My wife and I love coming to Lodi to taste wines and the setting of this place is amazing. Nestled behind an old farm house is the winery and the grounds here and a perfect setting to relax. But its not only the setting, but the staff who works here as well. They make you truly feel like a guest in their home. You can wine taste in their tasting room or do what my wife and I like to do is sip a little first in the tasting room and then go enjoy a bottle in their outdoor seating area. It has plenty of room for everyone and hosting an event. Not only do they have plenty of seating they have outdoor games like corn hole to pass the time. On the particular day we were there they had a taco truck and was the perfect match up after a day of wine tasting.You never feel crowded here...and nothing but relaxing. We love their Zinfandel's here and pretty much can't go wrong with any bottle of wine. This winery is just another great example of what Lodi offers and a true hidden gem. read more

Not a good choice for a wedding venue. We had a date that they said had to moved because of COVID, which is fine. But refusing to give a refund because "it's an act of God" is ridiculous when we are willing to stick with an agreed-upon date and they are not. We chose a new date that they wanted to end up moving it again or implementing many restrictions on our numbers to a fraction of what they were and requiring our tables to be separated by far and limited seating. When we said we understood and did not fault them for this, but we did not wish to push back the wedding any further because who knows when this will all end, they refused to give a refund, despite them providing zero services or planning up to that point. If you are planning a wedding it is just not worth the risk to put a chance on them, they don't care about your special day or you, they will abandon you as soon as the check clears. read more

I am beyond words after spending my birthday afternoon here. We had such a magical and relaxing experience. Every wine we tried was amazing and I'm kind of a wine snob so it's hard to impress me. The sparkling rose was my favorite white... semi dry with just the right amount of sweetness to it. The Zinfandel is a limited production of old vine zin that is absolutely perfect. Not too spicy, smooth velvety layers of fruit and a nice finish. Same with the Cabernet! The owner was hanging out and talked to us a bit as did the wine maker. You can tell he pays attention to every detail when making the wine including hand selecting the lots of grapes that get picked for their wines. The property is gorgeous and very relaxing and easy to spend the whole afternoon. The wines are all reasonable, under $30, we joined the wine club and look forward to revisiting all our favorites at home. read more

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This place was great. Great atmosphere - the grounds were well manicured and well maintained. Nice selection of wine, and most of it tasted good. To top it off, the staff was super nice. We even took some wine home. read more

Durst Winery is a dog friendly winery. The grounds were beautiful and very spacious. The staff was very friendly and attentive to us. The owner Cassandra was very nice and made us feel like we had a welcoming experience. We also met John the winemaker. He spoke to us about the different wines and his style we tasted. We really enjoyed our wine tasting experience and we became Wine Club Members. read more

Exquisitely charming winery in Lodi where in spite of the strong winds, my friends and I relaxed and imbibed outside for over 4 hours without even realizing it. The portfolio includes a solid range of both whites and reds with less-often-seen varietals like Albarino and Petit Verdot. Owner and winemaker, Cassandra Durst, seems to prefer a lighter hand on her wines as the ABV is astonishingly low for the area - this lends to leaner flavor profiles across the board and I especially enjoyed the Sangiovese as it's one of the few in CA that that tastes like its Old World Italian counterparts. Speaking of Cassandra, she came out to greet us and chat a bit - such a down-to-earth and lovely woman. Her passion was so evident and we sincerely appreciated her hospitality. Likewise, the staff took excellent care of us and I appreciated our host's attentiveness to providing water, crackers, snack pairings and even rinses when transitioning from the whites to the reds. Lastly, the estate itself is gorgeous with gardens, plentiful seating for lounging and/or picnics and a huge lawn area to play. Will absolutely come back soon for the people, wine and atmosphere. read more

Fantastic winery experience, the service was amazing, wine top quality and setting memorable, beautiful gardens with so much space, clearly the owner and her team have a true passion for their craft and it shows, joined the wine club and cannot wait to return. read more

The grounds are absolutely beautiful, the wine is brilliant, and the staff is amazing! Our group Women of Wine Country had a large group tasting and they were fantastic. And the 2 chocolate labs Scout and Gracie are adorable. read more

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Wonderful winery in the Lodi area. Charming and intimate. Laurie served me and is passionate about this place and the people who own it. Wonderful wines! Great selection and every one of them a winner. Stop by here when you are wine tasting in Lodi! read more

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Tasting room is open and modern, they have a large patio with beautiful grounds. Wines were good, we especially enjoyed the Amada Mia white. *tasting fee $10 read more

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A nice location. Lots of very comfortable, shaded, outside seating. Hubby and friends bought wine here too, surprise, surprise! ! read more

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We were really disappointed when went to taste wine on Sunday. Unbeknownst to us they had a band playing. We only went to taste wine, not really interested in the band. We went in to taste and we were told we had to pay $10/person for the band when they only had an hour left to play. So long story short we decided to spend our money elsewhere. There are a lot of other wineries in the area that have live music on Sundays that don't require a cover charge. If their goal was to limit the number of people at the winery they certainly were successful. read more

