Winery · Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County

David Coffaro Vineyard & Winery picnic guide

Picnics welcomeBring your own foodWalk-ins OKNo fee listed$

Open-sided metal winery shed with a covered crush pad and flower bed at David Coffaro — Photo: star5112 · CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr

Can you picnic at David Coffaro Vineyard & Winery?

Yes — David Coffaro Vineyard & Winery welcomes picnics and you can bring your own food. No reservation is needed for the picnic area. Fee: No picnic fee stated. Outside wine and alcohol aren't allowed.

Checked September 2026 from coffaro.comStated on the venue's own website

Picnic rules at a glance

Picnicking: Picnics welcome
Bring your own food: Allowed
Outside wine / alcohol: Not allowed
Purchase required: Not confirmed
Reservation: Not required
Fee: No picnic fee stated; tasting $10/person
Dogs: Pets allowed outdoors only
Kids: Small children allowed outdoors only
Hours: Thursday–Monday 11am–3pm by appointment; walk-ins when staffing allows
Tastings: $10 per person (may be waived with a purchase)
House rules: Food, small children and pets are welcome outdoors but not inside the winery building.

What the picnic area is like

An outdoor patio, deck and lawn at a small, idiosyncratic Dry Creek winery known for field blends.

Lawn
Vineyard views
Parking

Good for: Budget-friendly · Quiet

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About David Coffaro Vineyard & Winery

A small, quirky Dry Creek winery known for blends and a budget-friendly $10 tasting. Its visitation guidelines allow food, kids and pets on the outdoor patio, deck and lawn.

Food allowed on patio, deck and lawn
$10 tastings
Reservations requested

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Frequently asked questions

Can you picnic at David Coffaro Vineyard & Winery?

Can you bring your own food to David Coffaro Vineyard & Winery?

Yes. Outside food is allowed at David Coffaro Vineyard & Winery.

Can you bring your own wine to David Coffaro Vineyard & Winery?

No. Like most wineries, David Coffaro Vineyard & Winery doesn't allow outside wine or alcohol — buy a bottle there to enjoy with your picnic.

Do you need a reservation to picnic at David Coffaro Vineyard & Winery?

No reservation is needed to use the picnic area.

Is there a fee to picnic at David Coffaro Vineyard & Winery?

No picnic fee stated; tasting $10/person.

Are dogs allowed at David Coffaro Vineyard & Winery?

Pets allowed outdoors only.

Is David Coffaro Vineyard & Winery good for kids?

Small children allowed outdoors only.

Sources & accuracy

We last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: Official guidelines appear to date from the COVID era). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with David Coffaro Vineyard & Winery before you go. How we verify.

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