Berryessa is a family-friendly beer garden that just happens to be having an identity crisis as a…read morewinery. It's a logistical masterpiece: a brewery and winery on one property, ample parking, a food truck, covered seating, and live music to drown out the chorus of "Are we leaving yet?" I opted for their wine tasting, which I can only describe as a "DIY Guessing Game." A cashier, doubling as a silent sommelier, poured a series of mystery liquids into my glass with the solemnity of a secret agent passing a coded message. What were the notes? The varietal? The tragic backstory of the grapes? The world may never know, as tasting notes were apparently classified information. The tasting is free if you buy a bottle, which is a brilliant strategy. By the end, you're so desperate for a label with information on it, you'll happily pay. It's the perfect spot to bring the family, enjoy the scene, and have a glass of... well, something red. Just don't ask what it is. It ruins the surprise.

This is for both the Beer & Wine Drinkers in your life! I had an awesome experience at Berryessa…read morewith a large group because this location has direct access to both their brewery and winery location. It is the best of both worlds! Additionally, this place is perfect for both large groups because there is plenty of seating outside. I got their wine tasting, which I highly recommend! Not only were the pours were of good size, the wine tasting fee is waived if you purchase a bottle. The difference between purchasing a bottle and the wine flight is less than ten dollars, so it is definitely worth it! Tips for visiting: There is plenty of parking, so don't concerned about that. The food options are pretty limited because they have one food truck, which I believe alternates. We got gyros, which were okay. If you have little ones, I might bring something else for them because the options are limited for them.

Sheree Reyes made our law school graduation wine tasting feel so special and unforgettable. She was…read morewarm, knowledgeable, and effortlessly fun! She walked us through each pour in a way that felt both elevated and relaxed. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does, and it made the whole experience that much better. Truly the perfect person to celebrate such a big moment with. Thank you, Sheree, for making our day so amazing!

My friends and I came here on a fourth Friday and we had a great time. We did their wine tasting…read moremenu and ordered a grilled cheese sandwich. I thought everything was going well until I asked about their Malbec wine and the kind of notes it had which the lady replied, "it's made with grapes." Ummm thanks. My friend and I thought the grilled cheese was just okay. The wine is pretty good and overall easy to drink. The tasting room is pretty spacious and offers outdoor seating as well. We all bought a bottle of wine to go and said we would return.

We came here for the special Sunflower Experience, it came with a wine tasting and a cool sunflower…read morethemed wine glass along with a pass to visit their sunflower fields! The two hostesses were so welcoming and pleasant! The bathrooms were beautiful and very very clean. You can bring your own food and the views are just to die for!

We had such a wonderful time at Turkovich Family Winery. Easy to get to from Davis or downtown…read moreWinters, plenty of parking, comfy seating AND they had misters to help keep us all cool. The charcuterie board was very yummy and the tour of the plant super interesting. To top it off, Chris did a marvelous job keeping the conversation flowing and the wine tasters coming and we worked our way through the generous list of whites and reds, leaving with several bottles of our favorites. Great value:)

Once you exit I-5 - Beautiful drive through rolling hills and open fields of tall grasses waved by…read moregentle winds. You soon arrive the entrance to Matchbox Winery situated on an overlook plateau with views of the vines that grow the various grapes awaiting the perfect time to harvest. Easy access to the spacious tasting room with large glassed walls for views of the sweeping hills covered with vines. Outdoor patio areas surround the building with additional covered outdoor space for large gatherings and event hosting. Attentive staff providing table side wine tasting servings while explaining the various offerings being served. A truly great wine tasting experience at every level. Eagerly awaiting a return to the Matchbox Winery for a repeat of a very pleasant and enjoyable wine tasting experience.

I really enjoyed the relaxed but charming vibe of this place. A lot of their seating is outdoors so…read morebe mindful of the weather . We did a tasting and all the wines were good, directly into the vineyards. We purchased a couple of bottles to waive the tasting fee. The views outside are so good. I love that you can bring your own food and snacks. Emphasis on the relaxed and chill atmosphere. The staff were also great! I would definitely come back !

