A curated guide to the vineyards, tasting rooms, and hidden gems surrounding the Inn at Occidental
Tucked between the redwoods and the rolling hills of the Russian River Valley, the Inn at Occidental sits at the heart of one of California’s most celebrated wine regions. Within just a few miles, you’ll find dozens of boutique and family-owned wineries producing world-class Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel, along with a growing selection of unique varietals that showcase the region’s coastal terroir.
Our OX Wine Bar is the perfect place to begin your tasting adventure, featuring a curated list of hyper-local wines from many of these same producers. From legendary estates to hidden tasting rooms, each winery offers its own story—and we’re happy to help you plan private tastings or exclusive appointments with some of our favorite local vintners.
Explore the list of our partner wineries below to discover the exceptional wines of West Sonoma County—each one part of what makes this corner of Wine Country so extraordinary.
Auteur Wines
Vintner-founded, independent, expressive Pinot Noir & Chardonnay from Russian River / Sonoma sites.
10520 Wohler Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 938-9211
auteurwines.com
Tasting Room Hours: Open Daily, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Walk-ins / Reservations: Walk-ins welcome; some reservation needed for special tastings
Krueger Vaught produces limited quantities of Pinot Noir from a single coastal vineyard positioned west of Occidental, within the maritime corridor of the West Sonoma Coast AVA.
Purple Pachyderm is the passion project of owners Les & Chaney Claypool, born in the heart of the Russian River Valley and inspired by a tight-knit community of growers and winemakers. What began as a backyard experiment has evolved into a refined, small-lot Pinot Noir program, producing elegant, Sonoma Coast-driven wines that balance serious quality with a refreshingly unpretentious spirit.
Simoncini Vineyards, founded in 2002, is a family-owned destination winery with vision, passion and attention to detail. We produce single vineyard, limited production wines. Our wines are available only to Wine Club Members or direct from the winery. Experience our Wine Cave Tour & Tasting or enjoy a creekside Wine & Food Pairing.
2303 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, California 95448