Kunde's story in Kenwood begins in 1904, when Louis Kunde bought the Wildwood ranch, land first planted to vines in 1879. In 1976 the family added the Kinneybrook Ranch, where the winery stands today, and five generations on, Kunde remains one of Sonoma Valley's most deeply rooted wine names. The range is broad (Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and a series of single-vineyard bottlings), and the value proposition is consistently strong. Adair Family Wines bought the winery in late 2024, and members of the Kunde family continue to farm and operate the estate.
Drummond Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley: a single-vineyard estate Cabernet from the family ranch.
Century Vines Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley: from estate vines well over a hundred years old; deep and spicy.
Estate Syrah, Sonoma Valley: a ripe, peppery red from the hillside estate.
Magnolia Lane Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley: the signature crisp, citrusy estate white.
Wildwood Vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley: a balanced, single-vineyard estate Chardonnay.
The estate runs 1,850 acres from the valley floor to a ridgeline at 1,400 feet elevation. The range of the land is the defining fact: a single property spanning Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier down low to Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Syrah on the hillsides, all estate-grown and certified sustainable. Experiences range from a casual bar tasting in the 202 Lounge to a seated 90-minute flight in the Kinneybrook Room with artisan cheese, cave tastings carved into volcanic hillside, and the two-hour Mountain Top tour that ends at a tasting deck overlooking the Valley of the Moon. Leashed dogs are welcome in the 202 Lounge and the Kinneybrook Room, and walk-ins are welcome at the bar. One of the valley's most complete visits.
