Estate Grown, Dry-Farmed Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, & Zinfandel
Wine Tasting Experiences in the heart of the russian River valley
Our family-owned and operated estate vineyard and tasting room are located between Sebastopol and Occidental in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley.
We offer private seated wine tastings by appointment at our estate vineyard, where guests enjoy a curated flight of six estate-grown, dry-farmed wines, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel.
For those who want a deeper look at the vineyard, tastings can also include a guided walk through the vines, where we share how our dry-farming practices and cool-climate site shape the character of our wines.
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Russian River Valley Estate Tasting Room
Located between Sebastopol and the picturesque town of Occidental, Square Peg Winery offers a relaxed private wine tasting experience in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley. Guests enjoy award-winning estate wines grown on our dry-farmed vineyard, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Rosé, and Meritage.
Visitors can unwind overlooking the vineyard while tasting wines crafted by renown winemaker William Knuttel, whose four decades of California winemaking experience include leadership roles at Saintsbury, Chalk Hill, and Dry Creek Vineyard.
Square Peg is also known as a Russian River Valley winery with an art gallery, showcasing bronze sculptures and paintings by acclaimed artist Alanna Roth.
For those searching for a boutique wine tasting experience in the Russian River Valley, Square Peg offers a welcoming place to slow down, take in the vineyard views, and enjoy warm hospitality, small-production wines, and world-class art in a peaceful setting.
Square Peg Estate Vineyard
Square Peg Estate Vineyard sits in one of the most distinctive locations in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley, at an elevation of 800 feet. The vineyard also lies within the boundaries of two additional American Viticultural Areas, Green Valley and Sonoma Coast, placing it at the intersection of three renowned cool-climate wine regions.
This unique overlap contributes to the vineyard’s cool growing conditions, coastal influence, and long ripening season, ideal for producing balanced, expressive Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel.
Why dry farm?
Dry farming sets our vineyard apart from those around us; our vines rely solely on rainwater absorbed and retained by the earth. This method yields grapes (and ultimately wine) with harmonious, robust, and unique character. Moreover, we believe vines cultivated through dry farming more accurately reflect the essence of our terroir.
Dry farming is also beneficial for the environment. By avoiding vine irrigation, we save millions of gallons of water throughout the vineyard’s lifespan. Managing each vine’s individual canopy does demand extra labor, but the exceptional wines we produce justifies this additional effort.
Winemaker
Renowned California vintner William Knuttel has dedicated over forty years to crafting ultra-premium wines. His enduring approach involves creating diverse wines in multiple styles every vintage. This extensive expertise directly influences his commitment to time-honored winemaking techniques, resulting in harmonious, refined wines that complement food and boast remarkable aging capacity — the trademarks of classic wine.
Wine
Our portfolio features a range of Estate dry-farmed wines, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, and Rosé. Each is produced in limited quantities, and is primarily offered to our Club Members. We emphasize sustainability in our Estate Vineyard, and throughout winemaking process.
Experience our Estate Vineyard
We look forward to welcoming you to our Estate Vineyard Tasting Room & Art Gallery for a boutique tasting experience.
Russian River Valley
Estate Grown
Dry Farmed
Small Production
Square Peg Winery is a small, family-owned estate winery in California’s Russian River Valley specializing in handcrafted, small-production wines. We focus on vineyard-driven wines and intimate tasting experiences designed to be personal and unhurried.
Square Peg Winery produces small-production, award-winning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, and Rosé of Pinot Noir from our estate vineyard in the Russian River Valley. Our wines are crafted to reflect the character of the vineyard and the distinctive terroir of Sonoma County
Square Peg Winery is located in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, California, within the Green Valley appellation. Our estate vineyard reflects the cool-climate character that defines this renowned wine-growing region.
Square Peg Winery welcomes guests for curated tasting experiences by advance reservation in the Russian River Valley. Each visit is hosted by an owner, and is designed to provide a relaxed, unhurried exploration of our estate wines.
Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you during your tasting experience at Square Peg Winery. We simply ask that dogs remain leashed and under supervision so everyone can enjoy a relaxed visit.
Tastings are hosted by reservation to ensure a personalized experience for every guest. We recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred date and time.
Tasting experiences typically last 60 to 90 minutes, allowing guests to explore the wines and vineyard setting at a comfortable pace.
Tasting reservations can be made through our website’s booking page. Advance reservations are recommended, particularly during peak seasons in the Russian River Valley.
Wine tasting experiences are $50 per guest and include a guided tasting of our estate wines, an optional vineyard tour, and time to explore the world-class artwork displayed in our tasting room. The tasting fee is refunded with the purchase of two or more bottles per person. Wine club members receive complimentary tastings.
Our current release wines typically range from $40 to $80 per bottle, depending on varietal and vintage. Wine club members receive preferred pricing on all current releases.
