Your Sonoma Stay Just Got Sweeter!
Updated: Jun 26
A welcome bottle — and an invitation
When you check into one of our Vines & Villa properties, you'll find a bottle of Sojourn Cellars Pinot Noir waiting for you — our way of saying: you've arrived, unwind, you're home.
Alongside that bottle is a flyer with something special: a complimentary wine tasting at Sojourn Cellars, extended exclusively to our guests through our partnership with the winery.
No catch. No tasting fee. Just you, a knowledgeable Wine Educator, and a flight of some of Sonoma's most acclaimed small-lot wines.
"There's a reason people say Sonoma gets into your soul. The rolling vineyards, the unhurried pace, the glass of Pinot that makes you cancel your plans and stay another night. We built Vines & Villa to put you right in the middle of all of it."
About Sojourn Cellars
Founded in 2001, Sojourn Cellars has built a devoted following among wine lovers who appreciate precision winemaking and a genuine sense of place. Their tasting salon sits just steps off the historic Sonoma Plaza — charming, elegant, but never stuffy. It's the kind of place where you actually learn something while having a wonderful time. Go visit Fran at Sojourns for a lovely and fun tasting!
Their signature experience is a seated, comparative tasting — guests explore single-vineyard wines side by side, tracing how soil, microclimate, and growing region shape each pour. Winemaker Randy Bennett's philosophy is beautifully simple: source exceptional grapes from celebrated vineyards — Sangiacomo, Gap's Crown, Durrell, Rodgers Creek — then step aside and let the land speak. The result is a portfolio of silky, beautifully balanced wines as enjoyable on their own as they are with food.
The Sojourn tasting, at a glance
Seated, guided tasting
45–60 minutes
Steps from Sonoma Plaza
Complimentary for Vines & Villa guests
$35/person value!
Why Sonoma is the perfect Wine Country escape
Napa gets the headlines, but Sonoma wins hearts. It's more laid-back, more diverse in its wine styles, and genuinely more fun to explore. The Plaza itself is a draw — lined with restaurants, tasting rooms, boutiques, and a farmers market every Tuesday afternoon.
Beyond the town square, Sonoma County stretches across dozens of distinct appellations. The foggy Sonoma Coast produces elegantly structured Pinots. The Russian River Valley is world-famous for its Burgundian-style wines. Dry Creek Valley delivers bold Zinfandels. You could spend a week sampling and still have more to discover.
How we make your stay feel like MORE...
Vacation rentals have changed how people travel — and for the better. Staying in a thoughtfully managed short-term rental means a real kitchen for lazy mornings, a living room to decompress in, outdoor space to catch the Sonoma sunset, and the freedom to move at your own pace. No hotel checkout times. No crowded lobbies. Just your space, your way.
But not all vacation rentals are created equal. We've been doing this for over 12 years as a woman-owned, family-run company rooted right here in Sonoma County. Our homes are meticulously maintained and personally managed — by people who actually live here and know this region inside and out.
🏡 Handpicked properties — Curated & cared for as if our own
🤝 Local partnerships — Real community perks like your Sojourn tasting
📱 Real support — Text us — an actual person answers
⭐ Five-star focus — Guest experience is our obsession
We know guests aren't looking for a transaction — they're looking for an experience. That's why we go beyond clean sheets and a door code. The welcome bottle. The local tasting partnership. The insider knowledge about where to find the best wood-fired pizza near the Plaza on a Saturday night. That's the Vines & Villa difference.
Ready to plan your Sonoma getaway?
Whether you're celebrating something special, embarking on a long-overdue wine country trip, or simply craving a slower weekend in one of California's most beautiful corners, we'd love to host you. Our properties sleep couples, families, and groups — and every stay comes with that welcome bottle and your invitation to Sojourn Cellars.
Browse our properties & book your Sonoma County escape!
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Love the story behind Sojourns! Such a lovely wine tasting and experience.