Such an intimate personal sensual experience. We learned so much about pairings and various grapes. Lloyd was an awesome instructor that let us explore our own palate. Joined the wine club! read more

Corner 103 - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

Knew and loved Lloyd from previous endeavor. He's continued or even improved with Corner 103. You can't ask for a more personal and intimate setting in Sonoma Square. Beautiful room and wonderful experience. Thank you and see you again soon! read more

I've sampled wines around the world in every type of tasting room that one can imagine. And I've never encountered a less welcoming, pretentious and judgmental environment than the those displayed at this establishment. read more

Corner 103 is a welcome addition to the Sonoma Plaza. Classy, friendly, welcoming and has made the West Napa Street Corner bustling! As a Plaza merchant we welcome them as our neighbor and we confidently send guest to Corner 103 as we know Lloyd and his staff will greet the guest kindly and offer them an educational wine tasting, right here on the Sonoma Plaza. If you live in Sonoma, take a moment and stop in and if you are visiting Sonoma Valley, please take the time to stop in, taste and enjoy the wine and food pairing. Thank you Lloyd and staff for joining us on West Napa Street. read more

The experience that is provided at Corner 103 is exceptional. Owner and winemaker Lloyd Davis takes the time to educate you on wine and is so informative. All the staff and wine there is absolutely amazing!!! read more

This tasting was FANTASTIC. The owner was at our tasting and helped us through our tasting. He was very down to earth. The place was exceptional in their toasting. Definitely come here if you're looking for a tasting read more

We had a wonderful experience at Corner 103! Loved the location, comfortable ambiance, and friendliness of the staff. Not to mention the amazing wines available! A must visit for anyone traveling in Sonoma! read more

This is a cool place that isn't a belly up to the bar style tasting room. Instead, it focuses on food and wine pairing tastings. It's great

Absolutely yes, if you are visiting Napa and Sonoma county, you must start here at Corner 103. Lloyd is extremely gifted and his wine making. You will enjoy the most superb wines at good prices. The base wine tasting is 20. For the extra tasting with either two bite food samples or cheese both paired with Corner 103's fabulous wine is 40. You need, you must have a starting baseline of superb wines before you venture. My wife was excited and was thoroughly impressed with the high quality of wines at Corner 193. I would highly encourage you to make an appointment. Thank you read more

Fabulous experience, phenomenal wines. Highly recommend Corner 103....hell, we joined the Wine Club..

Sonoma has needed a place like Corner 103 for awhile! With all of the quick stop/impersonal wine tasting in the Sonoma/Napa area you have a hard time really experiencing and enjoying the wine. At Corner 103 I met Lloyd (the manager or owner I think) and Brent. Both were extremely knowledgeable and willing to spend time answering all of our questions about wine, whether it was their wine or wine in general! We sat down to a private tasting of 6 wines, I think. I wasn't counting, and every one of them was delicious (the red blend in particular). But what impressed me the most was the simple yet extremely balanced food pairing that came with the tasting. Each sip of wine evolved with each paired bite. The tasting was very well done. Highly recommended! I left as a wine member and I'm very much looking forward to my next shipment! read more

The tasting experience at Corner 103 was wonderful and Brent was an informative host. The food pairings we enjoyed with our tasting definitely expanded my understanding of how proper pairings only enhance the wine and even the subtlest spice or herb tweaks the taste. Thanks to Lloyd and Brent for the experience. read more

My girlfriend and I were visiting Sonoma for the weekend and heard rave reviews about a new tasting room that had just opened up in the downtown area and decided to take the plunge at Corner 103. Upon entering we were greeted by Brent and Matt, two outstanding young gentlemen who treated us like royalty. We were then brought to our table where we tasted eight amazing wines, each with a food pairing. The experience of it all really is nothing like I have ever done and it is something that must truly be done to appreciate. The wine, the tasting room decor, the staff and the location all work so well together. Corner 103 really is a one of kind tasting experience and I highly recommend any on in the area to go down to Corner 103 and be ready for a wonderful time! read more

As a transplant to the Bay area, I constantly search for new and different activities to impress and delight friends/family and may have finally found a winner. While Corner 103 is a nice compliment to the ubiquitous Sonoma wine tour experience, it's actually become a stand-alone destination for us and our guests (both from SF and afar). The food and wine pairings are not only mind-blowingly unique but they're also truly delicious. Finally, the friendliness, comprehensive knowledge and humorous story-telling of the Corner103 hosts nicely compliments the intimate experience and you, your guests, and your palate will leave completely fulfilled. read more

If you want to understand some of the nuance of enjoying wine in a non-threatening, fun way, then visit Corner 103! Lloyd and his staff leverage their years of experience in the field of wine to help understand what makes a good wine great, how the micro-climates in the wine country affect the palate, and how important it is to pair the right wine with a given dish. The food pairings were amazing and illustrative! We come here with our friends whenever we are in the area, & each time we learn something new! Make an appointment and if you can get it, GO! (Its a small, intimate tasting room) read more

