Arista Winery

Why should you visit Arista Winery on a trip to Sonoma wine country?

Surrounded by 36 acres of organic gardens and sprawling vineyards, Arista winery sits in the middle of the Russian River Valley. The airy, glass-fronted winery is nestled behind a simple wooden fence and a lawn dotted with large stones. This Elysian field is fitting for its purpose. It’s the dream of Mark and Ben McWilliams to produce the highest-quality Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, using the latest technology while relying on experience and a connection to the land, and Arista is where their dream is coming true. They have many ways that they can help you enjoy their dream.

Do you want to taste the wines that are best representative of the Arista vision? You can get an appointment for an Appellation Experience in the tasting room. You can have a seated pairing with seasonal food with wines that highlight terroir with a “Taste of Terroir” experience. If you want to taste wines from Sonoma County and Anderson Valley, then you can have the “East Meets West” experience, which is from wineries cooperating to bring the different terroirs of Northern California. All of this you can have in the lovely wooden Tasting Room on their Estate. When you want to check out every aspect of a Healdsburg winery, come check out Arista.

Arista Winery also offers special wine allocations to members of their wine club. They call it the A list. This gives you first dibs on newly released wines a few times per year. It’s a great way to make sure you have a ready supply of premium Russian River Pinot Noir close by!

Address: 7015 Westside Road, Healdsburg
Phone: (707) 473-0606
Tasting Room Hours: Every day 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. By appointment only
Tasting Fees: Appellation Experience $35 per person
“Taste of Terroir” Experience $65 per person
“East Meets West” Experience $160 per member or $200 per non-member