Wine tasting day trips from Sarasota

11 wineries and vineyards are within about 110 miles of downtown Sarasota in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 16 miles away. Near Sarasota the season usually runs year-round - winter and spring are the most comfortable months to visit. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.

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5 well-known wineries and vineyards near Sarasota

• Secret Gardens Winery & Farm
  Sebring · Winery
  Season: Year-round; temporary scheduled closure September18-29 2026
  About 60 miles from downtown Sarasota
• Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards
  Clermont · Vineyard / winery
  Season: Year-round; harvest festivals seasonal
  About 101 miles from downtown Sarasota
• Henscratch Farms Vineyard and Winery
  Lake Placid · Vineyard / winery
  About 65 miles from downtown Sarasota
• True Blue Winery
  Davenport · Vineyard / winery
  Season: November-May
  About 80 miles from downtown Sarasota
• Bunker Hill Vineyard & Winery
  Duette · Vineyard / winery
  Season: Year-round
  About 27 miles from downtown Sarasota

...and 6 more wineries and vineyards within a day trip of Sarasota - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.

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Planning tips

• Check hours before you go. Many tasting rooms cut back to weekends in winter, and some ask you to book a tasting ahead.
• Plan a designated driver, or book a car or tour. Most wine regions are spread out along country roads.
• Make a day of it. Many wineries share their roads with farm stands, orchards and farm markets, and the app shows what else is nearby.

Questions people ask

Where can I go wine tasting near Sarasota?

FarmScout lists 11 wineries and vineyards within about 110 miles of downtown Sarasota. Well-known ones include Secret Gardens Winery & Farm in Sebring, Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards in Clermont, Henscratch Farms Vineyard and Winery in Lake Placid.

When is wine tasting season near Sarasota?

Near Sarasota, the season usually runs year-round - winter and spring are the most comfortable months to visit. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.

How far do I have to drive from Sarasota?

The closest winery in FarmScout is about 16 miles from downtown Sarasota in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.

How do I know what is ready before I go?

Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.

Over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide in the free app. See all their events and what they offer.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.