10 Kid-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma and Napa

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Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Geyserville: One of Sonoma County's most famous family-friendly destinations, Francis Ford Coppola Winery has an expansive pool for an afternoon of fun in the sun. Wine and food is delivered to parents poolside, while kids can play bocce and board games; there's even a teepee with a kid's library. A museum inside the winery features props from Coppola films like The Godfather and Dracula. Reservations recommended for pool access. (Francis Ford Coppola Winery)

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Francis Ford Coppola Winery displays memorabilia from Coppola films, including Don Corleone's desk from The Godfather, an original Tucker car from Tucker: The Man and His Dream, and costumes from Bram Stoker's Dracula. (Francis Ford Coppola Winery)

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Preston Farm & Winery, Healdsburg: This cat-friendly winery (leave your dog at home) has gardens, bocce and sheep, in addition to the cats that live on the property. If you're lucky, your little one can help bottle-feed a lamb. Bring a picnic, pick up one of the winery's famed Rhône wines and enjoy the rustic vibe of this West County spot. Don't miss the farm shop, which sells fresh farm-grown produce. (Preston Farm & Winery)

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Fresh produce for sale in the farm store at Preston Farm and Winery in Healdsburg. (Alvin Jornada/The Press Democrat)

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Ian Noble, 2, and his sister Cora Noble, 5, of San Francisco, check out the chicken coop at Preston Farm and Winery in Healdsburg. (Alvin Jornada/The Press Democrat)

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One of the picnic areas at Preston Farm and Winery in Healdsburg. (Alvin Jornada/The Press Democrat)

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Larson Family Winery, Sonoma: The Larson family has been farming land in the Carneros region for over 120 years and after they started making wine in the 1970s, they turned their farmhouse into a family- and pet-friendly wine destination. Bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting in the sun. Larson Family Winery offers bocce and kid-friendly games and has an expansive lawn that makes for a great location for a game of tag. (Larson Family Winery)

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Larson Family Winery offers games for the kids... 

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... and a shaded patio for their parents. 

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Landmark Vineyards, Kenwood: A producer of pinot noir and chardonnay, Landmark Vineyards has created a family-friendly environment at their Kenwood estate. Every Saturday May through October, visitors can jump aboard Sonoma Valley farmer Pat Prather's horse-drawn carriage for a free tour. Kids will love the horses and the fascinating story about the property: The winery's founder was the great-great-granddaughter of John Deere. After the tour, parents can relax with a picnic and wine tasting on the lawn or by the pond, while the kids play in the grass. (Landmark Vineyards)

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A spring day at Landmark Vineyards in Kenwood. 

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Benziger Family Winery, Glen Ellen: It's not just in the name. Benziger Family Winery is truly a family operation; generations of Benzigers have been raised on the property known for its organic and biodynamic wines. Their winery tour is a must for any first-time visitor to wine country. Kids and adults love riding the tram through the property while learning about agriculture, as well as biodynamic and organic winemaking practices. Sheep and cows make appearances along the route and the tram even travels into the wine caves. (Benziger Family Winery)

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Sheep and cows make appearances during the tram tour of Benziger Family Winery in Glen Ellen. (Benziger Family Winery)

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Cline Family Cellars, Sonoma: Founded in 1982, Cline Cellars is a family-run winery that offers unpretentious tasting experiences in an updated farmhouse, in outdoor cabanas and by a pond. Kids will love the property, and parents the wine. Pack a picnic and take a guided tour. Learn about the history of the winery, visit the very cool California Missions Museum, see the barrel room and meet the winery's resident turtles, birds, fish and donkeys, Fancy and Pudding. (Cline Family Cellars)

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There are plenty of resident animals to say hello to at Cline Cellars in Sonoma, including turtles, fish, birds, sheep and donkeys Fancy and Pudding. (Photo by Viera Photographics)

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Buena Vista Winery, Sonoma: Founded in 1857, Buena Vista Winery is the oldest commercial winery in California. The historic property offers wine tastings for adults and an educational and interactive experience for kids. Schedule a tour guided by period actors, who will guide your family through the winery, including the old wine caves and the Historic Wine Tool Museum, which features a colorful multimedia presentation that feels like a blend between wine country and Disneyland. Don't miss the hedge maze and the giant crocodile. (Buena Vista Winery)

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Guests listen to live music during a living history fair at Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma. Guests were invited to travel back in time to Paris and meet Edouard Manet, Mark Twain, Captain Nemo and Professor Phineas Flockmocker III among other characters. (Jeremy Portje/For The Press Democrat)

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Secret Sonoma tip for wine-thirsty parents with kids: Take the kids to Train Town (in the town of Sonoma) before your winery visit. That way, they'll be suitably de-energized before your wine tasting experience. (Beth Schlanker/The Press Democrat)

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Cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma: Cornerstone makes for a fun afternoon escape with gardens, shops, restaurants and wine. Kids can exhaust themselves exploring the property's expansive sculpture gardens with sculptures by international artists. Many of the sculptures are interactive, allowing kids to climb on and play with the art. While the kids entertain themselves, parents can sip wine at two tasting rooms: Meadowcroft Wines and Obsidian Wine Co. Picnickers are welcome, too. (Cornerstone Sonoma)

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Cornerstone Sonoma is also host to a number of popular family-friendly events throughout the year, including Cirque de Boheme (pictured) and the Lighting of the Snowmen Festival. (Alvin Jornada/The Press Democrat)

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Castello di Amorosa, Calistoga: The closest thing to Disneyland in Napa Valley, Castello di Amorosa is a 121,000-square-foot replica of an Italian castle from the Middle Ages. It took 15 years to build and even a bored 15-year-old will be impressed. Book a 1-hour guided tour, which features everything from gargoyles and knights in shining armor to a dungeon and an opportunity to meet the winery cats. There are also peacocks, sheep, chickens and other farm animals. Kids can sip grape juice and color their hearts out in their own play area while parents enjoy vino.Please note: Strollers are not allowed inside the winery. (Castello di Amorosa)

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Sterling Vineyards, Calistoga: Sterling Vineyards offers yet another family-friendly experience in northern Napa Valley. The winery is only accessible via an aerial tram, which takes visitors 300 feet from the ground to the mountaintop estate. Upon arrival, kids will receive age-appropriate backpacks filled with a drink, snack and game. After a self-guided tour of the winery, parents can enjoy wine tasting overlooking Napa Valley. (Sterling Vineyards)