Kendall-Jackson is particularly strong for visitors who believe food should be part of wine tasting rather than something squeezed in between wineries. The Sonoma estate combines a broad wine program with approximately four acres of culinary gardens, and visitors are encouraged to explore the gardens before or after their tasting. That gives the property a much more farm-to-table orientation than a standard winery tasting room.
Visitors can keep the experience wine-focused with a conventional tasting or move into limited-production wines through the private Stature Collection tasting. Where Kendall-Jackson becomes distinctive, however, is its culinary program. The Chef's Small Plates experience uses seasonal garden produce and specialty ingredients to demonstrate how food changes the aromas, flavors and textures of wine, while the five-course experience pairs each course with small-production and limited-release wines.
The estate also works well for travelers who want unstructured outdoor time. Guests can reserve picnic tables, purchase Kendall-Jackson wine and bring their own food, and the gardens provide an additional reason to explore after the formal tasting ends. Overall, this is a strong choice for couples or groups with mixed levels of wine knowledge because the gardens and culinary components provide interest beyond the wine itself.
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Kendall Jackson details
- Address
- 5007 Fulton Rd, Fulton, CA 95439
- Phone
- (707) 571-8100
- Reservations required
- Highly recommended; some experiences require reservations and some walk-ins accepted
- Tasting price
- $20–$125
- Typical visit time
- Allow 60–90 min
- Wine focus
- Chardonnay-led, plus Pinot Noir, Cabernet and other California wines
- Discount available
- Priority Wine Pass, Sonoma County Tasting Pass
- Picnic
- Yes — with Picnic Reservation
- Food
- Yes — culinary experiences; outside food only with Picnic Reservation
- Group tasting
- Yes — larger/private groups by arrangement
- Distance from Santa Rosa
- 7.2 miles
- Distance from SFO
- 82.7 miles
Common questions about visiting Kendall Jackson
Do I need a reservation at Kendall Jackson?
Kendall Jackson 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: Highly recommended; some experiences require reservations and some walk-ins accepted. Confirm before you go; policies change by day and experience.
How much does a tasting at Kendall Jackson cost?
Tasting fees at Kendall Jackson are listed at $20–$125. See tasting options below for the current menu of experiences. Kendall Jackson is listed with Priority Wine Pass, Sonoma County Tasting Pass on Discover Wine. Fees and formats change; confirm with the winery before you book.
How long should I plan to spend at Kendall Jackson?
Plan Allow 60–90 min at Kendall Jackson, 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 Kendall Jackson?
Kendall Jackson is listed with a focus on Chardonnay-led, plus Pinot Noir, Cabernet and other California wines. Food note: Yes — culinary experiences; outside food only with Picnic Reservation. Picnic note: Yes — with Picnic Reservation. Groups: Yes — larger/private groups by arrangement. 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 Kendall Jackson?
Wineries often paired with Kendall Jackson include Old World, Sanglier, and Cartlidge and Brown. Stay geographically tight rather than crossing Sonoma mid-day.
Where does Kendall Jackson fit into a Sonoma tasting day?
If booking the $75 or $125 culinary experience, use K-J as your meal stop rather than scheduling lunch separately. Leave extra time for the gardens.
Tasting options and prices
- Taste of K-J $20
- Estate $35
- Chef's Small Plates $75
- Stature $95 / 60 min
- Chef's Five-Course $125. Garden access is complimentary with tastings.
Tasting fees and formats change. Confirm current options with the winery before you book.
Discount available
Kendall Jackson is listed with Priority Wine Pass, Sonoma County Tasting Pass. Confirm dates and blackout rules on Sonoma tasting discounts and with the winery before you go.
Other wineries near Kendall Jackson
- Old World
- Sanglier
- Cartlidge and Brown
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.