Adobe Road – Sonoma

Adobe Road Winery Adobe Road Winery is an award-winning boutique winery based in Petaluma, California, known for producing ultra-premium wines from some of the finest vineyard sites in Sonoma County and Napa Valley. Founded in 2002 by Kevin and Debra Buckler, the winery emerged from the couple’s passion for both motorsports and fine wine. Kevin Buckler, an accomplished professional race car driver and founder of The Racers Group (TRG), brought the same competitive spirit and pursuit of excellence from the racetrack into the world of winemaking. From the beginning, Adobe Road Winery focused on crafting small-lot wines that highlight the unique characteristics of California’s most respected wine-growing regions.

A defining characteristic of Adobe Road Winery is its vineyard-driven approach. Rather than relying on a single estate vineyard, the winery sources premium fruit from carefully selected sites throughout Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Petaluma Gap, and other acclaimed appellations. The portfolio includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Zinfandel, and proprietary red blends, many of which have earned 90+ point ratings from leading wine critics. The winery follows a small-production philosophy, utilizing meticulous vineyard selection, minimal-intervention techniques, and careful blending to create wines that express both varietal character and regional terroir.

Beyond its wines, Adobe Road Winery is widely recognized for its unique connection to motorsports. The winery’s Racing Series wines celebrate iconic moments and achievements from the racing world, reflecting Kevin Buckler’s championship-winning career. In recent years, Adobe Road expanded its vision with an innovative riverfront winery and entertainment complex in downtown Petaluma, featuring a tasting room, event spaces, and motorsports-inspired experiences. This combination of world-class wine, racing heritage, and hospitality has made Adobe Road Winery one of Sonoma County’s most distinctive wine destinations.