Winery · Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Only by reservation — Char Vale Winery offers picnicking as a booked experience or reserved table. You can bring your own food to your reserved table. A wine purchase is part of the deal. Outside wine and alcohol aren't allowed.
Checked September 2026 from charvalewinery.comStated on the venue's own website
A small estate in the Green Valley corner of the Russian River Valley whose tasting room overlooks its own Pinot Noir vineyard. Guests can reserve a picnic table for a private tasting and bring lunch or picnic provisions to go with a wine purchase.
Good for: Romantic · Quiet · Views
A quiet, family-scale Green Valley winery pouring estate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling and rosé with panoramic vineyard views. Reserve one of its picnic tables and bring your own lunch.
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Only by reservation — Char Vale Winery offers picnicking as a booked experience or reserved table. You can bring your own food to your reserved table. A wine purchase is part of the deal. Outside wine and alcohol aren't allowed.
Yes. Outside food is allowed at Char Vale Winery, though you're expected to buy wine to use the picnic area.
No. Like most wineries, Char Vale Winery doesn't allow outside wine or alcohol — buy a bottle there to enjoy with your picnic.
Yes. Book ahead. Reservations strongly suggested for parties of more than 6.
We last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: Official visit page current 2026 (site © 2026)). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with Char Vale Winery before you go. How we verify.
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