I love Durst. My roommates are wine club members so we come for most of their events. They host awesome events with food, live music, and lots of good wine often! I came in this week to taste with a friend and they were great about letting us hang out with their dogs and chill in the tasting room all afternoon by the fire. I've never had a bad experience at Durst and will continue to be a loyal customer as long as I live in Sacramento. read more

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Had my sister's wedding here. The owner of the winery let his dog run around during the ceremony and at one point was in the aisle until the photographer got the dog out of the way. Completely unprofessional for the owner do that during a wedding. read more

WE had a great time this past Saturday at Durst. I had thought I booked our group for a tasting, and when we arrived, they couldn't find us on the list but said come on in and we'll square you away. Stephanie was our hostess and she seated the 7 of us outside under the overhead covering and turned on the propane heater. After explaining how the tastings go we were off to races, and it was a great way to share with each other the vast array of wines that Durst has to offer. We were there for about 2+ hours and I had a chance to go inside and speak with the servers about the winery, the grapes and the business. All of us had a great time, we purchased some wine and we will definitely come back later this year when the weather is a little more cooperative. Thank you to Stephanie and the entire Durst crew for making our visit a great one! read more

Durst Winery is one of the best. Besides having wonderful wine the grounds are beautiful. We were lucky enough to have our wedding there and it was absolutely gorgeous. Everyone there is so friendly and welcoming and you will never be disappointed going there. read more

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We showed up late to our reservation and even though they were hosting a wedding they allowed our group of 15 to Tate in their tasting room. We had friendly service and great atmosphere. There wines are pretty good too. We've never had a bad experience here. We look forward to having many more events here read more

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Had my grandfathers 80th birthday hosted here and it was amazing!! Such a cute outdoorsy and nicely decorated place perfect for events like this! Every single employee was beyond nice and so helpful:) Would definitely recommend this place. read more

Durst Winery - Such a nice and relaxing atmosphere - Wineries Near Me - Acampo, California

We have been members here since they opened. Cassandra and Dan are the owners and have maintained a family and friendly atmosphere! Their staff in the tasting room are the very best! Their wines....wonderful! Durst Winery never disappoints!!! read more

This winery is absolutely stunning and the staff are friendly and informative. Our tasting was done by Kim who was super sweet and took the time to explain wine tasting etiquette to the girl in our group who was tasting for the first time. I really can't say enough about the beautiful setting! Plan enough time to walk around the grounds & gardens. We were all able to find wines we enjoyed and had an amazing time overall. read more

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The one star is for the grounds which are lovingly kept and very well laid out. The tasting is 10.00 and for that price you get very stingy pours. This was our last stop on a five winery tour and we bought wines at every other winery except Durst. She was sporadic in her attendance and not very personable - kind of like it was an inconvenience to pour the tastings. We never even got our last tasting before we paid and left! read more

We discovered this gem of a spot today! Who knew this place existed so close to our home. The grounds are beautiful and it has a very relaxed vibe. Great wines, wonderful knowledgeable people and really sweet chocolate Labs. We will most definitely be back. read more

Beware of owner, doesn't reason and only knows how to talk. Horrible experience. Don't recommend for events. I tried my best to reason from my end, but all I got in response is an angry woman who was "insulted" in anything I had to say. She's tries to be down to earth and caring when everything goes her way, but soon as there's a hiccup she'll cut you off and tell you how appalled she is by you. Way to screw over a young, newly engaged couple. Says a lot about the conscience of this owner. Come here and taste some wine that she doesn't grow or know anything about. She just drinks all day herself, seriously every time we've met she brought a glass of wine. read more

Nice mix of historic and modern! And classy! Lots of natural light in tasting room. Awesome outdoor space and seating and tables. Wines were very good, too! I don't usually get too excited by whites, but the two I tried were delicious! The reds were very solid. They have a few uncommon varietals too, which I really appreciate (like charbono and petit verdot). If my partner and I were not already members at 5 other wineries, we'd probably join this one! read more

High pressure sales...wow! I went here with a friend for wine and chocolate weekend 2015 thinking this would be a nice place to come sip some wine and relax. There were at least 10 vendors with tables set up selling miscellaneous things such as purses, popcorn, jewelry, Tupperware etc. These vendors wouldn't leave us alone so that we can do what we came there for, taste wine. Even as I was walking out the door someone was following me trying to talk me into buying something before I left. I couldn't enjoy the wine and don't remember the wine at all, all I remember is trying to get away from the random sales people. Durst winery made a bad impression on me, it would probably be a good idea for them to not allow any outside vendors at their events and let the consumers see what their WINE is about. read more

