We were exploring downtown Healdsburg recently during the Christmas break. Since there were so…read moremany intriguing tasting rooms, we decided to check one out. We chose to drop in Marine Layer Wines. The tasting room is located in a very nice area in beautiful downtown Healdsburg across Healdsburg square. Parking is accessible all around the street and Healdsburg square. The modern decor was beautiful and bright. There were plenty of tables and couches to accommodate all different size parties. The vibe was inviting and family friendly. There was a cozy fireplace in the front as well. We ordered a glass of Lyra Pinot Noir and a glass of Aries Chardonnay. My Pinot Noir was smooth while the wifey's Chardonnay was crisp and refreshing. The wine was great quality. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Marine Layer Wines. The staff was nice and helpful. We appreciated the family friendly environment. It was nice to take a break from the hustle and bustle of Christmas, by relaxing with a nice glass of wine.

We came to check out this tasting room after a friend's recommendation. The space is beautiful, and…read morethey offer two different types of tasting. We went for the Pinot flight (Sonoma coast Vineyard series) and really enjoyed the Bohemian and Whistler. Staff was great in explaining each pour and giving us space to just relax.

Stressed Vines is super dog friendly (please stay off the furniture). It's been quiet the couple…read moretimes we have gone and they often bring a bed out for our older pup to rest on. She doesn't typically go into any bed and plopped right in to nap, always a good sign. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The focus is Pinot and Chard and there is a lovely bubble too across two flights. Highly recommended trying one of each flight in your group to find your faves across both. They don't offer a wine club discount as you see that if you get your wine shipped. They have events throughout the year including in the summer with the music in the plaza series, members can reserve a seat from them and take a bottle or glass to enjoy the vibes.

Wow, this was such an accidental find and well worthwhile. I stumbled into stressed minds after…read morehaving lunch and were promptly welcomed by the owner. We opted for tastings which started with a complementary glass of bubbly. The owner was so knowledgeable and friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed sitting in the comfortable lounge and tasting fantastic wines. We will definitely return!

10/10 for this place. Every. Time…read more I've been to Williamson Wines three times now for their food and wine pairing. If you are in Healdsburg this is my number one recommendation for wine tasting. They expertly pair the wine with dishes they make fresh on site. They even have the spices available for purchase that they use in the recipes. The staff here is always so pleasant and knowledgeable. I can't say enough good things about this place.

My husband and I had a lovely afternoon at Williamson Wines. We did the wine and food pairing…read moreexperience. Each wine tasting was paired perfectly with the food item. Our server Akayla was super patient and fun, she explained the history of the winery and told fun stories about the owners. The place was clean and organized. They knew exactly what they were doing and I am so impressed with the hospitality! The quantity of food you get with the food + pairings option is not enough for a meal, but perfect for a snack. We were told the lunch dishes are the same but bigger portions. My favorite dishes from the tasting was the Brick Cooked Chicken and the Chocolate Lamington Dessert. My favorite wine was not one that paired with those two, but it was called Elate Grange Cuvée which was a red blend. I was considering the wine membership but what attracted me the most was not the wine but the food + wine pairing experience. So although I didn't sign up to be a member, I will definitely come back as a customer! I want to bring my parents next time for either lunch with pairings or the food with pairings option.

My friends and I had reservations at Portalupi Tasting Room in downtown Healdsburg on Saturday in…read moretheir Private Wine Room, Jan our server was more then excellent. She made our experience one that we will all always remember. The wines were delicious and the ambience was perfect. Jan brought us the best tasting and most beautiful Charcuterie Platter that I've ever had. Thank you Jan for a perfect evening. I would highly recommend trying Portalupi and be sure to ask for Jan. She is the best.

I love poor Lupe wines. They are amazing. I recently got to do a wine and food pairing with them. I…read morewas so so happy when I left. In fact, I became a member again, even though they're quite a big distance between me and them. I still did it.

During our annual spring trip to Sonoma we visited one of our Favorite wineries. This time Gianna…read morewas our host at both the tasting room and a must do tour and lunch at the winery. We learned so much about how the wines are made and the surroundings were lovely. Starting with a sparkling wine and ending with a taste of our favorite wine made the experience magical. Whether in the tasting room or at the winery- the service is impeccable and the wines tasty. Last - the wine club is one of the best !!!!

