Kenwood Wine Tasting Experiences
Experience a tasting of Ledson’s small-lot, award-winning wines at the best Kenwood tasting room. The tastings are conducted by experienced staff, personally trained by Steve Noble Ledson. Located in the heart of Sonoma Valley, the Castle Winery is nestled among acres of rolling vineyards with a backdrop of 100-year-old oak trees, offering a wine tasing experience like no other.
Enhance your wine tasting experience by adding a gourmet Cheese & Charcuterie plate. Ledson wine club members might be eligible for a complimentary wine tasting.
Cancellation Policy: We kindly ask that you please cancel 72 hours before your reservation to avoid incurring fees. Once we are within 72 hours of the reservation date, our experience fee is non-refundable. Please note we charge the full tasting fees per person, any food ordered from our Gourmet Marketplace + tax and 20% gratuity, 72 hours before your reservation.
We offer several wine tasting options:
- PRIVATE WINE TASTING
$95 + Tax + 20% Gratuity - VIRGINIA'S SUITE
- WILLIAM'S SUITE
- HANNAH'S SUITE
- CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE
PRIVATE WINE TASTING
For those seeking an intimate tasting experience, our Private Wine Tasting awaits. Indulge in 5 of our top scoring wines ranging from $68 – $150 in an exclusive private tasting suite. This rare opportunity will tantalize your taste buds featuring reserve and extremely limited production wines—wines that you will not find anywhere else in the world. You will learn about Steve Ledson’s sustainable farming practices and his commitment to the highest level of winemaking. Steve oversees every aspect of the winemaking process from grape to glass, ensuring the highest standards of quality and authenticity in every bottle. Enhance your tasting experience by adding a gourmet cheese & charcuterie board, for an unforgettable sensory journey.
VIRGINIA’S SUITE
The Virginia tasting suite is named for Steve’s mother, and has been furnished with the utmost care highlighting the qualities that made her the amazing woman that she was. Family was very important to her, and she treated everyone that worked on the Ledson ranch as if they were a part of their family, making sure every single one was fed and happy. It was from her that Steve learned what real hospitality is. With that in mind, the Virginia suite was designed to be warm and inviting. Visitors that get to have a private tasting in the Virginia suite will get to experience good old-fashioned hospitality like you don’t see anywhere else, while enjoying impeccable wines, with an amazing view of the vineyard just beyond the castle grounds.
WILLIAM’S SUITE
The William tasting suite is named for Steve’s great grandfather, William Cunningham. An overachiever at heart, William was able to recognize the same qualities in Steve’s grandfather, Barker Ledson. William was immediately taken with him, and thrilled that he would be the man to marry his daughter, Edna. William took over for his father, Zina, in managing the Cunningham ranch, planting 35 acres of Zinfandel and Aleatico, and was widely known for his commercially available wine in the mid 1860’s. Like everyone in Steve’s lineage, he was a hard worker, and is very much responsible for the rich farming legacy that continues today. Visitors that have a tasting in the William suite will get to experience the warmth and the passion that William was known for, while tasting amazing wines, with gorgeous views of the front courtyard and vineyards.
HANNAH’S SUITE
The Hannah tasting suite is named for Steve’s great grandmother, Hannah Cunningham. Hannah was William Cunningham’s wife, and the matriarch of the Cunningham family. William was known for being an overachiever at everything he did, and Hannah was the perfect match for him. Intelligent, hard-working, and full of determination, Hannah would often be seen working right alongside her husband on the Cunningham Ranch, and later on in their 105-acre ranch in Kenwood after the Cunningham Ranch was sold in 1919. The work ethic and values that were established by William and Hannah Cunningham so long ago helped push the family towards the lasting legacy that you know and love today. Visitors that have a tasting in the Hannah suite will experience the generous and tender spirit that Hannah was known for, while tasting unforgettable wines, with a jaw dropping
view of the front courtyard and vineyards.
CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE $15
plus taxEnhance your private wine tasting experience by adding a gourmet Cheese & Charcuterie plate for $15 per person plus tax.
SEATED WINE TASTING
Our Seated Wine Tasting is tailored to satisfy the curious minds and discerning palates of our guests, hosted in one of our meticulously designed tasting rooms. You will taste 5 wines ranging from $40 – $96. Explore the wines while learning about Ledson’s sustainable farming practices and commitment to the highest level of winemaking. Your host will provide you with knowledge about Steve Ledson, fifth generation winemaker, his vision and design of the Castle, and the profound support the Ledson family has had on elevating Sonoma Valley as a premier winegrowing region. To enrich your journey further, consider enhancing your experience with a gourmet cheese & charcuterie board or other culinary delights from our Gourmet Marketplace.
