Came on a Thursday, very quiet & peaceful sitting on their patio. Amy was very knowable about the…read moreports and hubs enjoyed the tasting experience. I got the Wine Slushy to-go bag, as it was an interesting flavor and I could see it being a refreshing drink in the summer. If you are into Ports (and they also have wine tasting), worth the walk from downtown.

Our host was Amy and she was OVER THE TOP AMAZING! Pairings- she's got 'em! Cheese recommendations-…read moreshe's got 'em! Wonderfully knowledgeable, kind, patient, and willing to go above and beyond to make your port tasting fantastic. The space is open, welcoming, and easy to get comfortable in while you sample some great port. Amy was gracious enough to recommend local art, creameries, galleries, and restaurants to make sure our stay in Petaluma was the best it could be! What a great way to end a Sunday! Thank you Amy!!!

Dog friendly!!! We…read morehad an hour before we could check into our airbnb and saw this winery close by so decided to stop in. Lots of parking on a Friday afternoon. They do a 5 wine tasting but we opted to just have a glass of the Zinfandel. It was fantastic. So good we had to leave with a bottle. There are picnic tables and outdoor furniture so you can enjoy your wine in the sun. We tried the cider on our way out and will likely be back for a bottle of that as well. A great spot to stop if you're in the area!

What a fun find, and bonus with live music! We had the day to explore, even in the drizzle and…read morewanted to try a winery in area. Came upon Reichwage and made it in time for live music by New Wild Hog, amazing acoustic quintet. Could only get wine by glass so we went w a 2019 Carignane and 2022 Rosé of Pinot noir. Very beautiful setting and nice people.

Santa Rosa is blessed with plenty of excellent options for buying hard to find wine and spirits. MD…read moreis no exception. I have been shopping here since 2017. Each time I stop in, I seem to find a new and interesting bottle filled with excitement. The selection is extensive, the service is always friendly. and the inventory thoughtfully presented. The pricing is not always the cheapest in town, but I've never felt that I have been gouged either. Every bottle is priced at MSRP, so you can always feel confident you are paying a fair price.

Friendly staff. Go above and beyond to get you what you want. Great selection even have my favorite…read morePrairie Vodka

Beautiful location with amazing views, chill staff, pretty good wines that are great value for the…read moreprice. Karah Estate is a local gem. The staff are very friendly and it's a great place for families or groups. They sometimes have live music. They are ok with you bringing your own food, just buy their wine! I like their rose of pinot noir and their port is pretty good too. Let's support local wineries like Karah!

Beautiful views, excellent service & delicious wine!…read more Located off of hwy 101, Karah Estate sits on top of a picturesque hill. The majority of the tasting area is outdoors, you can bring your own food/snacks & have yourself a little picnic. I made reservations for our group of 8 about 2 weeks prior, our table was reserved by the time we got there. Instead of doing tastings, we decided to order 3 bottles of wine for the table & it was very enjoyable. We ordered the Ukiyo Rosé, 2018 Estate Chardonnay & the 2018 Estate Pinot Noir. I loved the Rosé the most. They had live music playing when we visited, which was fun!

Vaughn Duffy Wines tasting room is located in Kenwood and is a true hidden gem. We enjoyed a Purely…read morePinot Tasting because we love Pinot Noir and absolutely loved everything we sampled. They also have a Sonoma Sampler Tasting if you are looking for more variety. You really can't go wrong because their wines are phenomenal! We absolutely love their wines and knew once we tried their wines that we had to visit the tasting room. We visited them in December and are so grateful that we did! Ainsley is the tasting room manager and was our wine educator when we visited. She did a phenomenal job sharing the story of Vaughn Duffy Wines and we loved learning about the wines we sipped. I also love that it's family owned and that even though the winemaker has no formal training, his wines are absolutely amazing. I guess some people just have a natural talent and Matt is definitely one of those people. Their wines are highly recommended by the San Francisco Chronicle, Wine Spectator, Wine and Spirits Magazine, and more. They were a winner of the best of the best a few years ago at the North Coast Wine Challenge- their 2021 Bacigalupi Pinot Noir. The ambience is cozy and welcoming and it's a place where you feel like family. It was relaxing and we thoroughly enjoyed our tasting. There is also a restaurant next door if you want to grab a bite either before or after your tasting. We purchased a few bottles to enjoy at a later date! Highly recommend checking out Vaughn Duffy Wines!

As newcomers to Bennett Valley, we've quickly embraced the local community and traditions. For the…read moresecond year running, we hosted a neighborhood Christmas Party, overflowing with food, laughter, and, of course, wine. The evening began with an array of whites, reds, and champagne, but it wasn't long before the Pinot Noir stole the spotlight. Our go-to $20+ bottle for larger gatherings ran out faster than anticipated, so we decided to elevate the fun with a blind tasting. Vaughn Duffy's 2023 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir took center stage against a range of wines from higher and lower price points. The result? An overwhelming consensus: "I'll have more of that, please!" Vaughn Duffy's Pinot Noir was the hands-down winner, its vibrant flavors and balance delighting the entire crowd. What started as a simple happy hour turned into a lively evening, with glasses raised and spirits high well past the planned end time. Now, I'm off to the Vaughn Duffy tasting room this week to restock on this favorite and explore their exciting new releases. If you haven't yet tried their wines, do yourself a favor and visit--you won't regret it!

