Kanzler was one of those rare wine experiences that somehow felt both elevated and completely personal.
We had a fun crew touring some of the top vineyards in Sonoma and Napa, and we were looking for something different from the usual tasting-room circuit — ideally a private winemaker dinner that felt special without being stiff. We found exactly that at Kanzler.
Dinner was set among the vines, with the table literally just feet from the vineyard. The setting was beautiful, classy, and I strongly recommend arriving before sunset so you can take in the property before night falls. Their newly built space for private dinners and small events is perfect — intimate, comfortable, and thoughtfully done without feeling overproduced.
Kanzler is a family-owned, small-production vineyard, and that really comes through in the experience. The hosts and vineyard owners made us feel like old friends almost immediately. Warm, welcoming, genuine people — the kind of family you end up rooting for after one evening.
The food was excellent, but thankfully not the kind of “tiny foam on a rock” pretentious. It had real flavor, paired beautifully with the wines, and fit the night perfectly. We had a slightly wild crew with us, which probably made the evening even more memorable, but Kanzler handled us with grace, humor, and plenty of good wine.
And I’m not saying there is anything illegal in their Chardonnay… but everyone in our group who sent a case home has already gone through it and is now trying to get more. It is dangerously easy to drink, and every level of wine drinker we’ve shared it with has loved it.
Overall, if you are looking to break up a week of tastings with a truly special evening, I cannot recommend Kanzler enough. Reach out and try to schedule a private winemaker dinner. And if you’re lucky enough to get a spot, bring kind, fun people — you’ll have an experience you’ll be talking about long after the last bottle is gone.
I was not paid to write this, but totally think it is worth a bottle of their chardonnay! 😉

This was truly a spectacular tasting in the most gorgeous space. This vineyard came highly recommended and it still surpassed all of my expectations. Breauna is truly one of a kind and makes you feel like part of the Kanzler family. My new favorite wine, by far!