My friend booked us a reservation here for my birthday! Coming from the Napa valley, we had never been to Healdsburg before and we loved this quaint little town with so many local shops. The winery fit right in and we loved the small location with the view of the vineyards. We booked a reservation for the Root 101 Wine & Food Pairing Experience. I've had cheese and cracker experiences in wine tasting before, but this experience was a stand out with their perfectly curated arrangements of small bites that paired so well with the wines we were presented. Having the food pairing with the wines really felt like it brought out an elevated level of wine tasting because most wine is enjoyed with food when you take it home. The team really worked hard to make sure this tasting was unique and we found each bite to hold its own experience. I've been to Walt Wines in Napa but this location was worth the drive and the experience! Peter hosted us and was very knowledgeable about the wines and the food - having a passion for both. We were very grateful to be paired with Peter for our tasting, he made it a great experience! I would highly recommend taking advantage of the food pairing experience as it helps the wines stand out and just offers something different to a typical wine tasting. read more

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I'm reviewing the 4 wineries that we went to on our week stay in the Healdsburg area. Again, nice surroundings, knowledgeable people. Wines, not to our liking. Prepaid for tasting so again not obligated to buy, but boy did they try! We were looking for the server on our way out and didn't see him, so we started walking out and behind us we heard him say "Hey!, sorry it wasn't what you wanted" We thanked him and was on our way. read more

Stepping into the world BACA Wines was an enchanting experience. The beautiful estate, surrounded by vines that seemed to whisper tales of generations past, was simply breathtaking. The visionary women, Alison Frichtl Hollister and Jennifer Brown, along with their dedicated team, have curated exceptional wine tasting journeys. Each sip of their complex and charismatic Zinfandels, crafted from exceptional California grapes, is a testament to their artistry. Peter, our host and wine educator, shared his passion for BACA's exquisite Zinfandels, making our experience truly unforgettable. It's evident that family values and a deep love for the land are woven into the very fabric of BACA Wines. CHOCOLATE & WINE PAIRING We enjoyed the flavorful harmony of five red wines expertly paired with handcrafted artisanal chocolates from Fleur Sauvage Chocolates. read more

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Beautiful tasting area, good wine and a friendly knowledgeable host, what more can you ask for? Tristan, made our tasting experience an informed one, with lots of history of the Baca-Hall brand and the Healdsburg area. We will definitely be back! read more

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Peter and Rick were awesome! They were so knowledgeable about the brands of wine. What a great wine tasting experience. We ended up with a bottle of Ring Around the Rosé, and Walt Clos Pepe. Then the vibe on the patio couch seating and be able to walk around the vineyard a little bit was great! Thank you. read more

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The outside is an interesting modern building and the inside follows with the modern vibe. It was loud inside and a tad cramped. I'm all for sharing tables whole tasting but my ears were ringing. The wine tender was trying to be personalable but we just wanted to taste amongst ourselves. The wines were so so and just not for me. Other wine tasters around our party were enjoying. Perhaps this is the winery for you, it was just not for me. read more

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Late to post, was here in December, but what a great experience. We did the wine and chocolate pairing with Tristan. The host makes the experience!! Tristan was very informative and we could feel his passion for the land/terrior. Great explanations from someone who gets their hands dirty growing the grapes. The chocolates were outstanding and the pairings made them even better. Would highly recommend. This was my daughter and friends first ever wine tasting. Baca set the bar so high a few others we did that week paled in comparison. read more

Lovely little place. We walked in and couldn't accommodate us for a tasting but we're able to choose a glass of wine and enjoy it on the patio. Friendly staff and both wines were wonderful. read more

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What a wonderful find. We were scouting out places to bring a large group in the fall and this one is a winner! Lovely setting, great selection of wines from Baca, Hall and Walt wines - how fabulous. Inside and outside seating available. Inside you will see they have lots of fun games scattered about for a unique distraction. Can't wait to bring our group here in October - yeah! read more

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We always have the best service and the yummiest wines here. You've got to join the wine club. It's a must.

Went to the Healdsburg tasting room and enjoyed a wonderful session with Tristan Jones. He educated us on the art of grape growing and wine making. We tried a variety of wines from the Walt, Baca and Hall wineries. We will be back! read more

We were treated so amazing! The wine and chocolate pairing was incredible. Thank you!

