LOUNGE INFO & MONTHLY EVENTS
WINE BAR / LOUNGE (21 & Up ONLY)
Whether you are local to Sonoma, or visiting from afar, we invite you to stop by The Panel, to taste our diverse wines by the glass. We offer unique reds, whites, rosés, sparklings, and Champagnes daily.
Our lounge was created for comfort - made to feel as if you are relaxing in a friend's living room. It is a space where we encourage wine lovers of all expertise to come together to experience new & unique wines from around the world. We will try to accomodate whatever small-bite flavor notes you seek, beautifully paired with our wines - by the glass or by the bottle!
TAP ROOM/ ESPRESSO BAR / SMALL BITES
Like wine, but LOVE unique beer or crave quality espresso? We also offer distinctive craft brews on tap and San Francisco's Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters espresso, as well as unique and unexpected "small bites" (and "sweet bites") to accompany your libation of choice. Come try a Nitro Stout Beer Float with local-made ice cream or a local non-alcoholic organic kombucha! (Give us a call to find out what's on tap today: 707-938-7152) FREE WiFi, too.
WINE / CHAMPAGNE SHOP
The Panel's highly-curated retail wine & champagne shop features distinctive local wine, as well as wine from all over the globe with an abundance of approachable, limited production wines (as well as grower Champagnes) from France, Italy, and notable wine growing regions from Argentina to New Zealand!
CELEBRATE ANYTHING: RESERVE Space or Host a Party
At The Panel, we love to celebrate YOU! Assemble your group of eight (8) or more on our porch or in our main lounge areas: Just call ahead and let us know the size of your party and when you're coming over. We will reserve your space, chill your wines of choice, and make your afternoon or evening a special one! (PLEASE NOTE: Weekend reservations are only accepted until 5 pm and are based on availability, tasting events, etc.).
EVENT SPACE
We also have private EVENT space available (12-16 guests) in our tasting room (drink minimums apply) and up to 60 guests seated & 100+ guests mix-n-mingle in our fun main Lounge & on our porch. 
Additionally, we specialize in facilitated blind-tasting events, so if you want something memorable for your next birthday, client appreciation, employee recognition or any celebration you can think of - let us help you plan a customized blind tasting for you and up to 15 guests!
Wedding season is upon us, so get your Wedding Weekend Welcome Reception reservations in now! In addition to fabulous wedding weekend welcome parties, we are also THE PERFECT PLACE for wine release parties for winemakers without a tasting room to (yet!) call their own. Call for details! 
CHEERS!
The Panel:
535 West Napa Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
T | (707) 938-7152
HOURS OF OPERATION
Tue - Fri: 3 pm to 9 pm
Sat: 12 pm to 9 pm
CURRENT & UPCOMING EVENTS
8/30: Join us - Guthrie Family Wines TAKES OVER The Panel
Blair Guthrie will be IN THE HOUSE and taking OVER the house on the evening of Friday August 30th, as he pours his seriously delicious California varietals for you! Save the date - you need to try these wines! CHEERS! More details to come..
09/07: "YAPPY HOUR" on Saturday the 7th of September
Join us for for "yappy hour" at The Panel in conjunction with Montagne Russe Wines and in support of the BirckBark Foundation! "Bring your dog, check your pee-mail, sniff some butts and drink some wine that helps out a fantastic cause!" - Montagne Russe ... Bring your four-legged BFF for a fun photo opp as you enjoy a leisurely afternoon of fun at The Panel Wine Lounge from 2 to 5 p.m..
09/14: INTERNATIONAL WINE TASTING WITH wUst Wines (Wines U Should Try!)
Join us on Saturday the 14th of September for an exciting International Wine Tasting with Importer Extraordinaire Kevin Wenck! More details to follow!
09/21: WILDFLOWER WEED is coming BACK!
Sonoma fans, mark your calendars, as the fabulous Wildflower Weed musical group is coming back to play during from 3 to 6 pm on the afternoon of Saturday the 21st of Septmeber! Cheers to LIVE MUSIC, great wine, and cold draft beer!
WEEKDAY HAPPY HOUR
Every WEEKDAY: Tue - Fri from 3 to 6 p.m. with a special selection of wine & bubbles ($6 - $8) and $4 draft beer pints!
We also have a nice big TV in our TASTING LOFT for your sports viewing pleasure! Call ahead to see what's playing (or maybe YOU decide what's on)! (707) 938-7152
SATURDAY NIGHT GAME NIGHT
Come by the Panel on Saturday Nights for our new SATURDAY NIGHT GAME NIGHT! Don't miss a chance to cozy up at The Panel and play some FUN board games with friends and loved ones - or come by yourself and make new friends as you join others for a fun round or two of classics and NEW exciting games! Gamer's get bottle fees waived or take 10% off by-the-glass tab!
CHEERS to FUN!!
P.S. The Panel has games available all day every day, so make your own "game time" any time.Keep up with our weekly SHEnanigans:
PRESS / ARTICLES
- WINE LOUNGE NEWS -
Home Sweet Home
by The Sauvignon Bombshell of The Merlot Down
20 Sonoma Wineries and Tasting Rooms Open After 5 p.m.
by Chelsea Kurnick for Sonoma Magazine
Sonoma List: 5 Cozy Winter Hideaways
- Sonoma Index-Tribune Staff Report
BEST CO-OP TASTING ROOMS IN NAPA AND SONOMA
- The California Wine Club Uncorked Blog by Amy Beaudine
- WINE CLUB NEWS -
The 25 Best Wine Clubs | Wine Subscription Services For 2019
- California Winery Advisor
“The Panel” in Sonoma Disrupts the Wine Club Concept (The Panel is disrupting the concept of the wine club in the way Uber changed the way we get around town.)
by Sarah Stierch for Sonoma Magazine
Introducing Pop Culture: A Compelling New Club for Exclusive Champagne and Sparkling Wine
- Wine Industry Advisor
The Panel Creates the Wine Club of the Future
- Wine Industry Advisor
“The Panel” Named a Top Wine Club in the Nation
- Wine Industry Advisor