Winery · Kenwood, Sonoma County
We haven't been able to confirm Kenwood Vineyards's picnic policy yet — call ahead at (707) 824-7770.
Checked September 2026 from kenwoodvineyards.comStated on the venue's own website
Historically, a redwood-ringed picnic area next to the tasting room looked over the estate Merlot vineyard. Current condition unknown.
A long-running Kenwood producer (known for its Jack London Vineyard wines) whose Hwy 12 tasting room historically had a redwood-shaded picnic area. After a 'closed until further notice' notice in spring 2026, its website is back and lists daily tasting hours, but it says nothing yet about picnics.
Stock up at a deli nearby, then picnic close by — a short, easy loop.
Deli & market · Glen Ellen · about 5.1 mi away
Kenwood Vineyards (this winery)
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Park · Kenwood · about 0.6 mi away
Glen Ellen · 4 mi
St. Helena · 7 mi
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Kenwood· 0.3 mi
A family-run producer of Italian-style reds (Sangiovese, Barbera and friends) pouring in an old schoolhouse in Kenwood. It openly invites guests to bring a picnic to eat with their tasting in the backyard.
Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 3.9 mi
Kenwood· 0.4 mi
A family-run Italian marketplace-winery in Kenwood where the deli, pizza oven and gelato counter are half the draw. It's a great buy-your-lunch stop, but outside food isn't allowed.
Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 4.0 mi
Kenwood· 0.5 mi
Kenwood's little village park is one of the few spots in the valley where the official park page flatly says alcohol is allowed, which makes it an easy, free stop between Highway 12 wineries. Shaded lawns and a gazebo make it pleasant, but bring everything you need, since there are no restrooms.
Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 3.6 mi
Kenwood· 0.5 mi
A walk-in-friendly Kenwood tasting room for a Moon Mountain District Cabernet specialist. With no food service, it invites visitors to bring their own picnic, which makes it a handy stop in a stretch of Highway 12 where many big wineries ban outside food.
Ty Caton Vineyards (Kenwood Tasting Room)
Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 4.2 mi
We haven't been able to confirm Kenwood Vineyards's picnic policy yet — call ahead at (707) 824-7770.
No. Like most wineries, Kenwood Vineyards doesn't allow outside wine or alcohol — buy a bottle there to enjoy with your picnic.
We last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: Archived official homepage Apr 2026 ('closed until further notice')). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with Kenwood Vineyards before you go. How we verify.
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