We called Fogline Vineyards to see about their tastings and I actually spoke to the winemaker! He met us at the winery and gave us a tour of the facility and a great tasting of their really nice wines. Funny thing was, we have a mutual friend so that made it even more interesting and enjoyable! We will def be back!! The venue itself is a huge new building that has other tasting rooms and it's super nice! The private tour was amazing, such a cool place!! See you again sometime Fogline!! read more

Enjoyed a great afternoon with Evan the co-owner and winemaker. He loves his craft, and it shows in his delicately balanced offerings. Nice place to go buy a bottle and have a picnic also. read more

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Our favorite winery of 6 we visited! Evan, the winemaker, was down to earth and so knowledgeable. The wine was excellent, the views were great, and the tour of the facility was interesting. Overall, the experience was excellent. Definitely check out Fogline! read more

In short I can review their wines and their online events. If there's any justice, soon I'll be able to review their new Sonoma space, too. In long These guys are low-key in their packaging and low-key in their approach to self-promotion, but their craft is exceptionally good, especially at the price points they occupy. I've been a club member for most of the last 10+ years and the worst problem is I keep opening stuff even when I should save a bottle or two to try with more age on it. They source mostly (if not entirely) local fruit to produce a nice variety of reds, a couple whites, and the occasional pink. I've enjoyed everything I've tried, some tremendously. They pride themselves on their pinots, which have some heft to them, with tons of flavor, all perfectly in balance. And while they don't make cabs as far as I know, they make wonderfully hearty zins and syrahs. I've purchased aged examples of their syrahs and opened them right away...which is also the schedule I follow for their new-release syrahs I could be aging. They often release a white (with a companion white blend) under the name Winter Sun, which is usually a very small batch. It's one of the best whites I've had. They have made a rosé (I think from syrah grapes?) that's definitely the best rosé I've had. They hosted online tastings with blending sessions during the lockdown. They made it fun to see how combining single-grape samples into a blend could make something average change instantly into a delicious and interesting wine, just by finding the right proportions to meld together. I've been a fan practically since the beginning and expect to keep enjoying their wines for as long as they care to make them. read more

My wife and I had a trip to Sonoma during which we had enough time to go to just one winery. Based on the Yelp reviews we went with Fogline, and could not have been more pleased. Neither of us are really wine people, and Brent sat with us and gave us a world-class education on viticulture, also regaling us with tales of his journey to starting Fogline. The wine was delicious and we took a couple of bottles home, and the setting was gorgeous. Definitely worth a visit whether you're a oenophile or just want a great afternoon! read more

vino was primo but they really crafted the visit unforgettable. They provided killer recommendations, mentioned some fascinating stories making the time together feel special. Can't hold out to return! read more

The wines here are truly exceptional and well priced. The winemaker and owner, Evan, is an absolutely brilliant and delightful person! Very talented at finding wines you'd like in varietals you think you didn't like! Definitely one of the top winery experiences at this little gem. My sister and I (and both of our dogs) had a very awesome and educational experience here! I'd definitely return next time I'm in the area. Thanks for everything, Evan! read more

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A nice little vineyard with one of the most welcoming owner! We showed up without reservation while they were having limited tables due to renovations but managed to get the table for 4 anyway. Got an amazing experience with some awesome knowledge about wine from Evan. I've always been a Pinot person but somehow came back home with a bottle of Zin. Their wines were good, some had really interesting taste profile. The wine tasting experience was so much better with all the knowledge and side stories from Evan. Definitely see myself going back when they're done with their renovations. read more

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Had a great time and Brent was so friendly to share with us his story and journey into the business, bought a few bottles of wine Will return soon read more

