Top Rated Attractions in Glen Ellen

Benziger Family Winery has its 85-acre (34.4-hectare) estate in the beautiful Sonoma Mountains. The winery is into organic grape growing, where emphasis is given on land preservation and encouraging biodiversity of the farm. This winery originally was a ranch when the Benzigers purchased the land, and what followed was legendary. Their signature wine includes the Sonoma wine which is rich and flavorful. The winery also arranges the Biodynamic Vineyard Tram Tour, where a tram takes you through the vast estate vineyards and wildlife sanctuaries. You can browse the wine shop or laze around in the tasting room and savor some true delights.

The wines here at Eric Ross Winery are a tad expensive, but a sip will explain why. The in-house wine tasters can personally vouch for the quality and taste of each brew. Smooth and strong, the wines slide down easily and leave a pleasant after-taste. The winery holds annual Zinfandel Weekends at their tasting room, complete with events such as wine-tasting, barrel-tasting, blind-tasting and blending. Join the Rooster Club and revel with three bottles of the latest to-be-released spirits that are featured at a hefty discount every three months. Food and wine pairing advice flows as freely as the wines, ensuring that your soiree is a success.

The Mayo Family Winery believes in the concept of single yard wines. This, they contend, increases the aroma, taste and texture of the wine. The wine made here is exclusive and sold only at the tasting rooms and online. They are not distributed across the country. The beauty of visiting this winery is that they have four tasting rooms. One is attached to the winery. One is The Cellar Door where wines from many small wineries are available for tasting. The third is in the Sonoma Plaza. The fourth and most attractive one is the Reserve Room, where multiple wines can be tasted along with specially prepared dishes. Intimate and warm, this winery and its various tasting rooms are a great place to visit.

Take a drive 25 minutes from Sonoma to this exclusive winery, surrounded by vineyards and lush sloping lawns. Here, at Imagery Estate Winery, you will be able to taste and purchase limited edition wines that are only available onsite. Discover that your vintage wine bottle has a label commissioned to some of the best known contemporary artists around. Each bottle is unique. So, make your way to the winery's art gallery, where you can have a look at over 125 artists.

Arrowood Vineyards and Winery is well-placed in Sonoma county amongst scenic views. The winery resembles an English dwelling surrounded by the vineyard and mountains. But arguably more important are the delicious wines fermented here. The wine is made from grapes grown only in Sonoma county, under the guidance of Richard Arrowood's 40 years of experience and classic aging methods. Tours and tastings are available with prior reservation.

The favorable conditions of underground hot springs and ocean breezes at Bruce Cohn's vineyard make it possible to produce award-winning Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. Apart from the tasting room, there's also a gourmet shop that retails secondary produce such as olive oil and vinegars. Moreover, every fall the winery organizes a music festival and golf tournament. Visitors can also choose from four wine clubs, which offer special retail rates to members and other privileges.