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Winery · Russian River Valley, Sonoma County

Notre Vue Estate Winery picnic guide

Picnic area — food from their deliPurchase requiredReserve ahead$$1 bookable picnic experience

Can you picnic at Notre Vue Estate Winery?

Partly — Notre Vue Estate Winery has a picnic area, but outside food isn't allowed; you buy food on site (Terrace Lunch (gourmet sandwich, seasonal salad, chips, dessert). Reservations are required. Fee: Terrace Lunch with estate flight from $60/person. Outside wine and alcohol aren't allowed.

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

Table set with boxed lunches and flowers on a deck overlooking the lake at Notre Vue
Photo: Missvain · CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Picnic rules at a glance

Picnicking
Picnic area — food from their deli
Bring your own food
Not confirmed
Outside wine / alcohol
Not allowed
Purchase required
Yes
Reservation
Required
Fee
Terrace Lunch with estate flight from $60/person; weekend cabana rentals (Fri–Sun, noon–4pm) include charcuterie and a bottle
Food on site
Terrace Lunch (gourmet sandwich, seasonal salad, chips, dessert; 72 hours' notice), boxed lunches, charcuterie board $30
Dogs
Dog-friendly; leashed and supervised
Kids
Supervise children
Hours
Thursday–Monday, appointments 11am–3:30pm
Tastings
From $25 per person
House rules
The booking page asks for confirmed appointments (Thursday–Monday), though its FAQ says walk-ins are accommodated when space allows (buzz at the front gate). Supervise children; dogs leashed.

Book a picnic at Notre Vue Estate Winery

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  • CellarPass

    Daytime Weekend Cabana Rental

    A private cabana with an artisanal charcuterie board, a bottle of wine and bottled water.

    Noon–4 PM · Fri–Sun

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Prices as listed when we checked; the booking page has current availability.

What the picnic area is like

A hilltop terrace above the Block 23 Cabernet vineyard with sweeping Russian River Valley views, plus a Lakeside Pavilion overlooking the estate reservoir on a 600-acre property with a nature preserve.

  • Pond or lake
  • Vineyard views
  • Covered pavilion
  • Parking

Good for: Dogs · Views · Groups

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About Notre Vue Estate Winery

A large estate in the hills north of Windsor (home of the Notre Vue and Balverne labels) with a view terrace and a lakeside pavilion. It serves reservable terrace lunches and charcuterie rather than advertising bring-your-own picnics.

  • Terrace lunch with estate flight
  • Lakeside pavilion
  • Dog-friendly
  • By appointment Thu–Mon

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Make a day of it

Stock up at a deli nearby, then picnic close by — a short, easy loop.

  1. Quail & Condor

    Deli & market · Healdsburg · about 4.3 mi away

  2. Notre Vue Estate Winery (this winery)

    Winery · Russian River Valley

  3. Limerick Lane Cellars

    Winery · Healdsburg · about 1.1 mi away

  4. Due Ruscelli Vineyards & Winery

    Winery · Russian River Valley · about 1.2 mi away

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Reservation
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Dogs
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Fee
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Frequently asked questions

Can you picnic at Notre Vue Estate Winery?

Partly — Notre Vue Estate Winery has a picnic area, but outside food isn't allowed; you buy food on site (Terrace Lunch (gourmet sandwich, seasonal salad, chips, dessert). Reservations are required. Fee: Terrace Lunch with estate flight from $60/person. Outside wine and alcohol aren't allowed.

Can you bring your own wine to Notre Vue Estate Winery?

No. Like most wineries, Notre Vue Estate 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 Notre Vue Estate Winery?

Yes. Book ahead on their website.

Is there a fee to picnic at Notre Vue Estate Winery?

Terrace Lunch with estate flight from $60/person; weekend cabana rentals (Fri–Sun, noon–4pm) include charcuterie and a bottle.

Are dogs allowed at Notre Vue Estate Winery?

Dog-friendly; leashed and supervised.

Is Notre Vue Estate Winery good for kids?

Supervise children.

Sources & accuracy

We last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: Official booking page current in 2026). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with Notre Vue Estate Winery before you go. How we verify.

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