Winery · Kenwood, Sonoma County

Ty Caton Vineyards (Kenwood Tasting Room) picnic guide

Picnics welcomeBring your own foodWalk-ins OK$$

Can you picnic at Ty Caton Vineyards (Kenwood Tasting Room)?

Yes — Ty Caton Vineyards (Kenwood Tasting Room) welcomes picnics and you can bring your own food. No reservation is needed for the picnic area. Outside wine and alcohol aren't allowed.

Checked September 2026 from tycaton.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
Groups: Groups of any size with an advance reservation.
Hours: Daily 11am–6pm (last tasting 5pm)
Tastings: $25–$35 per person (waived with qualifying purchase)
House rules: Picnics welcome at the Kenwood Tasting Room; last tasting at 5pm.

What the picnic area is like

A village tasting room in Kenwood Village Plaza on Highway 12 that pours estate-grown Cabernet from its Moon Mountain District vineyard, plus other reds. There's no kitchen, and the winery explicitly welcomes guests to bring a picnic, with Kenwood delis nearby.

Good for: Groups · Budget-friendly

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About Ty Caton Vineyards (Kenwood Tasting Room)

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.

Bring your own picnic to the tasting room
Walk-ins welcome daily 11am–6pm
Flights $25–$35, waived with purchase
Estate Cabernet from the Moon Mountain District

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

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Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026

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Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026

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Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026

Own food: yes
Wine allowed: yes
Reservation: Not needed
Dogs: Yes
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Frequently asked questions

Can you picnic at Ty Caton Vineyards (Kenwood Tasting Room)?

Yes — Ty Caton Vineyards (Kenwood Tasting Room) welcomes picnics and you can bring your own food. No reservation is needed for the picnic area. Outside wine and alcohol aren't allowed.

Can you bring your own food to Ty Caton Vineyards (Kenwood Tasting Room)?

Yes. Outside food is allowed at Ty Caton Vineyards (Kenwood Tasting Room).

Can you bring your own wine to Ty Caton Vineyards (Kenwood Tasting Room)?

No. Like most wineries, Ty Caton Vineyards (Kenwood 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 Ty Caton Vineyards (Kenwood Tasting Room)?

No reservation is needed to use the picnic area. Groups of any size with an advance reservation.

Sources & accuracy

We last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: Official FAQ, current site (includes a 2024 holiday-hours note)). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with Ty Caton Vineyards (Kenwood Tasting Room) before you go. How we verify.

tycaton.com/visit/frequently-asked-questions

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