The service was really bad. The host seemed annoyed, maybe it was because we arrived 30 min before closing time, either way we felt we were a nuisance to the staff, and made our anderson valley trip subdued due to the poor service. The view is nice but if youre being treated like a sack of potatoes it doesnt make the experience enjoyable does it? read more

Spectacular experience. Ask for Ernest- so knowledgeable and personable. Beautiful setting, even better wines. Just go. read more

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Four of us visited here on a Friday in August and we had an exceptional experience. The winery "garden" area offers a spectacular view of the estate vinyards and the forested hills beyond. Our tasting experience host was both attentive and non obtrusive. The location demanded exceptional wines, and they did not disappoint. We are very familiar with virtually all of the great Pinot noir being bottled in the Sonoma County area and the Goldeneye pinots stand with the best of them. Goldeneye is very much worth the 90 minute drive from the Santa Rosa area to Mendocino's Anderson Valley. read more

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My partner planned a birthday tasting for me - we'd both never been but it came highly recommended. The tasting books had our name on them which was a nice touch. Mostly our wine guide Satoru(hopefully I'm spelling this correctly!) was so amazingly patient, kind and personable. He made this experience so wonderful and we wish him all the happiness in the world!!! read more

Fantastic wine here, and Ernest was a fantastic host throughout our tasting experience. We also appreciated that they had a Tesla charger on site read more

We enjoy the beautiful vista from their back patio, it is truly spectacular. We've taken many friends to this winery. They've sadly increased tasting fees. A small limited tasting is $25, a wider array including reserves is now $50. Dog friendly and knowledgeable staff, definitely worth a visit for their excellent Pinots. read more

This was our second visit to Goldeneye, after the first visit we joined the wine club! Their pinots are just amazing, some of the best we've ever tasted. We had a wonderful tasting with Alexis. They have a lot less seating right now due to COVID, but we didn't feel rushed at all during our stay. We came a little early, at 11:30, and the weather was really cool and pleasant. The grounds are spectacular and it's such a relaxing view. Loved all the Pinots but especially the 10 degrees. Don't miss it! read more

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We were warmly greeted and comfortably seated inside where we had some delicious snacks while hearing about the wine menu and tasting. We had not made an appt, but we're still able to be served though had to wait a bit for an open table outside. We were astonished at the incredible views outside. We felt immersed in the lap of luxury as we sipped and conversed about wine. I truly can't wait to go back. read more

Monica helped us and was so knowledgeable we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The sitting areas inside are very nice and comfortable. They being the glasses to you and sit down and talk about the wine. We will be back! read more

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I was impressed with their service already even before we arrived. We ran into extremely bad long weekend traffic so I called Goldeneye asking if possible to change the reservation, they were very accommodating and changed our table to 90mins later. We ended up arriving 20mins earlier than expected, and was greeted with refreshing rose while they prepared our table, and we got seated within 10mins. I highly recommend their elevated tasting experience, the food paring was very well selected and went really well with each wine. We're both huge Pinot Noir, which Goldeneye specializes in, we loved most of the wines, but their "10 degrees" Pinot is a show stopper! Worth owning for a special occasion. The tasting area has a great view of the vineyards, the garden and blooming flowers add a touch of romance especially on a nice day. A great place for wine sipping with friends or significant other. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because I thought it was a little overpriced, both tasing fee and the wines. But we did have a great time read more

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Taste of Confluence is a must tasting experience! Here from Seattle and we met Doug, who spent the afternoon with us. Such a great experience, getting on the ATV up to the oldest, largest Oak tree - where we tasted through the Confluence wines. Ending the tasting down with a view of the vineyards. Doug is so knowledgeable about the wines and the whole region. Favorites were the Hillside, Lower Bench, and Brut Rose was amazing! I wish we lived closer so we could visit often. But we'll be back! read more

Came here for an afternoon tasting ($20) of their high end Pinot Noirs. I'd gander that an average price point here is about $45/ bottle, moving on up, like George J. Wonderfully printed cards to explain the terroir (photo), and the notes of the kind of Pinot one is drinking. In large part, most of wines sampled are complex, have notes of pepper and higher tannic levels than I prefer. But the grounds!! the beautiful, lovely, meditative grounds... and walking through the vineyard to behold the centuries old black oak tree agains the hill. Not snooty. Explained and answered many of my questions. A staid presence of "excess within control" (anyone can name the classic?). Just gorgeous. Glad we U turned and made the stop, before heading to Husch and Navarro. PS spotted their Migration PN at Lunardis Danville and BevMo as well. read more

