Kirigin is our new favorite winery in Gilroy and Monterey bay!!! Simply amazing wine and even more…read moreamazing wine clubs!! They have a huge selection of reds and their desert wine is to die for. They also host large events. I absolutely love the ambiance of the tasting room, which includes a very long tasting bar for those crowded days. By all means, allow a couple of hours for this tasting, you'll enjoy your time here. The downside, I'm currently living in MN and there's no shipping offered to that state, otherwise we would have joined a wine club.

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.

We were invited to this vineyard by one of our friends and so glad we were able to make it. When…read moreyou think of wine, you often think of heading to Napa or Paso Robles, but you'll never think that deep in the hills of Gilroy (borderline Morgan Hill), there's this small and beautiful vineyard. I haven't been to Italy but having seen it in movies, this place sure gives you the feels of having traveled that far for a glass of wine. It's a small vineyard with such an intimate and relaxing setting. The owners, Drew and Tiffany, are friendly, chill, and easygoing. Even though we've met them for the first time through a mutual friend, my husband and I felt comfortable talking to them as if we've known them for some time. They're very personable and well versed with their wines, and I love the stories behind some of the names for their wines. You'll also be greeted by their sweet and gentle black lab, Bear, who walks around saying hi to the guests. My husband and I both did the Estate Reds tasting as we love reds, especially Cabernets. I'm not a wine connoisseur at all, but I do like to enjoy a glass of wine here and there. The reds were delish, though I enjoyed The House (light) and Vino Nona (deep and bold) best. However, given another couple of years, I think Vino Nona would have an exceptional taste. And oh, you must try the Frozé (Frozen Rosé) or that I hope you get the chance as I heard they do run out of it fast. Such a yummy adult icee that is so refreshing with a good taste of the Rosé wine. I have 2 young boys, so I always love places that are kid and family friendly! This place is big enough for the boys to run and explore with areas for pictures and games. There's also a cute swing for anyone needing that nice picture to post. And one more thing, the portable bathroom is amazing! I'm never a fan of portable bathrooms, but this one is not a bit scary at all. It kinda reminds me of the bathroom on the airplanes but much nicer. Great escape for a few hours to enjoy with your significant other and/or with friends. Definitely nice place for small events. P.s. There is also a menu for light snacks, which I forgot to take a picture of.

Amazing service, amazing wine, amazing atmosphere, there a kids area, zero complaints of this…read moreplace! Love it and will absolutely will be back!

Finally had the opportunity to visit Dorcich Family Vineyards earlier this month and we had so much…read morefun! The event was on a Thursday for Ladies Night and the turnout was fantastic! It was great to see so many women-owned vendors, great live music, and even a Botox station! $15 for a generous glass of estate cab sauv, which we ended up getting a bottle after as well. The Dad's blend was not bad either, but definitely on the sweeter side. The service was welcoming and friendly, which I really appreciated. Plenty of outdoor seatings with benches and umbrellas. I believe there's a section specifically for "families", perhaps for those visiting with young children. Overall, I can see this being a fun stop for a day of wine tasting in the Gilroy area and I can't wait to bring my girlfriends here next time! Cheers!

*Beautiful Setting *Generous Pours…read more*Live Music *Bringing a Picnic is Encouraged *Plenty of Tables and Umbrellas *Knowledgable and Friendly Staff *Dog Friendly *Tasted the 2021 wines which were young, but still good to drink

The owner and wine maker, is a joy! She welcomes everyone into the tasting room with a smile. She…read moretakes the time to chat with her customers and create a fun and familiar experience for all. Her wine selections are wonderful! We enjoy everything about Alara! A Morgan Hill must! Favorite red wines at the moment: Negrette and Montepulciano.

I would give 4 stars but the service was horrible on Tuesday 7/30 at 5:34. We walked in for a…read moretasting and were rudely met with we close at 6. She poured the first tasting and left it on the edge of the bar closest to her. We waited thinking she wanted payment first but she walked away. It was extremely rude and just unwelcoming. We finished our wine tastings, and purchased 2 bottle la and were out at 5:56 so we didn't burden her anymore. They must've raised the prices from previous yelp reviews our tasting was $25. There's plenty other wineries around the area that are way more welcoming. Beautiful place, but would not return due to the lack of customer service.

I arranged a Meetup event with the Morgan Hill Wine Trolley and this was the first stop…read more At the entrance of the winery, the owner met and welcomed us. It was very business like. She also did not mix and mingle with us the while time we were there. The place sits on 5+ plus acres and has a large outdoor seating area. They are only open for tastings on the weekend and the place was busy. They also had live music. They don't serve food but they always have a food truck. There is enough parking and the grounds are beautiful. The weather was perfect for wine tasting. We were there for about 45 mins and they offered 3 tastings for the wine trolley. The problem was that the pours were tiny! Generally, the servers come around with an additional complimentary tasting, especially when the group was sitting around for as long as we were there for but we had to flag someone down and ask for an additional taste! The Rose was good but they ran out and could not provide another taste but they poured us the white. The focus was on selling bottles. The prices also seem quite high as well. Not sure I will go back.

