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Rodney Strong provides a relatively traditional Sonoma winery experience with enough variety to appeal to both casual drinkers and visitors who want to explore more serious wines. The Healdsburg-area tasting room offers indoor seating as well as seasonal outdoor experiences on the terrace and Concert Green, with the surrounding Russian River Valley setting contributing to the visit without overwhelming the wine itself.
The introductory flight offers a useful snapshot of Sonoma, currently including Russian River Chardonnay and Pinot Noir alongside Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Other flights move into more specialized Rodney Strong, Davis Bynum, ROWEN and library selections. That makes the winery useful for tasting several Sonoma growing regions and wine styles at one location rather than focusing narrowly on one varietal.
Rodney Strong should feel comfortable to visitors who want a recognizable winery without the highly choreographed experience of some luxury estates. Walk-ins may be accepted when space allows, though reservations are recommended. Visitors interested in the history of Sonoma winemaking can also explore a brand associated with early single-vineyard Alexander Valley Cabernet, Russian River Pinot Noir and Chalk Hill Chardonnay.
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Visit snapshot
- Address
- 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg, CA 95448
- Phone
- (707) 431-1533
- Reservations required
- Recommended — walk-ins accepted if space
- Tasting price
- $25–$75
- Typical visit time
- Allow ~60 min
- Wine focus
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Symmetry red blend, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
- Discount available
- Priority Wine Pass
- Picnic
- Event-specific; general policy not confirmed
- Food
- Some events/bites; regular policy not confirmed
- Group tasting
- Yes — 8+ by arrangement; larger private events
- Distance from Healdsburg
- 3 miles
- Distance from SFO
- 87.7 miles
Tasting options and prices
- Introductory $25
- Rodney Strong $40
- Davis Bynum $40
- ROWEN $50
- Tour & Tasting $65
- Library $75.
Tasting fees and formats change. Confirm current options with the winery before you book.
Discount available
Rodney Strong Vineyards is listed with Priority Wine Pass. Confirm dates and blackout rules on Sonoma tasting discounts and with the winery before you go.
Planning a day around Rodney Strong Vineyards
Works very well in a Healdsburg-area day with Ferrari-Carano, Jordan or Coppola. Note its current tasting operation is Thursday–Sunday.
Other wineries near Rodney Strong Vineyards
- J wine
- Acorn
- Merriam
- Aperture
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.