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    Joy U.

    Ambiance is magnificent as we have a view from the top of the mountain. I went here to attend a 3rd birthday celebration. The event was held in the front yard of the Big Dog Winery. The weather was perfect for the event. They have it set up with dj booth, party games for the kids and food. Wines were also served. I liked the pinot noir they served. Along with catered Mexican food. Regard to roam around and saw the back patio in the barrels of wine. There was also a 360 camera booze where you can party like a rockstar. It was an enjoyable event done at a very scenic venue.

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    Tammy N.

    Love this place! Love how it's lowkey it is compared to other wineries when you're just looking for a place to chill. You never have to go inside to get to the back patio where they have quite a few tables. You order at the front desk and come back for the refills if you had a tasting. The wine was smooth and the cheeseboard had a good variety. The workers here are the nicest too! It's not too hilly of a drive up - the parking can be a little confusing but seems plentiful. Recommended!

    J Kymberly C.

    Okay, I love tastings and I seek out new places because I feel it's the best way to add to your wine collection! Let's start with the positive. This quaint little vineyard is nestled in the hillside which has a pretty nice view. We arrived about 10 minutes before our reservation. When I researched online it stated that there is live music on Saturdays and Sundays. You get to choose your sitting which I thought was pretty cool. I chose a place close to the stage. I was super excited to celebrate a birthday, listen to music, and nibble on a board. To my disappointment music was only on Sundays until March. I'm not sure if our Sommelier was new but she wasn't the most informative when it came to the wines. She did have a little cheat sheet written down which I could appreciate but even with that it was minimal. Other than the brief time during each pour not much was said. I'm use to being asked things like, "Where are we from" or "If it's our first time visiting." The worst part however was the less than minimal pour. Likeeereee really small. She noticed the pour was a little off by our last pour and gave a bit more. Overall it wasn't worth the $40pp. I usually grab a bottle of my favorite whenever I go wine tasting but I left with nothing and was only there about 30 minutes. I enjoyed the fact that they were able to do our charcuterie board with no meat and I think $25 for a small board is pretty cheap and it was yummy. Overall, I would go back if invited but it wouldn't be my first choice.

    Charlene C.

    Beautiful area for a winery! Such a hidden gem in Milpitas. The Pinot Noir was a good taste.

    Isabel L.

    Great place in the Milpitas hills! I didn't know this existed and I'm glad I came across it. Such a beautiful vineyard overlooking the bay. They have Sunset Fridays which is lovely to enjoy. They don't have tastings on those Fridays but any other day they do. They're pretty affordable compared to Napa prices! They have small and large charcuterie boards for you to enjoy. It's so peaceful being in the hills drinking some wine here. Go check them out, you won't regret it!

    Stunning views!!!
    Juliette G.

    Big Dog Winery is truly a hidden gem in Silicon Valley! The wines are absolutely delicious, the views are breathtaking, and the staff is so warm, wonderful, and attentive. We're so lucky to have this amazing place right in our backyard. If you haven't experienced the beauty of Big Dog Winery yet, you are definitely missing out!" Mitra,Nargas and Staff, thank you so much for your hospitality and your welcoming smiles! You're the best !!! #BigDogWinery #HiddenGem #SiliconValleyWine #WineLovers #BayAreaAdventures #SipSipHooray #stunningviews #friendlystaff #dontmissout

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    Sammy L.

    Loved this place! I'm not even going to pretend I know anything about wines but they were priced well and all drinkable in my opinion! The rose and the sparkling was a hit at our table. We ordered a small charcuterie platter and it fed three of us just fine. The parking was plenty on a Sunday afternoon, we made reservations beforehand. The service is wonderful and quick! The atmosphere is very peaceful and we had the pleasure of seeing Jackie and her band play. It helped that the weather was just perfect up there. Pups are welcomed on the patio! They had three different tasting flights to choose from and I did the whites, I believe it was $30 for 4/5 tastings. Bring some cash to tip as well! Enjoy responsibly my friends!

    2nd time doing a retirement party for another one of our beloved doctors. thank you for your services and venue is always breathtaking

    winery great for events. 2nd time doing a retirement party for another one of our beloved doctors. thank you for your services and venue is always breathtaking

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    Kate A.