We had reservations for Saturday at 1:30pm. Horse Thief vineyards is located just across from them…read more They share parking along the dirty path. There were a lot of cars parked but it wasn't too busy when we arrived. Big outdoor area. There was live music and looks like you can bring outside food even though I saw a charcuterie truck. Tasting fee: white flight for $20, red flight for $25, and reserve flight for $30. You get to taste 5 wines and can revisit. We tried all the flights. You have to buy 2 bottles to waive. The wines were mostly fruity and smelled good. But nothing really stood out and everything was easy to drink. No tannins. Ann Marie helped pour our tastings. She was knowledgeable and friendly. rose - not good, sour Pinot Grigio- sour Riesling- a little bit sweet chardonnay- decent, best white Zinfandel- beat red cab franc- earthy, decent

Tucked away in Morgan Hill and part of the local Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail, this winery offers…read morea variety of estate grown wines, olive oil and honey from the estate. Lion Ranch specializes in Rhone and Provence varietal blends so expect unique blends of red and white wines along the lines of Viogner, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Mourvedre, Terret Noir, and more. All very clean, smooth, and tasty. MOST OF ALL - I liked that the wines had less sulfites (no more headaches for me!) There are 3 flight tasting options - white, red, and mixed (which includes a rose). All three are great options and value at 6 tasters for $20. If you choose to purchase a bottle they are all mostly around $26-45. I loved that this place allowed you to bring outside food as it was the perfect picnic spot but if you don't, they also have a mini fridge of charcuterie items to purchase. The winery itself is intimate, but with ample outdoor seating. A small babbling fountain, corn hole, and umbrellas for shade round out the ambiance. It was perfect for a lazy Saturday afternoon. Also thank you to Jen & Mike for making the tasting so special and fun! I loved their knowledge of the wines and hospitality. Highly recommend a visit with friends :)

If you're looking for a relaxing wine getaway, that doesn't require a drive up north, then you…read moremight want to take a peek at Lion Ranch Vineyards. Nestled in San Martin, right off of Santa Teresa Blvd, you'll find Lion Ranch. It's an ample sized vineyard with a small yet quaint tasting room and patio. You have the option to stand inside the tasting room or enjoy the outdoor patio that they have, which has more than enough space but don't forget your sunscreen! You'll be greeted by your winetenders, who can guide on what wine options might be best for you since you'll be handed a menu with three different wine flight options as well as the option to order individual glasses or bottles. You'll also find a few food items to nibble on while tasting. We went ahead and tried the Mixed flight, that had 2 whites, a rosé, and 3 reds. All the wines were pretty gentle and palatable but I definitely found the white wines to be more of my vibe. It was a nice and relaxing wine tasting experience, no pressure to buy, no pressure to act like sommeliers, just great tasting wine and beautiful California weather. So if you're looking to get away from home and try out some great tasting wines, then Lion Ranch just might be your spot.

Spent a great afternoon at Fortinos winery yesterday...Great wine and entertainment. The owners…read moreinvited the Gavilan college ensemble band to play that day. The kids rocked the house! I thought it was great the owners invited them to play there. Most of those kids might not get a chance to place at a large venue like that.. the staff was great and what a beautiful setting. our large party had a very pleasant afternoon. we will be going back there again soon!

A "hidden" gem (at least for me as I don't normally jump onto Hecker) with delicious wine, friendly…read morestaff, and a lot of space.

Had such a nice afternoon tasting at Sarah's Vineyard! We came right as they opened on a Sunday in…read moreSeptember and had the whole place to ourselves. We had our choice of indoor and outdoor seating, and opted for the nice covered outdoor patio. They had a good amount of seating in each area, and had a lot of shade outside, which is absolutely necessary in Gilroy. The patio and grass area was very pretty, filled with lots of plants and even a sculpture. The property is also next to a plant nursery, so that added to the beauty even beyond their property line. We were helped by Melissa, and she was great! They had two tasting flights of 4 wines to choose from on our visit, one of which included a white and reds, while the other was all reds. They did also have some extra bottles open, so they were able to make an all white wine flight for one in our party. The pours were a good size, enough to really get a feel for the wine and share a taste with others. Two of us ended up taking home the same bottle of pinot noir.

Bitter Sweet writing this review. I had my husband's 60th here and visited a few times with co…read moreworkers and friends, good times ! Put my membership on hold due to not using it . I started my membership back, thought we'd utilize the wine tasting. First time back in over 6 months they did not bring us a menu, did not tell us what we were tasting and that was not a good feeling. On out third pour same day- fist day back we were accused of trying to get an extra pour Aaron asked what pour we were on, we didn't have a response because we didn't have the menu, we were accused of getting any extra pour? Not our responsibility to keep track, and if you did an extra pour what is the big deal? The comment made us feel uncomfortable, we stayed and purchased a bottle from their reserved red wine. This Saturday we went with another couple and my granddaughter. All was fine untill our third pour, we paid extra for the reserved tasting and it was a splash not a tasting pour. We discussed if we should say anything at all, and we decided to ask for a decent pour. My husband went in , talked to Aaron, he declined and dismissed us. Aaron said we had a decent pour, even though he was not around to see what was poured?? Typically a winery allows more than the 4 or 5 tasting, how else will you know if you like it enough to purchase a bottle. If a winery treats members that way it's time to end membership, and we did. Staff is like family at S V, we got the cold shoulder once my husband spoke with Aaron. We paid for our tasting, tipped our server. We will not revisit this establishment again. It was a nice place till it wasn't We have too many wineries nearby to allow staff to make you feel a certain way.

Beautiful place for a wedding. My friend got married here this weekend. Everything was beautiful,…read morethe wedding planner was sweet, the bartenders were great, the food was good and the servers were attentive . If you don't know now you know.

This establishment offers an ideal combination of relaxation and sophistication. This was the first…read moretime at this winery and what even made it fulfilling it was my birthday The service was characterized by warmth and attentiveness, with prompt and efficient service. Each dish we sampled was delectable, particularly the spicy beef, which was exceptionally flavorful. Beverages were refreshing and well-balanced.

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!