Obsidian Ridge Winery has been one of our favorite wineries for years, and it continues to impress…read moreevery time we visit. We were first introduced to them back when they had their tasting room at Cornerstone Gardens in Sonoma. The setting there was incredibly welcoming--especially with our three young kids at the time--and between the atmosphere and the wines, we were hooked from the start. The wines are consistently outstanding. Their Lake County lineup really stands out, and the Volcanic Estate Cabernet has been a go-to in our house for years--it's always been reasonably priced and somehow overdelivers every single time we open a bottle. On the other end of the spectrum, the Half Mile is more of a special occasion wine for us, and it never disappoints. Winemaker Alex clearly knows what he's doing--his reds are fantastic across the board. The Cabernet, Petit Verdot, and Malbec from that volcanic Lake County fruit are bold, expressive, and incredibly well made. We've been wine club members for years now, which says a lot. Great wines, great people, and a place that's been part of our family's wine journey for a long time. Highly recommend.

Great location and wonderful service. Was not my favorite wine tasting, but it was still a pleasant…read moreexperience overall.

We had a really fun, informal tasting at the bar. The bartender talked to us the whole time about…read morethe wines and gave a great tasting. Then we bought a bottle and sat outside at a picnic table and drank in the nice setting. It's very convenient to get to, and an affordable, walk in tasting.

Unfortunately was a poor experience at Cline. For a 35$…read moretasting, our pours for each wine were splashes-equivalent to what you would get at a restaurant before you commit to a bottle. I wouldn't say we're wine snobs, but I think we have been to enough to say it was a disappointing experience. We did enjoy the outdoor picnic style tables with the pond alongside the seating area. Also had a cute, small bamboo trail near the tables. No impressed with the service of the wine:(

Hamel Winery came highly recommended by a friend who visited Sonoma recently, so it was our first…read moretasting spot in Sonoma Valley. From our personalized menus, yummy squash spread and focaccia, and delicious wine, it was a fantastic experience. Our sommelier, Emily, guided us through our tasting and had such a profound knowledge of the methods and practices that make Hamel's wine so special. The grounds, the views, the epic cave, it was all a once in a lifetime experience. Our favorite wines were the Grenache, the Sauvignon Blanc, and the Chardonnay!

We had an amazing experience here! Bailey was our host and she answered all of our questions. A lot…read moreof the wines are made in concrete containers which made the wines not so tanin heavy. This is great for me because I can get an allergic reaction. They are organic! We had the tasting with lunch from 10:00-12:00. It was not crowded at all and an extremely enjoyable experience. It almost feels like you are at the getty or something. They had a great architect and overall it feels expansive. The view from the library is top notch. You do need a reservation. We picked up some wines and joined the membership since it waives the tastings. They have events throughout the year and their wines a tasty. Shipping is only $15.

This winery is the hidden gem of Sonoma! I have brought all my family, friends, and coworkers to…read moreLarson when they want to do a last minute trip to Sonoma. Brian is the BEST host, he's generous, friendly, and knowledgeable! If you're looking for good casual vibes Larson is the place! The wines are approachable and affordable, if you're a fan of white wines they have SO many options!

What a beautiful place to spend a day with family. We picked this place while driving by and were…read morehappy to bring kids along. They had a pumpkin patch in the back for kids to enjoy, a green space with games, a sand box and space for adults to enjoy wine while over looking the vineyard. The service was good and our server made good recommendation of wine and food. The best part was their family dog who was so friendly with the kids and was making rounds all around the property. You can bring your dog as well and let them enjoy the space.

Outstanding experience! The Viansa staff is awesome! Beautiful location and view is amazing…read more Excellent wine!

Wine was tasty. My favorite was the Chardonnay. That glass was so smooth. Bought a couple bottles…read morewhile there was a Bogo sale. Booked the wine tasting for four. initially we planned to do the outlook where we were given a wooden cabana to sit with our group from afar. It looks aesthetic and alluring, but when we sat inside to see how it was, it felt cold and the walls were so high that you couldn't even view the vineyard. one of those things where the idea is great, but execution not so much. Ended up on the heated terrace which was way more comfortable. Service: 2/5 our server didn't seem very knowledgeable about the wine when we asked questions and of the information that she gave us, it sounded like a list of notes from a description that the wine maker gave her. This was very disappointing. The entire interaction felt strange, and there was no eye contact. We all felt rushed because when we weren't done drinking the wine, she would always come in and tell us she's gonna pour us the next wine, then leave, just so we need to finish the current glass we had. In general, if we aren't able to finish a glass of wine fast enough, or we just don't want to it would be nice if the winery could provide more glasses for us to try the rest of the wines instead of being rushed and using the same glass for every round. Overall, this place is great if you want something very casual. It's such a fun place to sip on wine with friends. Butttt, if you are looking for a true wine experience to learn, this is not the place.

