En Garde Winery

4.9

39 Reviews

$31 to $50

Winery

Great for fine wines
Romantic
Neighborhood gem

We look forward to welcoming you for your private tasting experience in our Kenwood tasting lounge. Your host will curate a tasting experience centered on our small-production, award-winning wines.
Owner/Winemaker Csaba Szakál’s singular focus on Napa mountaintop Cabernets and Sonoma Pinots has been making a big splash on the California wine scene since his debut in 2007. Whether you’re a serious collector or a group looking to experience some of the finest wines in the region, we offer a variety of tasting options in a curated-yet-relaxed wine country setting.
Recent accolades (2023) include 98-points for the Bordeaux blend 2019 Grand Vin and 95 points for the Passion de la Reine Reserve Pinot Noir from Russian River.
Let us know how we can make your visit memorable! We look forward to hosting you for your private tasting experience! Feel free to email or call us for more details.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Winery
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Phone number
(707) 282-9216
Website
http://engardewinery.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Csaba Szakál, Winemaker/Proprietor
Private party facilities

Location
9077A Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA 95452
Neighborhood
Kenwood
Cross street
Between Shaw Ave & Randolph Ave
Parking details
Ample public parking is available nearby to the Tasting Lounge
Additional
Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Welcome to En Garde, with our unique focus on Sonoma Pinot Noir, primarily from the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast appellations, as well as acclaimed Napa mountaintop Cabernet Sauvignon featuring fruit from Diamond Mountain, Howell Mountain, Mt. Veeder, Atlas Peak, and more. Guests will have the opportunity to select from two tasting menus. Please let us know in advance or upon arrival if you have a particular varietal that you'd like to focus on during your visit. We will do our best to accommodate your request

Signature Tasting

Signature Tasting
The perfect introduction to En Garde, our Signature Tasting is a journey through Sonoma and Napa valleys, featuring our pinot noirs and cabernet sauvignons. Your tasting of four wines will include one or two additional varietals from our inventory of small-production, highly-rated wines. Your friendly and knowledgeable host will share the story of our winemaker's humble beginnings in his grandfather's vineyard in Hungary through the present day. We are happy to work with you to customize your tasting experience to best suit your wine preferences. Our Signature Tasting fee waived for En Garde members)

What 39 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.9

4.9 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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39 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wines are outstanding as usual and service from Neil was terrific. This a wine tasting experience, no food involved
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
No where on the site or in the reservation was it noted the tasting fee. The wines were OK, but the fee was as high higher than similar Napa Valley wineries. Our host hovered to the point it was uncomfortable. I would not go again considering how many other wineries are in the area.
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RichardA
Sacramento
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wine tasting only - no food. Great wine, great, knowledgeable service with an engaging personality - what more could you want. A true gem!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous wines
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome. Very personal.
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CherieA
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
En Garde was by far my husband and my favorite winery that we visited. The tasting area was beautiful and while right next to the road had a great view of the mountains in front. We both agreed that the only thing better than the gentleman helping us was the wine. I would easily go drink their wine on a dirt floor if it meant I got the privilege to drink it again. Every single one I tried was normally out of my comfort zone but unbelievably delicious. We are excited to bring our friends and family back.
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ShadowDancer
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I live in Sonoma and always send friends and visitors to En Garde for great reds and a very comfortable setting. Everyone there is with helpful and nice. No tour buses here, you have their complete attention during your tasting. They do not serve food but OpenTable forces a review anyway. No need to read more, just plan on stopping by on your next wine country trip.
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Nick
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wife and I were visiting Sonoma for the first time and heard good things about this place so wanted to give it a try. Amazing wines and tasting experience! Definitely does not disappoint.
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KenwoodFoodie
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
These are stellar, incredible wines that are the very best of Sonoma. The intimate seating allows you to fully enjoy each wine with informed and welcoming staff to guide you through their line-up. It is a favorite.
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RiverPeople
VIP
Salt Lake City
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
En Garde wines are always a delight to drink. Csaba is truly an artist when it comes to wine making. We had the pleasure to talk with him and ask questions about his process. It is truly remarkable the love, care and attention that he and his wife put into making each bottle.
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En Garde Winery is rated 4.9 stars by 39 OpenTable diners.

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9077A Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA 95452

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between Shaw Ave & Randolph Ave
Neighborhood
Kenwood
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Winery
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Ample public parking is available nearby to the Tasting Lounge
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Csaba Szakál, Winemaker/Proprietor
Additional
Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://engardewinery.com/
Phone number
(707) 282-9216
Private party facilities

En Garde Winery

Not available on OpenTable

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Signature Tasting

Signature Tasting

What 39 people are saying

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