We were a group of six that came to this winery to celebrate a friend's birthday. It was absolutely perfect! First off, the wine was EXCELLENT. They were so unique and absolutely delicious. You can tell that the proprietors take such great pride in their product. Second, the experience was so lovely. We were seated inside and Evan taught us so much about wine and the region. It felt like such an intimate and personal experience, unlike most places where you just get a pour and maybe a two sentence description of the wine. It honestly felt like we were having our own private event. Finally, I love the ambiance here. It was so relaxing and enjoyable -- no pretension whatsoever. Just nice people making amazing wine. Last note, I really appreciated the fact that we were able to bring our own food. We brought quite the spread and Evan was so kind about it. 100% would recommend!! read more

We are not regular wine tasters, owner was patient with us, and suggested the perfect wine for our taste buds. Also recommend good dinner place while we are visiting. I highly recommend! read more

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We were told about this small winery, and we really enjoyed it. Owner Evan is having his second career, having been in the film industry. His wines are crisp and there is a variety. He showed us the production room which housed everything needed to make the small lots. His labels list the region where the grapes are grown, and there are sixteen regions in Napa Valley. Parties are held here, and the intimacy of the size gives to a good time with a group. A few chairs and umbrellas are outside to enjoy the vineyards. Bring a snack. read more

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What a gem? Simple tasting room with the owner/winemaker as host! You're also greeted and served by a very helpful and friendly host Ursula. They are dog friendly and Bella felt quite comfortable prancing around the tasting room getting aquatinted with the other guests..We enjoyed our tasting and details where the vineyards are and how the wines are made. Getting to learn about a winery from the owner is becoming a rarity in this day and age of corporate takeover. Brent is passionate about his vineyards and wine, even though it's hard work we could tell for him it's a labor of love. The quality of the wine proves this to be true. Stop in and check out the Pinot Noir and the Rockpile Zin! read more

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Very nice little tasting room that is just off the freeway. We arrived expecting this to be where the wines were also grown, but this was not the case. Our server referred to the vineyards surrounding the tasting room as "God's grapes" since they are owned by the nearby church. :-) We really enjoyed the wines we tried, particularly the chardonnay and pinots. The wines aren't cheap, but nothing good is. And our server was really nice. I recommend stopping by here. read more

Fogline is a truly special winery in Sonoma County! The wines are wonderful, and they take special care to make their processes as chemical free as possible, and environmentally friendly. Evan is so personable and friendly and taught us so many new previously unknown things about wine and wine making. The serene setting also allows for a focused wine tasting experience without feeling crowded or rushed. Bonus: Dog friendly read more

Newly opened October 2015. So the tasting room is still sparse. No art on the walls, no gift shop doo-dads. You're coming for the wine right? There's plenty of that to taste and purchase. And quite good quality wine it is! Bambie & I arrived during a quiet time, when there were just 4 other visitors during our 2 hour visit. 2 hours? Yep, we tasted every wine variety in the bottles AND went into the barrel room to thieve some wine in the making. As I've admitted in dozens of other winery reviews, I am a moderate wine snob. Have lived in Sonoma county on & off since 1972. I know the difference between the good stuff and the less than good. Fogline wines are better than most, even those snooty / self important wines that cost 3X more. My recommendations here: The chardonnay, the Sonoma coast pinot noir & the zinfandel. All are fruit flavor driven, are fairly low in acid & tannins. Bottle prices for these range from $24 to $36. Join the wine club for a 20% discount. If you're a visitor from far away, shipment price for a case is $35. So come now so you can tell all your friends in 10 years that you remember Fogline when it was just this small l'il start-up. read more

We actually stumbled upon this winery when we were on our way to Kendall Jackson. The newly opened tasting room specializes in Pinots and so of course I was sold before we even walked through the door. The owner/winemaker was there and we had a very enjoyable 2 hour experience tasting everything he produces. So, we loved their Pinot Noir and happily joined their wine club. They also make a beautiful Zinfandel and Chardonnay. Give it a try! You won't be disappointed! read more

