I've been to this place a few times (with dogs and without) and have always found their wine and service to be mediocre with strong notes of pretentiousness depending on who is pouring (some of their staff have been great). But they are one of very few wineries in our area, they have beautiful grounds, and a few of their events (where they also offer beer) have had us return for a visit; so we have always made it a point to try and stop here and introduce our friends to local offerings while supporting local business. One thing to know: their dog policy is not very transparent. When you arrive, there is a sign by the tasting room door letting you know dogs are welcome but must remain on the patio, as is the case with most dog friendly wineries. But apparently there is also a waiver of liability you have to sign as well. I get it, people have to protect their livelihoods and assets. But this was a new development for us as we had been there before and not signed any waivers. Still, no big deal. We arrived yesterday and intended to sit outside. I have two dogs in training (one puppy) and we were looking for a place to seat our group. When I have dogs in training, they don't go out to local establishments until they are at a point where they just need a little fine-tuning with obedience. We always try to seat ourselves strategically to allow as much of a buffer between our dogs and stimuli in the environment. They are not aggressive by any means but thats how I do it as a courtesy for others. Just because a winery is dog friendly, doesn't mean all of its customers are. Yesterday, we had a pretty large group and we were the first to arrive. We had intended to sit in the garden area but all of the tables and chairs were dirty and covered in spider webs. The tasting room itself was dark and empty so we finally found the action in the courtyard area where there were only 2 other customers seated (it was right at the opening of business, to be fair). As we sighted a suitable table, a lady approached us with a cup of water. My puppy, assuming she had a treat for him, stood himself up (not to be confused with an aggressive jump) to sniff out what treasure she might be bringing forth. He was at the end of his lead and he quickly settled back down when corrected but I acknowledge I didn't catch him in time so she had to pause in her approach. She had a pretty solid meltdown about it and started yammering on about how "unacceptable!" his behavior was and how she needed us to sign a form for her attorney. I would have signed a form no problem. And I 100% own the fact that my dog should have been able to completely ignore her. But I don't appreciate being approached in that tone. Nothing about him is aggressive and he settles pretty quickly once we are seated. I ultimately surmised that while this place will ACCOMMODATE dogs, they are not dog friendly; which I 100% respect. I don't expect everyone to appreciate dogs as much as we do and his behavior has never triggered such a response anywhere else he has been. I just chalked it up to the fact that some people are truly not comfortable around mid size dogs and it isn't worth the stress to drop our coin at an establishment where no one felt comfortable. If this lady was so hung up on liability, I am not trying to put MYSELF in a position to get sued for emotional distress by this lady. As we walked away she CONTINUED to take her argument to a coworker who appeared equally confused about the waiver, and her response to the situation. In short: their wines are worth trying once and worth sipping if you aren't too snobby. Their grounds, like most wineries, are beautiful. Service leaves a bit to be desired in the organiztion and approachability department. Leave your dog at home for the best experience. And if you do have to take your dogs, be mindful of Cruella Deville. While his behavior is 100% my responsibility, it was a ridiculous spectacle. In the end, we moved on to Triassic and Tehachapi Wine and Cattle Co where we, and the dogs, had a full day of stellar experiences. And everyone lived happily ever after. read more

My daughter's baby shower was a success. The room we rented worked out absolutely perfect. My daughter wanted a simple Halloween theme. Everybody had a great time and loved the decor. I would definitely consider doing another party at this winery. It's beautiful. 10/12/25 read more

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Lasagna and Garlic bread was really good. Even that salad with crunchies on it. I'd definitely come back. Even not being a wine drinker. read more

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We visited Dorner Vineyard the weekend of their 5 year anniversary. We've tried other wineries in the area and Dorner has such a great venue and is nestled in the trees surrounded by grape vines. The Vineyard has wine tastings, newly opened air bnb villas and event space. We did the red tasting flight. Most of the wines leaned on the tart or dry side to me. I enjoyed the petite Syrah and took a bottle home. They have a few food offerings and a variety of local and domestic beer as well. Everyone was very friendly and we enjoyed the live music. read more