CLASSIC WINE TASTING
Our Classic Wine Tasting is a standing tasting experience hosted in one of our quaint tasting rooms named after the “The Ledson Boys,” Steve’s father Noble and his uncles Winslow & Whitby. You will enjoy 5 wines ranging from $38 to $60. Our individual tasting bars allow for a more exclusive conversation with your wine host where you can learn about the 150-year Ledson family history bringing viticulture and winemaking together to present you with wines consistently scoring 95 to 99 points from top wine critics throughout the world. Just as important, you will hear the history of the Castle from its beginning as well as Steve Ledson and the Ledson family’s profound influence they have had on shaping the landscape of Sonoma Valley.
Noble Tasting Bar
The Noble tasting bar is named for Steve’s Father, Noble Ledson. Noble was everything you could ever want in a father. Warm hearted, matter of fact, hard-working, honest, and full of genuine love for his family and friends, there could not have been a better example to help mold Steve Ledson into the man that he would become. Noble brought farming back to his family, and also founded a dairy in Sonoma County that would eventually become Clover Dairy. Noble had a sincere love for the outdoors, and made sure to pass that love down to his children. Visitors that taste at the Noble tasting bar will experience Noble’s warm heart and unrivaled friendship, while enjoying some of our best wines with grand views of the castle grounds and the beautiful vineyard beyond.
NOBLE TASTING BAR
The Noble tasting bar is named for Steve’s father, Noble Ledson. Noble was everything you could ever want in a father. Warm hearted, matter of fact, hard-working, honest, and full of genuine love for his family and friends, there could not have been a better example to help mold Steve Ledson into the man that he would become. Noble brought farming back to his family, and also founded a dairy in Sonoma County that would eventually become Clover Dairy. Noble had a sincere love for the outdoors, and made sure to pass that love down to his children. Visitors that taste at the Noble tasting bar will experience Noble’s warm heart and unrivaled friendship, while enjoying some of our best wines with grand views of the castle grounds and the beautiful vineyard beyond.
CASTLE SELECTION – $45 PLUS TAX
Visitors to Ledson Winery are invited to taste handcrafted varietal wines in one of our meticulously designed tasting bars. Our experienced staff is on-hand to offer recommendations, provide information and ensure the thorough enjoyment of your tasting experience.Every time you take a trip to Ledson Castle, you’re stepping into a place that’s immersed in history. When you take part in one of these Classic tastings, you’ll do so from one of three bars, each named for a loved and impactful member of the Ledson family: Steve’s father Noble, and Steve’s uncles, Winslow and Whitby.
The Winslow tasting bar is named for Steve’s uncle, Winslow Ledson. Winslow was the middle child of “The Ledson Boys,” taking part in competitive high school livestock fairs, their own local business, and eventually following Noble to college in San Luis Obispo. After the war, Winslow returned home and took a job at Lucas Dairy in Marin, worked his way up the ladder, and when the dairy was finally purchased by Clover, was named General Manager of Clover Dairy. Visitors that taste in the Winslow tasting bar will experience Winslow’s inviting and understated nature, while enjoying unparalleled wines, and taking in the incredible views of the castle grounds and vineyards.
The Whitby tasting bar was named for Steve’s uncle, Whitby Ledson. The youngest of “The Ledson Boys,” Whitby was an avid farmer, participating in FFA competitions with his brothers, and even starting a business with them while in high school, delivering home goods to their neighbors. Whitby returned from World War II to become a cattle rancher, and eventually branched out into the restaurant business, before finally settling into working for two of the most prestigious family-owned wineries at the time: B.R. Cohn, and Kunde. Visitors that taste in the Whitby tasting bar will experience Whitby’s devoted work ethic and kind heart, while enjoying outstanding wines with breathtaking views of the castle grounds and the vineyards.
RESERVED TABLE
Experience Ledson Winery in a more relaxed setting with our Reserved Table option, perfect for a tranquil and intimate wine tasting experience at your own pace to catch up with friends or kindle the sparks of romance with that special someone. With no distractions or interruptions, you can focus on each other, savoring the exquisite flavors of our wines. Choose to unwind amidst the serene ambiance of our West Oak Grove or within the charming confines of our Castle Parlor—an oasis where you can relax and savor wines of your choice without the presence of a wine consultant. Enhance your tasting experience with a gourmet cheese & charcuterie board or other culinary delights from our Gourmet Marketplace.
Call 707.537.3823 or send an email to tastings@ledson.com to make a reservation.