Brandon was super!! Friendly, informative, knowledgeable and gave great descriptions that made us excited to try the wines. Hubby and I are members and came for our quarterly pickup. It's always a pleasure to taste and try new wines! Perfect afternoon with a great host! Thank you! read more

I had my friend sign up for the membership to get discounted bottles but got overcharged. We realized it after we got home, but manager unwilling to honor any sort of refund. read more

Jordan did a fantastic job giving us a great overview of the wines and the area. We were new to California wines and this was our first stop! Was great way to start out! She also called ahead to our next place when we were running behind and gave us a great list of recommendations for our time! read more

A gem in Healdsburg. This is an offshoot of Hall wineries, the Red blend was perfectly balanced, having it tonight with steak and potatoes. Brandon, the server is friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. We joined the club and rarely do so. Will certainly return. read more

Great wine, great service, great winery. One of our most favorite Pinot Noirs and an excellent wine club. We enjoy all 3 of the label-Walt, Baca, and Hall. read more

Had the opportunity to taste with my husband on July 4. Tasting room mgr, Peter, attended to us. We tasted champagne, then Pinot, sin and finally Cab. Every glass was amazingly good!! Peter is so knowledgeable and entertaining- can't wait to bring more friends to this beautiful setting and experience!!! Sue Bucchianeri read more

Very fun place to go wine tasting. I love that it was more than just tasting - they add a game of guessing each wine's tasting notes. My group went during some rainy weather, so we enjoyed the tasting indoors. Our host, Tristian, was knowledgeable and a great sport with all our silly jokes. read more

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I'm a BaCa club member. Was encouraged to sample the wine and food experience. Well, given that the food was less than 6 teaspoons of three tastes, the "experience" is way paltry. The tidbits were no better than combos of stuff you'd buy at Safeway. I like the wines. I buy them here frequently. I'm also a member of 7 other wineries. Those places have food experiences that are full on gourmet meals of fancy tasting menus. My friends at BACA, really just drop this program. It's pretty shameful and doesn't reflect well on the high quality wines. Addendum: My wife then tells me 5 days later that this "food experience" cost us $60 each! For less than 6 teaspoons of Safeway quality deli tidbits? You gott'a be kidding me. I canceled my wine club membership after that shocking news. read more

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Just completed an amazing wine tasting at Baca! I am not a fan of Zinfandel grapes, but I must say I am now a fan. From the "Round the Rose'" Zinfandel based rose' wine, to the "I Spy" Zinfandel; each wine was better than the last. Brandon handled our tasting without any rush or pretense. He provided great advice based upon our palettes and preferences. The atmosphere and views into the vineyard from the tasting room were wonderful. This is a wonderful tasting room to simply come for a glass of wine and relax. I'll definitely return on my next visit to the area. read more

BACA Wines - The "Round the Rose'" - my favorite. You can even buy it in cans!! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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As a wine club member, I was extremely disappointed with my "wine and food experience". over the weekend. Now I have been a member for close to a year, and have enjoyed the Zin's and the fact that they are also a part of the Walt Wine family for Pinot Noir. You can interchange your member shipment etc. As a wine club member I believe I am entitled to visit for tastings, with a reservation, with no charge, so many times a year. So, why did I pay $60 per person as a "member price", to add 6 extremely "bite size" tastes of food with 6 wines. Dumb me, I should have figured that out when I made the reservation. This is by far NO wine and food experience. There are two each of 3 miniature bites of food, nothing fancy at all. A thumb size piece of pate with a dollop of mustard, a 1/4" square of cheese with a Marcona almond on top, and a spoonful of a pinky finger size of poached pear. Dropping the membership next week. They are clueless. What a waste of money. read more

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We lost our son over thanksgiving this year and decided to take a break from all of the arrangements and such. Brandon was such a gracious host and took great care of us. We enjoyed his time and his knowledge about wines. We went back a second as we became club members and all of the staff again took care of last minute. Thank you to the BACA staff for giving us a moment of joy. Cat and Dustin. read more

Great experience at BACA! After visiting Flowers Winery for a member event stopped into BACA and Peter/Dylan helped us drink more wine! Loved the Mosaic Wine Flight and enjoyed the snack pack. Wine tasting are $35 per person but complementary if you join their wine club- which also very fairly priced around $100-$260 per quarter, depending on your selection of wines. (Cancel anytime). Great deal as they have 5 locations in Napa/Sonama area and a bonus location in Palm Springs. (All with wine tasting rooms that are complementary). A+ experience read more

Wonderful experience with a very well paced and varied tasting, beautiful setting and great information from wine maker Tristan.

Great tasting room, with greats staff and very good service. All wines are wonderful and you can try different wirieties of wines.

