Kokomo Winery was one of the highlights of our Dry Creek Passport weekend. They had a great setup for the event--plenty of space, great energy, and a really well-done mix of food and wine that made it easy to hang out and enjoy everything at a relaxed pace. It didn't feel rushed or overcrowded like some stops can. After the event, we ended up spending extra time in the tasting room with Karen and Rob, who have both been there a long time. They're an awesome duo--super friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and more than happy to geek out on wine, vineyards, and local terroir if you're into that. But they also keep it approachable if you just want to enjoy some great wines. The wines across the board were excellent--each one stood out in its own way, and it was hard to narrow down what to bring home - but still got a nice mix of Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Malbec for the ol' wine cellar (wine fridge) Overall, it's just a great experience--no pretension, great people, and wines that absolutely deliver. Definitely a spot we'll keep coming back to when we're in Dry Creek. read more

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Great wine and great service, the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The wines are delicious. Not much more than you can ask for in a winery these days read more

In Healdsburg for the weekend and so thankful we stopped at Kokomo for a tasting. To begin, tasting was delicious (we aren't huge white wine drinkers but were shocked by how much we enjoyed the Chardonnay...we left with a bottle of Chardonnay as well as a Cab, and were impressed with the quality of everything we tried). But also the Kokomo team was incredibly friendly, authentic, and attentive, and made our experience feel one of a kind - sitting outside on the patio we brought sandwiches and ate while enjoying the tasting - so uniquely casual and inviting. It was my wife's birthday and we were even greeted with birthday wishes and a special table setting. A perfect blend of top quality wines with a relaxed setting - a highlight of our trip and highly recommend. Hope to return soon! read more

This is my go to winery when I'm dry creek area. Many different varieties of wines and outstanding friendly customer service. You can sit out side or inside, Both are nice and if you sit outside you can bring food in to snack on. read more

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We had a Birthday celebration this past Saturday. What a wonderful event. Rob was our winery host and did a amazing job. Poured great wine and the room we had was perfect. If you want to have great family or friend event connect with Rob/Kokomo. read more

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Great service and friendly staff. Love the fact the family was there and able to talk about harvest and the family history. Thank you for a great tasting! read more

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You need to reserve in advance and they only take 6 people each time slot which is very nice for social distancing. I opted for the 3pm timeslot since we were driving from the Bay. Driving in, it was quiet and the parking lot was pretty empty, especially for having a few wineries around. Their wines were unique and nothing like I tasted before, but definitely not something in my regular palate. I originally came here because they were known for a couple of their sweet wines. Our server was nice enough to let me opt out of my last wine to try their sweet ones but I wasn't a big fan of them. They had a unique really syrup-y taste that was kind of thick. Not my personal favorite. The guy who poured our wine was nice, but definitely memorized the "script" of each of the wines so I didn't feel compelled to ask him any questions. The owners were talking to another group the whole time, which I felt like they could have came over and said hi at one point (we were separated by different tables), so the experience could have been more welcoming. read more

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Gorgeous socially-distant set up, and they craft the entire experience to your individual preferences! Scheduled a tasting for 2 at 11am on a Saturday. We booked a few weeks in advance since they are limiting capacity with Covid. Upon arrival, I was greeted by name and then escorted to our table. Our server congratulated us for celebrating our 5 year Caliversary and asked about what wines we enjoy and why we had come to Kokomo. Our server was with us from start to finish and "nerded out" with us on all the foods we would pair with the various wines, since we all enjoy cooking. We ended up staying for 2+ hours just talking and enjoying the ambience. Purchased a bottle and would've purchased more if we could've, but some wines are exclusive to wine members because they're small production (which I respect). Already planning a return visit! read more

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Loved Loved Loved - Everything about Kokomo Winery. I was most excited to taste his GSM and was rewarded with so much more!! The tasting place was set up outside in a makeshift cafe set up which definitely took a sting out of the 100 F + HEAT! Had to be below 80F in there. The staff were all overwhelmingly Charming as if - - - as if they were having a grande time with each other and us. Not just us, but everyone in the room!! (room of sorts). Just like every work place that attitude carries through to everyone whom walks through to a lovely complimentary feeling of love and well being. (Been watching too many British shows lately!). I would have the staff over for barrel aged Manny's and I had judged a wine comp with Eric the winemaker/ owner. I don't know him yet I knew he created wines I would crave and must have. I purchased close to a case and bought some I hadn't tasted. The Cab was very good to excellent and reasonably priced!! The Rhône varietals were made exceptionally well, about half of my case. And it's in Dry Creek = Exceptional Zinfandel grown & made here. More Claret style overall. The Zin was delicious with raspberry, ripe Strawberry, Bramble, nice complexity and also so delicious like let's buy a case and keep popping those bottles!! I'm looking forward to taking industry friends there. Last thing - better than Chuck E Cheese for your birthday!! Check out my pics read more