We always enjoy an afternoon at Grindstone to relax and enjoy some wine…read more The staff are always so friendly and welcoming. They know us by name and were always so good to our little dog. They have produced such great wines and no matter what type you are looking for they have something you will enjoy. We were there when the Brunch Box food truck was there. Ordered the deep fried ravioli and Grilled cheese with honey. There are plenty of tables and a park area for picnics and music in the park.

I hosted a party at Grindstone in the fall and it was just spectacular. The winery has terrific…read morewines to choose from. They provided everything that we needed from tables to cups to a big water dispenser and of course, working with Tierney was an easy and pleasant experience. Highly recommend.

The location is great! It's right along Main Street in "downtown" Winters. There are plenty of…read moreother businesses, restaurants, and other shops nearby. There is mainly street parking available but due to this city's small-town charm, you won't have an issue finding street parking. The service was spectacular. Our server/sommelier was very knowledgeable in the different wines. She came by multiple times to make sure we were satisfied. We ordered the tasting flight so that we could try multiple varieties. I loved how each had their own unique flavors. The interior is nice and modern with a slight rustic feel. There was calming music playing in the background. We had some crackers to go along with our drinks. The prices were also very affordable for the quality of the wine and the experience. Overall, I enjoyed my time here. Certainly recommend this spot and I will be returning. Bottom line/TLDR: excellent wine tasting spot in Winters!

Waiting for our reservation to be ready at a nearby restaurant, we decided to pop into L'Apero for…read morea quick tasting of fortified wines. Not only is the interior absolutely gorgeous (it's giving French-inspired vibes), the hostess who helped us was so welcoming and friendly. We shared a tasting (6 different samples was plenty to share) and each flavor was unique in its own way. We were so impressed by the tasting that we purchased a meyer lemon to take home. Highly recommend if you're in the area and want to expand your palette to something new and exciting!

Visted Taber Ranch this past weekend for the first time. An absolutely beautiful property on that…read morebeautiful spring day. Very welcoming property with excellent staff and service. We ordered one of their woodfired pizzas and a bottle of the Sauvignon Blanc and sat out at one of the "stall" type seating areas. The pizza was outstanding and so was the Sauv Blanc. We did not try any of the other wines yet, but we will absolutely be back, again. While we just stopped in for a bite to eat, I can see how this would be a wonderful location for private and public events. Open, great music, great food, excellent service, shaded seating, and outstanding views!

Brought some friends who have never been here to enjoy some wine and food. The grounds are…read morebeautiful to relax. The staff are friendly and told us about the wines and the food they had that day. We ordered the Hummus and a pizza. They have a great variety of pizzas. We like the presentation of the wines for a tasting flight that they have done since the pandemic. You can walk around and check out the grounds.

Made a Yelp account just to leave this review!…read more We went to Great Bear Vineyards for their Valentine's day Chocolate and Wine tasting and had a wonderful time. Their chocolate/wine pairings complemented beautifully together and left us savoring each individual flavor. Afterwards we were visited by Jenny, a winemaker who noticed our cups were empty and offered us more wine to taste. Overall, a very pleasant and romantic experience. Would love to visit again in better weather (and when the grapes are in season)!

First time visiting Great Bear Vineyard. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a very nice staff. Our…read moreoriginal plan was just to stop by for a glass of wine, but we weren't really asked what option we preferred and were automatically charged for a wine tasting. I'm guessing wine tastings are mainly what the vineyard offers, but it would've been nice to have the choice explained first. This is where my 2/5 stars comes in. They only had one person serving about 12 tables. My party was only a group of 2, but there were other tables with groups as large as 9 people. It literally took 25 minutes to receive my second pour, and the only reason we got it was because I had to remind the staff. I think having at least two people pouring wine would make the experience much smoother. Upon arrival, they also have a small parking area for non-reserved parking. Luckily, we were able to find a close spot. As for the restroom, personally I'm not a fan of unisex bathrooms, and they also did not have seat covers available. Overall, the staff was friendly, but the service and organization could definitely be improved. Apart from all this, I have visited multiple wineries in Livermore, which is closer to the Bay Area, and their wine bottles are much cheaper. Their wine tasting options are also more affordable. This is just my personal experience and opinion overall I don't think I would consider coming back.