En Garde Winery

4.9

36 Reviews

$31 to $50

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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. Your host is fully vaccinated and will be masked during your visit.
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 include 98-points (Wine Advocate, April 2020) for the Napa cab blend 2016 Touché and 99 points for the Starkey Hill 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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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

Wine 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. Tasting fee waived for En Garde members
- per guest$30.00
Premium Tasting$50.00
Guests who choose our Premium Tasting option will embark upon a detailed exploration of some of our most limited and acclaimed wines. Your host will select four wines from our current roster of Reserve Russian River Pinot Noirs and Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, with a few surprises along the way. Perfect for the connoisseur or collector as well as those who want a deeper understanding of why En Garde has consistently earned high praise and top scores, including a 98-point rating from the Wine Advocate in April, 2020. (En Garde members receive special member pricing)
All-Pinot/All-Cab Tasting
Want to focus exclusively on En Garde's Sonoma Pinot Noirs or Napa Cabernet Sauvignons? We offer a flight of four Pinots or four Cabs for your exploration. The perfect way to dive deep into what we do. The All-Pinot Tasting is available for $50 and the All-Cab Tasting is offered at $50 (En Garde members receive special member pricing). Guests should request these options prior to arrival; we will do our best to accommodate last-minute requests

What 36 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
5Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous wines
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome. Very personal.
CA
CherieA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
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.
SD
ShadowDancer
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
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
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
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.
KF
KenwoodFoodie
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
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.
RP
RiverPeople
Salt Lake City
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
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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jrsc
Sacramento
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jay is great
CJ
ChrisJ
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! Skip was excellent and the wines were terrific. A must try if wine tasting in Sonoma.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful tasting with Jay! He was knowledgeable about the wines while also being great company. We had a quiet private tasting and could not have asked for a better experience. Go see Jay and enjoy the amazing wines they have to offer
MW
MichelleW
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
EnGarde has amazing wine and is always fabulous to visit!!! You should not miss a chance to enjoy this amazing wine experience!
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RichardA
Sacramento
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The tasting experience at En Garde is simply great. (There is no food). The hosts are knowledgeable and friendly, the atmosphere is very comfortable and you can take the time to enjoy the truly spectacular wines. A must for folks who really appreciate great wine and a winery run by and hiring great people.
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Katt
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We would definitely recommend visiting En Garde!! It is a small personal wine tasting experience where you really learn about the wine you are tasting. Every wine we tried was absolutely delicious - we had a hard time deciding which one to buy afterwards! Jay was a gracious host and truly knowledgeable about the wine. We will definitely be back!!
KK
KellyK
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Skip walked us through the wine tasting and he went above and beyond with stories, information, and he poured some "extras" that he wanted to share with us. This was my 2nd visit and my friends' 1st visit. We left feeling giddy! Not just from the wine. ;-)
FJ
FlowJo
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Winery Tasting Room. Skip was an excellent host, informative and entertaining. The wines were fantastic and vey reasonably priced! Will definitely return on our next trip to Sonoma.
En Garde WineryResponded on July 9, 2021Thank you! So glad you enjoyed your visit! We are grateful for your business and the chance to connect you to our wines! We look forward to your next visit!
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Jill
Baja California Sur
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jay is awesome and the wines are fantastic!! Go next door to have good food.
EH
ElliottH
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Returning to En Garde after the pandemic pause was a joyful experience. The new vintages pleased all in our group of four. Pinots--each with their own personality--continue to be perfectly balanced and drinkable at any age. The Cabernets were more pronounced and equally enjoyable. If there was a wood-fired grill out back and a couple ribeyes, I know what we'd be drinking. The tasting areas are intimate and among the most inviting in Sonoma County. Our host, Jay was cordial, engaging and informative, making us feel very much at home. Overall, new or seasoned wine enthusiasts couldn't ask for a better experience.
En Garde WineryResponded on July 9, 2021Thank you! So glad you enjoyed your experience with us! Looking forward to sharing more wine with you in the future!
GH
GHolmes
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great! We really loved talking to Skip he was lots of fun and had a lot of great insight. The lines were fantastic as well we will be back for sure!
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Valerie
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful wine and Jay was a great host. We did a more formal, sit-down tasting and the wines we're all really well-made and will age well. We will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great tasting experience with owner/winemaker.
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lindaW
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best winery experience! Jay was amazing!
JB
JedB
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience5
No food but the wines were exceptional. The winemaker gave us thoroughly descriptive notes and great stories
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Csabo, Jay, Skip, and all the En Garde family always make us feel so special and welcome, and the wines are lovely! This isn't a restaurant, so there's no food, but Open Table makes me rate the food; however, when they have special events, the food is always fantastic.
MT
MelodyT
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
En Garde Winery is always a pleasure. They are temporarily serving their wine in the courtyard of Mayo Family Winery. Everyone is making the best of our curious times. Csaba's has passion for winemaking and we love it. These wines are delicious. We love learning about each wine even though we probably won't remember any of it! It is always a joy to return to En Garde.
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JeffE
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
En Garde is a wonderful winery where you will not find the expected and what a delight. Jays and En Garde were spot on and personal. The wines all had a different character than the usual and expected - with a new tasting experience drawing out more unique flavors. Found the Pinots very drinkable and surprising as well as noteworthy. En Garde is the right sort of passion project and should be experienced. Hats off for embracing the challenges of COVID well.
RL
RenaeL
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Jay was awesome, wine was great. Would recommend.
M
Melissa
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Scott and I attended the tasting with your member Chris Caputo. Jay was fabulous as he walked our way through a lovely tasting. We bought a few bottles and can't wait to open and enjoy. Thank you! -Melissa
En Garde WineryResponded on November 21, 2020Thank you Melissa! We enjoyed your visit and look forward to hosting you again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2020
overall5food3service5ambience5
Owner was so welcoming informative and passionate about the wine. Wine is amazing! Really enjoyed our experience!!
En Garde WineryResponded on November 21, 2020Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the wine and experience- we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
NM
NigelM
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
There is nothing like talking and tasting wine with a knowledgeable person.
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Tommy
Columbus
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Czaba was a great host, truly enjoyed his wines and the conversation.
KP
KimberlyP
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was great discovering this gem of a boutique winery. Jay was our host and we loved learning about the wines and the winemaker. He was a great host too! We had an excellent time! And of course, the wines were superb! We'll definitely be coming back! Please check out En Garde and support small, local wineries. Great location near Sonoma square for lunch or dinner after your tasting!
En Garde WineryResponded on August 18, 2020It was a pleasure hosting your group! Looking forward to your next visit!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best wines.... wow! Service was great.
JR
JamesR
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our most, if not the most favorite places for us to taste in California. Csaba makes awesome wine, and he is a great host as well. We would recommend En Garde without hesitation. Jim and Leane
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VickyA
San Francisco
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic pinots and cabs from small lot boutique winery.
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PeterT
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite wineries in Sonoma. Service there is awesome too
DB
DaveB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went this weekend for a simple wine taste and loved it. We got great service and tasted some wonderful wines. This is one of our top three wineries we love in Napa/Sonoma area. Their tasting room is in Kenwood, CA and they really care about putting out a great product.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

FAQs

En Garde Winery is rated 4.9 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 3, 2023

7:00 PM

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
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

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Wine Tasting

Signature Tasting

Premium Tasting$50.00

All-Pinot/All-Cab Tasting

What 36 people are saying

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