Amazing place with wine/Mountain views and great service. The wines are above average but what makes Baca unique is their wine club and sister wineries. Baca features Zins while Walt specializes in Pinot Noir's and of course Hall wines are an amazing upscale option all. Under one club. Book a tasting or just show up, buy a bottle and sit in the lower garden enjoying the spectacular views. This is a can't miss for the novice wine connoisseur looking for a relaxing and chill winery experience. read more

Highly highly recommend BACA! Especially for lovers of Zin. Our favorite is the Cat's Cradle. We loved it so much we even joined their wine club. The first time we went we got the wine + cheese flight and we have done the members tasting in other visits. Great service, friendly staff and a super cute spot not far from downtown Healdsburg. Pups are allowed inside and on the outdoor patio (where you can also bring your own food and picnic!) Will certainly be returning! read more

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We had the sensory tasting experience and Peter was so informative and enjoyable! I loved how he turned it into a sort of game and made the whole experience interactive. He was great to chat with and we had a really wonderful time, would recommend to anyone looking for a fun, local wine experience!!!! read more

Peter was super helpful, cordial and knowledgeable, we enjoy our time with him! We look forward to seeing Peter again on our next visit

Gorgeous setting! I was curious about signing up before we went and our host made it so easy to be confident in my decision to join. Absolutely delightful :-) read more

One of the most knowledgeable hosts, beautiful scenery, and not feeling rushed or intimidated to purchase

Just had a perfect experience tasting lovely, interesting zine's with very knowledgeable, friendly staff. We were greeted by Josh first, then Cassandra who was outstanding with her knowledge and descriptions of the wines. They bring chilled waters to everyone tasting, some nice crackers, with the tasting. Our favorite was the Tug of War, grown and created by a woman wine maker. read more

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Tristan was our host and he was exceptional, his knowledge of the region and the different varietals was only matched by the quality of the wines themselves. We have been members of Baca for years now and we absolutely love everything about this family of wineries. It makes our weekend every time we come up to Healdsburg to visit read more

Brandon made our day with his immense knowledge and gracious hosting of our tasting. I learned so much! He was extremely approachable and made the wine approachable too. What a delight! Can't imagine a better afternoon than our tasting here at BACA. read more

BACA went above and beyond to make our tasting experience exceptional. Thank you, Josh, for sharing your wine wisdom with our group. Highly recommend!! read more

BACA Wines is only a few minutes outside downtown Healdsburg, yet it makes a world of difference if you need a break from the hustle and bustle of downtown. There's ample parking, including two free EV chargers (though, they're quite slow - I believe 6kW), which again, is a much appreciated difference with downtown tasting rooms. The property is gorgeous and the tasting patio is quaint, comfortable, and overlooks one of their vineyards. The staff are top notch - among the best we've had at the many tasting rooms we've visited. They offer an extremely high level of hospitality, but are also very knowledgeable, not only about the BACA wines, but all of the wines offered by the Hall portfolio. They also offer different tasting experiences - if you're more into Pinot, you can do a Walt-focused experience. Zin? Do the BACA experience? Don't know what you want? Try the mixed experience, which offers a little of everything across the portfolio. If you really enjoy learning about the history of a producer, where vineyards are located, the terroir/weather/etc, you will really enjoy tastings with BACA (or really any of the Hall wineries). I'm always really impressed with the level of knowledge of the staff and despite knowing probably slightly more than the average consumer, I never leave one of their tastings without learning something new. This review is solely focused on the tasting experience, ambiance, and hospitality you'll receive, and not the wines. I will be totally honest and say that I am not a huge fan of most CA-produced Zinfandel. I find them way too ripe and concentrated, with way too much new oak, and alcohol levels that are ridiculously high (I've seen some offerings pushing 16%+). Although I found the BACA zins a bit more retrained than say a zin from Lodi, they still fell in this category for me. If you like really big, structured red wines, you'll enjoy the zins here. The Hall wines in general are all quite big - whether you're into Zin or Cab or Pinot, I think all the wines tend to be quite big. Lastly, I just want to add that of all the Hall wineries, BACA's pricing is still very reasonable with bottle prices around the $40-50 for some offerings. You will not find many Hall wines in this price point. read more

What a wonderful experience. Brandon was the perfect host. Attentive to all our needs. Knowledge of Wine and the Winery was excellent. The tasting room is bright and the options of sitting outside are beautiful. With the opportunities to try Walt, Hall and BACA wines it's a must stop when you in the Healdsburg area. Ask for Brandon. read more

The wines are top notch. Best Zins in the valley. The hosts are so knowledgeable and very welcoming. I visit every quarter and I'm a member. I highly recommend visiting. read more

This place is absolutely gorgeous and the wine was fabulous! We we're fortunate enough to attend a yelp event and that's how I got the chance to try this little gem! We did the wine and chocolate pairing and it did not disappoint. Our wine expert was absolutely fantastic and she had a good sense of humor! Was very knowledgeable on the wine and also the chocolate which is from a local place here in Sonoma county! I absolutely recommend this place! It's small but the location is absolutely breathtaking and it's perfect for an outing with your significant other. I also absolutely love there decor inside! Very modern and super clean! It's in Healdsburg so it's perfect in case you want to go downtown for a bite to eat. read more

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