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Such friendly and attentive staff who still give you time to enjoy your wine and your company. Very unfussy. - A fellow wine loving Boilermaker read more

Kokomo Winery - Wineries Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Spent a nice Saturday afternoon tasting delicious wine at Kokomo. Robert and the staff were so accommodating and welcoming. They really made the tasting an experience to remember. The tasting room had a variety of Kokomo attire and other goodies to buy. If you're in the area, I'd highly recommend to stop by and try their wines! read more

Incredible winery! The wines are spectacular, the pino and cab franc are absolute show stoppers. We were helped by Karen and she was just a gem. Super nice, knowledgeable, and helpful. I've been a few times now and never not been blown away by their wines and kindness. Certainly not the last time I'll be making a stop by Kokomo. read more

Finally made my way back to Kokomo after a number of years. Great experience! Kim was amazing! Very knowledgeable with 15+ years with Kokomo. We did a wine flight and left with a few bottles. Highly recommend read more

We visited Sonoma while we were in wine country for our anniversary. It was our first time in Sonoma and we visited Kokomo at the suggestion of the manager of another tasting room we visited. We had a great time. The wines were really good, the staff were great, and they went out of their way to make it a special visit for our anniversary. We tend to enjoy the smaller wineries/tasting rooms. It seems like having less hands in the process really shows in the wine. We enjoy coming across these hidden gems. I would much rather support a small operation than visit one of the mega wineries. There's something about finding a great wine that you can't get anywhere else. Visiting a winery producing wines that I can get in any grocery store cheaper than I can get it at the tasting room just isn't as much fun for me. There's 3 or 4 other tasting rooms on the same property with Kokomo, so you can do plenty of tasting without driving. We didn't try any of the others, but I'm sure we will next time. read more

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Great wine and exceptional service. The ambiance was welcoming and bright. We experienced a full sampling of their wine offerings and Anthony was awesome providing details about the local winemakers as well as providing a wonderful pacing of our sampling experience. We definitely bought some tasty wine to take with us. read more

We visited Kokomo at the invitation of good friends. They are members and had reserved a wine tasting experience for us. When we arrived, we were brought to a table that had four tasting menus, and each menu had our individual names on them. Nice welcoming touch! Our server was Jackson, and he was very knowledgeable about each wine we were served. He was friendly, attentive, and helpful. He kept our water bottle filled and gave us plenty of time to taste and experience each wine. We loved the ambience and the personal touches, including Indy and Westland, the dogs. We enjoyed it so much that we decided to join the wine club. We are looking forward to returning just to enjoy the atmosphere and the service. A shout out to Ross who was fun, kind, very knowledgeable and very personable. Thank you for providing so much more than just wine tasting. It was a fun experience. read more

We had an exemplary tasting experience at Kokomo Winery. Like the owner, I am a Purdue alum and noted that on my reservation form--they put a "Boiler Up!" icon on my tasting menu! There were some unexpected treats--a Sauvignon Blanc aged in acacia, not oak. This lent a creamy mouthfeel minus an oaky taste. We also were given side-by-side pairings of Chardonnay and Zinfandel--unexpected and a plus! Kokomo's staff was friendly and helpful, and the yellow Lab greeter was a big plus! This is one winery that waives the tasting fee with the purchase of bottles--a great policy, IMHO! We are taking home 3 exceptional bottles. Our only disappointment was that some of the wines we liked the most were available only to club members--but that seems to be common in Sonoma and becoming more so elsewhere. read more

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One word: Jeremy. He's amazing. He had us rolling. If you like comedy, he's your guy. It's my third tasting so don't trust anything I say about the wines. But I liked them! And my friends that brought me here are members so there's a bit more validity than I can offer. As the kids say, the vibes are immaculate. read more

The wine is absolutely amazing! Erik is knowledgeable when it comes to his craft and very talented. We have gone to many fancy wineries and always find our way back to Kokomo wines! The people here are friendly and always make us laugh! You cannot beat this winery for many reasons!! MUST VISIT WHEN IN SONOMA COUNTY!! Don't believe me, go visit and try for yourself!!! You will not be disappointed! read more

We did a wine tasting event. They had a menu for each of us with our names on it! So fun! Jackson did a fantastic job telling us about the wines we were enjoying and of course we bought lots! The setting of this winery was beautiful...kudos to your decorator! read more

