Attentive staff, pet friendly patio, with a variety of seating arrangements and shade/ sun spots. A…read morestage for live music and a beautiful variety of wines to taste for a reasonable tasting fee of $20.

i visited mid week shortly after the opening of the tasing room. Great personalized service and…read morethe opportunity to compare and contrast not only the wines on the tasting menu but some verticals. The folks could not have been nicer and the wine was overall excellent. I ordered a mixed case of pinot noir and sangiovese ( the later of which was really fine) to be sent home. Claire Hoey was a delight to work with in filling the order. This winery is worth supporting. They do it right!

Nice folks + solid wine + no crowds = good tasting room experience…read more The wines were generally solid, though none stood out as particular "must haves." It seems like they were going for more delicate flavors in general, which may suit some people more than others. The estate-grown Pinot had an interesting spicy note and the Chardonnay was crisp and flavorful. The Cuvée Louie was a nice Bordeaux-style blend as well. We had the tasting room to ourselves and thus were able to learn a lot about the wines and the vineyard by chatting with the folks there. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Tasting was $20 a person, so prices seem to have gone up since previous Yelp reviews. Worth a stop though, especially if you're already driving down River Rd. between some of the other wineries.

Finding a winery still open at 6 PM, later than most wineries in the area, Mr. B was testing me…read more When I am already crotchety from sugar lows, he has a ticking time bomb on his hands. And he, on the other hand, god forbid he miss a winery on our trip south down the 101. But Manzoni turns out to have been a good stop. The valley and wine trail (aptly named River Road Wine Trail) that parallels a lazy river, offers a beautiful view of the rich agriculture in the area. The east facing vineyards overshadowed by golden Central California hills/mountains, fall colors, rich soil, framed by a peaceful farming community makes it unique and special. The tasting room is unimpressive. The server, friendly. The wine, the 09 syrah, was lovely. There were other wines that did not impress, but they also offered a port that was smooth and went down easily. The syrah came home with us at $28 a bottle. And the only reason we passed on the port was because we already have too much good port stored at home. And in nearby Gonzales, Mr. B took care that his non-wine drinking wife got some excellent sustenance. So all was well with the world again.

Fantastic!!! All.The.Way.Around. We pulled in Thursday…read moreafternoon around 1:20pm.... We left around 3:30pm... only because we had to go check in to our hotel and make a dinner reservation. Otherwise, we'd probably still be there gabbing and drinking with Danielle and whoever walked up to get their wines. Danielle was a lovely gal who made our tasting engaging and fun. We talked wine, food, weather, birds, vineyards... And then we even got to meet and speak with Denis (the owner/winemaker). Such a great guy! Talking to him is like talking to a long time friend where you can talk about everything you like and don't like and everything in between. Right now.... He makes 32 different wines! Naturally we joined the wine club. Not just because we enjoyed the wine but because we loved the people. We also bought a bottle of wine to take with us to have at dinner where we let our server have a bit and told him he needed to go check out Odonata. (I couldn't believe he'd not been yet!) We're telling everyone about Odonata... Talk about a "hidden in plain sight GEM". Tips: You can bring your own snacks. They have a few snacks to buy too.

Excellent wines and fun staff. Lovely patio too. The red wines are reasonably priced and a value…read morefor CA at $38 and less. Great experience in the Santa Lucia AVA.

My husband and I made an unexpected stop at Scheid Winery while driving through Monterey County for…read morethe first time. We spotted it just off the 101 in Greenfield and decided to pull in on a whim. We were greeted by Laurel, who ended up making the experience even better. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to walk us through the wines. We decided to try some of the reserve wines and were blown away. The winery itself is beautiful, modern, relaxed, and surrounded by great views right next to the estate vineyards. What was supposed to be a quick stop turned into one of the highlights of our trip. Needless to say, we enjoyed ourselves enough to join the wine club and buy a case to bring back home to Temecula. Looking forward to opening those bottles and remembering a great day.

The outside area is awesome! We arrived on a nice sunny day with temperatures in the 60's and we…read moresat outside to have our tasting and it was absolutely amazing. The young lady was knowledgeable and very friendly and helpful. I suggest this for anyone's bucket list of vineyards tasting.

Calera Winery: beautiful view, great snacks(purchase) to eat while tasting your wines, and the…read moreBEST wine servers who are competent, knowledgeable, informative, and fun. Nico was our server today and made our visit amazing. Both Nico & Patrick made sure we were well taken of while we were at Calera Winery. Calera is a winery not to be missed.