Came here last weekend and met in a "tasting" barn. It's so cute as it had both outdoor and indoor…read moretables and chairs, so you can bring a lunch before the tastings. We tasted a variety, but I loved the berry-ish cider. (Sweet and easy to sip) Barn was air conditioned, so it's great to come in during a hot day. As you drive up the small hill, make sure and turn right or else go around and you'll see it. This cidery shares the tasting barn with an aperitif and a wine tasting business, so you can enjoy all three types of beverages while sitting on a stool (just don't fall lol) Ambiance is unpretencious, friendly and casual. I'm a berry lover so I was drawn to that particular one. (First of three ciders) Can't wait to return. Happy libations all !!!

Found this gem while exploring Petaluma brewery options - they're brand new. Housed in a big…read moretasting room, you can try four local ciders, a selection of tasty small batch aperitifs, wines, and fill a growler with those ciders too. Note that it's cash and check only as of today although credit cards are coming. Great service. Tasting hours are 12-4 Saturday and Sunday and weekdays by appointment (these hours are not immediately evident on Yelp or their website). I called ahead today (Saturday) to check and they were happy to send someone over for a tasting. We tried all 4 ciders and all 4 aperitifs. I liked the raspberry cider and the semi dry champagne yeast cider as well as the blood orange, strawberry and citrus aperitifs. Their house dog is super cute too. Definitely recommended!

CLEAN & CRISP!! ORGANIC TOO!!…read more Came here on labor day weekend. Owner is a 1 man brewing company. Knows his product well. Wife and I had a one on one tasting with him. Great experience! Be prepared to get drunk because he gives plenty of ciders, wine, and hard liquor. We were able to bring in outside snacks which helped. Great conversationalist. Organically brewed, clean and crisp product.

Trevor makes amazing ciders (and wines!) and clearly enjoys sharing his passion for the process. We…read morecalled ahead to schedule a tasting. He shared several of his ciders with us, and upon hearing of our interest in some wine varietals, offered us some wines he had made. He is passionate about the process and committed to making the highest quality products that he can. This will be a regular stop for us on future visits to Petaluma or the region.

I try not to use the phrase a "hidden gem" too often or not at all, but Sonoma Aperitif should fall…read moreinto that category if it indeed a legitimate term to use! I had loose plans to visit Sonoma Aperitif on a weekend a few months back, but was not committed due to other plans. Well I had some spare time and figured I'd try to stop by and see if I could do a walk in tasting/sample. Laura who is the owner graciously accepted us into her old style barn converted into a tasting room. It really displays the Petaluma hospitality as well as the true country vibe of the aesthetics inside. For those a tad confused about Aperitifs, it is not your normal cocktail you will throw back or glass of wine/beer. They are typically served before or after (Sometimes depending on the country/region) to cleanse the palette. This is not to say you cannot make cocktails with it, but typically from what I have been told it is an after or before meal "sipper". Back to the tasting, Laura had a few that she was pouring today ranging from Lime/Citrus to Buddhas hand and Grapefruit. All had their very own distinction from each other. The real jewel of the tasting was the fact that Laura was pairing everything with very simple ingredients to make delicious cocktails! To give an example a aperitif splash with a rosemary shrub gave the aperitif a whole different level of complexity. The tasting itself was very affordable, and at the time included a wine tasting at the same bar by another company (No longer being offered though). Flavors may change throughout the year due to the seasons of various fruits though, so what one may see on one visit, may be gone the next depending on inventory, so keep that in mind if you really like any of the aperitifs. I could easily recommend this to someone who is looking for an alternative to Wine and Beer tastings.

Apéritif is a French word derived from the Latin verb aperire, which means "to open". An apéritif…read moreis an alcoholic beverage usually served before a meal to stimulate the appetite, and is therefore usually dry rather than sweet." Fantastic alternative from ciders and wine tasting. (But I still love ciders and wine :) I've never experienced aperitif. Laura, the creative mistress and owner was highly informative and had so much passion with her creations. Her previous career led her to this wonderful libation. The public gets to reap the rewards. This tasting bar shares the barn themed building. We came in to taste her aperitif creations and ciders from a very new up and coming cidery, "Acre and Spade" (see my Yelp review) After our cider tastimg, she placed 3 different tall slim bottles of aperitifs and poured each one in a very tiny martini stemmed glass, along with a ceramic bucket to pour any extra aperitif. As she poured each aperitif one flavor at a time, she offered the flavor profile. It's great with a bit of ice, which is extra perfect on hot days. She then made a cocktail using a lemon flavored "shrub *" and one of the aperitif (sorry I forgot which one). It was delish. I felt so "classy" lol. She added a sprig of fresh rosemary, so as your sipping, your nose picks up the Rosemary aroma. We offered our opinion for each aperitif and she listened intently as we slowly tasted each one. Their was no wrong answer as each flavor description is subjective to our own taste buds. This visit was eye opening, informative and very enjoyable. Our group ended up purchasing a pack of cider and few bottles of aperitif. She mentioned she had a few strawberry aperitif which we were lucky to enjoy. These aperitifs will be part of holiday dinners or any festive group gatherings. But equally fantastic for summer parties or warm/hot weather. * "The term "shrub" can also be applied to the sweetened vinegar-based syrup, from which the cocktail is made; the syrup is also known as drinking vinegar. Drinking vinegar is often infused with fruit juice, herbs and spices for use in mixed drinks."