Nestled atop a vineyard-covered knoll at the southernmost edge of the Carneros wine region is Ram’s Gate Winery. The upscale farmhouse is all subtle majesty, with a central fireplace in the open-air courtyard that greets you upon entry, 30-foot ceilings, weathered timber interiors, and a fluid floor plan melding indoors and out.

Located on the absolute edge of the Carneros wine region, this hilltop barn will be the first winery you hit—seconds after the “Welcome to Sonoma” sign. And since you can arrange for everything from small bites paired with wine flights to elaborate dinners in their caves to simple wine tastings, this could end up being your only stop.