“Stopped in for a quick tasting and to pick up a couple bottles of the Sav blanc. Ian was so helpful and gave us the exact right amount of information without pressuring us into wine clubs. We were in a hurry and didn’t intend to do a tasting but he gave us a couple samples and helped me select a couple bottles we hadn’t tried before. Dry creek has an amazing indoor and outdoor set up that I highly recommend if you’re in the area! Definitely suggest asking for Ian and having a glass of wine or tasting!“
“Alex was a wonderful host! Our family took the tour of the facility, and it was educational and fun! The wine and cheese pairings were delicious.Absolutely would come back for another visit! We HIGHLY recommend you enjoy the wonderful experience!“
“What could be better than an impromptu visit to our most favorite winery on a warm winter month day! We came loaded with a picnic basket of sandwiches and toys. We stayed till nearly closing time, just couldn't get enough of the sparkles. And the lovely, friendly Amista people are as beautiful as the landscape all around. For example: When a bowl of popcorn arrived , Harrisson, our 3 year old took a sampling and said 'but where are the spice over the popcorn?' It prompted a hurried trip back inside to oblige . Harrisson even said thank you. We love you all, Amista!“
“If you’re looking for a wonderful wine tasting experience that will leave you more knowledgeable about wine - then Hanna Winery is it. The staff were friendly, kind, and intelligent. The biggest thing that we enjoyed about our experience was how personal they were. Abby was exceptional!Atmosphere: The building is very spacious inside with indoor and outdoor seating available. The views are gorgeous of the vineyards and the mountains!Price: It was $40 per person for the tasting and we got to try 5 of their wines. They were all pretty good wines as well. They do have a cheese board option available as well.Parking: There is parking available close to the entrance of the building.“
“Lovely setting, you can sit out on their front porch or go inside at the bar, you can order a cheese plate to have with your tasting. The dog is great. The staff is very welcoming and are happy to explain everything to you. Their wines are very reasonably priced.“
“Went to Porter Creek during the Wine Road Barrel Tastings weekend in Sonoma. We were greeted at the parking lot by their two friendly dogs Poppy and Paco.We followed the little hosts (dogs) up the road to where they had set up the tent for the barrel tasting. It was rainy and cold but there were heaters to keep us warm.The barrel tasting of pinot noirs were pretty good. After that we went into the tasting room and tried the current pinot noirs. So good! We bought a few bottles to go.“
“Thank you so much Season !Big thanks for showing us the ropes at the winery. Your wine wisdom was as rich as the reds we tasted. We came for the Pinot Noir, but stayed for your stories.Cheers to you for making our day a barrel of laughs!Best“
“Portalupi offers a number of wines that diverge from most of what you'll find at the majority of wineries in northern Sonoma County. Starting with a Barbera-based sparkler (a little drier, please). After wading through a couple of decent dry whites (Arneis, Vermentino), and skipping some of the lighter reds, we moved on to some of the bolder offerings: Barbera, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo-- all winners. Dolinsek Pinot was a nice surprise; a departure from the rest of the (Italian) lineup. The host of our group of six was friendly, informative and engaging, with just the right balance between taking us through the flight and giving us space to socialize among ourselves and discuss the wines“
“We definitely got the royal treatment. Ryan did our tasting & we got to learn so much about how the wines were made & about the winery itself. They put a lot of love into what they do. I've done two tastings with Bella and the wines are really nice. Our group of 6 all LOVED the Essence 2022. We tried Ten Acres Pinot Noir and a few different Zinfandel. All the wines were tasty. The whole party had such a great experience chatting with Ryan and learning about the process. Highly recommend visiting the winery. They are kid friendly too.“
“We were very impressed with the delightful service we received. I'm not a drinker and they welcomed me and brought enough food samples for me to join the others in our group. I especially enjoys the cheese selections. Everyone tasting the wine had a favorite. Not pretentious and down home welcoming. Refreshing“
“What a lovely winery. Not only are the views incredible, but the knowledge of the hostess made it perfect. Six of us went to this tasting. They put us in a private room (south facing), with 9the most beautiful view. Nicole was our hostess and she was truly amazing. Nicole made sure we were enjoying ourselves and knowledgeable about our wines. Definitely will come back here.“
“We were here for the Wine Road barrel tasting weekend and they've put out their three best wines, Nebiolo, Montepulciano, and Sangiovese, for the tasting.Very friendly winemaker and staff. There's a mini Italian market inside and they were giving out samples of the panetonne and a spicy sausage pasta.There were tables outside in the back patio with a nice view of the vines. No outside food allowed.“
“We were looking to do something different today. On a whim our daughter suggested Breathless Wines as she has been here before with her friends. We are glad we came. Cherish was our server; she was wonderful. Being business owners ourselves, we know how important it is to have good people on your team. We also really liked the outdoor patio. The setting feels very comfortable and relaxing.“