    My favorite winery in the Bay Area. 1. The location is the best: you can enjoy sunsets, it's not deep in the mountains, the place is spacious. 2. The staff is super helpful and friendly. They will answer all your questions, offering the best wine choice you were looking for. 3. There are many interesting events in summer, live music during the tasting and an opportunity to book the place for the event. 4. They have one of the best memberships: You pay for the wine and get free tastings as a valuable member!

    Kimmie H.

    Great wine and lovely venue! The view is amazing and major points for being dog friendly.

    Cesia B.

    The most amazing way to spend a Friday night! I highly recommend to get your friends over, grab some wine and charcuterie and have a great evening :) incredible space and views, and everyone is so nice

    Charcuterie Board
    Allie G.

    After discovering Big Dog Vineyards from the Yelp Elite event they hosted, I knew I had to return! My friends and I decided to come for Sunset Friday (a public event they offer on most Fridays). I made a reservation in advance through their website, although I probably didn't have to since it wasn't busy. When selecting a tasting, I prepaid for one order, which included 2 glasses of any BDV wine and a Charcuterie Board for $55. When we arrived, we were given the option to sit on the lawn, patio, or inside the tasting room. We chose the patio, which I highly recommend for the colder months since it has propane heaters. Otherwise, the lawn offers the best view of the sunset. Speaking of views, it was absolutely STUNNING. The colors were so vibrant and we could see the entire bay from the top of the hill. It's pretty much the view you get from Mission Peak, but instead of sweating, you're sipping on wine. For my wine, I chose their Cabernet Sauvignon, which I loved. We also enjoyed the Charcuterie Board, which is meant to be for two, but we happily shared it between the 4 of us - a second board would've been too much. I do wish they offered some more snacks though. Other than the board, the only other options were Pistachios and the Assorted Chocolate Box. The only other negative was ambiance. BDV has live music on Saturdays and Sundays, but when we arrived, it was absolutely silent. The staff eventually brought out a speaker, which was great, but something was missing until then. Will definitely be returning though!

    Cj L.

    Be sure to bring a jacket since it can get chilly with the wind, even on a summer/fall night! This was such an awesome date spot! We decided to spontaneously come here on one Friday evening with no reservation and they were very accomodating. We came relatively earlier in the evening and we were free to choose our seats, which was nice. We ordered a bottle of wine to share between me and my partner, as well as, a small charcuterie platter. Honestly for $22, the small charcuterie board filled us up pretty well. Only disapppointing part is that if you purchase a bottle of wine to enjoy on the spot, you are not allowed to take it home if you don't finish it. We had previously been to a winery in Napa that allowed us to purchase bottles to consume on-site and bring home afterwards though. Either way, I'd definitely come back soon! Looking forward to share this great find with my friends and family!

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    Having fun picking up a shipment and enjoyed the charcuterie. everyone is very kind. Great service. Relaxing environment and ambiance

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    Ask the Community - Big Dog Vineyards

    Hello, are tasting fees waived with a bottle purchase?

    Hi there! Thank you for reaching out. At this time, tasting fees are not automatically waived with a bottle purchase. We’d love to host you for a tasting soon — please feel free to contact us directly if you have any other questions or would like to… Read more

    Are walk ins available?

    Hi Isabel! Yes, walk-ins are welcome during our open hours. We’re open Fridays from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM and every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Come by and enjoy the view with a glass of wine. We’d love to have you! 🍷

    As of Sept, 2021, what are the wine tasting prices for the 3 categories of all white, all red or a mix? Was business sold? Did business ownership change at BDV?

    I have no idea why, but this price change happened to us and since I had collected payment earlier was out the extra fee. Not a fair or friendly place.

    Why are children allowed in the winery?

    Hello & thank you for your question! Persons under the age of 21 are not allowed to attend our Tasting Hours or certain events hosted by BDV. This policy has been in effect… Read more

    I see it is dog friendly but are there leash rules? Some of the pictures imply off leash.

    I've seen dogs off leash when visiting here... The owner also has a dog who is off leash and she is very friendly toward people and other dogs.

    Weather is rainy - is there ample indoor seating? Thank you!