Wandered in around 5pm on a Friday evening. Since most…read moretasting rooms in Healdsburg close at 5pm, Hawley is one of the few that stay open until 6. We lucked out and they were not super busy and could work us in with a tasting. Anna was our host and wine guide. We talked wine from Hawley's offerings to everywhere else in the world. We liked Anna and the wine so much that we bought some Future wine as well as a bottle of Pinot Noir to enjoy at dinner later that night. Very exciting to buy "future wine" since I've never done that before. It's their Home Blend Red which is a blend of Zin, Petit Sirah, Cab Franc and Malbec. It's a lovely wine that I thought was very nice when we tasted it ... so pretty excited to see how well it turns out once it is officially released. CHEERS!

After we visited Marine Layer, we asked what tasting room they would recommend, and they…read morerecommended Blood Root. This is a newer tasting room that has a kind of funky, semi-industrial, gothic vibe inside. They did seem to allow online reservations, but only for a day in advance. We walked in on a Saturday, and there was plenty of space. I enjoyed a lot of the wines we tried, and it was fun to learn about their winery. I bought a bottle of Remy Saves The Sea, which was a really interesting mix of white varietals. Also, I appreciated that they have a snacks menu, and we got the seasonal cheese and also the popcorn. Both were really good, and having some food was helpful to balance a day of wine tasting. Their prices are very reasonable. I also felt like it is a fun place to hang out, with a nice outdoor patio as well as indoor space.

Fun place to visit for varietals you can't typically find to taste. They have snacks to purchase as…read morewell as glasses/bottles/tastings. Staff was really friendly and made recommendations as requested for wines and wineries.

SCW and I really enjoyed the tasting experience here at Siduri Wine Bar. While we were in…read moreHealdsburg and had a little time we stopped into Siduri. You don't need a reservation however we were visiting in the off season and you'd probably want one during season. We were quickly seated in a comfortable area and our tasting began. A big reason for the 5 star review was our host Wolfgang. He was an incredible host, perceptive, kind, knows his wine and really cares. Throughout our tasting we learned about the wines on offer as well as background into the area which really adds to the experience. The wines, albeit subjective to individual palate were really good. I enjoyed them all and we left with a few bottles to try later. They have quite the range in their vineyards from Oregon down to Santa Barbara that really express the climates they grow in. The tasting room is very relaxing and inviting which leads to a really good experience. I really enjoyed Siduri and would recommend.

I've passed by Siduri Wine Bar & Tasting Lounge in downtown Healdsburg countless times and was…read moreexcited to finally stop in! I had a reservation scheduled with a friend for 11 a.m. on a Monday and we were greeted immediately as we walked in and told we could pick where we wanted to sit.  I noticed immediately that the tasting room is absolutely beautiful! They have large windows with lots of natural light and several seating area options including tables and lounge type areas with nice chairs. They also have a beautiful map showing where their grapes come from. Siduri specializes in cool-climate Pinot Noirs from vineyards along the California coast all the way up to Washington and Oregon.  During the tasting I enjoyed: - 2023 Sonoma County Chardonnay - 2021 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir - 2020 Sealift Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast AVA The RRV Pinot Noir was hands down my favorite and a great price point too.  Chris was our host and he was wonderful and very knowledgeable about all the wines and answered all our questions throughout the visit. I highly recommend visiting Siduri Wine Bar & Tasting Lounge!

If you are wine curious, wine serious, or somewhere in between, this is the kind of place that…read moremeets you where you are and elevates you. I truly cannot recommend it enough. If you had told me two years ago that I would confidently navigate a wine list or casually discuss soil types and native fermentation, I would have laughed. When I first walked into Lioco Tasting Room, I genuinely could not tell you whether I preferred white or red. Joining their wine club has since become one of the best investments I have made, not only in my wine knowledge, but in my social life. Lioco is the definition of thoughtful, terroir driven winemaking. Their wines lean fresh, vibrant, and balanced, with a restraint that feels very intentional. Nothing feels over extracted or manipulated. There is a purity to the fruit and a transparency to the vineyard sites that makes every tasting feel educational without ever feeling pretentious. The price point is also remarkably accessible for the level of quality they are pouring, which makes exploring their lineup feel exciting rather than intimidating. What sets this tasting room apart, though, is the people. Michael has been instrumental in helping me understand the why behind the wine, from farming practices and harvest decisions to fermentation and élevage. There is a genuine openness to sharing knowledge here. Questions are welcomed. Curiosity is encouraged. You never feel talked down to, only invited deeper. Over the past year as a member, I have watched myself grow up in my palate. I have learned what I gravitate toward and why. I have discovered that I love a coastal Chardonnay with tension and minerality, and that a light bodied Pinot with vibrant acidity can be more compelling than something heavy and oaky. That confidence now follows me everywhere. Any restaurant wine list feels approachable. Beyond the wine, Lioco is building something rare, real community. Their pickup parties feel more like gatherings of friends than transactional club events. Their Metiche pop up was a creative and intimate experience that remains one of my favorites. I have walked into events knowing only one person and left with new friends. That says everything. The space itself matches the vibe. In warmer months, there is nothing better than enjoying a glass of Estero on the patio. When it is raining, the bar becomes cozy and warm, often with records spinning in the background. It feels equal parts refined and relaxed, serious about wine but never judgmental. I have brought countless friends here for comprehensive tastings, and more than a few have ended up joining the club themselves. That, to me, is the strongest endorsement.

