The Places · United States
Glen Ellen
Made By profiles 7 places in Glen Ellen, spanning winery, wood-fired californian — each tied to the people and producers behind it.
01.Winery
B.R. Cohn Winery
Glen Ellen, United States
B.R. Cohn Winery sits along Sonoma Highway in Glen Ellen, earning a Pearl 3 Star Prestige rating in 2025 and holding a consistent place among the valley's recognized estate producers. The property operates within a competitive Glen Ellen tier that includes Benziger, Arrowood, and Imagery Estate, each offering a distinct take on Sonoma Valley viticulture. For visitors making the drive from the valley floor, it represents a grounded, estate-focused tasting experience.
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02.Winery
Imagery Estate Winery
Glen Ellen, United States
Imagery Estate Winery sits along Sonoma Highway in Glen Ellen, earning a Pearl 2 Star Prestige recognition from EP Club in 2025. The estate operates within Sonoma Valley's tradition of small-producer viticulture, with an emphasis on varietal range that sets it apart from the appellation's Cabernet-focused majority. A visit here rewards those who track California's broader conversation about place-driven winemaking.
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03.Winery
Benziger Family Winery
Glen Ellen, United States
Benziger Family Winery sits on the volcanic slopes of Sonoma Valley's Mayacamas Mountains in Glen Ellen, where biodynamic farming and estate-grown fruit define the production approach. Recognised with a Pearl 2 Star Prestige award in 2025, it occupies a distinct tier among Sonoma Valley producers. The property draws visitors as much for its agricultural character and hillside setting as for the wines themselves.
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04.Winery
Abbot’s Passage Winery & Mercantile
Glen Ellen, United States
Abbot's Passage Winery & Mercantile sits at the quieter end of Glen Ellen's wine corridor, where Sonoma Valley's volcanic hillsides and fog-fed benchlands shape a character distinct from the broader Sonoma County mainstream. Recognised with a Pearl 2 Star Prestige award in 2025, it occupies a credentialed tier among the valley's smaller, estate-focused producers.
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05.Winery
Arrowood Vineyards & Winery
Glen Ellen, United States
Arrowood Vineyards & Winery sits along the Sonoma Highway in Glen Ellen, holding a Pearl 2 Star Prestige rating from EP Club in 2025. The property occupies one of Sonoma Valley's more established addresses, where the winemaking tradition runs counter to Napa's high-intervention model. For those tracing California's restrained, terroir-focused wine thread, Arrowood is a reference point worth understanding.
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06.Wood-Fired Californian
Glen Ellen Star
Glen Ellen, United States
Glen Ellen Star holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2024 and 2025 and a consistent presence on Opinionated About Dining's North America Casual list, making it one of Sonoma Valley's most credentialed neighborhood restaurants at its price point. Chef Ari Weiswasser's kitchen works closely with the Valley's farm network, producing a seasonal New American menu that reads as a direct argument for Sonoma's agricultural depth rather than a supplement to its wine reputation.
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07.Winery
Valley of the Moon Winery
Glen Ellen, United States
Valley of the Moon Winery in Sonoma Valley produces estate-driven wines that fuse 19th-century cellar craft with modern precision. Notable offerings include a Zinfandel from 100-year-old vines, an estate Cabernet Sauvignon reserve and an elegant Estate Chardonnay. The winery emphasizes site-driven viticulture across Los Carneros, Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast, delivering wines that balance ripe fruit, mineral tension and measured oak. Tastings unfold on sunlit patios beneath ancient olive trees or inside a stone barrel cellar built in 1887, where polished oak and cool cellar air sharpen aromas of blackberry, baking spice and wet stone. Appointment recommended for reserve flights and private tours.
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