**************************** REVIEW 889 ******************************** Fogline Vineyards is both a winery and a concept. Launched in 2009, they make small lots of Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah and Chardonnay. Their home vineyard is located in the Sonoma Coast appellation, at the top of Sonoma Mountain. This area of the Sonoma Coast is known as the Petaluma Gap, noteworthy for the wind and fog that blows in through a gap in the costal hills. These conditions create the distinct environment needed to grow world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In addition, we source fruit from the top of Bradford Mountain in the Dry Creek Valley appellation. At 1200 feet of elevation, this organically grown vineyard produces Zinfandel and Syrah with distinct mountain-grown characteristics. Winemaker Evan Pontoriero was so awesome. It was such a joy to talk to him and hear his works on the wines, how much love and passion he puts in. - Fogline vineyards 2010 Pinot Noir Russian Valley was amazing. Delicious now, this will be a very smooth, delicate, beautiful wine for those patient enough to put it away in their cellars. 165 cases produced. - Fogline vineyards 2011 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast was equally beautiful - this wine possesses a darker fruit bouquet than either our Sun Chase or Floodgate Pinot Noirs. The elevation of the vineyards helps maintain the bright fruit and structural qualities we have come to expect while creating a broader mid-palate. Only 23 cases produced. SOLD OUT - 2011 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay - Zephyr's Block - Crisp and refreshing with bright citrus, pear and melon notes, this wine is balanced with subtle spice, clean minerality and hints of toasted oak. We look forward to sharing this with our closest friends and supporters as a taste of what is to come. Unfined and unfiltered. A blend of Old Wente and Dijon 76 clones. 13.4% ABV. 24 cases produced. SOLD OUT You can find Fogline vineyards wines at some of these fine restaurants in the Bay Area: Baker & Banker, Fluer de Lys, Parallel 37, Saison, AQ, La Follie and Le Papillon. Their wines are usually SOLD OUT on the same month it releases, so to get a hand on these wines, get on their mailing list and wait for your chance. P.S. Tasting room is not open to the public read more

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We made reservations for tastings at Fogline for Memorial Day and couldn't have been more pleased with our experience! Evan, the owner of Fogline Vineyards, greeted us at the door of a very modern and large tasting room that is shared by several wineries. Our seating had been set up around a coffee table, with wine glasses, water glasses, and a carafe of water. Our reservation was for three tastings, but with a total of six in our party. Evan accommodated all of us cordially during the tasting. His knowledge of wines, grapes, and regions was impressive. He paid special attention to our friend who is allergic to alcohol, pointing out properties of wines, amines in particular, that could be the problem. Evan poured us two additional wines beyond the five on the Grand Tour Tasting menu. Our group ended up buying four bottles of wine and he charged us nothing for the three tastings. I pointed that out to him, as we still should have been charged with one tasting. (One of the reasons I had chosen Fogline was because they were offering half priced wine tasting during May). Evan comped us for that 3rd tasting, which we definitely appreciated. We enjoyed his time, as well as the facility and the wines! There are so many wineries to pick from in the Santa Rosa area - pick Fogline! read more

One of my favorite wineries in all of Sonoma County! The pinots are amazing as well as their zins and Syrahs. This is a great place to visit for people who are just learning about wine as well as people who would like to nerd out with a winemaker. Definitely recommend joining their wine club so you can be sure to get the wines you want at a discount before they sell out! read more

This is a brand new tasting room that opened last month. The winemaker and owner Evan was pouring two Chardonnays, several pinots, a Zin and a Syrah. ALL the wine I tasted was really good! The grapes were from the Petaluma gap, middle reach, and alexander valley (not sure on the last area). My favorite was the pinot from middle reach, it had an awesome cherry cola flavor to it. The tasting room has 2000 sq ft upstairs that Evan wants to turn into an art gallery in the future. Evan was super nice/friendly/knowledgeable. He used to work for Pixar but decided to pursue his passion of winemaking. We also have something in common, we each have a son that is obsessed with minecraft. Evan was playing minecraft music during the tasting. Evan says he is kid and dog friendly which is great! I think I will visit again soon with my son and husband. I know my son will enjoy the music! read more

