About St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards sits off Highway 12 at the north end of Sonoma Valley, with vineyard views framed by the Mayacamas Mountains. The winery has more than five decades of winemaking in Sonoma County behind it and is known for Zinfandel and Merlot, along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and port.
The winery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and tastings require a reservation with a card on file. The Five Wine Guided Tasting ($45, about 75 minutes) is served on the tasting room terrace for up to eight guests, though weather can move it indoors. Experience fees may be reduced or refunded with a wine purchase on the day.
The main reason many people come is the Wine & Food Pairing: five courses from executive chef Peter Janiak served at communal tables in the estate dining room, Thursday through Monday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. It runs about two hours and costs $150 ($120 for club members). A sample fall menu matched estate Sauvignon Blanc with parsnip bisque and Cabernet Sauvignon with grilled hanger steak. The kitchen will try to work around dietary needs if told when you book. Children and anyone under 21 are not allowed in the dining experiences, and pets are not permitted. The winery also runs vineyard trolley tours, evening pairing nights, trivia nights and private events.
Bees N Blooms in Bennett Valley is about 20 minutes away. Pair a morning in the lavender labyrinth with a 2 p.m. food and wine pairing.
What to do
- Book the five-course Wine & Food Pairing, Thursday through Monday at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.
- Taste five wines on the terrace with vineyard and mountain views
- Try Sonoma Zinfandel and Merlot
- Ride through the vineyard on a trolley tour
- Check their events calendar for evening pairing and trivia nights
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open daily year-round; food pairings Thursday through Monday
- Hours
- Posted on their website (2026): daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Admission
- Five Wine Guided Tasting $45; Wine & Food Pairing $150 ($120 for club members) (as posted on their website, October 2026)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Not allowed
- Reservations
- Required
Tips for your visit
- Reserve ahead with a card; cancellations within 48 hours are charged
- Tell the kitchen about allergies when you book the pairing
- Leave kids and pets at home for the dining experiences
- Plan a designated driver before you head out on Highway 12
Pair it with a lavender farm
Bees N Blooms · about 20 minutes away
Bees N Blooms in Bennett Valley is about 20 minutes away, so a morning in the lavender pairs well with an afternoon food and wine pairing at St. Francis.
Getting there
Questions
Do I need a reservation at St. Francis?
Yes. Tastings and pairings are booked ahead with a card on file.
How much is the food and wine pairing?
$150 per person, or $120 for club members, as posted on their website in 2026.
Can children come to the food pairing?
No. Children and guests under 21 are not permitted in the dining experiences.
Are dogs allowed?
No. Pets are not permitted.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Santa Rosa & Northern Sonoma County, California
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