Our Buena Vista winery tasting experience was exceptional! Mary was warm, welcoming, knowledgeable,…read moreand made the experience incredibly enjoyable and memorable! We had the opportunity to experience three different caviar types with three champagne pairings. We learned about sturgeon and their eggs, flavor profiles, Buena Vista's impressive relationship with French champagne, and overall how to best enjoy the delicacies as a pairing. On top of the exceptional champagne and caviar tasting itself, we enjoyed jovial conversation with Mary about life memories worth celebrating. Oh, and the room that hosted the tasting was packed full of elegance and history. We highly recommend this experience!

We had an amazing cave tour with caviar today with Jake. The caviar tasting is a newer offering and…read moreJake was great. He made the whole experience with his knowledge of the wines/origins and also provided great conversation. His attention to detail is unmatched. The caves are gorgeous and give you so much to look at and learn about. The grounds make you feel like you're in Jurassic park. All in all can't wait to come back. Incredible wines too. We left with 3 bottles of quality wine we will save for a special occasion. Go! You won't regret it

I can honestly say this was probably the BEST winery experience I've had in wine country. I've done…read morea few wine tastings around the area and nothing compared to this! My girls and I went for my best friend's birthday and we honestly had such a wonderful time. When you call and inquire they tell you that non-members can only book on weekdays, so my girls and I made a reservation on a Friday. You pay up front for the total amount of people, which also includes tax and service tip, so when you arrive on the day of your reservation, no payment whatsoever is needed! It was $85, and with tax and service fee it came out to $111 each. When my girls and I arrived, we were greeted by a host named, Justin. She was immensely warm and inviting, basically sunshine in a person, and made us feel so welcome and comfortable!! She poured us a welcome glass of rose, and my girls and I were able to walk around the property (which was truly stunning) with our glasses. When we were seated, we were served rosemary almonds, and our server came up and introduced the history of the venue, as well as the menu, and wine. The menu was set, and it was absolutely incredible. This was the first time I felt as though this experience included an actual MEAL rather than an array of small bites or a small charcuterie platter: 1. fried olives 2. tomatoes and cucumbers with whipped feta (MY FAVORITE) 3. Prosciutto, melon and basil 4. Braised butterbeans with SCRIBE olive oil 5. House-made flatbread (so delicious) The wine was amazing, of course. We received about 4 glasses of 3 oz pours, which was enough for us. The Chardonnay was definitely my favorite. If you're ever in the Sonoma area, I HIGHLY recommend making a reservation you honestly WILL NOT REGRET IT.

The nicest people all around, Scribe was so visually stunning that even on a cold day, you…read morepreferred to sit outside to enjoy the views. We were sat promptly with a pour in hand already, and had a gorgeous view of the lemon trees and property. I cant remember our hosts name but she was super sweet, never pushy in us buying anything or liking anything. They brought out multiple blankets for us for the chilly weather and we waited about 10 minutes after being sat to get our snacks. The food was all so fresh, with lots of great flavor but also feeling healthy- we particularly loved the arancini and the bread with oil. The wines were all tasty but honestly, not as memorable as the views/staff/food- I think this winery is definitely worth a visit for those elements alone. I think the light red was probably my favorite but would be back for more food honestly :)

Jacuzzi is a gorgeous property specializing in Italian wines. Fiance and I haven't had much Italian…read morewine so it was nice learning and expanding our palates. They start you off with complimentary bread and olive oil/balsamic vinegar which was delicious! The tastings are affordable, with the Taste of Italy at $30, which is what we opted for. For the Taste of Italy, you choose 4 wines from a list of white and reds. We chose the 2024 Arneis, 2024 Gilia, 2025 Dolcetto Nouveau, and 2021 Teroldego. Buying 2 bottles of wine waives 1 tasting fee. The Dolcetto Nouveau is a chilled red, which I've never had before. Wasn't particularly a fan, but interesting to try nonetheless. We reserved our tasting but they do walk-ins, which we noticed were seated at the bar. So if you'd like your own table, I would make a reservation to be sure. The day we went, we did an indoor tasting because it was so cold, they didn't do any outdoor tastings. The outdoor courtyard is covered, and they have a large event space with some wine barrels that I presume is for wedding receptions. You can walk out to the fountain and vineyards and take pictures. We went in December so of course the vines were bare, but overall still beautiful and peaceful. There is an olive oil tasting room and various products for purchase. Overall worth a visit for the scenery!

