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    Frick Winery

    4.7 (75 reviews)
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    Fun tasting at Frick!
    Isabella L.

    I wanted to try a new winery and this one came up on my google search and my BF and I were happy that we visited! This place is only open on the weekend and we came around when it opened on a Sunday. We were greeted by Bill who is the owner and we were told to pick out 6 wines to taste. What my BF and I found that we really like are the different varietals that he makes. I ended up taking the Grenache Blanc, which is a very nice white which tasted perfect for a summer's day. I also liked the Rose that I tried but I didn't buy it. Maybe next time! My BF ended up with the Cinsaut and the Cotes de Frick blanc. The tasting room itself is small and any large groups over 6 should call in advance. All the wines cost $29 which I found pretty reasonable. If you end up buying more (6 or 12+) each wine cost a little less. One memorable part of my experience was when the song "Surrey With The Fringe" from the musical "Oklahoma" came on and Bill and I bonded over that. If anyone is in the Dry Creek Valley I recommend coming to this small winery! You won't be disappointed with the wines that you taste. When we were leaving Bill thanked my BF and I for buying his wine which was a nice ending to our visit.

    The amazing man himself
    Dasle K.

    Favorite stop on our wine tour. Bill is a remarkable man who has built his winery over 40+ years alone. Well... along with Lucy (the friendly winery dog who sadly passed away) and his late wife Judith. He even had wines named after them too. I really appreciate that he focuses on quality over quantity, and you can tell that Bill is completely dedicated to the art and science of wine for his entire life. He is truly passionate about his work (which he calls his vacation) and his story is so heartwarming - he sold everything he had to open his winery, and he is now living his dream. He poured us 6 tastings and shared tons of stories with us. I ended up really loving the Syrah, and got the bottle. Those star crackers though. OMG I'm ordering 10 boxes online. He also told us that they represent us - his guests are his stars. Bill's music taste is diverse - from classical, to jazz, to who knows what he is in the mood for. Really eclectic and shows you that he is a whole person. Unlike the other wineries where there is an annual fee to join the wine club, Frick is free! I look forward to staying updated with Frick winery and consuming a lot more wine soon :)

    Love this winery and the wine. Bill Frick is so nice, knowledgeable and accommodating. Offer a free tasting and it's kid friendly. The prices are reasonable, especially for how good it is. My favorites are the cinsault rose, viognier and Lucia red. It's a little out of the way, but worth it.

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    This is a winery showcasing a man and 7.77 acres of delicious grapes. If you want to fall in love with wine, go here. If you already love wine, go here. This is not fancy, just fabulous wine and memories that will last a lifetime. You will buy a case because the Rhone style wines are that good and you will think of Bill every time you open a bottle because he is that passionate about what he does.

    Frick Tasting Home (feels more like that than just a room!)
    Steph P.

    In my opinion, there are but a few things that ensure a happy life: 1) surrounding yourself with people with whom you have mutual love and respect, and 2) having one or more passions that you can share with the world. Even better if you can make a living out of your passion with those you love! When you are in the presence of such fortunate people, their energy and positivity is infectious and shines through in your interactions. Such was the experience at Frick Winery, where we were greeted warmly by Bill Frick himself and his wife. From the tasting literature which includes a personal narrative about how Bill began his love of winemaking at the age of 8, to the ease with which he converses about the wine itself with customers (both beginning and expert oenophiles), it is evident that Bill Frick loves what he does and loves sharing it with others. Tucked away near the end of Walling Road in the Dry Creek Valley, amidst gorgeous rolling hills, Frick Winery provides the kind of hospitable, rustic charm that makes smaller, family-owned wineries so great. The lack of pretense belies the many accolades that this winery has received! I'm not going to pretend like I know wine, but I liked what I tasted and walked away with some Viognier and Merlot. If you are roaming the surrounding wine country, I highly suggest checking out Frick and partaking in the labors of this family's love! p.s. In NYC, one can find select Frick wines at Smith & Vine in Park Slope, Brooklyn http://www.yelp.com/biz/eIalN5y7nmtvH5K9T2R13Q

    Laura V.

    I've really been on a roll lately and have come across some fabulous new (to me) wineries. Frick is on that list. Bill Frick was pouring the wines. He was really friendly but definitely not overly talkative. I was very happy to see his dogs there - they were super cute. There is also a really cool painting of one of them - Lucia on the wall behind the tasting bar. With her cute little tongue sipping some red wine. Awwww! The wine was awesome by the way. Mostly red but the one white he poured - a Viognier I believe, was really good and buttery. The reds were delicious and I had a hard time picking just one. I noticed on the tasting notes for each wine that there were simply an extraordinary amount of food pairing suggestions which was neat. Not only that but each one had a vegetarian dish!! I can't even tell you how rare that is. It was such a delight to see and he told me that it was intentional. I really appreciated that. To sum up: Small, intimate, the wine maker pours the delicious wines, cute dogs. Awesome.

    Danielle C.

    MAKE SURE TO STOP! So thankful we did!! This place is a hidden gem! So much history and the winemaker himself if pouring! The love story behind this winery is so sweet! His reds are phenomenal and the tasting is very affordable. This place is on our list of favorites in Sonoma!

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