    We were there on a rainy day. The tasting/barrel room is small, and the rain kept everyone inside, including the musicians. I don't remember seeing any seating; we barely had room to stand. We want to go again, but on a day when we can be outside… Read more

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    We discovered this hidden gem a little over a year ago, and couldn't be happier!

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    Domaine Eden

    Domaine Eden

    5.0(4 reviews)
    18.5 mi

    Hidden gem. Mount Eden and Domaine Eden are pretty much sister wineries. You can taste wines from…read moreboth vineyards at both locations (ME is only open weekdays, DE only open weekends) We shared a chardonnay flight $40, pinot noir flight $45, and cabernet flight $65. Each consisted of 3 - 3 oz pours. The 3 flights covered all the wines they had available for tasting. Not a single bad wine and we liked most of them. Prices are on the higher end, but wines are high quality They allow outside food. Have both indoor and outdoor seating. Decent views. Service was excellent. Tasting by appointment only The drive there is no fun, literally on a dirt road hiking path for a mile or 2. Not enough room for 2 way traffic, but luckily we didn't encounter any other cars on the road going there or leaving. Worth checking out

    We made reservations for Saturday 3:30pm and it was not busy at all. Only two other tables were…read moretaken outside. It seems like a pretty chill winery. They just opened last year so I guess not many people know about it. But the drive up is rough and winding. The one way dirt road is shared with hikers too. It is sister winery to Mount Eden. Mount Eden is only open weekdays while Domaine Eden is only open weekends. They serve both wineries' wines for tasting. They have 5 tasting flights varying from $30, $40, $45, $60, and $65. 3 wines per flight and they pour a good portion. We got to try 3 different flights to share. Mount Eden Estate , Chardonnay, and Cabernet flight. All the wines were pretty good. Fruit forward and bold. Our favorites were the first Chardonnay , Pinot noir Tanaka project , and Cab from Mount Eden library. I believe it was 3 bottles purchase to waive a tasting fee. Pricey wines. There was only one male staff. He was friendly and made sure we had enough shade when the umbrella shade moved. You can bring outside food. Nice Mountain View.

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    Ancora Vino By Enoteca La Storia

    4.6(22 reviews)
    8.1 miDowntown

    I feel so bad that I forgot to take pictures of this very cute spot! Ancora Vino is in San Jose's…read moreLittle Italy neighborhood. I just love this place! Hubs and I had gone the reopened, Japanese garden and Kelley Park on a Friday afternoon. We were looking for a little happy hour spot, so we decided to try Little Italy. When we arrived, we decided to give Ancora Vino a try. I've been here once before in the deep days of covid, so I wanted to see how they had fared. It seems to have flourished! We sat at the bar and had two glasses of wine. The server was knowledgeable and offered great insights into everything about the restaurant. They had great looking food, and pizzas. Their charcuterie boards looked enormous! They seem to be open most days for lunch and dinner. I definitely will return to eat some of that great looking food on another day. Thank you Ancora Vino, for a great happy hour!

    Such a hidden gem right across Henri's Hi Life! We celebrated my friend's 40th Bday in the back…read moreroom. This is such a multi-purpose venue- you walk into a sport bar type of vibe, and you continue to the main room (maybe tasting hall) which is a bit more sophisticated, and then beyond that a smaller room where we had our celebration. Perfectly located steps from the SAP Arena for sharks games too. PRO TIP: Check for SAP events because traffic/parking can be a pain if there is an event.

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    Urban Wine Row

    Urban Wine Row

    5.0(2 reviews)
    51.3 mi

    This is for Cima Collins's new tasting room in Marina. Suite #6 at the little industrial park in…read moreMarina. The tasting room is relaxed: steel and wood and beautiful art on the walls. When we arrived, the winemaker, Annette Hoff, and her team were just getting some de-stemming what looked to be Pinot Noir grapes and when we were leaving she was cleaning the de-stemmed. This is where the magic happens. The wine was delicious. Jude, our server was a delight. There was optional table seating just outside. No tasting bar. You sit where you want and the tasting room folks ask what you want and bring the bottle(s) to you. Chill. No fuss. Great wine. Love the hours! Open until 7pm Fridays and Saturdays:) We will most definitely be back.

