Big Wins at the 2026 California State Fair

We have some news worth raising a glass to! Three of our estate-grown reds earned medals at the 2026 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition, and we could not be prouder of what our vineyard and our winemaking partner accomplished this vintage. Every wine on...

Best Picnic Wineries in Sonoma for Small, Relaxed Experiences

The best picnic wineries in Sonoma Valley are not the big production facilities with tour buses in the parking lot. They are the smaller, family-run estates where you can spread out a blanket, uncork a bottle, and actually hear yourself talk. Several of them welcome...

Franc & Blanc Fest: Two New Releases, One Great Party

Some events call for a glass raised. This one calls for two. On Saturday, May 30, we’re throwing open the gates at Little Vineyards in Glen Ellen for Franc & Blanc Fest, a release party and Wine Club Appreciation celebration rolled into one afternoon. It...

The Prettiest Winery Patios Near Kenwood, Sonoma Valley

Sonoma Valley has no shortage of scenic places to raise a glass, but the stretch of Highway 12 running through Kenwood and south into Glen Ellen is something exceptional. To the east, the Mayacamas Mountains rise in a jagged line. To the west, the Sonoma Mountain...

Top Sonoma Valley Tasting Rooms with Picnic Spots

Planning a Sonoma Valley wine tasting day with room to sit, snack, and stay awhile? These Sonoma Valley tasting rooms with picnic spots make it easy to pair outdoor seating, vineyard views, and quality local wines in one relaxed stop. From Glen Ellen wineries pouring...

TGIF: Sunsets, Sips and Sounds Is Back at Little Vineyards

Friday evenings in Sonoma Valley have a way of slowing everything down. The hills catch the last of the light, the air settles, and the week quietly lets go. That is exactly the feeling we set out to create with our new TGIF: Sunsets, Sips and Sounds series, and on...