Extraordinary service and staff! The food was amazing and would definitely recommend the lunch…read moretasing for a group. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming and you will be treated like family here!

I went here recently for lunch and all I have to say is that I love this place! While I've been…read morehere before and had their wine, our most recent trip here we just had lunch. Their wines are amazing so it's a great place to visit and easy to Uber to if you are drinking or to add to a list of places on a wine tour for the day. The service is exceptional and their food is so delicious. The ambience is relaxing and inviting. They also have gelato if you come on a warm day. I love their paninis and they have wood fired pizzas. The food here is all so delicious. Love everything about this place and love that it's a family owned winery. Highly recommend to all.

Our favorite from several wineries visited on a recent Sonoma trip. The grounds are absolutely…read morebeautiful. All the staff were friendly, not in a corporate-mandated way, but a low key genuine way. We did a seated tasting and Dana walked us through the background and composition of each wine. He made us feel at home and made the history and art of winemaking accessible and interesting. Despite (I assume) having gone through the same spiel with hundreds of visitors before. We like Dana. Pay Dana more. This is the place you're picturing when you want to go on a wine tasting getaway. Highest recommendation!

Decently priced, for a casual tasting it's $25 per person for 6 wines. You sit at a table near the…read morebar and go up to the bar for your next wine. Or you can just stay standing at the bar the whole time. All of the wines were very delicious, especially the sparkling brut rosé. Willis was amazing and very helpful to us. Definitely would come back!

We scheduled a tasting at MacLaren during our recent stay in Sonoma. So glad we did! The wine is…read morelovely, and a nice change of pace with Syrah being the star. Our tasting was done by Heather, the co-owner and wife of Steve, the winemaker. We had a lovely time with her, and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Steve stopped by for a bit before he had to head to an event, and we enjoyed hearing some of his stories and information on the wine. Definitely one not to miss!

We discovered Maclaren about 8 yrs ago on a trip to Napa/ Sonoma. We were driving in Sonoma,…read morelooking for a winery to stop into to kill time for a later wine tasting reservation. My wife called Maclaren to see if they had an opening, as it is appointment only for a personal tasting. Steve, the owner and chief bottle washer, answered the phone and scheduled a last minute tasting. 30 min later we pulled in to his property. He has a small but personal tasting room that makes you feel like you are a a friends place. Much of a positive wine tasting experience is the interaction with the owner/ operator/server and Steve is the trifecta of all 3. Great sense of humor and the perfect host. We fell in love with the wines at the first sip! His cool weather Syrahs are the best I've ever had. We have been members there ever since and always look forward to his amazing member parties that his amazing wife Heather, Steve's boss, puts together.

Beautiful property. Rhonda was great! Knowledgeable about the wines and served what we liked. My…read morehusband liked the Malbec Moonlight 2021 the best. They do need to update their bathrooms to reflect how well they take care of the entrance and greeting rooms. We didn't have a reservation and just did a walk in.

Chateau St. Jean was the venue of my good friend Sarah's wedding on 06/14/2025. This beautiful…read morewinery is located in the small town of Kenwood, which is on the north end of the Sonoma Valley. The history of this winery can be traced back to the 1920s, when a rich mining family moved west from Michigan and purchased the land where it sits on. The winery business actually started in the 1970s by several businessmen from the San Joaquin Valley. 50+ years later, it remains one of the more recognizable names in the NorCal wine industry. I got here with my buddy David A. and his wife at around 4:15pm. The first thing that struck me was the tranquility. I was dealing with a major protest in my city that morning, so the peacefulness was truly appreciated by me. Aside from that, nature's beauty was on full display. The sky was blue, the hills were green, and the temperature was a perfect 72F. Sarah couldn't have asked for a better day to have her wedding! The ceremony was held in a covered area near the chateau, with seating set up for 100-150 guests. After the ceremony, a pre-reception cocktail party was held in the courtyard area. After about an hour or so, the dinner reception was held under the giant palm tree. The food and service for the entire event were fantastic. From appetizers to main course to desserts, the food was well prepared and delicious. Service provided by the staff was friendly and attentive. There were a couple minor hitches during the reception, but they resolved them quickly. Chateau St. Jean is definitely worth checking out if you are in the area. As a non-drinker, I don't know enough about their wine to have an opinion on their quality, but I think you will really enjoy the serene setting.

Landmark wines came highly recommended by a friend, so I decided to check it out this weekend with…read moremy in laws when they were in town. We enjoyed a fabulous afternoon tasting at the winery- Emily guided us through our tasting and made us feel so welcome. They even welcomed our dog, which was really kind. The Pinot noirs there are really wonderful- if you do the tasting, you will get to try a few different ones to compare.. I won't say my favorite but you should try them all and see what you think! Oh and also, the grounds are beautifully well kept- look at the gorgeous flowers at the front as you walk in!