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Never have I ever gone to this winery and be disappointed. The service is impeccable and the ambiance is phenomenal. The vineyard behind the winery is simply majestic. The Pinot Noir's are top-notch, albeit a bit pricey. If you like high end Pinot's from Anderson Valley, this is a must visit winery. read more

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Impersonal and cold staff. Snobby and pretentious staff who seem very bored with having to cater to you. Sad as I liked the tastings and property. No waters offered to my non tasting members. Other wineries in the area were FAR kinder and warm welcome. Maybe due to corporate strength they don't need the business? read more

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By far the best tasting experience in Anderson Valley. Top notch staff, great safety protocols and fabulous wines. Joined the wine club, it is that good. The views are breathtaking! read more

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OMG... Thank you dear sister for being a member of this wonderful winery! We were blessed by the weather gods... the day was hot... perfect to taste some good good wines! I forgot what the sis ordered me... or what she bought... (it was alot) but boy... this became one of my favorite wineries... Friendly staff... awesome wine tasting venue... perfect ending for our sisterly bonding weekend! PS: I know this review is kinda worthless... but really... just go stop by and check it out for yourself. If you're a Pinot Noir lover... then you wouldn't be disappointed. I wasn't! I was in LALA land! read more

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Trying to find tasting res during co-vid is a stressful process but Goldeneye made everything exceptionally seamless. All their staff prioritized safety (mask and cleanliness protocol) without sacrificing hospitality and warmth. We had Doug taking care of us, he was genuinely kind and knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed the wines and view and were happy to sign up for their wine club. Thank you to everyone there working hard to keep us all safe and still enjoying the simple pleasures of life! read more

Absolutely lovely grounds and quite tasty wines too. The view from the outdoor tasting patio is absolutely gorgeous, looking over the garden and into the vineyard with the forested hills beyond. The staff were all friendly and knowledgeable and we got to try 8 different wines (with some crackers on the side). read more

I have always been such a fan of the Pinots, so naturally joined the wine membership through the Duckhorn family awhile back. Fast forward to this weekend, my boyfriend planned a proposal at the gorgeous estate. Could not have been a more perfect moment. So thankful to Alexis and Ernest at Goldeneye for setting up and contributing to such an amazing moment in our lives. Will be coming back at the very least annually for our anniversary! read more

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Being Portfolio members, we're already very familiar with Goldeneye wines, but this was our first time ever making the trek up to Philo. Every bottle of Goldeneye from our shipments or that we've tasted at Paraduxx and Duckhorn have been amazing, so we didn't expect anything less. It was nice to be able to taste in their outdoor patio, overlooking the vineyard. It was rather quiet at 11am, and filled up slightly during our visit, but it was never crowded. Our tasting included 6 wines. Unfortunately, because of the nature of Goldeneye, there weren't many additional bottles open for us to taste. However, their inventory did include some wines that we had not yet tried, so we decided to take a gamble and purchase those. The drive up to Philo was not the easiest, and thankfully it was a dry, sunny day, but now we know what makes it so special. The Pinots cannot be matched elsewhere. It's no wonder they have a Pinot festival every year! If only we heard about the festival earlier, we would try to make it, but nearby lodging books up a year in advanced. Perhaps we'll make it backup one day soon... read more

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We had an amazing afternoon tasting here. We tried the pinot noirs and other samples they offered and they had a card about a discount on Rose wine. We asked if we could sample few and our server brought out samples of of them. We not only bought the Pinot we usually give out as gifts, also 11 Roses for ourselves. Absolutely gorgeous gardens and vineyard read more

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Great view, great wine and just a lovely property. Doug was our host today and he was sweet. read more

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Came up here for my birthday weekend. I had visited Duckhorn before in Napa and loved their wines so I was looking forward to trying one of their partner wineries. We made reservations prior for a cheese plate added in and sat outside which overlooked the beautiful vineyards and fountain. They are mostly known for their pinots given the area and they are delicious. The staff was very friendly and attentive which made the experience very enjoyable. Next time I am up in Mendocino I will definitely be visiting again! read more