We visited Durst Winery virtually! For our wedding anniversary we bought their virtual wine tasting package. The wine was shipped to us from Chicago before the tasting. John lead the tasting and he was responsive and helpful in getting everything set up!!! The wine tasting itself was so much fun. It was a nice break from the world of COVID. The wine was delicious. We will forever this anniversary!!!!!! Thank you Durst Winery! read more

Good wines. Friendly staff. Perfect winery to hang out and even bring the whole family. There was live music and plenty of space for kids to run around. There are balls for playing too. The owner lives on the property with her black lab, who likes to personally great everyone. read more

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This place is awesome!! We just kind of accidentally ended up here. There is a great atmosphere and super friendly and knowledgeable staff! Great for families too! While there is a friendly atmosphere inside; the outside invites you and the whole family to enjoy. Next time we come we will try their amazing pairing with a cupcake option (weekends only). I say its a must try! There is a variety of wine that every palette will enjoy. While my favorite is the Petit Verdot '13!! Cassandra the wine maker and Lori a wine educator are so awesome!!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! read more

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Lovely little private winery with a great atmosphere! Pet friendly, which is a big plus, and great customer service! Their staff is super friendly And willing to make great recommendations of their wine! I will definitely be returning! :) read more

Yummy wine, great atmosphere, and nice hospitable people. You can tell they are truly passionate about their winery. They have a beautiful tasting room and also outside patio seating. There was no rush during the tasting and we were encouraged to hang out to enjoy the live music, patio area and resident dog with a game of fetch. They were so nice we ended up joining their wine club. Cheers! read more

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If you are looking for an exquisite wine experience Durst is the place to go. First of all the Estate is beautiful. The Durst home is a Santa Barbara style revival beauty surrounded my majestic redwoods and graceful date palms spacious green lawns and colorful shrubs and flowers. As you travel down the gravel drive to the Winery you will be greeted by Gracie and Jack the family labs. Durst is a dog friendly establishment so be sure to bring your buddies along for a doggy treat! The staff is warm and welcoming. You will feel like part of the family the minute you walk through the doors. A tasting consists of five wines of your choosing and the tasting fee will go toward your purchase when you buy a bottle. The wines are all made by Cassandra Durst and they are wonderful. I give Durst Winery the highest rating possible! read more

My husband and I chose to get married this past May at Durst because it just felt like home to us when we initially toured the venue. I feel that we are one of a few that can truly say that their wedding day was perfect and not a thing went wrong. Durst staff made our day so special and treated us like family! If you are looking for a venue, Durst is an absolute must to consider! We absolutely loved working with them. Cassandra and the rest of the gang truly make you feel like family! read more

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First time visiting and it was a very pleasant experience. Kim was very nice and welcoming, took care of us. They even gave our furry one some doggy treats. Definitely visiting again. read more

We have been going to Durst for years- almost since they opened. Cassandra, the wine maker, is the nicest lady and very talented. Hard to make so many different wines great, but hers are. And consistent. Family and pet friendly, gorgeous, and inviting. Lots of places to sit and lots of fun events. read more

Such a relaxing day at Durst. Incredible wines and amazing ambiance!! If you're having a stressful day, I highly recommend you sit outside with some salami and cheese and one of their wonderful bottles of wine, perfection... read more

Durst Winery - Such a beautiful day for a picnic!! - Wineries Near Me - Acampo, California

The winery has a beautiful patio and the grounds are nice. But that's where the compliments stop, wine isn't anything to write home about and the staff was rather short with us. They are dog friendly but they don't do wine on the patio, which makes everyone have to stay indoors when the patio is where it's at. You can find a better selection somewhere else. read more

My husband and I visited Durst for the first time yesterday. We were impressed with their wines, the grounds, and even more so the sweet labs that greet you (Jackson was our favorite). The young lady working the tasting room, Katie, was very friendly, attentive, and engaging. We left with two bottles of Sauvignon Blanc. Can't wait to sit outside in my backyard and enjoy the delight of my purchase. read more

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Great location, ambiance and wines. Cheyanne was an amazing host. The tasting room definitely stands out with a great flow. You feel welcomed and like you are apart of the family on this beautiful property. A great place to check out in Lodi. Enjoy read more

Wines are good but nothing spectacular. Kind of pricey but not outrageous. Beautiful grounds even with the dog who aggressively begs. My issue with this place is when my wife and I were there the owner pretty much treated one of her employees like she was an idiot. That employee was treating us and a few others very well. In fact we were thinking of joining the wine club until that happened. I'd rather spend my money elsewhere. read more

During this Wine and Chocolate Weekend, our last stop was Durst. As we walked in, we were immediately presented with popcorn and chocolate instead of having to wade through masses of people. The servers were polite and anxious to describe the wines we were poured. Cassandra, the owner, brought out her two dogs for us. We felt that we were greeted as friends not just customers to be waited on! We will always return to Durst because of their service. read more