Generous pours, dedicated service and breathtaking environment. A bit on the pricey side, but they…read moreall are in this area. Some items on the menu were not longer available.

Service: Phenomenal 2nd visit to this location. One of my childhood friends is a member and brought…read morethe entire group (12 people) to the tasting room. We had a great time tasting a selection of red blends, cab, merlot, Zin's, etc. He brought out some older vintages which were delicious. Ambiance; Gorgeous looking tasting room, very professionally ran location. Plenty of seating at the bar along with several high top tables and chairs. The room is small, but it does a great job accommodating everyone. We were impressed enough with their selection we brought 6 bottles of the 2022 red blend and their 2022 cab sauv.

I went with several of friends for a wine tasting event. It is a cozy place for an afternoon…read moretasting. We had such a good time and TY was at this event. He and his staff members are down to earth with great sense of humor. It was such a delight to see his mom mingling with people to support his event!! We received generous outdoor pours..for an outdoor event, even when we were inside! If you haven't tried TY Caton Vineyard, go!!

We had such an incredible time at B. Wise tasting room -- truly one of the best tasting experiences…read morewe've ever had. The wines were fantastic, the atmosphere was beautiful and relaxed, but what really made the visit unforgettable was our server, Evan. Evan was beyond great -- incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely fun to spend time with. He walked us through each wine with the perfect balance of expertise and personality, making everything feel approachable while still giving us deep insight into the vineyard, the winemaking, and the stories behind the bottles. He read our group perfectly, kept the energy light and enjoyable, and made sure we had an amazing time from start to finish. It's rare to have a tasting host who can elevate the entire experience, but Evan did exactly that. Because of him, the wine, and the overall vibe, we left already talking about when we're coming back. Can't wait for our next visit -- highly, highly recommend!

First of all, the wines are amazing! There are 2 wines B…read moreWise & Amapola Creek which are different but both great! The staff are incredible...so knowledgeable and take the time to explain the wine's characteristics in a way you can understand. And the decor is so fun and inviting. Every space is filled with something wonderful to look at...This place is not to be missed on a visit to Sonoma

Kenwood Vineyards Spooky Fun & Spectacular Wine!…read more(Visited Halloween Weekend, 2025) What an amazing Halloween experience at Kenwood Winery in Sonoma! The staff went all out dressed to impress in their creative costumes, bringing such a fun, festive vibe to the night. We enjoyed a delicious cheese platter paired with generous pours of their incredible Jack London wines, rich, full-bodied, and absolutely delicious. Between the cozy atmosphere, friendly team, and top-notch wines, Kenwood is a must during spooky season (or any time of year!). Can't wait to come back for another glass or three!

Visited this winery during Sonoma Sips event ( Feb 15-Mar 15, 2025) . What a fantastic way to…read moreexperience a new winery with the offering of a $15 tasting. The setting is beautiful with the magnificent redwood trees and the stylish finished barn tasting room. There is outside seating with umbrella coverage for shade. Our host (Lori) was amazing sharing so much knowledge about the wines and was very friendly making us feel like regulars when it was our first visit. The tasting came with rustic crackers ( my favorite brand btw). This is a very relaxed unpretentious tasting experience. We were offered a couple extra tastes of our hosts favorites. Enjoyable wines at a good price point.

Our party of 14 were provided the complimentary tasting experience since we were staying at the…read moreFlamingo Resort & Spa. Seated outside in their canopy tent with heaters, we were treated to 5 wines with a small charcuterie board. It was the perfect way to start the afternoon. Our host was gregarious, very knowledgeable of the wines, and gave us recommendations for places to eat. We would definitely pay for the experience if need be!