Stepping onto the property, it felt like I was transported to an Italian villa. It's absolutely…read morebeautiful here. My friends and I found a quiet little courtyard with ample shade which was perfect. We ordered a bottle of white Arneis after sampling a few different whites. The Arneis was very light and summery. The charcuterie board we ordered was standard. Enough for 3 to share I really enjoyed the peacefulness of the property and loved seeing all the fruit trees (I saw grapes, berries, and limes)!

Beautiful experience wine tasting in the Oak Knoll. Ambiance is casual, relaxing and peaceful. Our…read morehost Nathan was wonderful. There are two tasting menus - The Estate Flight with a mix of white and reds, and the Big Reds flight. Fiance and I went with the Big Reds but wanted to taste the Marsanne Roussanne and Nathan was so kind to accommodate. I would've bought a bottle if I didn't have unopened whites at home already. We came home with a bottle of the 2022 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Afterwards we walked the grounds and found the hiking trail, which we want to come back for. There are picnic tables and the winery is very dog friendly. So lots of cute pups around. Love that our purchases go directly to support the Bartholomew Park. Would definitely come back!

Fabulous winery with great service and a beautiful property! We had a reservation to come taste…read morehere on a Saturday and enjoyed their inside tasting room as everything outside was wet. The tasting room had a bit of greenery and a beautiful stained glass window that gave the space a fun vibe. They offered two different tasting flights, so we got one of each to try a good variety of their wines. Between the big reds and mixed estate flight, we liked more wines on the Estate menu. Pours were nice and big, which was great since we were sharing the wines, we were each able to get a real taste of them. We were helped by Melissa who was very knowledgeable on the history of the winery, family, property, and all the wines. She was fun to chat with and offered great customer service. We had planned to also enjoy the hiking trails on the property as well, but it had been rainy all week so we opted to skip the muddy trails - definitely want to come back for that since they have a few trails and you're able to walk through some areas of the vineyard on them! We ended up leaving with 4 bottles of wine, a red, rosé, and two white. Excited to come back and enjoy the grounds!

We enjoyed the Sip and Soar Package at Sangiacomo Family Wines. Unfortunately our hot air balloon…read moreride had to be rescheduled with Sonoma Ballooning, although we were expecting this due to the weather and are looking forward to rescheduling this at a later date. We were so grateful to still be able to experience our wine tasting here. Leane reached out to us prior to our visit and let us know what to expect on the day of our tasting and asked if we had any dietary restrictions. The hospitality at Sangiacomo Family Wines is one of the many things that makes this wine tasting experience extra special. We were warmly welcomed by our wine tasting host and educator, Vlada, as soon as we arrived. We enjoyed a splash of Sauvignon Blanc that was amazing. Everyone that works here was so friendly and welcoming. Along the visit, you will see a collection of other wine labels from other wineries in Sonoma County and Napa Valley that get their wines from Sangiacomo vineyards. The amount of different wineries that get their fruit from Sangiacomo vineyards is impressive. Before being seated, we soaked in the stunning views of their vineyards on the property. We enjoyed a delicious spread of pastries, cheeses, and charcuterie, which we enjoyed as part of our visit. This winery is known for their exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Everything we sipped was absolutely amazing, and we loved all the wines we tried. Vlada was an exceptional host and we learned so much about this winery. We learned that this is a family owned winery that started out as a pear farm. It changed to a winery and love that it has remained a family owned winery over the years. Our tasting was cozy and we loved all the festive decor. The property has rustic trucks and a tractor on the property that they decorate during the different seasons. We were blown away by how much we loved all of their wines. We purchased a few bottles of wines to enjoy at a later date. An all around exceptional wine experience in Sonoma! Highly recommend to all!

Great spot! Very friendly staff and fantastic wines! Beautiful patio with incredible views too.read more