Just drank a bottle of the 2004 chardonnay , excellent ,I wish I would have had more. Good body,…read moreacid, well rounded and a fabulous finish. My friend said it was the best chardonnay he has ever had.

Michael Michaud has a quaint tasting room close to the Pinnacles, so you can hike, and stop for…read moresome great wine after! 200 plus acres of vines at that! Gorgeous views, and spectacular wine. It was such a great way to end the day. Michael Michaud is a true artist when it comes to vino. Crafted in the French style variety, you will surely find something, if not several, to suit your palate. Not only that, he is a sweet and charming man. Top picks when I visited: 2015 Sangiovese 2015 Marsanne Up and coming on the list are a White Grenache, Tempernillo, Cab Franc, Barbera... Holy smokes! I cannot wait for those! Although when you drive to the tasting room you may have the feeling of "Where the heck is this place?" or "Are we ever going to get there?" Be patient. You will, and it is well worth the drive. There are signs to guide you along the way as well. One last thing... Be sure to plan your visit, because at this time, it is by appointment only.

The outside area is awesome! We arrived on a nice sunny day with temperatures in the 60's and we…read moresat outside to have our tasting and it was absolutely amazing. The young lady was knowledgeable and very friendly and helpful. I suggest this for anyone's bucket list of vineyards tasting.

Laurel is so knowledgeable and kind. We had a blast!! The wine is phenomenal. A++++++ experience.read more

We're Here At WRATH Winery On A COLD Sunday Morning Gonna Get Our WINE ON..!!!…read moreSo We Ordered The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc..!! Very Crisp And Refreshing..!!! Even SANCHITO Loves It Here.!! Round 2..!!!! 2024 EX Pinot Noir..!!! Red Wine..!!!

Wine and view were great. Service was friendly. Ill be back for more wine. Their Carmel tasting…read moreroom was just as good...sans the view.

The singer there was great. Food was wonderful. Met a few new people while sitting on comfortable…read morepatio furniture. Would definitely go again.

I'm obsessed with this place. Had to join their wine club after experiencing the winery and the…read moregood vibes all around. The staff was so cool and the events we've attended there are classy as hell. The wine is the best part. This is the areas best kept secret so tell people at your own risk!!

My group came here on a Sunday. They had a live band. It's a small tasting room inside and it was…read morepretty busy. However, my group got a table and we were greeted right away by I forgot her name already but she was blonde and beautiful and just the sweetest thing! We went for the sparking wines which were all delicious. We didn't have the best experience just coming from Pessagno so this place was a pleasant surprise. I will definitely be back and will definitely recommend to others to give them a try. Look out for their events on their social media pages.

Wonderful winery, beautiful setting! I asked my husband to take me there on the way home from…read moreCambria having enjoyed the Chardonnay during a visit to Carmel. Susie (hope I have her name right) who served me was very friendly and welcoming. I wished I could have stayed longer but as my husband does not drink and was exploring outside, I hope to return with friends for a longer visit and tasting experience. Thanks so much for a short but wonderful experience!

I like the wine. I was a bit put off with the reception I received today. We were hoping to buy a…read morecouple bottles but hadn't decided on which. I had to BUY two glasses to drink outside before deciding! If it was a Taste the fee would have been waived! The salesperson just lost (at least) 2 sales and seemed oblivious to it! All over $23 bucks! Tasting fee would have been $30! Now my glass is empty and I'm going to have to choose another winery! I had high hopes!

A friend and I were taken by a family member who constantly goes. The tasting room had a great view…read moreof the fields and friendly workers. I have to admit that Alejandro, the person who took care of us, was very attentive to our needs even though it was busy. I had gone to other wineries and hadn't received the same service. My experience there was exceptional and will definitely go back.

My group and I went on a Sunday. There were only 3 people there, yet we waited quite a while until…read morewe were acknowledged. She brought us some menus finally and then we waited. Meanwhile, some more people showed up and went inside. We chose the outside as it was a beautiful day. It seemed like we were waiting quite a long time so I went inside to order our wine. She just handed me the bottle so I took it and poured it for my friends. We enjoyed the outside but we were never visited again to ask if we wanted anything else. I get it. She was alone and it got busy but at least communicate with the guests. We ended up visiting Puma Road Winery and were instantly greeted and treated very well. See my review for Puma.

I did a day trip out to this winery with my friend and her family to pick our wine for her wedding…read more Service was great, facility was clean, and most importantly, the wine was delicious! If you're in the Salinas area, you should definitely stop by!

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. (:

Nice folks + solid wine + no crowds = good tasting room experience…read more The wines were generally solid, though none stood out as particular "must haves." It seems like they were going for more delicate flavors in general, which may suit some people more than others. The estate-grown Pinot had an interesting spicy note and the Chardonnay was crisp and flavorful. The Cuvée Louie was a nice Bordeaux-style blend as well. We had the tasting room to ourselves and thus were able to learn a lot about the wines and the vineyard by chatting with the folks there. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Tasting was $20 a person, so prices seem to have gone up since previous Yelp reviews. Worth a stop though, especially if you're already driving down River Rd. between some of the other wineries.

Finding a winery still open at 6 PM, later than most wineries in the area, Mr. B was testing me…read more When I am already crotchety from sugar lows, he has a ticking time bomb on his hands. And he, on the other hand, god forbid he miss a winery on our trip south down the 101. But Manzoni turns out to have been a good stop. The valley and wine trail (aptly named River Road Wine Trail) that parallels a lazy river, offers a beautiful view of the rich agriculture in the area. The east facing vineyards overshadowed by golden Central California hills/mountains, fall colors, rich soil, framed by a peaceful farming community makes it unique and special. The tasting room is unimpressive. The server, friendly. The wine, the 09 syrah, was lovely. There were other wines that did not impress, but they also offered a port that was smooth and went down easily. The syrah came home with us at $28 a bottle. And the only reason we passed on the port was because we already have too much good port stored at home. And in nearby Gonzales, Mr. B took care that his non-wine drinking wife got some excellent sustenance. So all was well with the world again.

The legendary DeRose Winery…read more.. It's all about the Cab Franc! I believe the Cab Franc is what they are known for... and for good reason. The Cab Franc is one of the best I had! The only other local domestic rival I know off that is near as good hails from 3 Steves Winery in Livermore, and they get the grapes form DeRose! So, do yourself a favor and pick up a bottle of the Cab Franc. You won't regret it. The Cab Franc is a 100% Cabernet Franc, not blended. The Vines are pruned in the winter, the Grapes are exposed to sunlight with careful leaf removal and the Clusters are thinned after veraison. Common tasting notes are Berries , dark Stone Fruit, a dash of pepper a subtle hint of roses. Can you tell I like is wine? The vineyard is located on both sides of the San Andreas Fault and wines are part of the old Vaché planting method. DeRose wines are also organically farmed, just not not certified. Oh, can't forget the dry farming as well. The Winery is in the middle of nowhere... It's a journey onto itself to get here. There isn't much else around. There is another winery down the road, but that's about it. Don't be scared to make the trip. They recently opened a Tasting room in San Martin. Can't wait to stop by and do some wine tasting there...

Dropped by recently (9-30-2025) and really liked the wines a lot. I started with the Viognier and…read moreit was nice and dry the way I prefer and did three of the reds. I had never tasted Negrete (French varietal) and absolutely loved it. The other two were good too. My friend and I each bought two bottles to waive the very reasonable $15.00 tasting fee. I will definitely visit again when I am visiting Hollister. I highly recommend you to give De Rose Vineyard, a visit. I am certain you will be glad you did.