“Sleeper hit in Sonoma, seriously go/drink/buy! I often worry about wines not hitting the same way once home, and nope, the Trousseau was even more mind bogglingly delicious than I remembered. I brought the Cab Sav to a Nor Cal focused wine tasting and it was the crowd favorite of the night.“
“We have been a member of the Wine Road since its inception in the 1970s. This group continues the good work of reaching out to consumers across the nation and globally to inform and send visitors our way. Their map, the website, the events held each year continue to point folks to northern Sonoma County and the three wine appellations it encompasses.“
“We found ourselves at this small, but beautiful winery because it was one of the free tasting options our hotel offered.The wines were lovely and exactly the experience you want.We were visiting Healdsburg end of December which is perfect for less crowded, intimate experience. We had the place to ourselves and could take our time. We did get a cheese board, but forgot to take a picture.Which is unfortunate because the cheeses are all from local artisan farmers. Highly recommend the cheese, the wine and the tasting.“
“Ok if the wines are extraordinary, Rob is even more! Charismatic and so easy to understand through his presentation. Came here with our son and daughter in law as their first visit to Sonoma and they loved it! The Pinots are amazing and the Chardonnay is outstanding ?. Hope you visit them!“
“Wonderful little tasting room in downtown Healdsburg in the square. My husband and I drove up from Sacramento to meet his sister and brother in law. We ended up being pretty early so decided to pop in to kill some time because why not? We were the first people in so we got started immediately. I was handed a little menu showing what they offer and what tasting flights they had. I am a big red fan so I went that route. The lady helping us out was SO sweet and we ended up talking with her like we knew her for years which really made for a memorable first experience. It was becoming quite difficult for me to choose which I liked between the pours so she gave me two glasses and poured two wines so that I could compare. I had never seen that before and thought it was really thoughtful and it really helped me find what I liked best. I really appreciated that she left the bottle next to the glass as well so I could remember what I was tasting. As time went on other couples came in to pick up their wines as there was a pick up party at another winery in the square and we ended up meeting another couple from Sacramento! If it weren't for our lunch reservations, I could have stayed there all day and now I'm on a mission to find their winery.“
“We booked a lunch and wine tasting here and Cheryl was our amazing wine guide for the day. The food, wine, setting and service were excellent. The highlight was Cheryl who was extremely knowledgeable about everything and anything wine! She was incredible!!“
“Awesome wine, awesome music, awesome service. What more can you ask for? We stumbled here last Saturday night after eating dinner next door. Heard the live music from the street which drew our attention into this establishment. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the wine (Pinot and Sparkling) was. I'll need to look into this winery a little more as there's some serious winemaking going on. We'll be back!!“
“We popped here towards the end of the day and they were able to let us buy a bottle to enjoy there and some snacks. They were kind to accommodate a last minute stop. The grounds are gorgeous...so many cute and private areas to enjoy a picnic like garden tasting. We only tried 1 red but was a great suggestion by staff. It's actually close to town so we walked back along the wide shoulder road. Definitely worth a stop!“
“Very much enjoyed our wine tasting yesterday, delicious zins, this place has a really cool and open vibe and seems like a excellent place to be on a warm day. Lots of natural light and a big outdoor space which isn't that common for a Healdsburg tasting room..“
“Visiting from Boston and came to Sonoma for the day. We came to Bacchus landing. Montagne Russe is the best winery we’ve been to. Kevin Bersofsky is the wine maker and makes the best wine. If you like white, if you like red, come to this place. You’ll learn a lot, drink phenomenal wine, and leave in a better mood than you came in with. Love this place!!“
“Came here with my girlfriend last week and it was by far the best wine tasting experience for both of us. Mark has a much more laid back environment for the tasting and he’s also the most welcoming, especially for wine novices like us. I will continue to buy Blanchard wines“
“This is my second visit to this winery, and I highly recommend. It is an easy going tasting room with comfy spots to sit and taste or lean on the bar. They are so nice and accommodating. They helped us find a wine maker pouring cab franc for a later tasting, I just live their Zinfandel's.“
“We had a great time being back again. We loved having Rob for our wine tasting experience. He was super friendly and knowledgeable. We did the Napa tasting- soooo good. We got to try a few others as well. It was a really relaxing experience with incredible views. Rob was super accommodating to a pregnant member in our group. Very family friendly place!“
“Very nice space and good wine. We were the only ones there so we got plenty of attention and got to learn about the wine and wine makers, which was fun, but it was a little low energy so maybe it would have been a little more fun on a weekend afternoon. Though if you like low-key, low-pressure, and low crowds, then you'll probably enjoy the vibe here.“