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We had been here several times and always enjoyed ourselves, but we will never be back after the way the owner treated my 3-year-old son. There is never an excuse to treat a child this way. If this is how the owner treats families, I cannot recommend supporting this business. Do not bring your children here! read more

Lovely family owned winery with a gift shop. Red wine was very nice and sommelier was very informative about production and different types of grapes and wine. read more

Horrible customer service , bland/overpriced food, and surprisingly rude to kids. Came in thinking I was going to have a nice night out with a welcoming experience but instead got the complete opposite. read more

I had a great evening! The winery held a music bingo night, the atmosphere was amazing, the property was beautiful, and the beverages were outstanding! Frozen wines, charcuterie boxes, and sandwiches ready to order! Other than the unruly guests who were causing a disturbance for the rest of the customers there due to a parent paying no mind to her young child, I had a great night! Michele and her husband were extremely kind, attentive to their guests, and all around professional! Thank you Dorner Vineyard for a wonderful evening and for hosting a great event! read more

I was really disappointed with my experience. The staff was incredibly rude and made us feel unwelcome from the moment we arrived. Customer service goes a long way, and unfortunately that was completely lacking here. The charcuterie tray was especially underwhelming, it was nothing special and definitely not worth the $20 price tag. read more

We decided to go here for our Sunday-Funday because we read a rant on a local FB page that seemed unfair, and in a small town that can have a huge negative impact on a business. We wanted to show some support. Instead, the owner confirmed every negative thing that's ever been said about her. We ordered a tasting menu to share because I'm not a big wine drinker. We tried the first three wines, then wanted to stroll the beautiful grounds. On the way out, I wanted to stop at the restroom. As I passed her, my shoe hit something, and I nearly face-planted. Thank goodness I was wearing a flip-flop type shoe that broke instead of a completely stopping me in my tracks. The owner asked if I was okay, and while I did twist my knee, I was okay, but my shoe broke. My BF, who is a carpenter and was walking behind me, got down and felt the floor. He said the hallway leading to the restrooms is a good quarter inch lower than the tasting room and is covered by a matching wood strip that's usually used in doorways, but in this case was used to mask the quarter inch drop. She saw me limp into the bathroom with my broken shoe, then limp past her again to sit on the porch. My BF asked her for a paperclip so he could make my shoe functional, and she begrudgingly gave him one paperclip with attitude and our fourth tasting. I was irritated that nothing was offered to compensate me for my broken shoe, not even an extra tasting portion, not even an apology. We went back in to have our final tasting, and she informed us then that the wine listed on the tasting menu was no longer available because she would have to open a new bottle, so we had to choose from her opened bottles of reds. Not an upgrade, a downgrade from what was on the menu. Absolutely the poorest customer service ever. All the negs about her in the reviews appear to hold true. I will never go back. read more

Party of two. We spent the day wine tasting for my birthday. Dorner was the second stop that we made. Close and proximity to the small town was quick to get there. The inside is the cutest area including lots of items to shop for. From kitchen decor to olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Staff were extremely polite and had knowledge of their wines. Wine tasting was great. The entire place was nice and clean including the restroom. The outside area is large but it was a colder day so we just walked around quickly. Area to sit outside with a beautiful view as well. You are able to order snacks as well. They do have coffee you can order. Perfect,if you are the designated DD. This is a must stop if driving to Tehachapi for wine tasting. Got to speaking with the owner and she had just been in my home state of Texas. Had a lovely conversation with her, go, stop by and visit with her. Everyone there was a delight. Thank you for making my birthday memorable! read more

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Great place for a party. We arrived to a party we were invited to. It was down a short dirt road. We made the left turn and we were in a bustling party zone. After finding a parking space, we stumbled into a bar (party #1), then wandered out to a lively space with live music (party #2), checked out some vendor booths scattered about, and were finally able to locate our party (#3), in a banquet room with a nice outdoor patio. Tempranillo was really good and we liked the Riesling so much we bought our own bottle . Will return if we're ever back in this neck of the woods. read more

