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Behind the Vines - May
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Behind the Vines – May

Step inside the world behind the wines you love!

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Reservations

Behind the Vines invites you to step beyond the tasting room and into the heart of St. Francis Winery and Vineyards. This isn’t a tour — it’s a rare invitation to spend real time with the people who grow and craft our wines, not across a counter, but alongside them in the places most guests never see.

Chardonnay From the Inside Out: Stirring Up Something Special

Hosted by Winemakers

Katie Madigan & Chris Louton

Go behind the scenes in our winery, move through the cellar, and explore the nuances of how a single variety becomes something extraordinary. Throughout the experience, wines are poured not just to taste, but to illuminate the story of how these sought-after wines are nurtured and crafted. The experience will be enhanced by a carefully curated selection of small bites from Executive Chef Peter Janiak, each one chosen to draw out something noteworthy in each wine.

Each Behind the Vines session is offered to a limited number of guests just a few times a year. Come curious, come with questions, and leave with a perspective on Chardonnay and the people behind it that you simply can’t find anywhere else.

Tickets & Information

$50

Member's Only Through 5/8/2026

Sunday, May 31, 2026**

10:30 am -12:30 pm

** Please ensure you select the appropriate date and corresponding time from the available widget options.

Reservations

Reservation Assistance
+1 (707) 833-0242
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St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
100 Pythian Rd at Hwy 12, Santa Rosa, CA

Tickets & Information

$50

Member's Only Through 5/8/2026

  • Guests must be 21 or older to attend.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

10:30 am -12:30 pm

Please ensure you select the appropriate date and corresponding time from the available widget options.

Reservations

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
100 Pythian Rd at Hwy 12, Santa Rosa, CA

Reservation Assistance
+1 (707) 833-0242
Or click the chat widget below.

St. Francis Wine Club Prefered Pricing at
Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country

Wine Club members save up to 20% on rooms, plus enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and breakfast at Railroad Stop Bar & Kitchen—your perfect Sonoma Wine Country getaway awaits.

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