A small, family-run winery with a tasting room on North Street a short walk from the plaza. The Portalupi family makes Italian-inflected wines from Sonoma County grapes — Sangiovese, Barbera, and Primitivo alongside Zinfandel and Pinot Grigio — which gives the tasting room a slightly different character from the standard Sonoma experience.
The atmosphere is relaxed and personal. Pours are generous, the staff knows the wines well, and the room is comfortable enough to settle into for an extended tasting. The winery stays open later than many of the appointment-required operations in the area, which makes it a practical option for late-afternoon drinking before dinner.
A good choice for visitors who want an alternative to the larger, more formal tasting rooms around the plaza.