Family-Owned Since 1991
Rooted right here in Santa Rosa, CA, with a real stake in doing it right.
Santa Rosa, CA · Est. 1991
Rare small-lot wines from a Sonoma family
Founded in 1991 by the Franicevic family, Sunce — Croatian for ‘sun’ — pours limited releases of rare varietals, vineyard designates, and classic blends on Olivet Road.
Why choose us
Why Sunce Winery & Vineyards
‘Sunce’ — Croatian For Sun
A standard we hold on every job, not just the easy ones.
Rare Varietals, Vineyard Designates & Classic
A standard we hold on every job, not just the easy ones.
Limited Releases — Often 200 Cases Or Fewer
A standard we hold on every job, not just the easy ones.
Open Thursday–Monday; Pets & Kids Welcome
A standard we hold on every job, not just the easy ones.
Our story
About Sunce Winery
Sunce — ‘sun’ in Croatian — is a small, family-owned, ultra-premium winery on Olivet Road west of Santa Rosa, in the heart of Sonoma County's Russian River Valley. Founded by the Franicevic family in 1991, it has spent more than three decades making wine the way a family does: by hand, in small lots, with quality always preferred over quantity.
Each release is limited — sometimes to 200 cases or fewer — and spans rare varietals, single-vineyard designates, and classic blends, with many wines pre-sold to members through barrel futures. Tastings are by the glass in a relaxed, welcoming setting where kids are always free and well-behaved pets are welcome.
On the menu
Visit & taste
Wine Tastings
Seated tastings of current small-lot releases, $25 per person; free for members and up to two guests. Reservations recommended — capacity is limited.
Wine Club & Barrel Futures
Members taste free and reserve upcoming limited bottlings as barrel futures before they sell out.
Rare Varietals & Vineyard Designates
An ever-changing lineup of rare varietals, single-vineyard designates, and classic Sonoma blends made in tiny quantities.
Private Tastings & Events
Intimate gatherings hosted at the winery for members, clubs, and special occasions.
In their words
What customers say
A low-key, friendly, family-run winery — the kind of welcoming tasting room you make a point to stop at.
Hungry yet?
Find us at 1839 Olivet Rd. Call (707) 526-9463 — we’re glad to help.