Auteur Wines — Restaurant in Sonoma

Fresh - Elegant - Gracious This was our first stop on our wine adventure into the Sonoma / Napa Valley wine area and what a way to start off. Tucked off just north of the Sonoma Plaza this quaint wine boutique shows off some stellar wines of the Sonoma area. From the Russian River Valley to the hills of Santa Rita each pinot noir is unique in its colour, hue and taste. For me this was wine tasting at its finest. Very personal, low key and the attention was on the wine and the experience not just flogging product; a truly spectacular experience. One of my favourite wine critics Jeb Dunnuck ( who does like a rocket scientist giving advice on wine) gave the Manchester Ridge - Pinot Noir a 97. The wine is smooth with tastes of raspberries and cinnamon. A wonderful addition to my cellar. Reservations are required so make sure you put in your request early. Wonderful wines which I'm glad to have tasted and purchased as who can resist a lovely Rose which for warm spring days is unbeatable to have in the afternoon with bread and cheese. Thank you...

A hidden gem in the heart of Sonoma! When my husband and I decided to take a spontaneous weekend trip to Sonoma for wine tasting, we stumbled upon Auteur Wines—and what a happy accident it was! From the moment we walked in, the experience felt personal and welcoming. Patrick hosted our first tasting and was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also a joy to chat with.

We loved it so much, we became members that very day. Now, a year later, every visit feels just as special—whether it's tasting with friends or attending one of their curated events. Each experience is memorable, and the wines are consistently outstanding.

We're also thrilled to see Auteur thriving, especially with their beautiful new location in the Russian River Estate in Healdsburg. Cheers to many more visits and...

My husband and I visited Auteur for a tasting on a slow, hot Sunday and had the most fabulous time. Auteur is everything I love about wine country - they're warm instead of haughty, humble instead of boastful, and passionate about winemaking. Their wines were unexpected and evocative, our favorite was a pinot noir from their vines near the ocean in tricky conditions where they're sometimes unable to harvest. The tasting was bespoke and personalized and the team felt like good friends by the time we left. We look forward to returning to the Auteur bungalow next time...