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Part of the Duckhorn Wine Company (as is Paraduxx in Napa), Goldeneye produces world-class Pinot Noirs. It was the first stop of our Anderson Valley wine tour, and is absolutely not to be missed. The grounds are immaculate, and the scenery is so picturesque - perfect for a dream wedding. The tasting room is situated inside a Craftsman bungalow that is so gorgeous you wish you could live there. We enjoyed our tastings in the lovely courtyard garden, and easily spent an hour there. Had we not had 5 other appointments to get to, we probably could have stayed there for several hours, enjoying the beautiful view of the vineyards and rolling hills while having their excellent Pinots. We did the enhanced tasting, and I fell in love with the Ten Degrees. Unfortunately, at $100/bottle, I couldn't bring myself to purchasing one. I loved that each wine came with tasting notes, which was very informative. The staff was super nice and attentive, and really took the time to educate us about the wines. Goldeneye really set the bar high for AV wineries, but fortunately, it wasn't the only one that impressed us. Can't wait to go back! read more

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The tasting room staff was kind enough to accommodate us even though I had made the reservation for the wrong day. They put out one of the most informative, well designed tastings I've seen. Each wine was served on a coaster that had detailed information about the wine, including down to the date the grapes were harvested. We sat outside on the patio and the staff did a great job of answering questions when we has them but for the most part leaving us alone to enjoy the wine and the setting. I'm taking away one star because of the price. Anderson Valley is my favorite place to go wine tasting because it is low key, unpretentious and they have delicous wine. The prices at Goldeneye feel like a little bit of Napa creeping in. read more

My 300th review is dedicated to Goldeneye.The best looking tasting room in the Valley and the best tasting Pinot Noir I have had in a long time. Before arriving here, I had the James Bond song "Goldfinger" in my head and I was tempted to scream it out during the tasting. Thankfully, I managed to squash the urge. The $5 tasting fee includes a sit-down tasting at a long table inside a Craftsman bungalow and gorgeous views of the vineyards and two Pinot tastings with cheese, almonds, and berries. Considering that the other surrounding wineries do not charge a fee, the $5 could have been either applied to the purchase. So minus one star. We absolutely loved the 2005 Goldeneye Pinot ($55) and we purchased a bottle. One of our favorite wineries to date and we will definitely return for more of that delicious Pinot. read more

This was my least favorite winery of the ones we visited and yet it still gets three stars. I really enjoyed wine tasting in the Anderson Valley, obviously. My honey and split the two flights (one at $5 and one at $10) as recommended by the woman who greeted us. We were escorted out to the patio seating which has gorgeous views of a vineyard and surrounding forests. The woman helping us was nice and answered our questions but then disappeared after giving us our second flight and handing us the (unasked for) paperwork to join their wine club. They weren't very busy so I was surprised that we had to flag down one of the other two women working in order to pay our tasting fee so we could leave. Compared to the other wineries we visited, the service just wasn't as warm and friendly here. Pinot Noir is one of my favorite varietals and their Pinot Noirs are good. But $65 - $75 a bottle good? Not so much. read more

When on thinks of California Pinot Noir, they usually equate it to light and fruity wine that pairs with seafood, chicken or other like dishes. However, the Anderson Valley is home to a whole different kind of Pinot. Goldeneye is classic Anderson Valley, big structured, earthy that can stand up to some of your more hearty dishes. If you are a fan of French Burgundy then you will fall in love with Goldeneye. Their wine is world class and the tasting experience is among the best I have ever had. You are assigned a table, and sat down to a flight of pinot noir and given a education in the art of wine making. Reservations are not mandatory, but recommended especially if you want to maximize your tasting experience. FYI, the wine here is on the pricey side but we did join their wine club as it does include access to other wineries (Including Duckhorn) and offers free shipping with any order. read more

Goldeneye makes the best wine in the Anderson Valley. Don't take my word for it, they say it themselves! Seriously though, the wine here is indeed excellent. The grounds are very pretty too. So why only 3 stars? 1. $15 tasting fee that isn't waived if you buy a bottle. By Anderson Valley standards, that's 100% BS. We ain't in Napa (thank god)! 2. It has that big corporation feel. Ok, it probably isn't a big corporation, but compared to the other wineries in the area, it is. 3. Most of Goldeneye's wines are overpriced IMO. 4. They require an appointment for groups. If you're going wine tasting in the Anderson Valley, please do not feel obligated to go here. There are much more friendly, interesting places to visit. Sure, their wines might not match Goldeneye's, but the experiences they will provide will vastly surpass this place. read more

The pinot noirs made here are superlative. Smooth, fruit forward, richly flavored, & elegant. And the best bottles cost $75, so this quality does not come cheap. The backyard tasting patio shows one of the prettiest vineyards in the world. I live in Kenwood that has 24 wineries within a 4 mile radius of my house. Yet I make an effort to annually visit this winery on the back roads of Mendocino county because the wine is so good. This place is a "mecca" destination for Pinot Noir lovers. read more

