{"id":128147,"date":"2025-08-12T12:36:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T19:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/?p=128147"},"modified":"2025-08-12T12:36:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T19:36:31","slug":"montagne-russe-boosts-petalumas-downtown-wine-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/montagne-russe-boosts-petalumas-downtown-wine-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"Montagne Russe Boosts Petaluma\u2019s Downtown Wine Scene"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The bar for downtown Petaluma\u2019s tasting room scene just got a little higher with the addition of Montagne Russe. Doubling as a record shop, the newly opened venue pours cool-climate Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay, plus Rh\u00f4ne-style selections under the winery\u2019s Le P\u00f6et-Laval side label.<\/p>\n<h4>The story<\/h4>\n<p>Kevin Bersofsky might still be a garage winemaker today if his neighbor hadn\u2019t ratted him out to the feds. While working for Sutter Home Winery in 2006, Bersofsky started making his own wine at home in St. Helena. He started with a few barrels and gradually expanded production to more than a dozen. Then, in 2013, somebody squealed.<\/p>\n<p>The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau quickly shut down Bersofsky\u2019s illicit operation, forcing him to dump four precious barrels down the drain. (In my mind, the feds shoot the barrels with 1920s machine guns as red wine spurts from the bullet holes. It may or may not have actually gone down that way.) Bersofsky learned his lesson and went legit, officially founding Montagne Russe in 2015.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_88217\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-88217\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-88217 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bacchus-Landing-Healdsburg-Montagne-Russe-tasting-room-brian-welsh.jpg\" alt=\"Montagne Russe tasting room at Bacchus Landing in Healdsburg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bacchus-Landing-Healdsburg-Montagne-Russe-tasting-room-brian-welsh.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bacchus-Landing-Healdsburg-Montagne-Russe-tasting-room-brian-welsh-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bacchus-Landing-Healdsburg-Montagne-Russe-tasting-room-brian-welsh-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bacchus-Landing-Healdsburg-Montagne-Russe-tasting-room-brian-welsh-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-88217\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Montagne Russe tasting room at Bacchus Landing in Healdsburg featured a mural of a roller coaster that winemaker and owner Kevin Bersofsky designed as a senior engineering project while in college. As of Memorial Day this year, Montagne Russe shut down its Healdsburg tasting room, reopening it in Petaluma last month. (Brian Welsh)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Taking its name from the French term for roller coaster \u2014 Bersofsky helped design one as an engineering undergraduate \u2014 Montagne Russe specializes in single-vineyard wines from the Petaluma Gap and other cool-climate regions. The winery buys fruit from local growers and makes the wines at Brooks Note just down the street. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah are flagships.<\/p>\n<h4>The vibe<\/h4>\n<p>After <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petaluma360.com\/article\/lifestyle\/montagne-russe-tasting-room-and-vinyl-record-shop-to-petaluma\/\">closing its Healdsburg tasting room at Bacchus Landing<\/a>, Montagne Russe took over the Black Knight Vineyards space in Petaluma last month.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_128153\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-128153\" style=\"width: 1620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-128153 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/kp0712_Russe_04.jpg\" alt=\"Montagne Russe in Petaluma\" width=\"1620\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/kp0712_Russe_04.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/kp0712_Russe_04-190x300.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/kp0712_Russe_04-886x1400.jpg 886w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/kp0712_Russe_04-768x1214.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/kp0712_Russe_04-972x1536.jpg 972w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/kp0712_Russe_04-1296x2048.jpg 1296w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/kp0712_Russe_04-1200x1896.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-128153\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The grand opening of Montagne Russe in Petaluma, Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Kent Porter \/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_128159\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-128159\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-128159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bs_0723125_Montagne3-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bs_0723125_Montagne3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bs_0723125_Montagne3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bs_0723125_Montagne3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bs_0723125_Montagne3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bs_0723125_Montagne3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bs_0723125_Montagne3-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/ alt=\"Records sit for sale at the Montagne Russe Winery and Record Lounge in Petaluma Thursday, July 31, 2025. (Beth Schlanker \/ The Press Democrat)\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-128159\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Records sit for sale at the Montagne Russe Winery and Record Lounge in Petaluma Thursday, July 31, 2025. (Beth Schlanker \/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Walking into the sunny, open room, visitors are greeted with a giant roller coaster graphic that twists its way across the entire left-hand wall. Weeeee!