    You pay $15 and taste wine from 3 wineries. You can start at any winery you want. Some wineries…read morehave only 3 to taste others have a few options to pick from. Which is good if you want to go wine tasting more than once and keep it interesting. My all time favorite were Sinecure Wines which I believe they do small production. I ended up getting 2 bottles. The nice thing about this place is that they have the outdoor sitting, live music and you can buy by the glass. Marina is a chilly town so bring a nice sweater or coat just in case. All in all it was a great experience! I would definitely recommend for a group of friends or maybe a girls night out. It's every Saturday and I've been meaning to stop by for more Sinecure wine, it has such a smooth taste. I don't taste wine the same anymore after having the GSM from Sinecure. The Tempranillo was also very delicious. Oh and there's also a food booth, they sell tri-tip sandwiches, not sure how much they cost or if they were delicious I was busy drinking. (:

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    Sinecure Wine! Very good.

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    Vidovich Vineyards - 12/13/25 FYI. Interior.

    Vidovich Vineyards

    4.6(33 reviews)
    18.6 mi

    Quality/Quantity - The better of the two vineyards we visited today. And our friends are members of…read morethe first winery..... Since this was our second vineyard today, we decided to only share a bottle; it was only bottle service. But then the team member started giving us a few tastings?!?! Not sure if it was due to closing time and they just wanted to finish the bottles...? Either way, GREAT service! Our friends let me select the wine and vintage. After trying a few cabs, I decided on the 2011 cab which I felt was the smoothest of the 3 splashes. If you were not so far away, I might consider becoming a member. Well, I am still considering it... Ambiance - Beautiful winery. And we were able to catch the early sunset during the winter hours. Huge indoor and outdoor space, my pictures do not do it justice. Two unisex restrooms on either side of the estate. Plenty of parking, well we did get here an hour before closing. Service - 5 stars, from the greeter to the person serving us at our tables. Price - $55 a bottle + generous tip. And of course we bought a few bottles to go. After fighting to try to pay, our friend won and would NOT let us pay/treat. So nice to have good friends! Owner Comment - Congrats on your winery success since 1996. And to your family's previous history that dates back 4 generations.

    A beautiful view, and the vineyard seems to be an actual house. I'm glad there is inside seating…read morehere since it was pretty cold and windy the day I visited. Staff were friendly and explained each wine bottle thoroughly. I did the wine tasting option and it was a pretty good price for 6 tastings, and they were all tasty! The first wine and last tastings were the most unique for me, but the 2017 Monte Bello Road Cabernet Sauvignon was my favorite.

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    Downtown Santa Cruz Wine Walk - That's a lot of walking. Good thing this wine has legs.

    Downtown Santa Cruz Wine Walk

    5.0(1 review)
    33.8 mi

    I love wine walks. They're like drinking with a mission--way more exciting than just sitting in a…read moretasting room. Instead of casually ordering from one location, you're handed a map, transforming the experience into a wine-themed scavenger hunt. It's like Where's Wino? But rather than simply being served, you might have to chat with someone, where you can either pretend to know things about wine ("Mmm, this one's red!" or "Ah, it has...grape notes") or really take the conversation off-road, diving into deep topics like their grandparents, tattoos, skincare, pets --it helps if your mind is like magnetic poetry-- as I print the email addresses of my co-workers on their mailing lists. (Enjoy the biweekly 10% off tasting coupons, Mr. Green.) Plus, each stop brings a fresh vibe. You're not stuck in one place. Each store is an Easter egg hunt for snacks as you sip among quirky socks, pet sweaters, and art that could double as motel bedspreads. Plus, you get your steps in. And, the event is on a three-hour timer if you want to catch every last drop of chardogrigio (I never rinse my glass), adding a sense of ticking-clock urgency to the fun. Compared to other wine walks, this one had only 12 locations, far less than half of what is offering from Los Gatos (my favorite), Campbell, Saratoga, and Willow Glen, so you may have to put on fake mustaches and hats to make some unsanctioned return stops.

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    Downtown Santa Cruz Wine Walk - Before you wine walk, you wine sit.

    Before you wine walk, you wine sit.

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    Mmm, this one is a red.

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