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Rude staff that acts like they're the only game in town and are doing you a favor. No thanks. I'll be going to the other two vineyards in town from now on. I was treated poorly by an older lady who walked away from me and another person in line to clean a table directly behind us. Unbelievable and unacceptable customer service. read more

Another one of the hidden gems in this area. Went on a weekend , and was pleasantly surprised ... their was a live musician, wasn't crowded , plenty of parking. The owner introduced herself to us , upon arrival. Loved that they have multiple lists of tastings to chose from.... Something for everyone. You can do your tasting inside or outside. Opted for the outside patio, since it was a nice day. They also offer slushies and gelato. I enjoyed the tasting a lot, even picked up a bottle to go. Tasting fees are $12 a person , for I believe five samples. Not too bad at all. The staff here were also friendly . You can order a pizza or grab some snacks from the inside also as well. Umbrellas cover the tables ... which provided some nice shade... on a hot day. The wines I tasted were all good. Hard to choose my favorite. I must say the bathroom was very clean . Very impressive! read more

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We have visited Dorner Vineyard twice, hoping for a better experience the second time. Unfortunately, both visits were disappointing. The first time, the staff was slow and inattentive during our tasting. On our return visit, the service model required customers to wait in long lines just to receive each sample, rather than being served in a seated, guided manner. This approach felt disorganized and unprofessional, making the experience frustrating and far from enjoyable. As a casual wine enthusiast, I don't usually write reviews, but the consistently poor service warrants this feedback. We will not be returning, and I would advise other wine lovers to consider alternative vineyards that offer a more hospitable and customer-focused experience. It is the best property look wise in the area if that's your only concern. read more

Wow, what a pleasant surprise after driving what felt like forever from Bakersfield (45 minutes). This winery is gorgeous! They must be doing a solid business because they have invested what appears to be alot of money into the property, furniture and grounds. We came in a Saturday when they were having another event but they let us hang out and wine taste nonetheless. We will be back! read more

Loved the ambience, service and wine here! They have friendly staff and a beautiful patio area. We went on a Sunday afternoon and they had live music. I'd definitely return back in the Fall once it cools off. It was pretty warm when we came. They offered a BBQ vendor and gelato outdoors. We shared a bottle of Grenache which was delicious and we enjoyed! read more

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We LOVE Dorner's. Mike & Michelle, the owners couldn't be more friendly, welcoming, and helpful! Their wines are quality and the facility is simply gorgeous. We enjoy reds mostly in the wintertime and whites in the summertime. Recently we've very. much enjoyed the red blend & the pinot noir. The musicians they book for weekends are always good & the company merry. Thank you, Dorner's for creating such a beautiful space and great wines with the perfect atmosphere for everyone who comes to enjoy. Looking forward to holding an event with them this summer. read more

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We had an amazing time staying in the Tuscan villa. It was gorgeous. The villa was clean and well stocked with everything you need. The heater and fireplace made for a cozy night when the weather was cold and rainy. We enjoyed the oversized shower and towel warmer. The bed was very comfortable and the linens were good quality. Outside you have a private porch and fire pit. There is also a beautiful fountain. The grounds are beautiful, quiet, and serene. It is a short walk to the winery where you can enjoy delicious wine and charcuterie. We enjoyed daily European continental breakfast and celebrated our anniversary morning with mimosas. Michele, the owner, was amazing. She was so kind and very receptive to texts and questions. She was very hospitable and made sure we had all we needed. I strongly recommend Dorner if you're looking for a relaxing and romantic getaway. We look forward to visiting again soon! read more

We came here to taste some wine. They had 3 selections already pre selected which just was nice 1 regular which was mixed 2 was all sweets 3 was all reds. My husband and I had all sweets which were all good. My son had the regular he didn't complain he was happy. Music was playing in the main large room. Today food dish was Tri tip was so tender and tasty with beans and salad with corn bread. They were friendly and nice. You have to leave your card open here sooo That was told to us but this was my 1st time doing this at a winery. I want to come back in the summer to enjoy some time. Plenty of space in the outdoor area they have 3 patio areas and 2 inside space read more