This is not technically a winery, it's a tasting room within a block of other tasting rooms. The inside is on the dark side but still cute. We sat outside for our tasting. None of the wines were my favorite unfortunately. You do however have your tasting waived with each bottle purchase. FYI - The pours are super small. read more

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I was unable to get on the internet while I was there. I don't take pictures sorry. My party of 5 plus one child were seated outside along with my son's dog. It was such a pleasant day. We were able to taste 5 wines. I don't normally like Chardonnay but I liked theirs. It wasn't too tart. The Sauv Blanc was good too. read more

Came here with some friends who had a rare kid-free weekend. We were able to snag a reservation for a Sunday at 1pm with just a few days notice. We came here after visiting Papapietro Perry, which is in the same little cluster of vineyards, and we enjoyed being able to just hop on over from one tasting room to the next without getting into the car. I also really enjoyed the wines; I always prefer tastings where you get to taste a variety of rose/white/reds, and this was just that. It was also close to my friends' birthday so they included a little "happy birthday" greeting on her menu. The best part of the tasting was the little chocolate truffle surprise that they surprise you with at the end, that pairs with their Cab Sauv. They also comp your tasting if you purchase a bottle. Service was excellent and bathrooms were clean! It was a very windy day, and their patio didn't have great protection, which was the only problem we had. All in all, I would totally return here! read more

Winery #3... "Off the Florida Keys, there's a place called Kokomo That's where you want to go to get away from it all Bodies in the sand, tropical drink melting in your hand We'll be falling in love to the rhythm of a steel drum band Down in Kokomo..." Actually, this winery doesn't have anything to do with the Beach Boys(that I know of), but it definitely does have good wines, friendly staff, and a well decorated wintery(is that a real word?) interior for a festive wine drinking experience. read more

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The ambiance and the service is great! But the wine is fantastic! My wife and I belong to 8 wineries and this is #1 by far!

We visited Kokomo Winery for the first time. We are not to wine tasting as we are fairly local. We found Kokomo to be a relaxing wine experience and had so much fun. The staff we very friendly and we're just real about wine. Not pretentious, they just conveyed their passion for wine. We loved everything we tasted but really enjoyed the Zinfandels. On another point the Chardonnay was very good. Fruit forward and not overly buttery. Long story short, we joined the club and will be back. read more

We had an amazing late afternoon tasting at Kokomo! Ross was so friendly, informative and inviting! Loved meeting the lab as well! Generous pours. Incredibly well balanced wines and creative ambiance! Highly recommend! read more

I've been coming here for years and love the manager Ross and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. First time for food & wine pairing. Wonderful experience and personalized for our group. 5 stars for sure! Special thanks to Rob, Kevin, Austin, Jeremy and Chris. Fantastic crew! read more

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I don't leave bad yelp reviews but Rob today has forced me to do so. Get a lesson with customer service Rob. Any time I see Kokomo on a menu, I'm going to think of him and not order. read more

Oh my gosh Looooved the history lesson here about the owner and his crew! I bet you thought Kokomo was associated with Hawaii or the Beach boys, or some other nonsense. Nope! Kokomo Wines is as charming as Kokomo, Indiana! Okay I've never been there so I don't know if its charming or not. But if it's got owners like Erik who hires staff like Jared, (I made a rhyme) then I'm a huge fan. The wines were like soft rose petals on the tongue. You know how a petal feels soft and velvety between your fingers, that's how Kokomo wines are. We left with a 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon as well as an application to their wine club. Their wines are the kind you want to have in the cellar (if you have one) on standby. Perfect for that special occasion. Our tasting man Jared gave us a thorough lesson on the wines; where the vines are grown, which type of soil, which type of barrels, how long the fermentation and barreling process is and on and on. I felt like I walked out of there a sommelier exclusively for Kokomo. Go ahead ask me, I bet I have the answer. Because it was Friday and there wasn't a crowd, Jared gave us a tour of the fermentation and barreling area filled with ripening grapes. Members of the wine club are invited to events which are held in the barrel room. Apparently they are moved so the room is transformed into a more spacious venue to accommodate guests. Oh! Bonus star - check out their website to see the causes they support in the Sonoma area. They definitely contribute to the community in a positive way outside of the wine industry. Kudos for that! read more

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Yes. Always. These people are the bees knees. So friendly, and their wine...oh yes, more please. Funny, I haven't even tried the other wineries that are in the same parking area for them. I just love Kokomo that much! Every time, it's an excellent experience. From hello to the pour. Thanks for always rocking it. read more

