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.

We came here Saturday around 1:30pm. The owner Stefania was nice and poured the wines for us. She…read morealso makes IPA beers but we didn't get to try since one beer we wanted to try was tapped out. She said the beers she makes are all bitter and hoppy. $16 tasting fee for just 3 wines. Wished there were more wines on the tasting menu. Even though the wines were fruity and had flavor, that's pricey for just 3 wines. And they don't waive tasting fee unless you buy a case. Very small family owned winery. Not sure they allow picnic or food. They had some snacks and they just recommend donation.

Had a very pleasant visit to Stefania this weekend. The tasting room, which the owners built out of…read moretheir garage, is fairly small but the patio just outside offers ample seating. Most tables are shaded, a must when it's 90°+ outside. The tasting room was quaint and stylish on the inside, and there was a table full of handcrafted goods and knickknacks available for purchase. The tasting flight consisted of 6 one ounce pours for $15. On my visit the flight was one white and five reds. I enjoyed all 6 wines I tasted, but especially the viognier and the agliorosa. Our tasting associate was nice and attentive, I just wish she had told us about each wine. Its always nice to hear about the wine from someone that has been working with it for a while. The tasting notes were provided, so it was easy enough to read about the wines and follow along. The owners, a husband and wife, were both in the tasting room pouring, chatting, and delivering wine to the tables. We were lucky enough to have Paul, the owner/the winemaker, come out and pour two of the wines for us. It was very cool talking to him and hearing more about the winery and some of the events they do, including saints games on Sunday's! To top off the experience, we came across 4 peacocks on our way back to the car! Overall the visit was a very nice experience and I look forward to going back, especially on a game day for some red beans and rice!

Loved this place. Loved the wines, loved the owners, and loved their sweet dogs that wander the…read moreproperty. We happened by this place on a Saturday afternoon when Google suggested we might like it as we drove through Gilroy. It was colorful, the live music was great, and we sat right by the vines while I had some wine, the kids played bocce ball and corn hole and drank sparkling apple juice, and we enjoyed the food we packed in (they had pizza available on site, but we had our hearts set on on garlic fries). I wish I lived here cause I'd be a regular.

Such a cute winery with the best vibes! The owners are super friendly and they let their sweet dogs…read moreroam free. I came with family on a rainy saturday and the owner made some complimentary lentil soup for everyone - so good! Despite the cold weather everyone stayed comfortable with the warm outdoor heaters. The wine was delicious btw. They also had live music which was such a nice touch! Everyone was very kind and hospitable.

Such a beautiful winery in San Martin. Our service was amazing during the wine tasting, the views…read moreare beautiful and there's plenty of seating available for small or large parties. Dress light because it gets quite warm and it's outdoors. I can't wait to crack open the bottle we brought home.

we had a blast here! it was nice since there wasn't a lot of people around so we got to enjoy our…read morelittle girl's day sipping on some wine and enjoying a picnic basket i prepared. we were welcome with a lovely smile and hospitality. thank you for having us and taking our group photo! Would've loved to sit outside but it was too hot of a weather. oh and did you know they had olive oils here? like you can do not just a wine tasting but an olive oil tasting? we didn't know until someone came in to purchase their olive oil. one of my friends decided to ask if we could try it out and tbh, it was actually a good quality of olive oil. the oil was pretty light so it was good! my friend ended up buying a bottle! the wine was good, but i should've gone with the flight of white wine. i quite enjoy drinking white a lot more, but you just never know, what if a red really taste good until you try it! Of course! I'll come back one of these days to get the white wine to add to my collection!

We enjoy coming to this winery from time to time. We've been here @ least a handful of times. It…read morehas wonderful views and has nice outdoor seating. So, it is perfect for a nice sunny day. In terms of drinks, we usually order the sangria to share as @ least one of the options. Then we usually play some bocce ball as well. It is actually perfect for a double date and have a game of 2v2. If that doesn't float your boat, there's also a spot to play bean bag toss as well. You'll need to ask the staff for all the playing equipment though. But don't worry there isn't any additional charge. :) I definitely recommend this winery if you happen to be close-by. Or if you just want a change of scenery. Or maybe you like friendly competition to pave the road to become a bocce world champ. Or you might just be tired of your daily pickleballing. Then, please feel free to intentionally drive over. :)

Hosted my daughter's Bridal Shower at Miramar and it was the perfect venue. From the setting, the…read morewine and the amazing staff. Big shout out to Debbie and Ed. Trying to plan the shower and living out of the area, Miramar made everything so simple and stress free. They were so accommodating and went above and beyond helpful. If you are looking for a venue to host a celebration, Miramar Winery is definitely the place to pick!

Came to Martin Ranch on a Sunday in September. It was a gorgeous day and there were a number of…read moreother parties there, but it wasn't too crowded. They have a couple different areas to sit and a dedicated tasting bar. The property was absolutely beautiful, surrounded by vineyards and with a small pond. I wished we had explored more, because you can roam around a good portion of it. You can bring your own food, which we did, but they also sell snacks. And they even sell beer for the non-wine drinkers. The tasting menu had 4 wines, though there were plenty of extra open bottles, so we were able to try a few more.

My mom has been a member here for sometime. I truly enjoy coming here to taste and pick up wines…read morebefore heading out. They tend to have case specials and they are such great deals. This time I got the Malbec 1/2 case special, last summer I got the 1/2 Viognier special. The way The Martins make their wine is just perfection! I look forward to my visit here when I get to come to Cali. The ambience is chill country outdoor setting with great vineyard views. They even have a cute pond up top you can walk to. They are great with bringing you your tastings to the tables if they see you are ready for the next wine. Such great service.

We hosted a retirement luncheon today at Kirigin Cellars for a couple of colleagues, and it was an…read moreabsolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. The clubhouse setting is beautiful with stunning views that made the day feel extra special. The caterer recommended by the winery was fabulous - everything was delicious and perfectly coordinated. The wine was also exceptional and reasonably priced. A huge thank you to Dhruv and his incredible staff. They went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Throughout the planning process, they were prompt, responsive, and genuinely interested in making our event memorable. Kirigin Cellars created such a magical and unforgettable celebration for us. I highly recommend it for any special occasion!

Had a pretty disappointing experience here on my first visit for a girls' wine day. We came in…read moreexcited to try somewhere new, do a tasting, and hopefully buy a few bottles to enjoy on the grounds, but the service immediately felt cold and uncomfortable. The staff member behind the bar greeted us with a blank, deadpan stare (otherwise known as a "GenZ Stare") that made the whole interaction feel awkward from the start. When we mentioned it was our first time visiting and that we were excited to be there, there was no warmth, no enthusiasm, and no effort to tell us about the wines or the property. Even the pours seemed careless. I know this is Gilroy and not Napa, but I still expected a welcoming experience and better wine service. Unfortunately, both the service and the wine itself were disappointing. The best part of this place was definitely the beautiful grounds, which would make a gorgeous wedding setting. Maybe this place is better suited as an event venue than a wine tasting destination, but based on my experience, I would not return. The two stars are for the beautiful grounds.

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!