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One of the finest vineyards that we have been too. Beautiful building that is all hand crafted. The owners waited on us personally and were extremely friendly. Kid friendly establishment with hand made pizzas. A must go if in Tehachapi visiting read more

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Had a tasting consisting of the 2017 White Zinfandel, 2015 Merlot, 2016 Old Vine Zinfandel, 2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, and red blend. Although I'm not a huge white fan, the white zin was the real stand out for me. The reds I had were all very light. If you want a fat chewy wine, these aren't them. However, they are light and tasty for a summer day. I also had a charcuterie board. It was simple with common cheeses (not that that's a bad thing), but not a bad portion for 2 people. The outdoor area is delightful. Great furniture and lots of shade. They also had live music!!! (Which is especially amazing during COVID). read more

I came on a Saturday. Wines were really good. Being here solo though, I felt invisible. The person pouring g wine consistently passed me by on her way to larger parties. Wine tasting g should bring joy, not a feeling of being invisible. read more

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Nice place to relax with family and friends and enjoy the atmosphere. Recommend to do the Wine Tastings. The wines are good and the price is very reasonable. Like the musical variety they have on the weekends. Love the store and the amount of wonderful gift ideas to purchase. The food needs help. Pizzas are ok if you like thick dough with little flavor. Cheese boards are pricey for the amount of food you get. But great idea. Loved the vendors during the Octoberfest. Great items and reasonably priced. read more

Our first trip to this winery, and I cant say enough great things about this winery. The staff was phenominal. The wine was excellent. The atmosphere was fantastic. The music was great. One of the best wineries Ive ever been to. They also have events, and you can take pictures anywhere you want outside. They even have a old bath tub you can sit in and take pics. We had so much fun when we went. We will definitely be going back soon. read more

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My husband and I came here yesterday and we had a nice day here. Wine was nice and so were the sandwiches. The reason for the 2 stars is because of the customer service we got. One girl in particular was kinda rude to us and to an employee who was amazing to us. I don't remember her name but she looked Italian and the girl who was rude had brown hair and had a purple shirt on. So anyway, I had asked the girl in the purple shirt about the olive oils and balsamic vinegar as to where the owner ordered it from. She said " oh I don't know she orders them and just puts her own labels on them." Wow really taking credit for someone's work? That is not right. But still I bought some. I also took some wine home as well. Don't know if we will come back here. It just gave a bad vibe do to the rude girl in the purple shirt. Wish I got her name. And to the other girl that was nice , I'm sorry how you are treated there. read more

Dorners is such a wonderful winery to enjoy a good weekend with family and friends. Mike and Michele have always welcomed us with open arms to share their beautiful winery and delicious wine. I love bringing friends here, or spending the day with my mom. I love the sweet red blend, Symphony is just tasty, and the new Almond Champagne is just perfection!!! Come on out and Enjoy!!! read more

Place and location are charming patio is lovely, yet serving food is a good idea but quality of food is very poor and should be reconsidered if you wanted a repeat customer. It's not hard to make a pizza with a nice dough , yet it's totally failed. The chicken sandwich as a special of the day was miserable to say the least with a garnish of old grapes that were not washed well! Why? Why waste such a lovely sitting kind hostesses with such lousy food?! Please correct so people can come back enjoy and spend more money. read more

Great place wine, food, staff, and owners as well. Beautiful grounds, relaxing, to spend time there.

