7 Best Wineries near Martinez

“If you haven't dropped by the William Welch Tasting room, you are missing out!! A fun tasting experience with the man who makes the wine. Look for events at night like magic shows and music. You can buy wine by the glass at the events, or a few bottles like we did to take home. If you buy some wine, your tasting fee is waived.Support local and enjoy good wine. The best of both worlds.“

“I couldn't have picked a better venue or better host! You feel like you are with your family and feel right at home. On the day of my wedding I feel so comforted and relaxed. Even right before the wedding was supposed to begin the rain decided to join us for a little bit and Barbara and many others jumped into to get the chairs and tables dry, amazing!I also highly recommend Juan as you cater for this venue, he knows the space extremely well and the food is amazing!Finally I also recommend getting Mirella as your wedding planner! She coordinated with all the vendors wonderfully and left me to be able to just enjoy my day! =)“

“I came here for a girls day out with a friend. Called at 9am and was able to reserve for 1pm tasting without any issues. Samantha was the one who helped us. She gave us a little history on the place. They are family owned and family run, and she is 4th generation. She's super friendly and was very patient with us. I learned how to say Sangiovese. Now I can go order this in an Italian restaurant and sound like I know what I'm ordering . Thank you Samantha.Tastings are $10/person, but is waived if you buy a bottle (any bottle, and a bottle starts at only $10). I really enjoyed my time here. The tasting room is decent size, could probably fit 20 people max. It was air conditioned. They were setting up for a concert yesterday, so we were not allowed to have outdoor tasting, but outdoor would've been too hot for us anyway. I tried a variety of wines and the 3 I liked the most were the Sangiovese and Reserve Zinfandel, and Reserve Zinfandel Port. I like sweeter wines and these three were fruity and delicious. I ended up purchasing the port.Plenty of parking on the property, but not clearly marked. I wish there were lines, I parked under the tree out in front. Overall it was a lovely experience and such a beautiful winery in the middle of a residential area! I would totally take guests here in the future. Maybe pack a little charcuterie board to go with the tasting. They do not serve food here, except for special events like the Luau that Samantha so kindly told us about. They often host concerts and events here. I'll be checking their site for info and definitely come back!“

“I love this winery. My wife and I had such a great time. I love the prohibition red. It tastes so good. When I got home I had to order some and a couple tumblers. The staffs amazing and so friendly as well. I can’t wait to make it back here.“

“We’ve been members for maybe 6 years and we just love Buon Vino it is a great place to hang out and drink some delicious wine. The atmosphere is always great. We love the new location and all the fun events they come up with. Always our place to go to with my husband and great spot for girls “

“I celebrated my birthday here with a small group of friends yesterday. 10/10 recommend for a local tasting. The tasting room was beautiful- I wish I took photos in there! After the tasting we snapped a few photos out by the vines and enjoyed a couple bottles of wine. Bob was a great host and played music while my group chatted and enjoyed the first fall-feeling day with the sun whipping in and out from behind the clouds here and there. I can't finish this review without mentioning the delicious charcuterie board that Bob prepared for us. Yum! Definitely will return for the holidays and bring the family.“

“Having lived in the nearby section of the East Bay my entire life, it was shocking when a friend offered for us to join at a very local winery. Right up until the point of parking, I was still skeptical; and then we were at Four Fools Winery. This winery is interesting in that, IMO it is good at a little bit of everything while no particular mastery. The location is not at all far from the water and so provides a nice view for those that want to pay attention. But nice is about it, factually there is no conversation level view like of the GGB or the SF skyline. But thats ok. Parking is on gravel so heel-wearers be cautious. The entrance is basic and local-feeling, not all flashy like other places roughly an hour or so northeast. The benefit of this though would be to support local artists and talent and to buy souvenirs and trinkets that reflect the local culture, not Am@z0n. Staff was kind and talkative to the amount you the patron wants to be talkative, they kinda match your energy. And of course, the wine. The flight was good. The wines differed in flavor and texture so that in itself is always interesting. But nothing jumped out to really grab attention, and the flight could have been a little larger. Again, rating of good. So why go to Four Fools Winery? Two reasons for me. One - proximity. For where we live, this is way closer than Napa, Sonoma, Livermore, Santa Rosa or anywhere else. Cutting traffic time, distance, bridges and gas makes a big impact. And the view is still good if not grande. Two - balance. One more star would come if Four Fools really excelled in one or two areas. Instead everything is "good". However there is a value in that. Nothing is bad, and with everything good there is a sense of basic balance which in itself is a plus. And we plan to go back ourselves, so good isn't an acronym for something lesser or negative. So don't be a fool and pass up this local discovery, be a fool for Four Fools and get in there for a relaxing good time.“