What an amazing afternoon. Our host Lloyd could not have been better - fantastic conversation, tolerant of all of our wine questions, generous with opening up his stock for our sampling and he let us sit as long as we liked. This place made our trip to Sonoma and stumbling out with a full case made us as happy as we could be. read more

Lloyd Davis' passion for his wine and elucidation of his wine knowledge is foremost at Corner 103. The elegant setting looking out on the Sonoma Plaza makes you feel in the midst of Sonoma wine country while in your own private and serene space. Our experience relaxing in their comfortable furniture was enhanced by the use of the appropriate glass for each different wine. Be sure to try the sparkling rose served in coupe glasses. read more

This tasting room is a must next time you visit Sonoma. Our experience was educational, enlightening, intimate and fun! The wines are delicious and unique. I can't wait to visit again.....we experienced the Sonoma two bite food and wine pairing / tasting. The wine maker and owner, Lloyd sat with us the entire tasting... AMAZING! read more

I had the pleasure of visiting Corner 103 this past weekend with a few girlfriends and it was AMAZING! We did the wine and cheese experience and absolutely loved every second of it! The wines are fantastic - every single one of them!! And the cheese from Vella was so good! It was really fun to explore the wine and cheese pairings and will help me the next time I am entertaining at home and want to wow my guests. It was such a nice experience overall and I would highly recommend visiting Corner 103 to everyone looking for something unique and fun! Thank you Brent and Lloyd for being wonderful hosts! read more

A truly fantastic tasting experience! Great consideration and attention to detail can be said about everything at Corner 103 -- the wines, the décor, the stemware, etc! You can tell how much pride Lloyd has in his wines and you can taste it! Highly recommend Corner 103! read more

I was in Sonoma for Brunch and wandered around the square. Out of the blue decided to walk into this fantastic wine tasting place. I am not a wine expert at all, I drink wine but I am not one that can really talk about the various types etc. Anyway, figured it would be fun to give it a try. The owner was incredibly patient and educative. Makes everyone feel like they can experience wine. Lloyd the founder spent as much time as needed, he's awesome, super nice, just great. I highly recommend the wines there - loved them but also just the experience of this place. awesome. will definitely go back. I did just the wine this time, next time I will make appointment and do the pairing with food. read more

This place is wonderful! My mom & I made an appointment for the wine & cheese tasting in November..We were surprised when we got there & had the place to ourselves with the wine maker, Lloyd. They only schedule one tasting at a time! The tasting/educating was 90 minutes & heavenly! Each wine is was served in a different & proper glass. We tried 6 and honestly I loved them all! My mom joined the wine club, so our cheese/wine experience was free. We are going back next month to try the food/wine tasting. Definitely make this your first stop in Sonoma! read more

First, thank you Matt!! What a wonderful tasting experience you provided and what a pleasure to spend the time at Corner 103 with our good friends. I especially liked the relaxed atmosphere and the way the food pairings changed the favors in the wines. I've been visiting wineries for 40 or more years and think that this experience was among the most enjoyable and memorable. read more

I am not at all a wine person but I really enjoyed the tasting/pairing experience at Corner 103. Lloyd took us on a journey through seven great 103 wines and educated our foursome on how to taste wine and how to pair with food. I am recommending this experience to all who come to Sonoma! read more

Best wine and food tasting experience I've ever had! Wine is phenomenal, and Lloyd and Brent make you feel at home! A must visit in Sonoma!

Brent was incredible. very informative. the experience of learning how wine changes food and food changes wine is amazing. they are excellent and not pretentious. you must do wine/food tasting/paring here. you will NOT be disappointed! read more

Gosh, where do I begin? We walked in the door and into an impeccably designed and decorated space. Then Lloyd, the owner, came around the corner to warmly greet us. He invited us to sit on the sofas while he immediately poured us a glass of his Sauvignon Blanc. We talked for awhile and then were escorted to our table for the tasting. I didn't realize it was going to be such a personal educational experience but I LOVED it! We did the cheese and wine pairing. So glad we did that! The cheeses were local and Lloyd had added another layer of flavor to bring out the nuances of each wine (blackberry jam, green peppercorns, Herbs de Provence, etc.). So, so good!! And Lloyd is the consummate host and a fabulous educator! We had such a good time with him and so recommend this experience if you're in Wine Country...we drove in from Calistoga! Well worth the trip and the time he was willing to spend with us! I'd do it all again! Thank you, Lloyd!! Best wishes! read more

We had an amazing trip to Napa and Sonoma and were so pleasantly surprised and amazed by our Corner 103 experience. Brent educated us as to the Corner 103 philosophies in winemaking and we had a wonderful tasting and cheese pairing. We enjoyed all of Corner 103's wines (which is a rarity). They are fresh and different and very enjoyable. Lloyd was a wonderful host who was happy to talk about his passion and wines and life. An overall wonderful experience and we can't wait to visit again next year. read more

We had an amazing experience! Will be back. Brent knows his wine. Thank you!!!