There are too many fabulous things to list about this winery. To start the owners Mike and Michelle were so welcoming and shared a barrel tasting as well as a tour if this beautiful vineyard. The wine is delicious and the gift shop was the best ever. I highly recommend this wonderful vineyard and wish the Dorner's continued success. read more

Came here for a wedding! There wasn't too many pictures of the venue so I decided to take some. Hope you get a nice perspective of the place. It really came out great! I was very surprised!!! The path/road to get here was all dirt. Dont wash your car if you plan to come out here. The parking is a mess. Nothing assigned. And no pavement. Looks like they are slowly updating all around the premises. This particular event had about 150 people attending. There was a lower deck with tables set up and a porch/dance floor with more tables. These were for the bride/groom and close family. It was nicely set up but I feel everyone was segregated... like lower class on the ground and upper class on the deck. They had the wedding here as well as the reception and that is a time saver!!! Dont have to drive to two different places! From what I asked, They have wedding packages starting from 10k... If you book this venue. The wedding planner, Dj , videographers, photographers, food etc.. are included... this is pretty neat because the same people are involved and know how everything works and work well with each other. I also came here from Bakersfield which was an hour drive both ways! It's a nice drive out. But if your whole party wants to get wasted someone has to be the DD or get a room close by. read more

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We attended a Celebration of Life for my Sister In Law Tammy Ann Bennett - Wallace here. They had tables covered in white linen table cloths, chairs on a huge deck and lawn area. The drinks and food were set up on the patio. It was very nice in a beautiful setting with the hills above and with the valley below. Mike and Michele Dorner are both warm and friendly. Thank you Mike and Michele for providing a wonderful location for Jim to have Tammy's Celebration of Life event. read more

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Very strange place. Do not recommend. Here's my experience... First of all, everything was sticky. I commented on how sticky everything was, and the woman told me to "wash my hands." When I came back from the bathroom, she had cleared my half-full glass. I figured it was a mistake, so I ordered another one. When I handed her my money, she stated, "You're the one who's sticky. Your money is sticky. Did you wash your hands?" I thought she was joking, but she got her husband to come over. She instructed him to look at my hands and said, "There's the sticky guy." I nervously laughed, but she told her husband to go into the men's room with me to "make sure I wash my hands right." The husband didn't speak at all. He just followed me to the bathroom and nodded while I scrubbed. When I came back, she had cleared my full wine glass. She claimed, "I thought you left," and asked if I wanted another. I was confused because her husband was with me the entire time in the bathroom watching me wash my hands. I ordered another because I had barely been able to try any wine. As I was taking my first sip, the woman opened the door to the bathroom and yelled, "What is that smell?" I had no idea what she was talking about. I had only washed my hands with her husband silently watching me. In front of everyone, she asked loudly, "What did you eat?" At this point, her husband took the near-full wine glass from my hands and pointed to the exit. I wasn't sure what was going on. The woman loud whispered to me, "I'm not sure what you did in there, but I know my husband's scent. That wasn't him, so it must be you and your sticky hands." I still have no idea what she was talking about. I feel bad for leaving this review because I'm sure the woman must be going through something. However, it's no way to treat a customer. In the end, I paid for 3 glasses of wine and was barely able to drink any. On top of that, I seemed to be picked on for no reason. Just overall weird. Avoid at all costs. Plenty of other places to go to where you don't be treated like a second class citizen. I expect an apology, but I'm sure I won't get it. This woman will likely gaslight me, deny it ever happened, and call me crazy. Oh well, this review is the truth. It's one of the strangest experiences of my life. read more

I can be there for hours enjoying the space, listening to live music or purchasing a little something from their gift area.

If I could give zero stars, I would. My family and I were very excited to view this venue. However we were very unpleased with the service from the owner, Michele. Very unprofessional especially when you're looking at a venue going to cost well over 10K. You're not allowed to ask questions or make any statements about a different area of the venue being nicer without being told "that's your opinion-but you can rent out the whole winery if you'd like" very sarcastically. The owner is very unprofessional and even sent me a text trying to blame my father for why she won't be hosting my event. (See attached). I wouldn't waste your time viewing this venue. Thank you Michele for helping me venture out to other venues that will actually provide me with the day I (the BRIDE) want, and as you said "luck in finding a venue that your father will approve of" read more

