Tastings & Experiences
Three ways to experience Hamilton in Kenwood
From a classic seated tasting to a deeper Rhône-focused experience or a scenic electric trike tour through Kenwood, Hamilton offers a relaxed, distinctive way to spend time in Sonoma Valley.
Golden Hour Thu–Sun
Olive grove & cozy tasting room
Location
Kenwood, Sonoma Valley
Just off Highway 12, surrounded by vineyards, olive trees, and quiet wine country roads.
Signature Tasting
$35 per guest
Our classic hosted tasting. Walk-ins are welcome daily.
Golden Hour
Thu–Sun · 3:30–5 pm
Our late-afternoon featured-pour window, with select glasses starting at $10.
Good to Know
Pet, picnic & kid friendly
Settle into the olive grove, cabanas, or cozy tasting room.
Choose Your Visit
Find the experience that fits your day
Start with a classic tasting, linger over Rhône-inspired wines, or make Hamilton your home base for a scenic Kenwood outing.
Classic Visit
Signature Tasting
The best place to begin: a relaxed, hosted introduction to Hamilton Family Wines.
Limited Experience
Rhône Heritage Tasting
A more in-depth tasting centered on Rhône-inspired wines, small-production Grenache, and seasonal pairings.
Scenic Outing
Electric Trike Tour
Explore Kenwood by electric trike, beginning and ending at Hamilton Family Wines.
Our Classic Hamilton Experience
Signature Tasting
A guided tasting of current Hamilton releases, hosted in the setting that suits the day: the olive grove, the cabanas, the patio, or our cozy tasting room.
This is the best place to begin if you are visiting Hamilton for the first time or simply want an easygoing introduction to the wines, the property, and the warm hospitality that shapes a visit here.
- Guided tasting of current releases
- Hosted outdoors or indoors depending on the day
- Walk-ins welcome daily
- Picnic, pet, and kid friendly
A More In-Depth Experience
Rhône Heritage Tasting
A seated, hosted tasting centered around our Rhône-inspired wines, featuring a guided exploration of Grenache alongside a seasonal cheese and accompaniment board prepared in-house.
This experience is designed for guests who want to spend a little more time with the wines, explore small-production bottlings, and enjoy a more intimate look at Hamilton’s Rhône-inspired side.
- Focused Rhône-inspired tasting experience
- Seasonal cheese and accompaniment board included
- Features small-production Grenache when available
- Available by reservation with 48-hour notice
A Scenic Kenwood Outing
Electric Trike Tour
Explore Kenwood by electric trike with Pushpak Wine Country Tours, beginning and ending at Hamilton Family Wines.
Equal parts local outing and wine country experience, the tour offers a fresh perspective on Kenwood before bringing you back to Hamilton to continue the afternoon.
- Guided route through Kenwood
- Begins and ends at Hamilton Family Wines
- Designed for two guests per trike
- Hamilton tasting available after the tour
Good to Know
Planning your visit
A few helpful details before you join us in Kenwood.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome for our Signature Tasting, though reservations are helpful for planning your visit. The Rhône Heritage Tasting requires advance reservation with 48-hour notice.
Where are tastings hosted?
Tastings are hosted in the setting that best fits the day, including the olive grove, cabanas, patio, or cozy tasting room.
Are kids, pets, and picnics welcome?
Yes. Hamilton is picnic, pet, and kid friendly. We simply ask guests to be mindful of other visitors and the shared tasting room setting.
What is Golden Hour?
Golden Hour is our more casual late-afternoon visit, offered Thursday through Sunday from 3:30–5:00 pm, with select glasses starting at $10.
Is wine tasting included with the Electric Trike Tour?
The Electric Trike Tour begins and ends at Hamilton Family Wines. A Hamilton tasting is available after the ride and should be booked or confirmed separately unless otherwise noted in the tour booking.