Had such a nice afternoon tasting at Sarah's Vineyard! We came right as they opened on a Sunday in…read moreSeptember and had the whole place to ourselves. We had our choice of indoor and outdoor seating, and opted for the nice covered outdoor patio. They had a good amount of seating in each area, and had a lot of shade outside, which is absolutely necessary in Gilroy. The patio and grass area was very pretty, filled with lots of plants and even a sculpture. The property is also next to a plant nursery, so that added to the beauty even beyond their property line. We were helped by Melissa, and she was great! They had two tasting flights of 4 wines to choose from on our visit, one of which included a white and reds, while the other was all reds. They did also have some extra bottles open, so they were able to make an all white wine flight for one in our party. The pours were a good size, enough to really get a feel for the wine and share a taste with others. Two of us ended up taking home the same bottle of pinot noir.

Bitter Sweet writing this review. I had my husband's 60th here and visited a few times with co…read moreworkers and friends, good times ! Put my membership on hold due to not using it . I started my membership back, thought we'd utilize the wine tasting. First time back in over 6 months they did not bring us a menu, did not tell us what we were tasting and that was not a good feeling. On out third pour same day- fist day back we were accused of trying to get an extra pour Aaron asked what pour we were on, we didn't have a response because we didn't have the menu, we were accused of getting any extra pour? Not our responsibility to keep track, and if you did an extra pour what is the big deal? The comment made us feel uncomfortable, we stayed and purchased a bottle from their reserved red wine. This Saturday we went with another couple and my granddaughter. All was fine untill our third pour, we paid extra for the reserved tasting and it was a splash not a tasting pour. We discussed if we should say anything at all, and we decided to ask for a decent pour. My husband went in , talked to Aaron, he declined and dismissed us. Aaron said we had a decent pour, even though he was not around to see what was poured?? Typically a winery allows more than the 4 or 5 tasting, how else will you know if you like it enough to purchase a bottle. If a winery treats members that way it's time to end membership, and we did. Staff is like family at S V, we got the cold shoulder once my husband spoke with Aaron. We paid for our tasting, tipped our server. We will not revisit this establishment again. It was a nice place till it wasn't We have too many wineries nearby to allow staff to make you feel a certain way.

Spent a great afternoon at Fortinos winery yesterday...Great wine and entertainment. The owners…read moreinvited the Gavilan college ensemble band to play that day. The kids rocked the house! I thought it was great the owners invited them to play there. Most of those kids might not get a chance to place at a large venue like that.. the staff was great and what a beautiful setting. our large party had a very pleasant afternoon. we will be going back there again soon!

A "hidden" gem (at least for me as I don't normally jump onto Hecker) with delicious wine, friendly…read morestaff, and a lot of space.

We enjoy coming to this winery from time to time. We've been here @ least a handful of times. It…read morehas wonderful views and has nice outdoor seating. So, it is perfect for a nice sunny day. In terms of drinks, we usually order the sangria to share as @ least one of the options. Then we usually play some bocce ball as well. It is actually perfect for a double date and have a game of 2v2. If that doesn't float your boat, there's also a spot to play bean bag toss as well. You'll need to ask the staff for all the playing equipment though. But don't worry there isn't any additional charge. :) I definitely recommend this winery if you happen to be close-by. Or if you just want a change of scenery. Or maybe you like friendly competition to pave the road to become a bocce world champ. Or you might just be tired of your daily pickleballing. Then, please feel free to intentionally drive over. :)

Hosted my daughter's Bridal Shower at Miramar and it was the perfect venue. From the setting, the…read morewine and the amazing staff. Big shout out to Debbie and Ed. Trying to plan the shower and living out of the area, Miramar made everything so simple and stress free. They were so accommodating and went above and beyond helpful. If you are looking for a venue to host a celebration, Miramar Winery is definitely the place to pick!

