Went on a busy day during the winter holiday week. They handled the numbers of people there very well with a smile. Enjoyed the wines. Lovely outdoor patio. Beautiful art in the labels and walls. Our pup enjoyed it there too.
Jonathan G.
We're going to play it down the middle here, at best. Darcie Kent is a little bit of an off the highway drive to get to. The approach road can be high speed at times so be well aware of the turn off, your approaching and following traffic, and please use a signal. Once off the main road and close to the facility, parking is umm....barely there. There isn't much beyond single track spots, mostly along the departure lane. Be careful if wearing nice shoes as the gravel/rock parking might be unstable for high heels and the dirt/dust may not get along with your designer shoes. Once inside there was kind of a rushed/confused air. Maybe it was just the day we went but the staff, while nice, seemed a bit out of sync and hurried. Furniture was repeatedly moved around and sometimes it seemed people were too (it seemed). Hopefully things settle for them if that is the case. Lastly on this side of things, the pours are way too small. They use these auto-stoppers that shut off at one ounce per pour. Not enough. I'm sure such "discipline" pads the bottom line, but it wasn't enough to make me personally feel "whoo we're having a good time. And here's my debit card, put some of that good time in a bag for me to take home." How about the upside? Our server was very friendly with us, ready to chat a bit and give some history or answer questions. The art work inside is pretty cool. Some of it is commonly known techniques like oil, etc. but some is also some kind of high definition images on a metal backing - very vibrant and very cool. And the wines we sampled were varied enough to keep things interesting, and they themselves were tasty too. So, there you have it. We're playing it down the middle with Darcie Kent Vineyards. Maybe not the place you want to drive over an hour and a half to go to, but definitely worth consideration if you are nearby or going to be in the area anyway.
Amy C.
Had a great time wine tasting and picking up my club shipment yesterday with some girlfriends. Love the laid back atmosphere at Darcie Kent along with the high quality wine selection. The service is always top notch! Can't wait to come back for more!
Michael S.
We pick up our quarterly wine box and some times stay for the food pairings or continue on for a picnic in a park. On Sunday we asked if they had room for a tasting flight on the deck and they fit us in easily. Sampled both the reds (my wife) and the whites (me). Great service by Carolyn in the flight. A wine in short supply was the Cabernet Franc. Along with Zinfandel it's my favorite varietal . We sampled a 2013 and promptly purchased a bottle. Darcie Kent has achieved in creating a welcoming ambiance without the snotty and way overpriced Napa wine scene. Great day.
Trina H.
Came with my family to celebrate my abuelita's 90th with a wine tasting. We were a party of 7 and had an amazing time. The wines and snack boxes were to die for and our host Felicia was very hospitable and friendly and such a sweetheart and knowledgeable. Highly recommend coming here for beautiful ambiance and service and wines.
Denise K.
We love wine tasting and our favorite winery is Darcie Kent Vineyards. We're big fans of their delicious red and white wines, Bing's Barn tasting room and the outdoor Terrace ambiance, and the friendly team - Darcie, Mr. Darcie, Julian, Jeremy, Shalae and amazing hospitality team!
Rosa V
Very nice wine tasting area. Outdoors. Amazing views. You can bring a snack to accompany your tasting. You can also buy appetizers there too.
Carl Plant
Next time I'll buy. Shelia this is Rusty. Thank you for everything. Everything looked and Tasted Great.
Paul “Paulinho” Cardoso
I'd tasted Darcie Kent wines before but had never visited the winery in Livermore until now. On the day of my visit, a smoky haze limited the view, allowing me to concentrate more on the winery itself. Notably, Darcie Kent is open every day, a rarity in the valley. Standouts from my tasting were the Sauvignon Blanc Pistascio, the Chardonnay, and the Petit Verdot. I've selected a few bottles from here to elevate my next open house elegance!!
Love K.
Stacey was very hospitable and provided excellent service during our stop at Darcie Kent Vineyards. Seating outdoors was on a first come first serve basis. We started with a tasting each prior to selecting a bottle to share. The pours seemed a little inconsistent and super small in comparison to other wineries. It was a little disappointing but Stacey brought over another fifth pour at the end of a different red wine to try which made up for it. The winery had a fridge which consisted of boxed charcuterie. It was reasonably priced but I wish I had more meats to choose from. We had a lot of spread and jams but didn't have enough crackers to eat them with. All in all, it made for a nice day trip with the girls. In terms of purchasing bottles, I have other wineries which I am a fan of in the area. Cheers.
Had a great time! Employee Ulises very knowledgeable of the wines.
Cindy Molander
Shalae was so great. She helped us with the tasting and buying our wine. We became members because of her. Thank you, Shalae.
CW P.
I am NOT a drinker! For my 34th anniversary I wanted to do something different so we went here for a tasting and let me tell you I do not drink, however these were the kindest people. Ian was my "server "'heck he knew when the grapes were picked ! His knowledge of the each different wine was extremely extensive he was affable and engaging! The entire setting is so laid back and they did not criticize me for having no knowledge of wine. I mean all around good people. Now sure if I would ever go wine tasting again, but if I do it will be here! They have ruined it for me going anywhere else!Jeanine (heck the sister) was real cool, she is the event person (i think) but she's the only sista there ! She is the one to talk to when you really want to get down and do something special. I really enjoyed this spot! Everyone was way friendly and cool! Hey and I didn't know you are supposed to tip very well when you go!
Raquel V.
Thank you to Carolyn and the whole team at Darcie Kent! We had such an amazing time here. Carolyn made us feel so welcomed and they had such a great set up for a large group of people. Areas for our food and reserved corn hole! Thank you again!! Can't wait to be back!