<\/p>\n<p>Tasters can settle into window seating facing Petaluma Boulevard, perch at high-top tables or grab stools at the white quartz tasting bar. The atmosphere is relaxed for both humans and pups; there\u2019s even a basket of dog toys so furry ones can chew while their humans sip.<\/p>\n<p>A small alcove at the back of the venue serves as a record emporium with thousands of albums for sale. (Bersofsky\u2019s personal vinyl collection lives behind the bar \u2014 and yes, he does take requests.)<\/p>\n<h4>On the palate<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_128156\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-128156\" style=\"width: 1707px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-128156 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bs_0723125_Montagne5.jpg\" alt=\"Montagne Russe wine\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bs_0723125_Montagne5.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bs_0723125_Montagne5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bs_0723125_Montagne5-934x1400.jpg 934w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bs_0723125_Montagne5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bs_0723125_Montagne5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bs_0723125_Montagne5-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bs_0723125_Montagne5-1200x1800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-128156\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Montagne Russe 2022 Petaluma Gap Pinot Noir at the Montagne Russe Winery and Record Lounge in Petaluma Thursday, July 31, 2025. (Beth Schlanker \/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bersofsky is the chief financial officer at Folio Fine Wine Partners in his weekday gig, but he says he\u2019s not a numbers guy in the vineyard. Grape-picking decisions are made according to taste, when the fruit achieves the right balance between flavor, sugar and acidity.<\/p>\n<p>I could happily quaff the 2023 Le P\u00f6et-Laval White Rhone Blend from Mendocino County ($35) all summer long. It\u2019s crisp and lean, with appealing peachy aromas and flavors. The 2022 Montagne Russe Dragon\u2019s Back Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($58) is a pretty, floral wine with aromas of raspberries and spice. The 2021 Alder Springs Syrah from Mendocino County ($55) is like sipping blackberry pancakes with a side of bacon. The wine is savory and structured, with a lush, long finish.<\/p>\n<p>Tastings cost $35 (choose between Montagne Russe and Le P\u00f6et-Laval flights). Mad scientist types can also book a \u201cwinemaker for a day\u201d blending session for $100. Stay tuned in the coming months for &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vinoandvinyls.com\/\">Vinyls &amp; Vino<\/a>\u201d trivia events, movie nights and live music.<\/p>\n<h4>Beyond the bottle<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_115355\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-115355\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-115355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PhotoEmmaKMorris-05098-3-1024x1280.jpg\" alt=\"Stellina Alimentari sandwich\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PhotoEmmaKMorris-05098-3-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PhotoEmmaKMorris-05098-3-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PhotoEmmaKMorris-05098-3-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PhotoEmmaKMorris-05098-3-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PhotoEmmaKMorris-05098-3-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PhotoEmmaKMorris-05098-3-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PhotoEmmaKMorris-05098-3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-115355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A meaty sandwich from Stellina Alimentari in Petaluma. (Emma K Creative)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Just across the street from Montagne Russe, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/stellina-alimentari-petaluma-sandwich\/\">Stellina Alimentari<\/a> is the place to savor an Italian-style focaccia sandwich or made-to-order arancini. Italian house wines are typically just 10 bucks a glass, and there are lots of yummy pantry items and take-home bottles for sale.<\/p>\n<p>Montagne Russe is open from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through Monday and from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. <em>155 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, \u200b1-855-GO-RUSSE (1-855-467-8773), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.russewines.com\/\">russewines.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tina Caputo is a wine, food, and travel journalist who contributes to Sonoma magazine, SevenFifty Daily, Visit California, Northern California Public Media, KQED, and more. Follow her on Bluesky at <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/winebroad.bsky.social\">@winebroad.bsky.social<\/a>, view her website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinacaputo.com\/\">tinacaputo.com<\/a>, and email her story ideas at <a href=\"mailto:tina@caputocontent.com\">tina@caputocontent.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doubling as a record shop, the newly opened venue pours excellent wines and hosts trivia events, movie nights and live music.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":145,"featured_media":128157,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[113,2602,5,25145,749],"tags":[25768,25117,25769],"layout":[5591],"class_list":["post-128147","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-eat-and-drink","category-wine","category-things-to-do","category-trending","category-whats-new-sonoma-county","tag-petaluma-tasting-room","tag-petaluma-winery","tag-record-shop"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.3.1 (Yoast SEO v25.3.1) - 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