Sunce Winery - Santa Rosa, California

Bryson Kelpe

Wunderbares Weingut. Köstlicher Wein. Freundliches und sachkundiges Personal.

Michael Mirabella

Sunce Winery, nestled in the heart of Sonoma County's Russian River Valley, is a charming family-run winery known for its small artisan lots of vineyard-designated varietal wines and classic blends.

The winery offers an enchanting escape for wine enthusiasts. Its serene and welcoming atmosphere are perfect for tasting award-winning wines, strolling through the estate Pinot Noir vineyard, or enjoying a game of bocce ball. The knowledgeable staff, coupled with the picturesque surroundings, make for an unforgettable visit that beautifully encapsulates the essence of Sunce, meaning "sun" in Croatian.

The tasting experience at Sunce is nothing short of delightful. The winery's commitment to small-batch, artisanal wine production is evident in every sip, with each bottle reflecting the unique terroir and meticulous craftsmanship. Knowledgeable and passionate staff guide you through a diverse selection of varietals, from elegant Pinot Noirs to robust Zinfandels, each showcasing the winery's dedication to quality and tradition. (My personal favorite was the Malbec!). Make sure to inquire about the barrel tour, where you can "thieve" wine straight from the barrel!

The intimate setting, often complemented by friendly conversations and stunning views, makes for an unforgettable visit. Sunce Winery is a hidden gem, where every glass tells a story of passion, place, and exquisite taste.

P.S. anyone visiting must try the meatballs, which (I believe) were based in a sauce made with on-site Zinfandel—delicious!

Lamarr English

The wine is outstanding! Great knowledgeable employees who really care about their craft. All the wine was spectacular and very affordable. Would for sure visit again.

Martin Soon

HIDDEN GEM!!
What a phenomenal selection of wines, where several a Gold medal winners and even a Best in Class.
Best of all: the best bang for your buck!!
We sampled 20 of their wines before tapping out. The customer service Zack provided us was just amazing and we loved the charcuterie board he prepared for us to enhance our experience.

Barbi Troske

It was such a wonderful day! Zach was our wine guide. His experience and palette paid off 10 fold. We started in the tasting room and continued onto barrel tasting for future bottles.
The number one thing that stands out about the wines is the number of varietals and the willingness of the winemaker to experiment. Those experiments pay off in learning about new grapes (new to us) and amazing results of tasty wines, even before they are done aging in the barrels.
There's an authentic bocce court , putt putt golf strip, seating, and beautiful vines growing in the field. They also offer a great charteuterie plate to go with the wine. I'm so glad that we stumbled upon Sunce!
Cheers!

Naomi Gilbert

I almost don’t want to share this review because this winery is a hidden gem! Everything is outstanding- the wine selection, the wine taste, the staff (the staff!!), the atmosphere. It’s unpretentious and all about good wine, good time, good people.

We knew we’d be signing up for membership within 20 min of being there 🙂

Highly recommend for those looking for a chill environment with affordable tasting, and interested in the winemaking itself. Not recommended for large groups (8+)— the place is small and it would overwhelm the tasting room.

Thank you Mike, Alan, Michael & team for a great day.

Chamindri Aluwihare

Small family owned winery. They had a good variety to taste from. Kids played Bocce ball while we sipped our wine. Nicole was fantastic. We stayed a couple of hours - longer than anticipated and ended up taking a few good bottles home. Looking forward to enjoying them at leisure. All in all glad we picked Sunce.
I have a feeling we'll be back!

Jim Tempest

We dropped by first thing in the morning on a Thursday. Zack immediately started pouring for us. Soon, Janae joined him and the party started. During the next two hours, we tasted almost their entire production, which features wines crafted in the classic styles of the countries the grape originated in.

The best part was listening to Zack and Janae enthusiastically describe each wine while they savoured them as much or more than their guests. An education, for sure, and nary a bad taste in over 30(!!) glasses.

The worst thing about our visit was Sunce set the bar so high, everywhere else we went in the area paled in comparison. Truly an epic experience.

Go there!