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I don't know about the other wines but the 2017 Pinot Petaluma Gap is delicious. We went in not knowing if they were open for tastings or not, they weren't, Evan was there and was the nicest person. read more

A beautiful experience with passionate makers of fantastic wines. I had an awesome time at Fogline. This place is great for those just getting into wine as well as well experienced fine wine drinkers. Highly recommended. Easy to get to and park. Awesome selection of wines with a personal experience. read more

My bachelorette party had an intensely wonderful time at fogline after having a terrible experience at a nearby bigger winery (cough cough, KJ). All 10 of us were helped by Sharon(?) who was amazing and friendly and goes by "wine goddess". Yasss. The wines were flavorful and delicious and wine goddess took her time talking through the wines which is like the whole point of tastings right?! My favorite was the old vine zin. Freaking heavenly. After our tasting we hung out in front by the picnic tables and bocce court to finish our glasses, and to our surprise the owner came out and hung out with is! He was awesome and sweet and put up with my tipsy bridesmaids and their off the wall small talk. I highly recommend a stop here, and will definitely come back when I'm in The area! read more

Very good red wines here at Fogline.

Fogline Vineyards is a worldclass operation. I happened to "stop by" some years ago and enjoyed the charm of their tasting room. I was immediately hooked on the first tasting. I've been a wine club member ever since. I have visited wineries all over the world and tasted some Greats. Fogline's Pinot Noir has a delicate pour, combined with a phenolic strength, making it my favorite. Brent and Evan provide hospitable service, whether in their tasting room or via phone or email contact to those who live far away. If you're in the area, stop by. If not, take a chance to order a sampling of each of their wines; you will understand my enamor with this amazing place! read more

Wonderful wine..very small vineyard, but wine quality was great. Tracy was delightful ..she made it a really fun tasting. Be sure to seek them out...look for red umbrellas...worth the stop. read more

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My husband and I stopped in for a quick tasting while in the area. Sharon was hospitable, energetic and eager to share her knowledge of both the wine and the area. The crowd there at the time was pretty relaxed and she encouraged that energy with lively and welcoming discussion. One of the winemakers walked in and was nice enough to answer some questions. Overall a really friendly, local vibe. Oh and the wine was great plus they're dog friendly! read more

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Disclaimer: I am not a sommelier or wine aficionado. I am just a guy who likes what he likes. Therefore, I am simply not qualified to provide an in depth critique of any wine. Then again, I am not a chef, so maybe I should just keep my restaurant opinions to myself. But where's the fun in that... I have been here twice now. The first time, I was in Santa Rosa for just a few days. My wife and I bought some wine at another winery and needed a box to take it back on the plane. I went to a large, corporate winery that shall remain nameless but whose initials are KJ to see if I could get a box. I was completely ignored by the staff in their fancy uniforms. So, I left. I saw Fogline down the road and stopped in to see if they could help me out. No fancy uniforms or pretension here. The person behind the counter was very helpful, and gave me a free taste just because I said I wanted to buy a shipping box from them. The Pinot I tried was delicious. Very smooth, not too sweet, light, and refreshing. She also let me try one of their Zinfandels. It was also very nice with some good pepper flavor. I ended up buying a bottle of each to add to my box. I enjoyed both bottles very much. I went back to Fogline again to get some wine to ship. There was a different person behind the counter this time, but he was just as friendly and unpretentious as the person I met on my first trip. I had decided I might want to join their wine club (minimum 4 bottles purchase three times per year with a 10% discount). Again I was treated to a free tasting because I was making a purchase. Again I enjoyed the wines I tried. Because it was my first purchase as a wine club member, I received 20% off the entire purchase. Nice. Like I said, I can't provide you with a big flowery critique of the wines at Fogline. What I can tell you is the wine tastes good to me. The fact that this is a small winery and not some huge Disneyesque corporate operation also goes a long way with me. I am looking forward to some of the perks of being in the wine club like the private tastings and free tastings for friends and family who are visiting. I hope Fogline and the other little wineries in Sonoma County stay true to their small, customer oriented business model. I will certainly continue to try to support those businesses. Thanks Fogline for a couple of great visits. See you soon. read more

