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    Urban Bliss Life ยป Wine Tips ยป California Wine ยป Lynmar Estate Winery in Sonoma

    Published: February 19, 2014 / Updated: February 11, 2020 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

    Lynmar Estate Winery in Sonoma

    A Sonoma County, California travel guide wouldn't be complete without wine tasting. In Part 3 of our Sonoma Travel Guide, we visit a trio of vineyards, staring with Lynmar Estate, a beautiful winery near the Russian River.

    (In Part 1 of this Travel Bliss series, I shared transportation, lodging, and general visitor tips. Part 2 featured some of the area's top restaurants in Where to Eat in Sonoma County.)

    Jump to:
    • About Lynmar Estate
    • The Wines
    • Our Favorite Wine
    • Lynmar Estate Menu
    • Final Notes

    About Lynmar Estate

    3909 Frei Road
    Sebastopol, California 95472
    877.282.3441
    www.LynmarEstate.com

    LynMar Estate Vineyard in Sonoma, California

    Driving up to Lynmar Estate in Sebastopol, California, located in the Russian River Valley, you are greeted with a stunning landscape of rolling hills, vineyards, and colorful gardens.

    The 100-acre property was purchased by Lynn Fritz in 1980, and includes vines that are more than 40 years old. Everywhere you turn, the view is postcard-worthy.

    vintage pickup with hay on it

    There is a grand seed barn that just begs for a visit.

    Step inside, and you'll find touches of rustic nirvana all around. From the barrels of housemade olive oil. . .

    LynMar Estate Vineyard wine barrels

    . . .to ingredients that will be used in the day's menu . . .

    beans and baskets
    dried garlic and herbs

    The barn is a delightful representation of the heart and the soul that powers Lynmar Estate.

    Walking back to the main building, you can explore the chef's garden. When we visited in November, it was still so lush and glorious with vividly colored vegetables.

    outdoor seating at Lynmar Estate

    Lynmar Estate grows seven kinds of kale that almost look too beautiful to eat.

    LynMar Estate gardens

    But eat and drink you must when visiting Lynmar Estate. You can do so inside their large tasting room, but if the weather is nice, I highly suggest enjoying a tasting and stroll through the culinary gardens. Club Members have the opportunity to enjoy exclusive tastings outside on the beautiful veranda.

    LynMar Estate outdoor seating
    LynMar Estate outdoor seating

    The Wines

    Lynmar Estate's Quail Hill Vineyards possesses some of the oldest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines in the Russian River Valley. Declared as one of the best Pinot Noir vineyards in Sonoma County by Wine Spectator in 2011, the vineyard currently is planted to 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay; there are 14 Pinot Noir clones and and four selections of Chardonnay.

    When you visit, you have three wine tasting options:

    1. Signature Tasting for $15 person (reservations required for parties of 8 or more)
    2. Reserve Tasting for $25 per person (reservations required for parties of 8 or more)
    3. Luxury Seated Tasting for $50 per person (reservations required)

    Lynmar Estate wines range in price from $25 - $70.

    Our Favorite Wine

    Lynmar Estate's 2011 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ($45) is a gorgeous ruby red wine is aged in French Oak for 15 months. It welcomes you with big fruit flavors up front, and then has a big but smooth darker finish.

    LynMar Estate red wines

    The 2012 Block 10 Pinot Noir is also notable. From vines planted on the estate's most east-facing block on Quail Hill Vineyard, this Pinot Noir features dark aromatics of blueberries, cola, plum. It's delicious, and has a nice bold finish.

    Lynmar Estate Menu

    During summer months, you can enjoy select picnic pairings, featuring fresh selections from the estate gardens as well as local food artisans.

    Lynmar Estates also offers a daily bar menu, which includes a cheese plates, nuts & olives, and fantastic truffle popcorn. You may think popcorn and wine do not pair well together. You would be wrong. The truffle popcorn we sampled on our visit was a beautiful complement to the 2011 Russian River Chardonnay.

    bowl of popcorn

    Final Notes

    Lynmar Estates is a stunning mix of sleek modernity and serene countryside. You'll find contemporary furniture and decor in the main tasting room, and rustic farmland goodness as you start to walk out toward the barn. The Lynmar Estate team is warm and welcoming, and they are all happy to answer any questions you have about their wines, the history, the property, and the gardens. You'll want to plan for at least an hour here for your wine tasting here. Be sure to venture beyond the main tasting room and out onto the grounds for the full LynMar experience.

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      1. Yvonne @ Dress This Nest says

        February 20, 2014 at 10:40 am

        Wow! What a dreamy vacation!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 20, 2014 at 1:39 pm

          Thanks, Yvonne - it was! :)

      2. Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

        February 19, 2014 at 2:49 pm

        Oh, Renee, I am with the wind/rain with you right now! :) I long to go back... it's so beautiful in Sonoma.

        Reply
      3. Renรฉe โ™ฅ says

        February 19, 2014 at 2:07 pm

        Dear Marlynn,

        Lately your posts have been making me jealous, what with all your sunshine and vineyards and lovely, relaxing valleys and such.

        Sincerely,
        Renรฉe โ™ฅ

        P.S. Beautiful images.

        Reply
      4. Melissa Kaylene says

        February 19, 2014 at 1:03 pm

        Those photos are beautiful! I've never been down to Sonoma County yet, but it looks like I should put it on my travel-to list :)

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 19, 2014 at 1:41 pm

          Thanks, Melissa! It really is a beautiful place. You would love it!

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