Steve Rempel
Friends recently joined this winery and invited us to stop in for a tasting. We were very impressed. Great wines and great people.
Went on a busy day during the winter holiday week. They handled the numbers of people there very well with a smile. Enjoyed the wines. Lovely outdoor patio. Beautiful art in the labels and walls. Our pup enjoyed it there too.
We're going to play it down the middle here, at best. Darcie Kent is a little bit of an off the highway drive to get to. The approach road can be high speed at times so be well aware of the turn off, your approaching and following traffic, and please use a signal. Once off the main road and close to the facility, parking is umm....barely there. There isn't much beyond single track spots, mostly along the departure lane. Be careful if wearing nice shoes as the gravel/rock parking might be unstable for high heels and the dirt/dust may not get along with your designer shoes. Once inside there was kind of a rushed/confused air. Maybe it was just the day we went but the staff, while nice, seemed a bit out of sync and hurried. Furniture was repeatedly moved around and sometimes it seemed people were too (it seemed). Hopefully things settle for them if that is the case. Lastly on this side of things, the pours are way too small. They use these auto-stoppers that shut off at one ounce per pour. Not enough. I'm sure such "discipline" pads the bottom line, but it wasn't enough to make me personally feel "whoo we're having a good time. And here's my debit card, put some of that good time in a bag for me to take home." How about the upside? Our server was very friendly with us, ready to chat a bit and give some history or answer questions. The art work inside is pretty cool. Some of it is commonly known techniques like oil, etc. but some is also some kind of high definition images on a metal backing - very vibrant and very cool. And the wines we sampled were varied enough to keep things interesting, and they themselves were tasty too. So, there you have it. We're playing it down the middle with Darcie Kent Vineyards. Maybe not the place you want to drive over an hour and a half to go to, but definitely worth consideration if you are nearby or going to be in the area anyway.
Had a great time wine tasting and picking up my club shipment yesterday with some girlfriends. Love the laid back atmosphere at Darcie Kent along with the high quality wine selection. The service is always top notch! Can't wait to come back for more!
We pick up our quarterly wine box and some times stay for the food pairings or continue on for a picnic in a park. On Sunday we asked if they had room for a tasting flight on the deck and they fit us in easily. Sampled both the reds (my wife) and the whites (me). Great service by Carolyn in the flight. A wine in short supply was the Cabernet Franc. Along with Zinfandel it's my favorite varietal . We sampled a 2013 and promptly purchased a bottle. Darcie Kent has achieved in creating a welcoming ambiance without the snotty and way overpriced Napa wine scene. Great day.
Came with my family to celebrate my abuelita's 90th with a wine tasting. We were a party of 7 and had an amazing time. The wines and snack boxes were to die for and our host Felicia was very hospitable and friendly and such a sweetheart and knowledgeable. Highly recommend coming here for beautiful ambiance and service and wines.
We love wine tasting and our favorite winery is Darcie Kent Vineyards. We're big fans of their delicious red and white wines, Bing's Barn tasting room and the outdoor Terrace ambiance, and the friendly team - Darcie, Mr. Darcie, Julian, Jeremy, Shalae and amazing hospitality team!
Very nice wine tasting area. Outdoors. Amazing views. You can bring a snack to accompany your tasting. You can also buy appetizers there too.
Next time I'll buy. Shelia this is Rusty. Thank you for everything. Everything looked and Tasted Great.
I'd tasted Darcie Kent wines before but had never visited the winery in Livermore until now. On the day of my visit, a smoky haze limited the view, allowing me to concentrate more on the winery itself. Notably, Darcie Kent is open every day, a rarity in the valley. Standouts from my tasting were the Sauvignon Blanc Pistascio, the Chardonnay, and the Petit Verdot. I've selected a few bottles from here to elevate my next open house elegance!!
Stacey was very hospitable and provided excellent service during our stop at Darcie Kent Vineyards. Seating outdoors was on a first come first serve basis. We started with a tasting each prior to selecting a bottle to share. The pours seemed a little inconsistent and super small in comparison to other wineries. It was a little disappointing but Stacey brought over another fifth pour at the end of a different red wine to try which made up for it. The winery had a fridge which consisted of boxed charcuterie. It was reasonably priced but I wish I had more meats to choose from. We had a lot of spread and jams but didn't have enough crackers to eat them with. All in all, it made for a nice day trip with the girls. In terms of purchasing bottles, I have other wineries which I am a fan of in the area. Cheers.
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Had a great time! Employee Ulises very knowledgeable of the wines.
Shalae was so great. She helped us with the tasting and buying our wine. We became members because of her. Thank you, Shalae.
I am NOT a drinker! For my 34th anniversary I wanted to do something different so we went here for a tasting and let me tell you I do not drink, however these were the kindest people. Ian was my "server "'heck he knew when the grapes were picked ! His knowledge of the each different wine was extremely extensive he was affable and engaging! The entire setting is so laid back and they did not criticize me for having no knowledge of wine. I mean all around good people. Now sure if I would ever go wine tasting again, but if I do it will be here! They have ruined it for me going anywhere else!Jeanine (heck the sister) was real cool, she is the event person (i think) but she's the only sista there ! She is the one to talk to when you really want to get down and do something special. I really enjoyed this spot! Everyone was way friendly and cool! Hey and I didn't know you are supposed to tip very well when you go!
Thank you to Carolyn and the whole team at Darcie Kent! We had such an amazing time here. Carolyn made us feel so welcomed and they had such a great set up for a large group of people. Areas for our food and reserved corn hole! Thank you again!! Can't wait to be back!
Friends recently joined this winery and invited us to stop in for a tasting. We were very impressed. Great wines and great people.