My wife and I went to Lioco tasting room last Saturday. We live in the area so we don't take…read moreadvantage of wine tasting as much as we should, but we had an hour to kill and we decided to go to the square in Healdsburg and Lioco was the perfect add to our afternoon. Sam took great care of us. He gave The tasting room a casual atmosphere that made us feel welcome, and we left with some delicious wines that we will share.

We stumbled upon this wine tasting room downtown and couldn't be happier with our experience! I'm a…read morevery picky Pinot noir drinker and I was very excited to see that they have all Pinots and they were all so amazing! Definitely one of my favorite Pinot spots I've been to. Definitely will be back!

We had an excellent evening at Furthermore Wines. We came for the live (complimentary) jazz on…read moreSaturdays and were both so pleased with this venue. The decor and ambience are classy and understated. Gabe was working the bar- so personable and also knowledgeable of their wines. We tried a few before settling on a bottle. Pinots are their specialty and we loved the ones we tasted. Will definitely come back for wine & Saturday night jazz.

If it weren't for PG&E, we may have never found Selby this past weekend. My gf and I had an…read moreafternoon lunch and tasting appointment elsewhere but decided to arrive early for coffee, saunter around the square and check out some of the shops. The high winds really changed the trajectory of our plans. PG&E turned off the power when we were in the coffee shop. Apparently, it affected everyone. It's not too bad wandering around downtown Healdsburg early Sunday morning actually. We knew we would find someone with some wine out. That's when we rounded the corner from Matheson St. down Center and saw Xzavier smiling on the patio after setting the leaf blower to the side. We lamented the high winds and power turned off by PG&E to him, and he welcomed us exclaiming he had wine he could pour. We gladly entered the beautiful patio surrounded by lush foliage. We both took a seat - partial shade and bright rays of sunshine on my back. He brought out whatever our little hearts desired and was very descriptive about the wines. The varietals here are a bit different than most. They had Carignan, Grenache, Petite Verdot and a couple different Zinfandels in addition to the other familiar types such as Chardonnay, Rose, Savignon Blanc, Cabernet and Pinto Noir. I was impressed with the arsenal of wines here! I am usually a fan of the lighter reds which generally translates to Pinot Noir. However, I loved the Grenache! The Old Vine Zinfandel and Azevedo Cabernet I had to take home also. This Cabernet was different than any other I'd ever tasted though. The grapes grow amongst Eucalyptus trees, and that flavor profile carried over into the wine. The smell and the taste was most unique and lovely. When you think there's not much difference out there, Selby will prove you wrong. This is an exceptional tasting room complete with patio full of flowers and greenery. I will gladly repeat this experience.

What a gem in downtown Healdsburg! At first, we almost walked past, one entrance door was locked,…read moreand we didn't think to try the other. Luckily, a friendly face popped out, letting us know they were open and we were welcome to come in. The outdoor seating area is gorgeous, and Rafael, the winery manager, made the experience exceptional. He didn't just share knowledge and local tips, he was charming, personable, and felt instantly familiar, like someone we'd known far longer than just a first meeting. He listened to what we like, chose wines that were spot-on, and took the time to connect with us in a way that made the visit feel special. Selby is the kind of spot you don't want to miss. The wines were excellent, the setting was beautiful, and the hospitality, especially from Rafael, made the visit truly memorable. We can't wait to come back on our next trip to Healdsburg.