“Small, family owned winery on the edge of Dry Creek valley. They have a small barn and outdoor area for tasting. Very low key and quality time was spent with us talking about the wine and family. The tasting felt very personal and intimate. Wine varietals were different than other locations and very good. It's off the beaten path, but worth going out of the way..“
“All their wines and bubbles are fantastic! We did a legacy tasting with cheese pairing and Izzy our server was informative and friendly. The chef made modifications to the cheese tasting based on our likes/dislikes. The atmosphere was comfortable and elegant. We had a great time and look forward to going back.“
“We've been members here for 8 years now. Ames Morison is a great winemaker and they have an ideal spot for wine growing. Great tasting room on Hwy 128 and an amazing farm, Bell Mountain Ranch (where the vineyards are) off Chalk Hill Road is beautiful. Eric Eichholz is a superb host and very knowledgeable of their wines and the property. Always a great experience.“
“If you come here, you’ll be so lucky to come across Angie…. she honestly made the experience here exponentially more memorable than it already was…. So warm and knowledgeable in all things. We will definitely we back and we’ll be asking for the homie Angie ?“
“Having enjoyed their wines in the past, we'd been wanting to visit the winery for some time. We booked the Winery Tour & Tasting with the hopes that the typical February weather would not "dampen" our experience. As it turns out, we could have not been more pleased! Christine was an excellent host. Her style put us at ease and encouraged a fun and informal discussion about the history of Jordan, the inner workings of the winery and, of course, their wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. And to top all of this off, the food pairings were amazing! Definitely a top tier winery experience. We can't wait to return during the summer months to try the estate tour and other featured events!“
“We visited on a rainy Saturday afternoon when they were unexpectedly short staffed. We still felt so welcomed and it was a great experience. It’s a very approachable boutique winery with great wines. Great location close to downtown Healdsburg.“
“Had an excellent wine experience while at Flanagan on 12/29/2023. Tara Kelley was our host that day and she made our experience very pleasant. She created an environment of relaxation and was very soft spoken which allowed us to relax and soak in the wines. We enjoyed many of the wines and joined their wine club and are looking forward to receiving our first shipment. Highly recommend.“
“We enjoyed our visit. The team there spent time with us but not too much - leaving us alone to enjoy our time. Luke, Isaiah, Felicia thank you. Thanks for the “comparison” tastings. We tried a few of our favorites when we were in Napa and based on our time there - this will remain one.“
“Very nice wines. They are known for their Chardonnay and Pinot noirs. There is a $25, $35 and $45 tasting. With the $25 you get 4 tastes and the $45 you get 6 tastes. What a nice place to hang out and sip wine. The interior is deco modern and it's walking distance to some restaurants in the heart of the downtown area.“
“My favorite wine/vineyard in Sonoma. They have been making amazing wine since the early 1900s and still family owned and run. The grounds are stunningly gorgeous and the wine is superb. Old school, non filtered, French oak barrels, good red wines. The owner, Mr. Rafanelli, sat down with our group of four for over 40 minutes and shared the history of the vineyard, starting with his grandmother coming to America from Italy. He was an absolute delight and it was the highlight of our weeklong trip! Of note- you must have an appointment to visit as they do not take walkins. However, it is well worth your time and effort to visit.!“
“After visiting several wineries in Sonoma County, I luckily found Kokomo. Although they don't have a chateau or a villa, they have my new favorite wines in all of Sonoma. Exceptional Chardonnay, Petite Sirah, Malbec, Cab, etc. I joined their wine club and have enjoyed several trips since, each with wonderful hosts, new wines and delightful memories.“
“Seghesio was our second wine tasting for the day and it was our favorite by far! Tony Sciullo was our VIP liason and he was such a pleasure to host us. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to our questions. The wines were so delicious that I decided to sign up for their wine club as well. After our tasting, we bought a bottle of wine to drink there while watching others play bocce ball on their grounds. So worth a visit if you are in the area and love wines. Also ask for Tony.“
“Mill Creek was the highlight of our time in Healdsburg. Our guide, Josh, was terrific and made us feel right at home. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. He was both knowledgeable and polite. The wine was superb, and we cannot wait to return with friends and family. We would highly recommend.“
“My husband and I went to CIN in Windsor, CA and had the RollerCoaster Red by Meeker Vineyards. It was SO Delicious that we decided to go to the winery the next day and try some more of their wines. We had a wonderful afternoon talking with Katherine while she poured many of their wines for us. We also got a chance to talk with the winemaker, Lucas Meeker and really enjoyed learning so much about their wines and the processes he uses. No understatement: THEIR WINES ARE AMAZING! Their tasting room is a little bit hard to find but totally worth it. They were very welcoming and willing to share their wines and knowledge with us. We went home with two cases of wine: one of RollerCoaster Red and an assortment of all their other reds. Worth adding this winery to your tasting afternoon.“