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I had been here once before for goat yoga and I had thought the place was so pretty , and would be a beautiful place to host a wedding and reception. Well recently I got invited to a wedding there. And yes it has gorgeous scenery but the professionalism was horrific. The wedding we went too , there was only signs where to park but none to where the ceremony would be held, so you walk around aimlessly looking. The ceremony was beautiful my friends picked gorgeous decor and the back drop of Dorners was perfect. I never saw a employee to assist any of the ceremony , however their officiant, Bob, was kind enough to greet us and show us the way. Unfortunately unforeseen circumstances happened shortly after the dinner started. A very important guest at the wedding had a massive heart attack and fell into a bush. The groom rushed over and immediately started CPR. As did firefighters that were attending the wedding. Nobody knows how to react or what they would do as this situation is happening. After the medic FINALLY (not Dorners fault) arrived the gentlemen was taken by ambulance and wedding ended immediately. My husband and I stayed to clean up in hopes to help let the bride and groom grieve and collect there children and get home. Since the best day of their lives was so tragic. And their young child was with the gentleman when he fell and ultimately passed away. In trying to help clean we knew know one. So the bridesmaids were guiding us on who's stuff was who's. The caterer was assisting in packing up food and helping. THEN THE OWNERS; Well the gentleman gave my husband a bucket and said he can empty drinks in it. Anything we would ask the woman she was no help or assistance. Mind you this is the first time I had seen them since I arrived or the tragedy took place. Everyone was distraught and just wanting to clean and go. It was so unprofessional the owners kids were coming out of the house. The blinds to the home were open , which was also the back drop of reception that never took place. With the lights on and tv going. Technically the wedding had 3 hours left because reception never started. So I'm asking the woman owner for help with what to do with things her response was I don't know. Never offering to lend a helping hand. The male owner gave my husband a bucket to empty drink. I felt they were cold and rude and put out by the inconvenience. So basically Dorners got paid for a service that the bride and groom only received half of the services due to tragic circumstances. They offered no compensation to the bride and groom (I asked) and also were less then helpful with clean up and friendliness. I never saw them until a while after the guest was taken by ambulance. Needless to say, yes it is beautiful, but the customer service was a huge disappointment. I felt they could have been around far sooner and been more helpful and empathetic . I understand no one knows what to do under these circumstances, but being a good person isn't work. And treating people kind and respectful. Not like you are put out by our questions of how to clean, and giving my husband a bucket to dump drinks. It felt like nothing more then a transaction. They just got a early night due to someone else's tragedy. They are rude , cold and inconsiderate. So don't expect.anymore then a venue. That is all you get from Dorners. NOTHING MORE!! Side note Caterer, bar, DJ, and photography was all hired separate. They have no attachment to this complaint. In fact the caterer and DJ went above and beyond to try and help get the crowd settled and the place cleaned up ! read more

We had a less than positive experience at this "family" vineyard and the owner has been rude and callous to our complaint. She called our children entitled and has responded in person and on social media with little to no care. Long story short our seven year old daughter was drinking a root beer out of a wine glass and she came over and ripped it out of her hand accusing us of letting our child drink alcohol. Our daughter felt awful and was upset not understanding what she had done wrong. After trying to be patient and understanding of the proprietor's position I now have to question how an owner of a vineyard can't see the difference between a muddy brown root beer and her own Pinot Noir. The name of the business is deceiving and there are other great family friendly places to visit in the area. read more

Horrific experience! Will never go back! venue is NOT family friendly and owners have no problem letting you know that children are not welcome. Mamas beware. read more

They had a good white Zinfandel and a pleasant charcuterie board. They offer food through vendors. In our case the vendor of the day cancelled so there was no food. Poor accommodations: did not wipe down the wet outdoor seats until requested, patio heaters were not functional, and we had to walk through a thick crowd of people to pay indoors. We had to keep going indoors to request service. This would not be the place for anyone concerned with COVID. read more

Subpar at best. The owner Michele is rude! She was unhelpful to anything they have to offer. She doesn't seem to be educated on their wines she is selling. HUGE disappointment. I was really hoping this was going to be a great addition to Tehachapi. You can fix a property and make it beautiful, but you can't make business owners be wise and polite. read more