• What are the tasting room's hours of operation?

  Kenwood Estate (Sonoma Valley): Daily from 10:00am – 5:00pm

  Hop Kiln Estate (Russian River Valley): Thursday - Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm

  The last seated tasting at both properties begins at 3:30pm.

  Reservations are required and can be made online at the links below, or directly with our concierge over the phone at 707.833.0218 (Kenwood Estate), 707.433.6491 (Hop Kiln Estate) or by email at [email protected]. When making your reservation, please make sure to specify which tasting room location you are looking to visit (Kenwood Estate in Sonoma Valley or Hop Kiln Estate in Russian River Valley).

  Kenwood Estate (Sonoma Valley): Reserve Now

  Hop Kiln Estate (Russian River Valley): Reserve Now

• What experiences are currently available?

  Currently both locations are welcoming guests for outdoor, seated tastings only. Reservations are required and can be made online at the links below, or directly with our concierge over the phone at 707.833.0218 Kenwood Estate (Sonoma Valley), 707.433.6491 Hop Kiln Estate (Russian River Valley) or by email at [email protected]

  Kenwood Estate (Sonoma Valley): Reserve Now

  Hop Kiln Estate (Russian River Valley): Reserve Now

• Is picnicking allowed?

  Currently outside food is not permitted but guests are welcome to choose from a wide variety of local cheeses, charcuterie, and accoutrements which are available for purchase in both of our tasting rooms. Specialty cheese platters and gourmet popcorn are also available to supplement your wine tasting experience.

• Are walk-ins welcome?

  Reservations are recommended, especially on Saturday afternoons. For day-of reservations, please call 707.833.0218 for our Kenwood Estate and 707.433.6491 for our Hop Kiln Estate.

• Do I need to wear a face covering?

  Unvaccinated individuals over the age of 2 are required to wear a face covering in all public indoor settings.

• What other precautions is Landmark taking to ensure the safety of its guests and employees?

  Both locations (Kenwood Estate and Hop Kiln Estate) require all staff to perform daily pre-shift health screenings consisting of a temperature check and general wellness questionnaire. Staff members are required to wear masks, as well as gloves, when handling food or setting/cleaning tables. All high-touch surfaces are sanitized regularly, including in between wine tasting reservations. At this time all wine tasting experiences are taking place outdoors on our expansive patio and lawn areas where tables have been placed at least 6 feet apart to ensure proper social distancing.

Events

• Which Landmark events are happening?

  Please visit our EVENTS PAGE for updates on current events.

• How do I book a private event?

  For questions or to inquire about booking a private event, please contact our events manager Olivia Laney at 707.833.0212 or [email protected].

Wine Pick-Up

• Can I place a wine order for pickup?

  Yes if you placed a will-call order over the phone or online please call the winery with the date and time you would like to come and we will have your wine ready for pickup in the tasting room.
  
  Landmark Vineyards Kenwood Estate: PH: 707.833.0218
  
  Landmark Vineyards Hop Kiln Estate: PH: 707.433.6491

• What should I do when I arrive to pick-up my order?

  Please check into the tasting room and our staff will be happy to assist you.

FAQ Wine

• Will you share my contact information?
  • Landmark Vineyards respects the privacy of our members and friends. Any information shared with us will not be sold or given to a third party.
  • You can view our PRIVACY POLICY.
• How do I log in to my account online?
  • To retrieve your username or password, click on the link “forgot username or password?” on the Landmark homepage and you will receive it via email to the address on file.
  • Email us at [email protected] or call the Landmark Wine Society at 707.833.0221 to inquire about or to reset your credentials.
• Can I return wine?

  We will gladly replace any bottle of wine purchased from Landmark Vineyards that is damaged, flawed, or otherwise deemed to be unsatisfactory. We ask that the customer return the unfinished portion of the original bottle. To return an item, please contact us at [email protected] within 30 days of purchase.

• Does Landmark ship wine?
  • Landmark ships to most states. In the summer months, all shipments are shipped ground with ice that lasts three days. For East Coast and Southern States, we highly recommend choosing expedited shipping or delaying the ship date to mid-October.
• How can I locate Landmark wines in my area?

  Click HERE to find out where you can buy Landmark wines in your area.

• How can I obtain more info on Landmark wines? (Tasting notes, labels, brochures, etc.)

  Simple! Email us at [email protected] or click HERE.

• How do I request event sponsorship or product donation?

  Please visit our donation request page Here.

History

• Are the grapes in Landmark wines grown on property?

  We have a small estate vineyard on our Sonoma Valley property. Our winemaking philosophy is to source grapes from California’s best vineyards. With the acquisition of Hop Kiln Estate in 2016, this now includes estate vineyards. Our winemaker then weaves together the nuances of each vineyard, blending them to create wines that are greater than the sum of their parts–multifaceted, complex, and balanced.

• When was Landmark founded?

  Landmark Vineyards was founded in 1974 by a group that includes Damaris Deere Ford, great-great-granddaughter of John Deere (inventor of the first steel plow in Grand Detour, IL). The original Landmark Vineyards location was in Windsor and moved to Kenwood in Sonoma Valley in 1989.

