Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of WineryHunt?

With over 400 tasting rooms in Sonoma, choosing where to visit is confusing! We save our members time and money by curating a group of stellar tasting rooms in 12 Sonoma wine regions and providing a program of tasting adventures throughout the year.

Who is the ideal WineryHunt member?

WineryHunt was designed for adventurous wine lovers who are eager to spend a full year exploring Sonoma County's many winegrowing regions. Our members live within driving distance of wine country and have a deep love for learning about and exploring California wine. 

What is the cost to be a member?

The cost is $75 early-bird rate per member (discounted from $100 through December 31). Members are not charged anything in addition to the initial yearly membership fee.

How will I prove I am a WineryHunt Member?

Membership cards and a print tasting guide are mailed to members soon after purchase. This card can be shown at each month's featured wineries to receive waived tastings and discounts. Each winery will also be given a list of club members in case you forget your card.

How many wines are on each flight?

Each winery determines the number of wines to pour to WineryHunt members. The vast majority are offering their full normal flight (usually 4-6 wines), with the average flight being $15-$20 (comped for members of course)

How many people is a membership good for?

Each cardholding member receives one tasting flight (4-7 wines) at each participating winery. You certainly may let your +1 sample from your flight, but that person will also need to be a cardholding member to receive their own personal flight.

How do I learn about the Featured Wineries?

Members are emailed twice per month with full details about that month's Featured Region and Featured Wineries. We also highlight all featured wineries in mailed print material, on this website, and on our social media accounts.

Do the wineries have to be visited during the assigned month?

Yes. Having a specific program of wine tasting adventures, with specific months for each region, is the needed time-sensitive incentive to make your tasting trips happen. You'll thank us later!

Can I go tasting at any time in the featured month?

Yes! You have any time in the month to go visit--- not just specific days. There may be the occasional blackout date for very special dates like major holidays, but in general you have the entire month to pick the most opportune date to go wine tasting.

When did WineryHunt start?

WineryHunt began in 2017 with WineryHunt Oregon, followed by WineryHunt Washington in 2019 and Sonoma in 2020! WineryHunt is operated from the Pacific Northwest by Vinbound Marketing.

What caliber of wineries are Featured?

We are intent on featuring Sonoma wineries that offer exceptional wines, warm hospitality and polished tasting room experiences. The featured wineries were chosen by merit and did not pay to be part of this program.