DeLoach Vineyards is a good choice for visitors who want Russian River Valley wine in a setting that still feels agricultural. The estate places particular emphasis on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and the grounds include gardens and vineyard-oriented spaces that reinforce the connection between farming and the finished wine. Depending on the day and experience selected, a visit can be as simple as a brief introductory flight or as involved as a guided estate tour.
Several tastings are designed to help guests understand the winery’s Burgundian influence. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are natural focal points, and some flights compare appellations or move into reserve and estate bottlings. A cheese component is available with select experiences, while the Taste & Tour adds more context about the property and winemaking. On limited days the winery also offers a complimentary welcome flight, giving spontaneous visitors an unusually low-cost way to sample the wines.
DeLoach also works well for visitors who want to slow the day down. Reserved picnic tables in the garden allow guests to bring their own lunch and enjoy wine purchased at the estate instead of leaving for a restaurant. That combination — serious Russian River wines, a garden setting and flexible picnic time — makes DeLoach particularly useful for a relaxed west-Sonoma itinerary.
Deloach Vineyards photos
Deloach Vineyards details
- Address
- 1791 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
- Phone
- (707) 526-9111
- Reservations required
- Reservations recommended; required for the Taste & Tour, reserved picnic tables and many hosted experiences.
- Tasting price
- $0–$85
- Typical visit time
- About 60–90 min; reserved picnic time can be up to 2 hr
- Wine focus
- Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, plus Zinfandel and other estate/small-lot wines
- Discount available
- No tasting-pass discount listed
- Picnic
- Yes — reserved picnic tables allow guests to bring lunch; conditions and reservation fee apply.
- Food
- Yes — select tastings include cheese, and guests may bring food for a reserved picnic table.
- Group tasting
- Yes — picnic tables can accommodate groups up to about 12; larger/private tasting arrangements should be made directly.
- Distance from Santa Rosa
- 7.2 miles
- Distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- 63.5 miles
Common questions about visiting Deloach Vineyards
Do I need a reservation at Deloach Vineyards?
Deloach Vineyards is listed as reservations recommended. Walk-ins may be possible when space permits, but a reserved time is the safer plan if you are visiting more than one winery the same day. Listing note: Reservations recommended; required for the Taste & Tour, reserved picnic tables and many hosted experiences. Confirm before you go; policies change by day and experience.
How much does a tasting at Deloach Vineyards cost?
Tasting fees at Deloach Vineyards are listed at $0–$85. Published options include Complimentary Welcome Flight is offered on limited days/hours. Appellation Exploration: $50. Burgundy Meets Sonoma: $65, generally with a French-cheese component. Taste of the Estate: $65. Taste & Tour of the Estate: $85. Reserved picnic table: about $50 per table, typically credited/refunded with qualifying wine purchase; wine purchased separately. Fees and formats change; confirm with the winery before you book.
How long should I plan to spend at Deloach Vineyards?
Plan About 60–90 min; reserved picnic time can be up to 2 hr at Deloach Vineyards, not counting drive time to the next stop. Leave a buffer before any later reservation so you are not cutting a longer tasting short.
What should I expect at Deloach Vineyards?
Deloach Vineyards is listed with a focus on Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, plus Zinfandel and other estate/small-lot wines. Food note: Yes — select tastings include cheese, and guests may bring food for a reserved picnic table. Picnic note: Yes — reserved picnic tables allow guests to bring lunch; conditions and reservation fee apply. Groups: Yes — picnic tables can accommodate groups up to about 12; larger/private tasting arrangements should be made directly. The overview at the top of this page covers tasting styles and who the stop is for.
What wineries should I visit before or after Deloach Vineyards?
Wineries often paired with Deloach Vineyards include Dutton-Goldfield Winery, Iron Horse Vineyards, Merry Edwards Winery, and Emeritus Vineyards. Stay geographically tight rather than crossing Sonoma mid-day.
Where does Deloach Vineyards fit into a Sonoma tasting day?
Use DeLoach as part of a Russian River/Sebastopol day rather than combining it with Sonoma Plaza. If you reserve a picnic table, make it your lunch stop; otherwise pair a 60–90 minute tasting with Dutton-Goldfield, Iron Horse or another nearby Russian River producer.
Tasting options and prices
- Complimentary Welcome Flight is offered on limited days/hours. Appellation Exploration: $50. Burgundy Meets Sonoma: $65, generally with a French-cheese component. Taste of the Estate: $65. Taste & Tour of the Estate: $85. Reserved picnic table: about $50 per table, typically credited/refunded with qualifying wine purchase
- wine purchased separately.
Tasting fees and formats change. Confirm current options with the winery before you book.
Discount available
No tasting-pass discount is listed for Deloach Vineyards right now. Recheck Sonoma tasting discounts or confirm current offers with the winery.
Other wineries near Deloach Vineyards
- Dutton-Goldfield Winery
- Iron Horse Vineyards
- Merry Edwards Winery
- Emeritus Vineyards
Use the Sonoma winery map to compare drive miles and reservation windows.
Information last verified: September 2026. Visitor details (hours, tasting prices, reservations) are sourced from the official winery website. Confirm before you visit. How we maintain listings.