A week after the wineries in three other Sonoma County regions host their barrel tasting, Sonoma Valley wineries step it up with Savor Sonoma Valley barrel tasting weekend. Over 20 participating wineries in Sonoma Valley will feature tastings right out of the barrel, music, gourmet food, and lots of fun. Some wineries adopt a theme for the weekend. Many owners of the wineries, as well as winemakers often are on hand and some of Sonoma County's finest local chefs whip up tasty bites to pair with the wines.

Savor Sonoma Valley barrel tasting weekend is a great way to enjoy the spring weather in luscious Sonoma Valley and get a sneak peek of future releases. But the best part about Savor Sonoma Valley is the direct contact you get with winemakers at many of the smaller wineries.

Barrel tasting is not for everyone--barrel samples are not finished wines and can be rough and unready. Still, it's interesting to see wine in progress, and the wineries also have plenty of finished wines to sample.

Ticket Options & Prices:
*WEEKEND PASS: $65
*DESIGNATED DRIVER WEEKEND PASS: $20
*SUNDAY-ONLY PASS: $50 per person
*DESIGNATED DRIVER SUNDAY-ONLY PASS: $10 per person

Participating Wineries Include:
Audelssa Estate Winery, Benziger Family Winery, Chateau St. Jean Winery, Deerfield Ranch Winery, Enkidu Wines, Eric Ross Winery, Family Wineries, Imagery Estate Winery, Kenwood Vineyards, Kunde Family Estate, Ledson Winery & Vineyards, Little Vineyards, Loxton Cellars, Mayo Family Winery, Moondance Cellars, Muscardini Cellars/Ty Caton Vineyards, Paradise Ridge Winery, Valley of the Moon Winery, VJB Vineyards & Cellars, Wellington Vineyards