Business Details
10 Years
experience
Abbots Passage: Rhone-Style Wines & Curated Mercantile in Glen Ellen
Abbots Passage was founded in 2016 by Katie Bundschu, the first woman winemaker in her sixth-generation winegrowing family. Our winery and mercantile in Glen Ellen, California, celebrate unconventional approaches to winemaking and curation. We specialize in Rhne-inspired field blend wines crafted from historic vineyards, emphasizing sustainability and storytelling. Our property features an 80-year-old Zinfandel vineyard, which weve grafted with varietals like Mourvdre to create unique blends. The Mercantile showcases locally made, sustainably sourced products, prioritizing female-run businesses. Guests enjoy immersive experiences including vineyard tours, shuffleboard courts, and seasonal tastings.We are committed to regenerative organic farming practices, holding Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) status. Our team combines generational expertise with innovative techniques to produce approachable yet complex wines. The propertys bohemian atmosphere reflects our dedication to community and creativity. We host weddings and private events in a setting surrounded by old-vine vineyards and Sonoma Valley landscapes. Through our AP Collective wine club, members receive exclusive access to limited releases and curated experiences. Every bottle embodies our mission to honor tradition while embracing evolution.
Services
Wine Tasting
Mercantile Shopping
Vineyard Tours
Wine Club Membership
Private Events
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We craft Rhone-inspired field blend wines from historic California vineyards.
- Our Mercantile features sustainably made products from female-run businesses.
- We provide immersive vineyard and production facility tours during harvest season.
- Our team includes sixth-generation winemakers and sustainability-certified experts.
- We focus on regenerative organic farming practices for environmentally conscious production.
Associations and certifications
- Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC)
What people say
Scenic vineyard setting
Engaging harvest tours
Unique wine blends
Friendly staff
Beautiful event venue
Services
Wine Tasting
Our Signature Tasting features Rhne-inspired field blends from Mendocino to El Dorado foothills. Guests sample five small-lot wines while exploring historic vineyards and production facilities. The experience includes curated grazing boards and lasts 90 minutes.
Vineyard Tours
The Harvest Production Tour immerses guests in our regenerative organic farming practices. Explore crush pads, cellars, and labs while tasting ongoing vintages. This 90-minute experience includes educational insights into our 2023 ROC-certified processes and future releases.
Private Events
Host weddings or corporate events among 80-year-old vines. Our Sonoma Valley venue accommodates up to 30 guests with customizable packages. Services include ceremony arbor use, olive grove cocktail hours, and historic terrace dining with vineyard views.
Wine Club
The AP Collective wine club offers quarterly allocations of limited-release wines. Members receive 15-20% discounts, exclusive tasting access, and event benefits. Shipments range from 4 to 12 bottles with tiered pricing and shipping options.
Mercantile Shop
Our Mercantile curates sustainably made goods from female-run businesses. Products include clothing, home goods, and local specialties. Each item reflects our commitment to quality, sustainability, and community-focused curation.
People
Katie Bundschu
Founder & Vintner
Sixth-generation winemaker and first woman vintner in her family. Created Abbots Passage to honor women's contributions to winemaking while innovating sustainable practices. Combines heritage with modern techniques.
Connor Bockman
Winemaker
Joined as winemaker during the 2025 harvest season. Brings expertise in small-lot Rhne-style blends and regenerative viticulture practices to continue Abbots Passage's innovative winemaking tradition.
Meghan Murphy
Sustainability Manager
Recognized in Wine Enthusiast's Future 40 for advancing organic farming practices. Oversees regenerative viticulture initiatives that earned Abbots Passage Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) status.
Questions
What are your tasting room hours?
We're open Friday 12-5:30 PM, Saturday 11 AM-5:30 PM, and Sunday 12-5:30 PM. Closed Monday-Thursday.
Do you offer food with wine tastings?
Yes, we provide seasonal grazing boards and culinary offerings that pair with our Rhône-style wines during tastings.
Can I host a private event at your winery?
Yes, we host weddings and corporate events for up to 30 guests among our historic vineyards and facilities.
Are your wines sustainably produced?
Yes, we use regenerative organic farming practices and hold Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) status for our vineyards.
What benefits does your wine club offer?
AP Collective members receive quarterly wine allocations, 15-20% discounts, exclusive tastings, and event benefits.
Reviews (7)
Profesor Adams
Oct 26, 2021
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This is a beautiful winery. The tasting room is classy and well decorated. The surrounding grounds are pretty. The wine is very good. We enjoyed all of the wines that we tasted. However, the price per flight for tasting was a bit steep.
Jen Mendez
Sep 29, 2021
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Tasty wine! You can get a membership! The place has lovely garden, seating area to enjoy the view, the weather and the beautiful wine selection. It feels like home!
Tony DiMartile
Aug 21, 2021
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Ok mixed wine and pretentious staff... The wine is not good enough for a $40 tasting and no comp if you buy. .
Paige G.
Jul 21, 2021
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Love this place. ALL the wines I tried are delicious. From the first time we came, we knew we would be back. We were sat in the vineyards and the service was phenomenal. We started off with some almonds and olives as well as our choice of distilled or sparkling water for the table! The grazing board is a must! For the price you get a ton of items and delicious homemade hummus! My second time back, I became a wine club member. Highly recommend this new spot!
Chadwick Bolick
Jun 15, 2021
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Wine-lover's wines, stunning grounds, curated mercantile, and cozy hospitality from Katie, Steve, and Nicole each visit. We keep going back!
Rhoni
Jun 02, 2021
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Beautiful venue with stellar service from the very moment we arrived. Steve was a charming host who engaged in chatting on- and off topic but still somehow made sure to fit in the full spiel. We appreciated the timing of the pouring - he never interrupted us rudely and yet was right on time when the tasting for a particular glass had slowed down. The food board was tasty although perhaps a little short on flat crackers between 5. Particularly liked the quince treat, cheeses and olives. Our favourite was the Points Unknown red and Redshift. Also, we were shielded from the wind (which is not the
Cassie K.
Jan 28, 2021
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Amazing wine tasting experience! Our wine expert/server Josh went above and beyond to give my fianc and me a personalized experience and walk us through each wine. The winery was recently bought by Abbotts Passage and is under going renovations, so very excited to see what the finished product will be!