Me and my family stopped here on our way to San Jose. You pass many winery's that seem hard to get…read moreto as they are right off the freeway. You gotta be alert for them. We ended up finding this spot just on Apple Maps and it looked really cute. When you get there, there will be the cutest black and white dog roaming around. Her name is Noe! She is part of the winery and comes to great you at your car. What great service! The inside of the winery is very simple and cute. They have a big patio to sit outside with your drinks. I will say, I am usually a sweet wine person and we were told there were no sweet wines at this facility. Nonetheless, we did a wine flight just to try! The wines were very smooth, none were really my taste though. Again, preferring sweet wine this was a bit to adjust to. However, my family who got red wines and actually like red wines loved it! The star of the show for me was actually a peach cider they have! I usually don't like ciders either, but this one was so delicious and refreshing! I wish I had just got a couple of those. Overall, service and everything was great! The man was very knowledgeable and friendly. Noe was an exciting part of the experience. And the cider was so amazing! I would come here again on another Cali trip.

I love this winery. The owner/winemaker Jeff is almost always in the tasting room, so the…read moreexperience of visiting is always informative and fun. The wines are delicious. Jeff also holds seminars and workshops, so there is always an opportunity to learn more about wine in a comfortable setting. He is conveniently located right off 101 near the Outlets.

Such a cute winery with the best vibes! The owners are super friendly and they let their sweet dogs…read moreroam free. I came with family on a rainy saturday and the owner made some complimentary lentil soup for everyone - so good! Despite the cold weather everyone stayed comfortable with the warm outdoor heaters. The wine was delicious btw. They also had live music which was such a nice touch! Everyone was very kind and hospitable.

Wow what a great find, thanks to yelp! We spent a Saturday afternoon here. We tried the traditional…read moreflight and the zin flight- both were good. We also ordered a bottle of one of the zins. We also ordered a variety of fresh pizzas which were excellent! Overall the ambience is lovely with live music, kids can walk around, sit on tractors and play with the dogs. We will definitely be coming back!

Had such a great time at Solis yesterday! The wines were delicious, the staff was friendly, and the…read morepatio view is the most beautiful site. We were there on a Saturday and there was a Chick n Bros food truck, live music, and charcuterie plates for sale for just under $30! (an incredible deal)! Lovely way to spend the fall day with friends.

Here is what we loved...the ambiance outside, Alex Lucero (the singer), and Katie, our sommelier…read more Here is what we didn't love... their wine. This is my first time coming here and I wanted to taste some good wine and enjoy some good music. I got the good music, but I did not get the good wine. If you like sweet wine, then you will love their wine, but I do not want sweet wine. He decided to do the flight but did not care for any of the choice choices. We tried the rosé and it was the sweetest rosé I've ever had. We tried Grenache. It was not good. We tried their Merlot..no! We tried Syrah...no! We ended up changing our flight to a glass of Baciami, which was just okay. I was very disappointed in their wines. The musician was excellent!

Kirigin is our new favorite winery in Gilroy and Monterey bay!!! Simply amazing wine and even more…read moreamazing wine clubs!! They have a huge selection of reds and their desert wine is to die for. They also host large events. I absolutely love the ambiance of the tasting room, which includes a very long tasting bar for those crowded days. By all means, allow a couple of hours for this tasting, you'll enjoy your time here. The downside, I'm currently living in MN and there's no shipping offered to that state, otherwise we would have joined a wine club.

Had a pretty disappointing experience here on my first visit for a girls' wine day. We came in…read moreexcited to try somewhere new, do a tasting, and hopefully buy a few bottles to enjoy on the grounds, but the service immediately felt cold and uncomfortable. The staff member behind the bar greeted us with a blank, deadpan stare (otherwise known as a "GenZ Stare") that made the whole interaction feel awkward from the start. When we mentioned it was our first time visiting and that we were excited to be there, there was no warmth, no enthusiasm, and no effort to tell us about the wines or the property. Even the pours seemed careless. I know this is Gilroy and not Napa, but I still expected a welcoming experience and better wine service. Unfortunately, both the service and the wine itself were disappointing. The best part of this place was definitely the beautiful grounds, which would make a gorgeous wedding setting. Maybe this place is better suited as an event venue than a wine tasting destination, but based on my experience, I would not return. The two stars are for the beautiful grounds.