4.5 stars rounded up for the best winery of our Anderson Valley trip. Being a part of the Duckhorn family of wineries, Goldeneye exudes a very Napa-esque vibe compared to the more down-to-earth destinations that far and away dominate the region. As such, the estate is beautiful with a stunning view of the surrounding vineyards and hills...and prices to match. Though there was a premium to be paid, it was very much worth it as the staff took excellent care of us. Noticing that the nose and taste of the pinots was being dampened by the sweltering heat outside, our host was gracious enough to have us move inside and revisit whichever wines we liked. My friends and I also appreciated her pouring some of the reserve pinot to contrast it from the current vintage. So while the wines were quite good overall with some justifying the steep price point more than others, it was a top notch tasting experience overall and well worth trying. read more

The setting is certainly beautiful and the wines are good. Unfortunately not has that "Napa attitude". Employees are unfriendly, all they do is pour and walk away. We tried to talk about their wines, but they aren't interested. And it's not like they were busy. If you're looking for that "'faux" tasting experience, this place is it. Anderson Valley is full of wonderful wineries that are welcoming and appreciate your business. read more

This is a wonderful tasting experience! In addition to the wine tasting, they offer several cheese boards as well and the one we ordered was delicious. The service was stellar, great wines and a view of the grounds and vineyards that was spectacular. Fall color everywhere...so lovely and fun. Worth the drive but recommend a reservation. read more

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Ssshhhh. Don't tell anyone. Stay in Sonoma!! Not so hidden dynamo of a AVA. Anderson Valley is tough to get to... but once you arrive you are truly awestruck! Goldeneye is owned by Duckhorn. Don't let that dissuade you. The best views and outdoor setting in all of Anderson Valley. RRV style. Incredible Pinots. Some of my very favorite. Just a tad over priced. Well worth the stop of many as you head through the valley. God I miss it already! read more

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Disclosure: Portfolio Club members (still) This was our second visit to Goldeneye, and it was everything we remembered from our first visit and more! What is the "more" you ask? Well, I shall tell you, it is the wines -- the 2007 Pinots across the board -- from the Migration (at the lower price point) to the Anderson Valley Pinot (at the midpoint of $55 or so) to the single vineyard estates, Confluence, Gowan Creek and Narrows (at the high point of $90 or so) -- each has it's own characteristics and flavor profiles, yet in their own way each are so much more than you can hope for in a Pinot. We had the wine & cheese paring which included four well-chosen cheese to play up the strengths of each wine, and you could see how some pairing just don't work, even as similar as some of the wines were to each other when you taste just the wine. Well done & well worth the time! We also enjoyed the starting glass of Migration Chardonnay -- a wonderful full-bodied lightly oaked Chardonnay with a crisp finish. You can't get it at stores, only at the wineries or on-line. We also a glass of the Vin Gris, the Pinot Noir Rose -- fruity and crisp, with no sweetness. Again -- a winery or on-line as long as it lasts wine. Views and setting are impeccable -- you couldn't paint a prettier backdrop for a wine tasting. Great service, with much attention to detail. Can't wait to go back, again! read more

The grounds are so beautiful, the price for the tasting was excellent. Their Pinot Noirs are very tasty!

Came here for a quick charge and what an amazing spot. They have their COVID game down from greet to seat. Alexis was amazing. She started us off with a rose while she prepared our table, then she walked us over to our table and talked through our wines as we enjoyed them. We finished off with their ten degrees and it was amazing. Will be back. The scenery is awesome and worth the visit. Great folks here :) read more

Goldeneye by far had the most beautiful scenery during our wine tour of Mendocino. I could have sat in their backyard for hours. Also was the only place I went to with a seated tasting, which included a $10 and $15 option. My husband and I split the 4 pinot noir tasting + bonus rose tasting. Their pinots didn't have a large range in prices, which was too bad for our empty-ish wallets, but we did leave with a sub-$30 rose that we still agreed was one of the better ones we tried in Mendocino. The two women we spoke with were super nice and knowledgeable. Although the prices comparatively are higher than the other spots we visited, we are definitely glad we stopped by Goldeneye for the experience and the exquisite wines. read more

Great Winery and beautiful view! Saturo was amazing and really spent the extra time with us to make our experience one to remember!

Compared to Duckhorn, this is a very disappointing tasting room and service. Good, expensive wine but no ambiance to match the wine.