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24 HOURS IN GLEN ELLEN

A local’s guide to sip, savor and more… At Abbot’s Passage, we call Glen Ellen our home. It’s a charming, bohemian enclave of Sonoma with a little bit of flavor for everyone, and we like to think it’s our best kept secret. Summer is officially here, and we know you’re ready to venture out and […]

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8 UNIQUE TIPS TO PLAN THE PERFECT SONOMA WEDDING

As one of the oldest vineyards in California’s Wine Country, Abbot’s Passage is a historic yet modern winery with a stone barrel cellar, open vistas, sunny patios, and a backdrop of old vines offering the perfect location for your wedding day. When you plan your Sonoma wedding or special event at AP, our team will be […]

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HOW TO: BUILD YOUR OWN GRAZING BOARD

What do artisanal flatbread crackers, salami and dried fruits all have in common? They share a home on our cult-famous grazing boards.   This month, we got together with our culinary team to learn what’s what on our classic grazing board. Because if you’ve been to our tasting room, you know just how delicious this board […]

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HARVEST IS HERE! A note from Katie Bundschu

Summer has flown by!  It feels like I just packed up my holiday décor, only to feel like I will be pulling them out in no time! My family and I are going to try to take a few quick long weekends to soak up the last few days of summer before harvest rolls around.  […]

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OUR BIGGEST COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY YET

As of September 2023, we are officially Regenerative Organic Certified® What is Sustainability? We like to say sustainability ultimately comes down to this: Make it better, leave it better. This not only reflects the wine we’re trying to make, but also the world we’re trying to leave behind. Sustainability in the wine industry is not […]

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HOST YOUR OWN BRUNCH FLIGHT

Whether that’s Sunday brunch with our gal pals or a nice Friday dinner party, getting together over shared food and drinks looks different for everyone! As someone very wise once said:   “Brunch without champagne is just a sad, late breakfast.” So, we’ve created the Brunch flight! Because who doesn’t love pastries and wine? Saturdays […]

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A NEW LOOK FOR ABBOT’S PASSAGE

To Everything, Turn, Turn, Turn With the seasons changing, and summer upon us, we’ve been reflecting on the fruitful journey that has been Abbot’s Passage. Since its inception in 2016, Abbot’s Passage has grown, evolved and changed, and we’re excited to announce we are refreshing our labels to reflect that wild ride. AP was born […]

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SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER MEGHAN MURPHY NAME ONE OF WINE ENTHUSIAST’S FUTURE 40

Meghan Murphy, our Sustainability Manager at Abbot’s Passage, has been named one of Wine Enthusiast’s Future 40—a celebration of tastemakers shaping the future of the drinks business. This recognition shines a well-deserved spotlight on Meghan’s dedication to sustainability, innovation, and forward-thinking in the wine industry. From guiding the Bundschu family ranches to organic farming to […]

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