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 delicious and diverse wines by the glass. We offer unique reds, whites, rosés, sparklings & 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, exciting and totally unique wines from around the world. We will try to accomodate whatever small-bite flavor notes you seek, beautifully paired with your glass or 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 & in bottle PLUS 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 - beer & coffee snobs welcome. 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 wine (as well as fabulous [often allocated] grower Champagne) from France, Italy, and other 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: Friday Night reservations are only accepted until 5 pm and are based on availability, tasting events, etc.).
PRIVATE 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 areas & on our wine 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 & up to 15 guests!
Wedding season is always upon us, so get your Wedding Weekend Welcome Reception reservations in now! In addition to fabulous welcome parties, we are also the PERFECT PLACE for client appreciation events, wine-centric birthday parties, and wine release parties for winemakers without a tasting room to call their own. Call for details! 
CHEERS!
The Panel:
535 West Napa Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
T | (707) 938-7152
HOURS OF OPERATION
Wed - Fri: 2 pm to 9 pm
Sat: 12 pm to 9 pm
SUNDAYS starting March 1, 2020
CURRENT & UPCOMING EVENTS
Thu., 02/20: Cru9 Rosé Release Party
If you haven't met the charmingly fabulous winemaker Faythe Stone-Broka yet - this is THE EVENT to calendar! She will be at The Panel's Wine Lounge pouring her delicious new Sonoma Rosé (and maybe some other delicious variteals) from 6:30 until 8 pm! Don't miss her!
$10 to taste through with credit for 2-bottle purchases.
Sat., 02/22: RARE Slovenain Wine Tasting from 5 to 7 PM
Drop in on Saturday evening to pre-game with us for a Slovenian Wine Tasting with Vinska Klet Ferdinand from the Brda wine region of Slovenia (brought by way of our rockstar importer, Kevin Wenck of wUst Fine Wines! You won't want to miss this one, as Slovenian tastings are rarely seen in the Sonoma-area; so mark your calendar and come on by to check out some amazing varietals!
$10 to taste through with credit for 2-bottle purchases.
Fri., 02/28: Relax and Eat Bread will be in the House (TENT!)
Drop in from 4 to 8 PM for a fabulously delicious CUSTOM grilled cheese sandwich on delicious Relax and Eat Bread's homemade, hand-crafted durum sourdough!
Sunday 03/01: Mexican Mimosa Brunch with SonomaEats
Join us for a delicious Oaxacan brunch from 10 am to 2 pm! SonomaEats will be at The Panel Wine Lounge to provide you with delicious tacos, chilaquiles, breakfast burritos and so much more, as The Panel pairs your brunch with tasty mimosas, champagne, wine, beer or beermosas! NO reservations required! JOIN US!
Thursday, 03/05: CHAMPAGNE & JOHNNY CASH
Put on your coolest BLACK duds, channel some country-rock-n-blues and join us from 7 to 9 PM for a very special champagne tasting featuring a Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot tasting, plus oyster, with Johnny Cash music playing all night in honor of The Man in Black’s birthday! $20 for Champagne tasting with credit back for 2-bottle purchase. + FABULOUS flights-n-bites specials ALL EVENING! Add a little fun to your Thursday! RSVP to (707) 938-7152
EVENT BOOKINGS
If you are needing charming, warm event space for your next celebration (that will wow your guests, but won't put you in debt) give us a call for our event information package!
We have space in our tasting loft (for up to 16) or up to 100 mix-and-mingle for a Panel Wine Lounge take-over!
Cheers to special events with great wine, fun food and excellent service! We got you.
WEEKDAY HAPPY HOUR
Every WEEKDAY: Tue - Fri from 2 to 6 p.m. with a special selection of wine & bubbles ($6-8) + $4 draft beer pints!
SPORTS FAN?
Bring a group and hang out in our TASTING LOFT for your sports viewing pleasure! Call ahead to see what's playing (or maybe YOU decide what's on tonite)! (707) 938-7152
SATURDAY NIGHT GAME NIGHT (EVERY NIGHT)
Come by the Panel on Saturday Nights for 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! (Cards and board games are always available, anytime you visit The Panel).
CHEERS to FUN!!
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PRESS / ARTICLES
- WINE LOUNGE NEWS -
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- Sonoma Index-Tribune Staff Report
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- 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
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“The Panel” Named a Top Wine Club in the Nation
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