Kenwood
Kenwood Vineyards is a well-established California winery based in the Sonoma Valley town of Kenwood, in the heart of Sonoma County. Founded in 1970, the winery built its reputation on producing a broad range of varietal wines sourced from Sonoma County vineyards, with particular attention to Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.
Today Kenwood is recognized as one of Sonoma's more accessible and widely distributed producers, offering wines across several price tiers from everyday Sonoma County bottlings to more focused single-vineyard and reserve selections. The collection here reflects that range, giving shoppers a mix of approachable, food-friendly wines and more ambitious expressions.
Kenwood Vineyards is a well-established California winery based in the Sonoma Valley town of Kenwood, in the heart of Sonoma County.
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Kenwood Vineyards is a well-established California winery based in the Sonoma Valley town of Kenwood, in the heart of Sonoma County. Founded in 1970, the winery built its reputation on producing a broad range of varietal wines sourced from Sonoma County vineyards, with particular attention to Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.
Today Kenwood is recognized as one of Sonoma's more accessible and widely distributed producers, offering wines across several price tiers from everyday Sonoma County bottlings to more focused single-vineyard and reserve selections. The collection here reflects that range, giving shoppers a mix of approachable, food-friendly wines and more ambitious expressions.
History and Sonoma County Roots
Kenwood Vineyards was established in 1970 when its founders acquired an older winery property in the town of Kenwood in Sonoma Valley. The site's history dates back much further, and the winery grew from these origins into a producer known throughout Sonoma County.
Over the decades Kenwood expanded its sourcing across Sonoma County appellations, drawing fruit from Sonoma Valley, Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley, and Dry Creek Valley, among others. This access to diverse growing regions allows the winery to craft distinct varietal wines suited to each grape's ideal terroir.
Kenwood has long been associated with its Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon, a limited-production wine featuring original artwork on the label — one of the winery's most collectible and recognizable offerings.
House Style and Range
Kenwood produces wines across a spectrum of styles and price points. The core Sonoma County range delivers approachable, varietally true wines meant for everyday drinking, while single-vineyard and reserve bottlings aim for greater complexity and aging potential.
Reds tend to emphasize ripe, expressive fruit character with balanced structure — Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel are longtime strengths, alongside Pinot Noir and Merlot. On the white side, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are staples, typically crisp and food-friendly.
When browsing this collection, expect to find both value-oriented Sonoma County labels and higher-tier selections. Reading the appellation and vineyard designation on the label helps signal where a given wine sits within the range.