Personal attention from Evan was great and the wine was a pleasure to enjoyl

Amazing wines and wonderful experience. Thank you Tracy & Evan for the fun time! I learned so much and met new friends. I definitely suggest going here. The wines are so good they will keep me going back. read more

If you want to experience unpretentious wine tasting, incredible knowledgeable winemaker pouring his own wines than you MUST stop here. Wines are specially fermented to eliminate histamines and thereby eliminate head aches. Incredible full body wines... read more

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Unpretentious atmosphere with wonderful wines. Check out this "two for one" tasting offer: http://my-referral.link/Fogline/8g2qn read more

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Evan, the winemaker, is both brilliant and down to earth. The tasting covered most of the portfolio, and the discriptions were spot on. Based on the location, in the heart of the Russian River Valley, I chose to focus on the chards and pinots (I'm know the zins are fantastic in this area, but they're not my cup of tea). Two of my faves: 1) The chard, though employing malolactic fermentation, was astonishingly crisp, tart and dry, but balanced. Not even the faintest hint of butter. 2) The single vineyard Russian River Valley pinot, utilizing Starscape vineyard grapes, was among the very finest pinots I've ever had. I read a tasting note that called it "muted", but that couldn't be further from the truth. I got soft, elegant, plum, with a touch of ripe cherry. Fruit forward and just tannic enough that one might lay it down for a couple years, but definitely ready to drink. A perfect example of what makes the pinots in this region world class. A gem that sits in the open, right off the 101, on River Road and Fulton, Fogline needs to be put on your list of places to visit. read more

Hands down some of the best wine around! We caught this place just before closing on a Sunday and we were able to enjoy some great wine. While from a facilities standpoint, its not up there with the more well known wines. Overall I thought they made some of the best wine around. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone planning a wine tour. read more

Love their wines and they stay open till 6:00 PM on Fridays. So come on down and enjoy great Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and lovely Zinfandels, are just amazing. Love the staff, and the owners/wine makers are often in the tasting room to help you learn great things about awesome wines. read more

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Fogline vineyards is a small, premium producer of simply outstanding Pinot Noir wine. This is what they are known for... and with obvious reason! Of course, I enjoy their zinfandel too as well as the very limited availability Chardonnay. But it is the Pinot that brings me back. My biggest problem is that I don't buy enough to have any stick around long enough to let them really achieve their grace through aging. I tend to drink them too fast. But that is OK. Brent and Evan are passionate about their craft and free with their stories of how they make their wines and the special effort they put into crafting the very best hand-made, limited production wines. If you ever have the chance, get Evan to start talking Pinot clones whiles climbing around on the barrel racks! I learned so much in the 60 minutes he spent with us. I hear they are opening a tasting room. Wish I were in town to go check it out. I would certainly put them on the list to visit - you can't go wrong. read more

We were celebrating our friend's dirty thirty in the her wine country of Healdsburg! Due to the fire in the north bay, all her wine tasting reservations were cancelled. We scrambled to find a winery that would be able to accommodate the ten of us. Luckily for us, Fogline Vineyard were able to. Evan and Brent were great hosts!! We had a great time. Great company! Great scenery! Great wine! Thanks again! read more

The best experience and wonderful wines! Evan was fantastic he was very knowledgeable and personable. We even got a tour of the winery. If you are looking for a great tasting be sure to stop at Fogline. read more

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Opening weekend tasting! The tasting room is well appointed, Eric gave us a lovely tour through their wines. Starting with a proper Rose, a Chablis style chard aged in new oak, a Russian River Pinot, a Sonoma Coast Pinot, a Syrah, and ending on the Zin. This vintner truly prizes the unique palate and character of the grapes grown in each region. It was a pleasure to experience on opening weekend! We went home with a better understanding of Pinots in this region and a GREAT bottle of the Russian River Pinot! This is a must stop location for all our future trips to the Russian River! read more