This was my second visit to Corner 103 with friends. We spent two hours enjoying a Food and Wine pairing. Lloyd and Brent do an outstanding job presenting the wines and educating you on their varietals. Great atmosphere, customer service and fun. Don't miss this experience. read more

I did the tasting at Corner 103 and it was fantastic! Lloyd (the owner) was incredibly knowledgeable and made sure we were thinking critically about the flavors of the wines and cheese, rather than just tell us what we "should" think about them. I loved that the tasting we did was a pairing, and I will never forget what I learned about my own tastebuds, as well as how to match the perfect wine with the right foods. Learned more from this wine tasting than any other I have done or seen before. 10/10 would recommend! read more

One of our favorites. We always try to stop in when near. Lloyd's and Brent's knowledge of wine is excellent. We knew them from a previous winery and are so happy that they are still near by. Corner 103 provides excellent wine and both Brent and Lloyd always makes us feel special when we stop by. read more

We had such a great experience at Corner 103! Lloyd, his Staff, the wine and the pairings were all perfect. Highly recommended!

My fiancé and I sauntered into Corner 103 on a beyond hot Sonoma afternoon, looking to grab a glass of vino and duck away from the heat. Lloyd and Brent were beyond fantastic! We were welcomed immediately upon walking in the front door. Lloyd sat us on a very comfortable couch and poured each wine in its appropriate glass, enabling us to really pick up on nose of each wine. He went above and beyond, explaining the background of his wines, life and experiences in the wine business. We had a phenomenal time and really connected with everyone there. Every wine was amazing!! We can't wait to go back. read more

What a pleasant find! We really enjoyed our wine and conversation with Brent at corner 103. A definite must in Sonoma.

Don't miss this unique wine and food pairing experience right on the square in Sonoma. I took a group of eight friends to check out this latest addition to the Sonoma wine scene and we were blown away. Five of us joined their wine club as the wine is excellent and we all wanted to bring friends back to enjoy the tasting. You will learn more about your palette in this hour than you will in any restaurant. Kudos to the whole team at Corner 103! read more

We had a wonderful time at Corner 103 with Lloyd and his manager Brent. The room was set up beautifully for us before our arrival. They gave us wonderful attention for the entire time we were there. We were a group of 9 and they made us feel welcomed and appreciated the entire time. The food pairings were wonderful but, even more importantly, we got a great education on how food can change the way we taste our wines. Most in our group knew wine pretty well, but there is always more to learn, and indeed we did. For those who don't know wine, there is no need to feel intimidated, as they will help you learn. The wines were fantastic and our group ended up shipping a fair amount home. Their wine society membership is a great deal. I highly recommend this wonderful experience and hospitality. read more

The tasting was absolutely amazing. So attentive with such a wide variety of absolutely fabulous wines. We had the best time and would recommend this to anyone who's in the area. Best Sonoma tasting ever! read more

We had a delightful time at Corner 103 tasting the wines and enjoying the paired appetizers. Matt did a great job of explaining the different wines, foods, and the history of some of the wineries in the Sonoma area. The tasting room is beautiful and a wonderful location in downtown Sonoma which is always fun to visit. We look forward to bringing friends and visiting family to Corner 103 so that they can also enjoy the wine tasting experience. read more

Really nice wine-tasting shop and a high-quality, personalized experience. Good wines and good bites along the way during your wine-tasting. With highly helpful and personalized service. They actually turned away business from other walk-ups to take care of the customers on hand during our time there. The only reason I docked one star is the cost model. The pricing model is set up to charge you for the wine tasting which is fine. And any wines you purchase. But then you get hit with the total bill and a square app looking for a pre-defined tip. So the tab for our group of four was $400 for the wine tastings and purchase of two bottles. Plus the minimum square tip of 15%, or $60, with options for 20% and 25%. I am not opposed to a good tip for a good experience, and they deserved a good tip, but I thought that adding tips to the cost of the wine purchased was uncool, and then hitting me up for the tip on a notepad held by the wine steward puts you in an awkward position. You know, "here let me hold this tablet for you and watch you decide my tip, including the cost of the wine you just bought." Anyhoo, I DO recommend Corner 103 as a really nice stop near downtown Sonoma. You will get outstanding service, really good wines and bites. Just be careful if you also buy wine bottles here, as you may be prodded to tip on that cost too. read more