After being a member of another Duckhorn portfolio winery, I finally had the chance to visit…read moreCalera! Wasn't too bad of a drive from Pinnacles National Park, we stopped in on a Monday so we weren't worried about needing a reservation. The Pinot flight comes with a Chardonnay to start followed by four Pinot Noirs. We were also able to dry their dessert wine, the viognier doux. Definitely order their charcuterie board! For only $20 it's a huge plate with lots of variety of goodies to munch on during your tasting. The staff were lovely and I enjoyed all the info they told us about Calera.

I came to Rombi for wine tasting and purchasing their red wines for a few times in 2022. Usually on…read moreSaturdays and we were always served by the friendly owner, Sal Rombi. The wine tasting fee was $10 the last time we went, which has been a good 4 months. Inside has many nice seating which are good for small groups and couples to enjoy their wine. One time we had our toddler with us and Sal was ok with her joining us. We did enjoy their reds the most because they were very smooth and rich. I would very much like to come here more often if I live closer. Highly recommend checking them out if you're in the area.

I can't believe I have not written a review of this lovely tasting room. It's been a few months…read moresince we stopped in, but we had such a great experience I had to share. We have our favorites in Carmel Valley, but decided that when we visit, we need to make a point of trying a new spot. On this trip out, Rombi was the spot. They were highly recommended by Summer over at Parsonage who knows our palate very well. The tasting room sits back from Carmel Valley Road just a bit so if you weren't actively looking for it, it could be easy to miss. Their address is 1 Center Street, but they are basically right in front of Jerome's Market. The tasting room is cozy with a bar and only a few tables. They are only open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5:00. Typically the tasting room is manned by Sal, owner and winemaker. On our visit, Sal was elsewhere, but Kathy took wonderful care of us. Rombi is very small production with only about 300 cases a year. They specialize in reds. We were treated to tastes of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Syrah and Petit Verdot. Honestly, we loved each wine we tried. If I had to pick favorite reds in Carmel Valley these would be it with the exception of Parsonage wines which we dearly love. Kathy told us about the wines and made our visit so enjoyable. Each wine is priced around $70 - I believe one was priced a bit higher. I can understand the pricing with such small production and wonderful quality. However, I was so surprised the tasting fee was only $10 at the time we visited which is practically unheard of anymore. I would like to stop in again someday if only to meet Sal, who I hear is quite the character. Of course, we'll have to ask him "Where's Kathy?". Kathy made a point of telling us when she is behind the bar all she ever hears is "Where's Sal?" Rombi is definitely well worth a stop!

What a beautiful and lovely vineyard to visit. The Pisoni wines are own by a wonderful family that…read moreproduces top notch . They practice organic and sustainable farming and produces delicious wines. Mark, farmer and vineyard manager was our tour guy and we couldn't be more lucky to have him explaining us everything that goes behind the scenes of a world class wine. If you never tried their wines you are missing something truly special. And also for every rose wine you purchased they donate one dollar to fight breast cancer. What an amazing thing to do. Thank you Mark for your generosity and your hospitality. We loved every minute we share with you.

Best wine coming out of Monterey County, and maybe even the best coming out of California!!!!read more

Just drank a bottle of the 2004 chardonnay , excellent ,I wish I would have had more. Good body,…read moreacid, well rounded and a fabulous finish. My friend said it was the best chardonnay he has ever had.

Michael Michaud has a quaint tasting room close to the Pinnacles, so you can hike, and stop for…read moresome great wine after! 200 plus acres of vines at that! Gorgeous views, and spectacular wine. It was such a great way to end the day. Michael Michaud is a true artist when it comes to vino. Crafted in the French style variety, you will surely find something, if not several, to suit your palate. Not only that, he is a sweet and charming man. Top picks when I visited: 2015 Sangiovese 2015 Marsanne Up and coming on the list are a White Grenache, Tempernillo, Cab Franc, Barbera... Holy smokes! I cannot wait for those! Although when you drive to the tasting room you may have the feeling of "Where the heck is this place?" or "Are we ever going to get there?" Be patient. You will, and it is well worth the drive. There are signs to guide you along the way as well. One last thing... Be sure to plan your visit, because at this time, it is by appointment only.