“Absolute must-go!!! The staff were very friendly, helpful and gave our group lots of information on the wines. We never felt unattended to. ALL of the wines were fabulous, and the pours were very generous. The inside of the tasting room was adorable, plus there was a dog there too! Bonus points for the brownie that came with the tasting. Would absolutely recommend to visit!“
“I went in skeptical and came out smiling. This was such a fun weekend. We know the area well and are in Healdsburg a lot, so I was pretty sure it would just be same old, same old on steroids. Wrong. First, with 45 wineries to choose from, we made sure to go to ones we didn't know and were delightfully surprised. Second, every winery puts on a tremendous effort with wine selections, food, and entertainment. And third, but definitely not least - there is a sublime friendliness in the air. It comes from the winery hosts, as well as the guests who are visiting. Enjoying the exquisite weather, drinking delicious wine, and sampling foods designed to augment the wine you're drinking - in beautiful surroundings - who wouldn't be friendly?! We met folks, we listened to music, we bought some wine and met winemakers and chefs for two days of California wine bliss. We'd do it again in a heartbeat. Favorite finds were Mauritson - boy did they put on the dog. We discovered their reasonably priced, delicious sauv blanc they paired with a delicious buffalo cauliflower dish. Their reds were matched with an amazing cassoulet and divine french dip sandwich. Of course, the food was prepared by Charlie Palmer's team, and the Chef himself was there to sign his new cookbook. We also loved Truett Hurst with its beautiful patio and their simply awesome Salmon Run Rose and Red Rooster Zin. The Red Rooster barrel tasting was fun and a great learning experience. We wrapped up one day at Fritz which is a treat with their Cave, fine wines, and tremendous hospitality. They have a remarkable view from their deck and the round tasting room is unique and charming. Day two ended for us at Seghesio in Healdsburg in their elegant grounds. There was good music, and an incredible shrimp risotto plus homemade sausage sandwiches. Calm and beautiful with a final taste of their excellent Zin was the perfect ending to a great event.“
“Came here on a Tuesday around noon to try the "block stars" tasting flight. I ended up being the only customer till about 3 and had a great time getting to know Pam in the tasting room and learning more about the history of the vineyards! The wine was great (especially the sparkling pinot noir) and their location is perfect for sitting out on the back patio to enjoy the vineyards and mountains. Definitely a great stop!“
“We were so fortunate to have a tasting with Saini at the Timber Cove Resort. We met the owner and his wife and they were just the loveliest people you can imagine. This is a family run vineyard and the care and reverence that they have for wine making is what makes them shine. Their wines are named after family members, and we loved hearing the stories of how the wines were named. Our personal favorite (not just from this vineyard, but one of the best wines we've tasted in a while) was Angelo's Paint Brush - a beautiful red blend that was simply delicious. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a tasting experience with heart and soul.“
“My husband and I had an exceptional wine tasting provided by Kyle. It was their wine club pick-up party so they were not initially taking walk-in tastings. As we were headed out to their other location, a gentleman ran to fetch us saying they could accommodate our tasting - which we thought was incredible customer service. In a very busy environment, Kyle provided our tasting, full of knowledge and good conversation. The wine was an added bonus as it was delicious - and don’t forget about the cheese pairing! Definitely the best money spent on our trip! We’ll definitely be back!“
“If you enjoy Rose, Chardonnay and or Pinot Noir, this has to be on your radar. Formally known under the Brand of Aldenali; different name, same high quality, small production wine you'd expect from owner Dan Kosta. Each of these wines, is an excellent representation of their varietal. The tasting room has a warm and inviting vibe that is relaxed and unpretentious making it accessible for those learning about wine and the aficionado. I highly recommend visiting Convene at Bacchus.“
“Had a great experience at Verite on 12/28/2023. Our host Amy gave us a very nice tour of the facility which is stunningly beautiful. This facility is impeccably organized. Amy was a great host and made us feel right at home and was very knowledgeable about all the wines. We had the library tasting and were able to sample back vintages which were amazing.“
“Loved a unplanned stop here have purchased Siduri at home in Oregon & noticed the Willamette Valley connection. Their 1000 mile Pinot Noir tasting is fantastic ~ start with their Oregon vineyards & end with their Santa Barbara vineyards. They also have a Pinot blend tasting. Thanks to Tonya, lots of knowledge, information & opinion ~ all added to a nice visit & excellent wine. For having only Pinot Noir, the differences in side by side tasting is fantastic.“
“I spent a lovely afternoon listening to live music, enjoying their Zin Master zinfandel, and loving the friendly and comfortable vibe. It is truly a family business, and the great flavor of the wine reflects the care they take in everything they do. It is a small and very comfortable tasting room. Customer service is top notch. I enjoyed the pesto, provolone and prosciutto panini. We spent a lot of time last summer going to wineries that our visitors chose. I wish I knew about Spicy Vines then! I'll be back soon. (They also make brandy and serve great beer for those in your group who aren't into wine.)“