome, and complimentary parking is available on site.
Scheduled Event Dates
First Fridays at Hamilton
On select first Fridays, the olive grove shifts into a lively early-evening gathering with local music, Hamilton wines, and limited bites from the kitchen.
Wine is available by the glass and bottle rather than as a formal hosted tasting. There is no cover, reservations are not required, and event details are published on our calendar as each date is confirmed.
4–6 pm
On scheduled dates only
On scheduled dates only
Live music
Rotating local artists
Rotating local artists
No cover
Wine and food available for purchase
Wine and food available for purchase
First Fridays are separate from regular Golden Hour Glass Specials. Hamilton closes at 5 pm on all other Fridays.
Live music in the olive grove
Hamilton Family Wines × Pushpak
See Kenwood from the road.
Start at Hamilton, follow your guide through vineyard roads and local corners of Kenwood, then return for cheese, charcuterie, and wine if you would like to stay awhile.
Guided through Kenwood
Beginning and ending at Hamilton
Beginning and ending at Hamilton
Electric Trike Tour of Kenwood
A little scenic. A little unexpected. Very Kenwood.
This approximately three-hour guided outing combines open-air riding, vineyard views, local landmarks, and a relaxed return to Hamilton.
Guests drive the electric trikes themselves while following a Pushpak guide along the planned route. Each trike seats two, and a brief orientation is provided before the group heads out.
$175
Per guest
Per guest
3 hours
Approximately
Approximately
2 guests
Per trike
Per trike
Board included
After the ride
After the ride
Arrive at Hamilton
Check in, complete waivers, and meet the Pushpak team.
Get oriented
Learn the trike controls and what to expect along the route.
Ride through Kenwood
Follow your guide past vineyard roads, landmarks, and quieter local corners.
Return for the wine-country finish
Enjoy the included cheese and charcuterie board, then add wine if the afternoon calls for it.
Planning Your Visit
A few things worth knowing.
Hamilton can be a reserved wine tasting, a spontaneous glass in the olive grove, or the starting point for a larger Kenwood outing. These answers should help you plan the right kind of visit.
Open daily
11 am–5 pm
11 am–5 pm
Final tasting
Begins at 4 pm
Begins at 4 pm
Parking
Complimentary on site
Complimentary on site
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are recommended for hosted tastings. Signature Tastings are often available for walk-ins, but availability can be limited during busy periods and event days. The Rhône Table requires at least 48 hours of advance notice.
Can I stop in only for a glass or bottle?
Absolutely. Wine by the glass and bottle is available throughout normal tasting room hours, and no formal tasting reservation is required. Seating is available indoors and outdoors as space allows.
What exactly is Golden Hour?
Golden Hour is our late-afternoon glass-pricing special. Thursday through Sunday from 3:30 to 5 pm, select Hamilton wines by the glass start at $10. It is not a hosted tasting or scheduled event, and the regular glass and bottle menu remains available.
Does Hamilton stay open until 6 pm every Friday?
No. Hamilton stays open until 6 pm only on scheduled First Fridays at Hamilton event dates. Those events feature live music, wine by the glass and bottle, and limited kitchen bites. Hamilton closes at 5 pm on all other Fridays.
Are children, pets, and picnics welcome?
Children and outside picnic food are welcome. Dogs are welcome in our outdoor seating areas but are not permitted inside the tasting room. We ask that all guests remain mindful of neighboring tables and the shared property.
Where will we be seated?
Depending on weather, availability, and the type of visit, seating may be offered in the olive grove, cabanas, patio, or cozy tasting room. Specific outdoor seating cannot always be guaranteed.
Is Hamilton accessible?
The tasting room is ADA accessible. Some outdoor areas, particularly the olive grove, have gravel or naturally uneven terrain. Please contact us before your visit when a particular accommodation would help us prepare.
How should larger groups reserve?
Parties of up to 10 may reserve a Signature Tasting online. Groups of 11 or more should contact the tasting room so we can confirm space, staffing, and the best setup for the visit.
Is a Hamilton tasting included with the trike tour?
The cheese and charcuterie board is included with the trike experience. A Hamilton tasting may be added after the ride for $35 per guest and is waived with a three-bottle purchase. Wine by the glass and bottle is also available.
Groups & Special Requests
Tell us what you’re planning.
Visiting with 11 or more guests, planning a special occasion, or looking for help choosing the right experience? Send us a note and we’ll help determine the best next step.
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Hamilton Family Wines
8860 Sonoma Highway
Kenwood, California 95452
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Open daily · 11 am–5 pm
Final hosted tasting begins at 4 pm
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