Best Downtown Healdsburg Wineries You Must Visit
We’re proud to be part of Healdsburg’s vibrant wine community and love supporting fellow small producers. If you’re exploring Sonoma wineries or seeking the best Pinot Noir, here are the best Downtown Healdsburg wineries you must visit to experience unforgettable sips of California’s wine country soul.
Downtown Healdsburg is a haven for wine lovers, offering diverse tasting rooms that showcase the region's rich viticultural heritage. Thus, these tasting rooms promise memorable experiences.
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1. Brick & Mortar Wines
25 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA 95448, USA
Founded in 2011, Brick & Mortar Wines is a family-owned winery deeply rooted in Downtown Healdsburg, crafting vibrant, site-driven sparkling and still wines inspired by French traditions. Our journey began with a shared love of vintage Champagne and white Burgundy, leading us to focus on cool-climate vineyards in Sonoma Coast, Anderson Valley, and Napa Valley, showcasing the elegance of Northern California fruit with minimal intervention. Located just a few blocks from the historic Healdsburg Plaza, our tasting room offers intimate flights of sparkling wines and single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, reflecting our commitment to authenticity and terroir.
Winemaking Approach: At Brick & Mortar, we emphasize minimal intervention and highlight texture, freshness, and balance in our wines. Our sparkling wines undergo extended lees aging, typically up to 48 months, to add complexity and depth. Moreover, our limited-production, single-vineyard wines are released three times yearly, with the first offering to our wine club, and the second to our mailing list.
Best Wines: We proudly offer a range of single-vineyard sparkling wines made in the traditional méthode champenoise style, as well as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Prices vary depending on the vintage and vineyard source.
2. BloodRoot Wines
118 North St, Healdsburg, CA 95448, United States
BloodRoot is a collaborative project led by Noah and Kelly Dorrance of Reeve Wines. They partner with a group of esteemed Sonoma winemakers to produce high-quality, value-driven wines that are accessible to all.
Winemaking Approach: BloodRoot Wines uses traditional techniques alongside modern technology. BloodRoot sources grapes from various vineyard sites across Sonoma, Marin, and Mendocino counties to craft wines with unique character.
Best Wines: Their portfolio includes Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and more. The wines are known for their bright aromatics, balanced tannins, and smooth finishes.
3. Ernest Vineyards
320 Center St, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Ernest Vineyards, founded by Erin Brooks and Todd Gottula, is named after Todd's grandfather, symbolizing honesty and integrity. The winery focuses on cool-climate varietals that express the unique terroirs of Sonoma County.
Winemaking Approach: Ernest emphasizes sourcing from cool-climate vineyards and employs low-intervention techniques to produce wines that are both expressive and balanced.
Best Wines: They are known for their cool climate (Sonoma Coast) Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
4. Furthermore Wines Healdsburg Tasting Lounge
328A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Founded by Bob Zeches and Chad Richard, Furthermore Wines is dedicated to exploring the nuances of Pinot Noir from various vineyards across California. Their passion for this varietal is evident in every bottle.
Winemaking Approach: Furthermore focuses on small-lot, single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, employing minimal intervention to let the vineyard's character shine through.
Best Wines: Their Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a standout, showcasing the elegance and complexity of the region. Prices typically range from $40 to $60 per bottle.
5. Hartford Family Winery Tasting Room
331 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Founded in 1994 by Don and Jennifer Hartford, Hartford Family Winery is known for its expressive, single-vineyard wines, particularly from old-vine Zinfandel and Pinot Noir.
Winemaking Approach: One of Hartford's techniques for the Pinot Noir and Zinfandel is that the grapes are partially de-stemmed but left mostly intact, not crushed. Around 75% of the berries stay whole and are transferred to open-top stainless steel fermenters.
Best Wines: Being a Sonoma Coast Winery, their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir stand out and are some of the most loved varietals they offer.
6. Hirsch Vineyards Tasting Room
Healdsburg, CA
Hirsch Vineyards is renowned for its pioneering role in the Sonoma Coast, particularly for Pinot Noir. Their commitment to biodynamic farming and terroir-driven wines has set them apart in the region.
Winemaking Approach: With a focus on expressing the unique terroir of their estate vineyards, Hirsch employs meticulous farming and winemaking practices to produce wines of distinction.
Best Wines: Their Pinot Noir & Chardonnay Wines are highly sought after, known for their complexity and aging potential.
7. Leo Steen Wines
53 Front St, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Winemaker Leo Hansen established Leo Steen Wines to explore lesser-known varietals and showcase the diversity of California's wine regions.
Winemaking Approach: Emphasizing sustainable practices, Leo Steen Wines focuses on small-lot production with minimal intervention to express the true character of each varietal.
Best Wines: Specializing in Chenin Blanc, their wines are noted for their crisp acidity and mineral-driven profiles. Prices are reasonable, reflecting the boutique nature of the winery. In addition to Chenin Blanc, Leo Steen offers Pinot Noir and a Rosé of Grenache.
8. Lioco Wines
125 Matheson St, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Lioco was founded with the mission to produce wines that reflect California's unique terroir, focusing on minimalist winemaking and sourcing from exceptional vineyards. The winery is owned and operated by husband-wife duo Matt and Sara Licklider.
Winemaking Approach: Lioco employs low-intervention techniques, allowing the vineyard's character to shine through in each bottle. They take inspiration from the ancient winemaking practices of Europe and mid-century California, where their grapes are grown and come from a truly compelling site.
Best Wines: Their lineup includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Carignan, among others, with a focus on purity and balance. Prices are competitive, offering great value for the quality.
9. Marine Layer Wines
308B Center St, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Marine Layer Wines is dedicated to producing wines that capture the essence of the Sonoma Coast. Their focus on coastal vineyards allows them to craft wines with distinct freshness and complexity.
Winemaking Approach: By sourcing from premier Sonoma Coast vineyards, Marine Layer emphasizes minimal intervention to let the vineyard's character dictate the wine's profile.
Best Wines: Their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir offerings stand standout, reflecting the cool-climate influences of their vineyard sources. Prices are reflective of the quality and craftsmanship involved.
10. Valette Wines at The Matheson
106 Matheson St, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Chef Dustin Valette, a Healdsburg native, brings his culinary expertise to the wine world with Valette Wines, offering a seamless integration of food and wine experiences.
Winemaking Approach: Collaborating with local winemakers, Valette Wines emphasizes small-lot production and careful vineyard selection to create wines that enhance the dining experience.
Best Wines: Valette offers a great variety of wines, from Pinot Noir to Chardonnay & Rose of Pinot Noir.
11. Truett Hurst Tasting Barn
5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Truett Hurst is a biodynamic winery situated in the Dry Creek Valley. The estate is committed to sustainable farming and creating wines that reflect the land's vitality.
Winemaking Approach: The winery practices biodynamic farming, focusing on harmony with nature to produce wines that are both authentic and environmentally responsible.
Best Wines: Known for their Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, Truett Hurst offers wines that are robust and expressive, typically priced between $30 and $100 per bottle.
Final Sips: Why Downtown Healdsburg Wineries Should Be on Your Radar
Downtown Healdsburg is more than a wine destination—it’s a community of passionate winemakers, unique tasting rooms, and unforgettable flavors. Whether you're drawn to elegant Pinot Noir, bold Zinfandel, or crisp Chardonnay, there’s a glass (and a story) waiting for you here.