Never being at you vineyards, I was very impressed. Beautiful area. Well worth going back…read more What a nice surprise see your chickens wandering around JME

Stumbled upon this winery while looking for Cottage Creek. They are both on the same property, but…read moreare open on different weekends. Cottage Creek happened to be closed, but we noticed another winery, so we decided to check it out. I did a flight tasting of their red wines. Sooo yummy!!! Service and ambience were great too. I didn't get the gentleman's name, but he was very knowledgeable and gracious. I took a bottle of Grenache home. I will definitely be back!

We were invited to this vineyard by one of our friends and so glad we were able to make it. When…read moreyou think of wine, you often think of heading to Napa or Paso Robles, but you'll never think that deep in the hills of Gilroy (borderline Morgan Hill), there's this small and beautiful vineyard. I haven't been to Italy but having seen it in movies, this place sure gives you the feels of having traveled that far for a glass of wine. It's a small vineyard with such an intimate and relaxing setting. The owners, Drew and Tiffany, are friendly, chill, and easygoing. Even though we've met them for the first time through a mutual friend, my husband and I felt comfortable talking to them as if we've known them for some time. They're very personable and well versed with their wines, and I love the stories behind some of the names for their wines. You'll also be greeted by their sweet and gentle black lab, Bear, who walks around saying hi to the guests. My husband and I both did the Estate Reds tasting as we love reds, especially Cabernets. I'm not a wine connoisseur at all, but I do like to enjoy a glass of wine here and there. The reds were delish, though I enjoyed The House (light) and Vino Nona (deep and bold) best. However, given another couple of years, I think Vino Nona would have an exceptional taste. And oh, you must try the Frozé (Frozen Rosé) or that I hope you get the chance as I heard they do run out of it fast. Such a yummy adult icee that is so refreshing with a good taste of the Rosé wine. I have 2 young boys, so I always love places that are kid and family friendly! This place is big enough for the boys to run and explore with areas for pictures and games. There's also a cute swing for anyone needing that nice picture to post. And one more thing, the portable bathroom is amazing! I'm never a fan of portable bathrooms, but this one is not a bit scary at all. It kinda reminds me of the bathroom on the airplanes but much nicer. Great escape for a few hours to enjoy with your significant other and/or with friends. Definitely nice place for small events. P.s. There is also a menu for light snacks, which I forgot to take a picture of.

Amazing service, amazing wine, amazing atmosphere, there a kids area, zero complaints of this…read moreplace! Love it and will absolutely will be back!

DeRose Tasting Room always makes you feel welcome. It was great to see Barbara & Jim manning the…read moretasting bar - friendly and helpful. We missed seeing Teresa, Marietta, and Don. Lovely wines (Alphonse is amazing), heaters, great pizza by Berto and relaxing with friends.

I've been a member since they opened a few years ago here, and I've patronized their Hollister…read morewinery location since years before. I signed up for the $100/4 bottles quarterly membership, and it's been great until recently. I noticed that they've been charging me $130 instead of $100 for the past 6 quarters without informing me of the change. I've gone in person to the San Martin location and spoke to two different people on two different occasions who told me the price should be $100 and that Theresa could fix it. I left my name and number, and no call from Theresa both times. Called the Hollister location today to resolve this issue. The person who picked up told me that they sent two notice emails out and that it probably went to my spam. I have never gotten a DeRose email in spam because it's been marked as "important" ever since I signed up for the membership. It turns out that I got one email about a sparkling wine event. At the bottom of that email is a short notice on membership price increases. There should be a separate email with the proper subject line and a dedicated message on the membership price increases. I'm not scrutinizing every event email for a potential price increase. I cancelled my membership. Not very happy and will not be supporting this business again in the future.