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Hosted wine tasting
Taste five current Hamilton releases with a member of our team. Plan on about 60 minutes. The tasting is $35 per guest, paid at the winery, and the fee is waived with a qualifying three-bottle purchase.
Kenwood · Sonoma Valley
Visit Hamilton Family Wines
Settle in for a hosted tasting, stop for lunch, or simply enjoy a glass in the olive grove. There’s more than one good way to spend an afternoon here.
The classic Hamilton visit
Current Release Tasting
Taste five current Hamilton wines with a member of our team. We’ll share a little about the wines and vineyards, with plenty of room for questions.
- Plan for
- About 60 minutes
- Tasting fee
- $35 per guest
- Daily starts
- 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
The fee is paid at the winery and waived with a qualifying three-bottle purchase. Tastings are hosted indoors or outside, depending on weather and seating availability.
Your tasting reservation holds a table for your party. Food is available to purchase separately during Kitchen service. You don’t need a second reservation to have lunch during your tasting visit.
Choose a tasting time
Reserve a Current Release Tasting
Just here for lunch?
Reserve through Hamilton Kitchen.
One booking holds a table for your whole group.
For a deeper look at the cellar
Rhône Heritage Tasting
Explore Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and GSM in a hosted tasting, with a cheese and charcuterie board to share.
- Plan for
- About 75 minutes
- Per guest
- $75
A relaxed, more in-depth tasting for anyone curious about the Rhône varieties at the heart of Hamilton’s cellar.
A little friendly rivalry
The Hamilton Blend
Bring your people together to taste Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, then work in teams to create your own GSM blend. The finished wines are tasted blind, and everyone gets a say in choosing the favorite.
A Hamilton host guides the process, and a seasonal grazing board from the Kitchen is part of the afternoon. No winemaking experience needed. Strong opinions welcome.
- Plan for
- About 90 minutes
- Group size
- 6–12 guests
- Price
- $110 per guest
- Booking
- By advance request
The minimum booking is $660. Final details and pricing are confirmed with your inquiry.
The Kenwood Escape
See Kenwood by electric trike
Follow a Pushpak guide along Kenwood’s vineyard roads and local landmarks. The tour begins and ends at Hamilton, where a seasonal cheese and charcuterie board is waiting when you return.
Pushpak Wine Country Tours manages the ride and reservations. Hamilton wine, including a seated tasting, is available separately after the tour.
- Plan for
- About 3 hours
- Tour price
- $175 per guest
- Included
- Seasonal cheese and charcuterie board
No elaborate plan required
Stop in for a glass, or stay for Golden Hour.
Some visits are best left open-ended. Come by for wine, find a seat when space allows, and settle in for as long as the afternoon permits.
Walk-ins welcome
Wine by the glass or bottle
No reservation is needed for wine by the glass or bottle. We’ll find you a spot indoors or outside when seating is available.
Thursday–Sunday · 3:30–5 p.m.
Golden Hour Glass Specials
Select Hamilton wines are available by the glass at special prices, starting at $10. No ticket or reservation is needed, and the regular wine list is available, too.
On scheduled First Fridays
An evening at Hamilton.
First Fridays bring live music, Hamilton wine and seasonal bites to the tasting room. There’s no cover and no reservation needed. Music and food details vary by date, so check the calendar before you head over.
A few useful details
Find us in Kenwood.
Hamilton Family Wines is at 8860 Sonoma Highway in Kenwood, in the heart of Sonoma Valley.
- Tasting room
- Open daily, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Last Current Release Tasting start
- 4 p.m.
- Parking
- Complimentary parking is available.
- Accessibility
- The tasting room is ADA accessible.
- Families and dogs
- Children are welcome. Dogs are welcome in outdoor seating areas.
Good to know
A few questions, answered.
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are the best way to secure a hosted tasting or a Kitchen table. Walk-ins are welcome for wine by the glass or bottle when space allows.
How do we book lunch and a tasting for the same group?
Use the Hamilton Kitchen & Tasting reservation for one table. Choose Kitchen Visit or Current Release Hosted Tasting for each guest, so people in the same party can make different selections. Lunch is ordered and paid for separately at the table.
If your party already has a Current Release Tasting reservation, that reservation holds your tasting table; you don’t need to make a second booking just to order lunch during Kitchen service.
When is the Kitchen serving?
Kitchen reservations are available for arrivals from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Food service ends at 3:30 p.m. The menu is in its soft launch and may change; items are subject to availability. After Kitchen service, pantry snacks may be available while supplies last.
Can we add a tasting if we reserved a Kitchen Visit?
Ask your host when you arrive. Walk-in tasting availability depends on the day.
Are children and dogs welcome?
Yes. Children are welcome, and dogs can join you in the outdoor seating areas.
Can events or holidays affect Kitchen service?
They can. Check the events calendar before your visit for updates that may affect food service.
Come visit
Make Hamilton part of your Sonoma day.
Choose a hosted tasting, reserve lunch, or stop by for a glass. We’d be glad to see you.