Russian River Passport - Sonoma County Events - Pictures

Russian River Passport is an annual event showcasing the wineries, vineyards and exceptional beauty of Russian River Valley . There are over 150 wineries and 300 growers in the Russian River Valley , producing a variety of world class wines to please any wine lover.Wineries up and down Russian River Valley, many of whom are not open to the public invite you inside as special guests where they showcase their wine and their people. Each winery will offer special foods they select to complement their wines. Some larger locations will feature live entertainment as well.Since Russian River Passport is limited to only small number of participants and offers access to many smaller wineries that normally have no public access, it allows participants a chance to speak to and connect with the winemakers and vineyard owners on a personal level, and learn more about the history and topography of Russian River Valley and its wines.

Russian River Passport Weekend features unlimited wine tasting at up to 40 Russian River wineries (Pinot, Chard, Zin, Syrah & more)Great Food! (BBQ, Paella, Pasta, Pizza and more)Commemorative wine glass. Live music in a festive party weekend. Preferred access to pre-release, library and limited edition, winery-only wines. Discount pricing on select wines. Tours & Wine Education at wineries usually not open to the public.

Each winery will offer special foods they select to along with their wines. Some larger locations will feature live entertainment as well. The specifics for each wineries offerings will be listed on the Participating Wineries tab on this website. They will also be listed on the Passports you'll receive when you check in at your home location.

Various Locations

Tickets Sold In Advance Only. No Sales At The Door. Buy tickets here.

2008 Russian River Passport Weekend Participating Wineries - Martin Ray Winery, David Nyes Wines, Mietz Sonoma County, Macrae Winery, Olsen Ogden, Roessler, Philp Staley Vineyards & Winery, Papapietro Perry, Hook & Ladder Winery, Churchill Cellars, Kokomo Wines, TR Elliot, Kasuari, Russian River Vineyards, Windsor Oaks, De La Montanya Winery, Sunce Vineyard & Winery, Harvest Moon Estate & Winery, De Loach, Pellegrini, Matrix Winery, Moshin, C. Donatiello Winery, Arista and Russian Hill.

HINT - Go to the map. On the map Search for the wineries you want to go to and save the ones you like as a favorite (the little heart icon). Then go to My Sonoma section and map out your wine tasting trip!