• What is the history of Hop Kiln Estate?
  • In 1905, Sol Walters hired the Italian stonemason Angelo “Skinny” Sodini to construct the massive stone and redwood kilns. Sodini’s crew finished the building within 35 days. The building consists of three stone kilns for drying hops and an attached wooden cooling barn with a two-story press for baling hops.
  • After Sol died in October 1919 his son and daughter, took over the property. Adelma took over the 125 acres of present day Rochioli and William took over the other 200 or so acres of the 6050 westside area. William lived in his late parent’s 1905 home and Adelma lived in the house near Rochioli. Her house burned down in 1930 and then again in 1933 after rebuilding. William had 1,440 sheep and built a sheep barn. In 1960 Sol’s house that Will was using was also destroyed by fire. A year later Marty Griffin bought the property.
  • In 1961, Dr. Martin Griffin was a conservationist and well-known for his book Saving the Marin-Sonoma Coast. He purchased the 240 acre-ranch from the retired Billy Walters. The 1880 vineyards were still producing grapes that were being sold to local wineries. Griffin immediately began to restore the hop kiln, barn, and the Victorian house he had moved to the estate. He also restored the original 1880 vineyards, planting a few additional grape varieties, and selling the fruit to wineries like Korbel and Gallo.
  • In 1975, Griffin had brought the building up to county code and obtained the permits needed to turn the hop kiln into a bonded winery. He made the Marty Griffin’s Big Red (from the 1880 vineyard), Thousand Flowers white (blend), Primitivo Zinfandel, and Rosa Bellissima (Rosé of Zinfandel). Over the years he replanted all the 1880 vines to Zinfandel, Cabernet, and Chardonnay. Mr. Griffin sold the winery in 2004 upon retirement.
• What is the history of Overlook?

  In 1991, Damaris turned her attention exclusively to producing chardonnay and created the first vintage of the flagship Overlook Chardonnay. Overlook is a neighborhood in Moline, Illinois, the headquarters of John Deere. Overlook was named after the home of Charles Deere, which sits on a bluff above Moline Centre overlooking the Mississippi River in the Overlook neighborhood. The house was declared a Moline historic landmark in 2002, and two of the houses are now museums you can visit.

Tasting

• How much is a tasting?
  • Wine Society members receive complimentary Signature Tastings for up to 4 guests
  • Signature Tasting: $40 – 55 depending on group size.
    Click HERE to learn more about the Signature Tasting at the Kenwood Estate (Sonoma Valley) and
    click HERE to learn more about the Signature Tasting at the Hop Kiln Estate (Russian River Valley)
  • Reserve Tasting: $80 per person; $64 per person for Wine Society members. See more HERE
  • Sensory Tasting: $85 per person; $68 per person for Wine Society members. See more HERE

Visit

• What is your pet policy?

  Well-behaved dogs are welcome outdoors. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Dogs are not allowed inside the tasting room. In the case of inclement weather, tastings can be done under the cover of the leaves.

   

• How do I plan a visit?

  Click HERE to plan your visit.

• Where is Landmark located?

  Kenwood Estate (Sonoma Valley) Tasting Room
  101 ADOBE CANYON RD, KENWOOD, CA 95452

  Hop Kiln Estate (Russian River Valley) Tasting Room
  6050 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448

• Are children allowed?

  Children are welcome. We ask that children are supervised at all times. There is open water on the property, so it is important that children are in close contact with their parents.

• Is outside food allowed?

  We have a wide variety of local cheeses, charcuterie and accoutrements available for purchase in both our tasting rooms. Landmark has artisan cheese plates and popcorn available to purchase to add to your seated tasting experiences. No outside food or alcohol allowed. We do make picnic exceptions for Wine Society Members.

Wine Society

• What if I’m not home or out of town during a release?

   

  • Contact the Landmark Wine Society at least 30 days prior to any shipment to arrange for a hold and future delivery date.
  • Wine must be signed for by an adult 21 years of age or older.
  • Missed deliveries will result in a door tag and up to three delivery attempts. If unable to deliver, the wine will be returned to Landmark and the customer charged for any future reships of wine.
  • We recommend using a business address for all shipments of wine.

   

• How will I be notified of an impending shipment?

   

  • A reminder of the dates will be included in an eNewsletter prior to the shipment, and you’ll receive a tracking email when your wine leaves our warehouse.
  • If you need to update your account information please contact us at least 30 days in advance of each shipment. Log into your account, email [email protected] or call 707.833.0221.

   

• How do I update my membership information (email, billing or shipping address, phone, credit card, etc.)?

   

  • Contact us during business hours of 9:00am–5:00pm (PST) via email at [email protected] or call us at 707.833.0221.
  • Log in to LANDMARKWINE.COM account to update your information 24/7.

   

• How do I cancel my membership?

  If after one year of membership (2 Wine Society shipments) you wish to cancel, simply send us an email or letter. All requests to cancel must be in writing and must be received and confirmed by a written acknowledgment of your request, at least 30 days prior to any wine release.

• Can I give a Wine Society membership as a gift?
  • Landmark wine makes a great gift! Choose between a fixed-length membership or an ongoing gift.
  • Gifted memberships will include a personalized gift note upon activation.
• How many shipments will I receive each year?
  • The Landmark Wine Society includes two shipments per year (April and October) of 6 or 12 bottles per release.
  • A Will Call option is also available for local members.
• What are the obligations of membership in the Landmark Wine Society?

  There is no fee to join. By joining, you agree to commit to a minimum one-year (two-shipment) membership and to purchase the winemaker-selected bottles in each release.

• What are the benefits of joining the Landmark Wine Society?
  • Access to Landmark Vineyards’ limited-production wine.
  • Preferred Pricing: 20% off wine and merchandise in the Tasting Room and on our website.
    
  • Complimentary shipping within California for 6+ bottle orders.
  • Complimentary tastings for member and up to 3 guests.
  • Complimentary Wine Society newsletter subscription with special release information and exciting Landmark happenings.