Buena Vista Winery

Buena Vista Winery is a winery in Sonoma with stone buildings situated at the base of the Mayacamas Mountains, surrounded by terraced vineyards and native California oaks. The property spans multiple acres with restored nineteenth-century cellars and contemporary visitor facilities.

The winery was founded in 1857 by Hungarian pioneer Agoston Haraszthy and was among the first facilities to produce European-style wines in California. Its establishment marked the beginning of modern wine production in the region and set methods that many others later adopted.

The winery maintains a living connection to European winemaking through its historic stone cellars and time-honored cultivation methods. Visitors can see how traditional practices from earlier eras are still woven into the daily operations.

Visitors can participate in wine tastings, cellar tours, and educational sessions about viticulture in the restored nineteenth-century press house. The best time to visit is during the fall harvest season, when the vineyards are active and more activity is visible on the grounds.

The original hand-dug caves were restored in 2011 and showcase the innovative engineering techniques that early California wine producers developed. These underground structures also served as natural temperature regulators for wine storage long before modern climate control.

Location: Sonoma

Inception: 1857

Founders: Agoston Haraszthy

Architects: Agoston Haraszthy

Address: 18000 Old Winery Road

Website: http://buenavistawinery.com

GPS coordinates: 38.29944,-122.42306

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52