Tucked along Sonoma Highway at the corner of Laurel Avenue in Kenwood, Muscardini Cellars is a…read moresmall, intimate tasting room that feels like a true labor of love. Founded by winemaker and owner Michael Muscardini, the winery beautifully embodies his vision of bringing a sense of "la dolce vita" to Sonoma wine country by celebrating great wine and the simple pleasures of life. Open here in this historical 160 year old school house for over ten years, and in operation for over a decade and a half, Muscardini Cellars is most celebrated for their Sangiovese wines as their grapes for this varietal are sourced exclusively to them and them alone providing for a uniqueness that cannot be found anywhere else. What brought a friend and I here for a warm winter weekend wine tasting was the fact that Muscardini Cellars was one of over fifty wineries participating in Sonoma Sips for the second year in a row where local wineries throughout Sonoma County offer walk-in visitors a tasting deal of three to four wine pours for only fifteen dollars, and in this day and age is a real treat. With plenty of parking and plenty of open seating both indoors and outside on their front patio that overlooks the Sonoma Highway, tasting room associates Nicole and Bethany treated us like VIPs. With a welcoming splash of their 2024 Pinot Grigio which was crisp and cool and had distinctive notes of peaches and melons throughout, it was a easy breezy way to start our special tasting. For our second pour, we enjoyed their signature 2021 Sangiovese, which is sourced from nearby Alice Vineyards, which we learned was started by a woman named Sandy and sources her grapes exclusively to Muscardini Cellars. This wine leans more approachable with earthier notes and more rustic thanks to being grounded in character rather than a bold, Brunello-style expression. A nice Sangiovese that is balanced and easy to enjoy, which highlights its nuance and structure without overwhelming the palate especially when paired with a fresh margarita pizza or gnocchi. Our third pour was their 2023 Barbera wine, which was sourced from nearby Mendocino County. This "daytime" red wine was soft and elegant through the mid-palate, giving it a luxurious feel that balanced what is typically a bolder, more forward style of red. Its structure and earthier character would pair beautifully with traditional dishes from Italy's Piedmont region, especially those featuring truffles or porcini mushrooms. What we thought would be our final pour was their 2019 Fortuna, which is a wine that represents a friendship and collaboration between winemakers Michael Muscardini and Brian Wise, who started B. Wise next door. We learned from Bethany that Muscardini started his vineyards only as decor on his property but a neighbor told him he should start a winery with his harvested grapes. Fortuna represents a combination of grapes that Muscardini and B. Wise have over the past few years. With a little bit of everything, this super tuscan wine is geared towards a palate of American wine as it is not heavy in tannins and is more acid friendly, especially when served with a creamy herb or garlicky entrée. After our Classico Tasting Experience wrapped up, Bethany was kind enough to pour us a sample of their 2022 Zinfandel, which proved to be both approachable and well-balanced, not to mention reasonably priced at $58 a bottle. At Muscardini Cellars, the red wines are crafted with impressive balance and pair beautifully with hearty dishes. The tasting room itself is gorgeous, complete with an outdoor deck that overlooks Sonoma Valley and the nearby highway, creating a relaxed and scenic setting for enjoying their wines. Between experiences like the Classico tasting, participation in promotions such as Sonoma Sips, and their ongoing wine pairing dinners, it's easy to see why Muscardini Cellars continues to thrive, and why their success will carry on for many years to come.

Impromptu wine taste on a slow weekday pays in spades. Had time to kill before the dinner hours so…read morewhat better way to taste some new wines and culture an education. #vacaymode Rolled through almost on their last hour of the day. Parking lot was empty and thought they were closed but decided to take a peek anyways, and lo and behold the lights were on and the door open. I was greeted by a super cool dude who didn't seem the typical tight and stuffy wine country host. I was an able to sit at a bar setting, told the details of their tasting (price, tasting line-up, fees waived if wine purchased etc). For a $25 fee (which was waived at the end cuz I always buy a couple of bottles) I was able to taste at least 5 different wines with a bonus at the end. I was also given a small ramekin of macadamia nuts, which I've never had with a wine tasting. But totally works because these nuts are very hearty and full of rich oils which counter the acidic and tannic nature of wines. Dude then plays some tunes from his personal playlist as their main sound system seemed to not be working that day and it was straight music that I personally dig. Lol. And for a full hour no one else came in which was a new experience for me. We just sat there as he poured and educated me on each of their wines and we just casually talked about random cool things, so not bogged down with wine banter. At the end I walked out with 3 new bottles, wine country air on blast and a nice dinner looming just a half mile down the road. One of the best laid back wine tasting experiences I've ever had. #luckyducky

S E R V I C E: My…read morehusband and I came here for our anniversary, and it's the same day as Veteran's Day. We weren't sure if there were any wineries open, so we decided to be spontaneous! There's plenty of parking available, and it looks beautiful and rustic. It seemed honestly dead, so when my husband and I opened the door to walk in, we saw one woman who looked like she was cleaning the table. We asked if they were open, and she responded with an annoyed, "Yeah?" She was the only one working that day, and told us there's seating in the back which we had no idea of. From that point on, our tasting experience lacked connection and excitement. W I N E: I really wanted to like them, but everything was just too strong for me, or the taste didn't surprise me. We asked if there were other options for me to taste, but we were told everything was sold out or they didn't have anything else opened. O V E R A L L: Beautiful place, however, customer service and wine fell flat for us. I like that they're dog friendly, and they seem to have the best wine club membership in Sonoma county (you get access to a bunch of other wineries which is honestly pretty cool).