Spend an immersive 2½-hour workshop at Meadowcroft Wines inside Cornerstone Sonoma where you’ll tour the gardens, sample barrel components, and create a hand-corked 750ml Bordeaux-style blend to take home. Ideal for beginners and seasoned tasters alike, this sensory class pairs local cheese with practical blending techniques.
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A warm morning light filters through rows of gnarled vines as participants gather inside Meadowcroft Wines at Cornerstone Sonoma. The air smells faintly of crushed grape skins and damp earth; the gardens around the winery hum with pollinators while oak barrels sit like patient teachers in the cellar. The experience begins with a guided walk through Cornerstone’s sculpted gardens and the adjacent vineyard, where vines reach for sun and the valley’s microclimates reveal themselves in leaf and soil.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking ability; suitable for most fitness levels—ability to stand for tastings and walk short vineyard distances.
Wildlife
History
Sonoma Valley has been farmed for centuries; Indigenous Pomo and Wappo peoples managed the land long before Spanish missions and the later boom of viticulture that defines the region today.
Conservation
Many Sonoma wineries practice sustainable or organic viticulture to protect soils and water; guests are encouraged to minimize single-use plastics and respect vineyard cover crops and pollinator plantings.
Reserve your spot on the Blend Your Own Bottle Of Wine today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive on time
The experience starts promptly at 10:00 AM; arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in and join the vineyard walk.
Bring a reusable water bottle
Tasting and walking can be dehydrating—stay hydrated between pours to keep your palate sharp.
Wear stable shoes
Vineyard paths and garden walkways are uneven; closed-toe, supportive shoes make moving between barrel room and vines easier.
Take notes and ratios
Record your component percentages as you taste—small changes alter structure and finish dramatically.
Closed-toe shoes
Protects feet on uneven vineyard and garden paths.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated between tastings and helps reset the palate.
Notebook & pen
Useful for recording blend ratios and tasting notes.
Light jacket or layer
Morning fog or coastal breezes can make the vineyard cool; layers keep you comfortable.
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