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Winery · Carneros, Sonoma County

Roche Winery (Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room) picnic guide

Picnic by reservationPurchase required$$1 bookable picnic experience

Can you picnic at Roche Winery (Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room)?

Only by reservation — Roche Winery (Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room) offers picnicking as a booked experience or reserved table. A wine purchase is part of the deal. Fee: Picnic in Our Vineyards. Outside wine and alcohol aren't allowed.

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

Picnic rules at a glance

Picnicking
Picnic by reservation
Bring your own food
Not confirmed
Outside wine / alcohol
Not allowed
Purchase required
Yes
Reservation
Required
Fee
Picnic in Our Vineyards: $57/person including lunch and full picnic setup; wine purchased separately; gratuity added at booking
Food on site
Gourmet picnic basket included with the vineyard picnic (vegetarian and vegan options); light bites from a catering partner with some tastings
Groups
Groups of 2–16; one seating daily at 11:30am; book at least 72 hours ahead.
Dogs
Outdoor tasting areas are dog-friendly
Hours
Winery daily 10:30am–5pm (downtown Plaza tasting room 11am–7:30pm Mar–Dec, 11am–6pm Jan–Feb)
Tastings
$35–$65 per person
House rules
Picnic is a booked, catered experience — outside food policy not stated. Outdoor tasting areas are dog-friendly.

Book a picnic at Roche Winery (Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room)

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    Picnic in Our Vineyards

    $57 per person, includes lunch and full picnic setup; wine bought separately; gratuity added at booking

    Lunch (vegetarian and vegan options) served picnic-style with leather-and-wood lawn chairs, a picnic blanket and shade umbrellas.

    2–16 guests · One seating daily at 11:30 AM; book at least 72 hours ahead

    Check availability

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

What the picnic area is like

A private grassy spot a few steps from the winery, surrounded by Chardonnay vines with wide views of Sonoma Valley. The winery sets out leather-and-wood lawn chairs, blankets and shade umbrellas.

  • Lawn
  • Vineyard views
  • Parking

Good for: Romantic · Groups · Views · Dogs

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About Roche Winery (Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room)

A family Carneros producer with a flagship winery in the Tipperary Vineyards south of town and a patio tasting room on the Plaza. Its bookable 'Picnic in Our Vineyards' sets you up on a private lawn among the vines with a catered lunch.

  • Catered vineyard picnic, $57/person (wine extra)
  • Lawn chairs, blankets and umbrellas provided
  • One seating daily at 11:30am; 72-hour notice
  • Dog-friendly outdoor tasting areas
  • Second tasting room on Sonoma Plaza open until 7:30pm

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Make a day of it

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

  1. Angelo's Wine Country Deli

    Deli & market · Carneros · about 1.8 mi away

  2. Roche Winery (Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room) (this winery)

    Winery · Carneros

  3. Larson Family Winery

    Winery · Carneros · about 2.3 mi away

  4. Three Fat Guys Winery

    Winery · Sonoma · about 2.8 mi away

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Frequently asked questions

Can you picnic at Roche Winery (Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room)?

Only by reservation — Roche Winery (Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room) offers picnicking as a booked experience or reserved table. A wine purchase is part of the deal. Fee: Picnic in Our Vineyards. Outside wine and alcohol aren't allowed.

Can you bring your own wine to Roche Winery (Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room)?

No. Like most wineries, Roche Winery (Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room) doesn't allow outside wine or alcohol — buy a bottle there to enjoy with your picnic.

Do you need a reservation to picnic at Roche Winery (Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room)?

Yes. Book ahead on their website. Groups of 2–16; one seating daily at 11:30am; book at least 72 hours ahead.

Is there a fee to picnic at Roche Winery (Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room)?

Picnic in Our Vineyards: $57/person including lunch and full picnic setup; wine purchased separately; gratuity added at booking.

Are dogs allowed at Roche Winery (Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room)?

Outdoor tasting areas are dog-friendly.

Sources & accuracy

We last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: Official pages current 2026 (tasting page lists May 14–Sept 30, 2026 offering)). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with Roche Winery (Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room) before you go. How we verify.

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