Robert Hunter Winery - Sonoma, CA

This weekend we visited Robert Hunter Winery. Now this is not a child friendly destination, but we had such a great time I had to share! (By the way, if you are visiting Sonoma with little ones and find yourself needing a babysitter, I have some well tested recommendations and am happy to share!!)

Robert Hunter Winery was started in the 1973 by Robert Hunter and is located on a piece of property once owned by Alma Spreckles, a 1920's socialite who coined the phrase "Sugar Daddy" and apparently gave 'sassy' a run for it's money. The gardens were officially designed by the late and renowned Thomas Church, but Ann Hunter has also added over three semi-truck flatbeds of rare plants-I have a black thumb and I was impressed!

Beyond the impressive gardens, amazing views, and fun history, Robert Hunter offers amazing wines and a very special experience. Like many boutique wineries, tastings are by appointment only, but Hunter does not have a tasting room. When you arrive at the winery, you are greeted at the small office and guided to the Hunter's living room to taste and talk wine! Everyone plops down on the sofa or pulls up a chair, while 88yr old Robert and Ann Hunter act as hosts. As wine is poured, vintages discussed, and histories outlines, a guest can't help to notice the dash marks on the door frame marking the current winemaker's, Robert Hunter III, childhood growth pattern. 

Anyway, it was wonderful. Please go if the opportunity arises.

This picture does not do justice to the beauty of the grounds and I was having too much fun to take pictures!

Below is my personal rating system:
1 (NOT ok) to 5(Woop woop)  & other important details...
Wine: 5
Service: 5
Child friendliness: 0
Best time to visit: Anytime
Baby changing station: No
Stroller access: No
Winery website: http://www.roberthunterwinery.com/RHW/Welcome.html
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