Update - Ross called my parents to personally apologize for this situation. He has assured them that this should have never happened and that it will never happen again. My parents will be scheduling a tasting with Ross. I hope they have an amazing time and especially enjoy their epic rosè. Extremely disappointed by the actions of Rob at Kokomo winery. My parents are wine club members here and in the past we have always enjoyed their wine. I was visiting from Colorado and we were spending the day in the Dry Creek Valley wine tasting and picking up shipments from other wineries. My mom called Kokomo to see if they had any availability for tasting that day and she was told yes and to head to the winery. Once we arrived at the winery about 15 minutes later we were rudely turned away by Rob. It was 3:15 in the afternoon and he has multiple tables open and was only helping 2 other parties. He told us that is we had arrived 15 minutes earlier he could have helped us. This was super unfortunate as we had scheduled an appointment when we called 15 minutes earlier. The level of service that he showed a wine club member who has been a member there for years is appalling. We have always recommended this winery to our friends who visit wine country and I personally was going to buy wine to bring back to Colorado. Due to Rob's actions, I will no longer be recommending this winery. I have told my parents that they should cancel and find a winery with better loyalty to their wine club members. read more

We were referred to this winery by a family member ... could not have been happier ... the wines were delicious ... but the best part of our tasting was Jeremy!!!! His knowledge of wine was amazing... his quick wit was on point and we had so much fun laughing with him ... we will never go to Healdsburg again without stopping for some amazing wine and great laughter!! Next time we're bringing the trailer! Thank you Jeremy!! Mike and Onne aka Daddy and Sis!! 2nd trip to Kokomo was as spectacular as the first! We came back with the hopes of seeing Jeremy, and we were not disappointed! Not only was he happy to see us, but he remembered our name and our story! The handmade breadsticks with the salt from the blind nuns were delicious!! The personal Happy Birthday song he sang MATRICULATED to my soul!! The weather was rainy and moist, but the atmosphere inside was loving, fun, and warm!! Because of Jeremy we are club members for life! Watch out, Daddy Sis and Family will be back!!! Thank you Kokomo family for the great selfies and screen savers taken while taking our photos! read more

Tried all their wines and did not buy. Found better taste and value around the Alexander Valley. The Kokomo tasting room location is in the same parking lot as 10 other wineries tasting rooms - right off Dry Creek Road. Stop at this ONE location and you will be able to taste wines from Amphora, Collier Falls, Dashe, Forth, Philip Staley, Peterson, Lago di Merlo, Mietz and Papapietro. read more

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This winery is located in an area where they have a bunch of other family owned wineries. Their tasting room is fairly large and their staff is always friendly. The wines are good, especially their Zins. I'd recommend this winery if you're in the area. We've been to this winery several times as part of the Wine Road Event or Winter Wineland. They always have great food during the wind events and it's always fairly crowded. read more

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I responded to the request posted by Ross, the Hospitality Manager at Kokomo Winery, after my initial review. I'm very glad that I did. Our group of four was treated to a tasting of the available wines, including the latest of their Pinot varietal. The hospitality we were shown by Ross and Katie was above and beyond my expectations, and it's a testament to the responsive management of the winery that someone paid attention to my lone (Yelp voiced) disappointment, using the occasion to create something positive for everyone. I will say that I'm sorry to miss out on trying a perfect 100 (score) Pinot, but I was really quite surprised at the latest vintage. Really, every wine we tasted was very good, but to me the latest (2016) Pinot was just excellent - and I honestly had no expectation one way or the other. It's a fickle grape from what I've learned, varying a lot from one harvest to the next. Neither my lovely wife nor I are fans of Chardonnay, but we actually (surprise) enjoyed that tasting, and we both thought it was a step above many others we've tried. We were impressed enough with the wines that we decided, in the end, to become wine club members. The quality of the wines, and the professional service by Ross, Katie, Deb, and a host of others showed us that the golden days of wine tasting are alive and well here at Kokomo Winery. Thanks to all. read more

Friendly service, casual and fun setting, hyper-but-loveable dogs, & a lovely, balanced, strong-but-not-forceful petit sirah... I'm so glad we found this place! It's a young winery (I think the pourer said the owners were in their mid-30's, and this was their 7th season?) with lots of potential. Please give this place a visit! The petite syrah won me over and I don't really like petite syrah; as a runner up, the pinot noir was solid as well. Didn't care too much for the zins or granache rose, but I generally don't like those wines anyway. Oh-- and thanks for the complementary tasting card to Truett Hurst. Fantastic suggestion-- we loved that winery too! read more

We had no plans to go to Kokomo but we had a voucher for a complimentary training from our hotel (otherwise it was $5 a person for 5 tastings). I am so glad we decided to go! As we were walking up to the door, the aroma of the wine was apparent. During the tasting I was looking down the list and mentioned that the last wine (Malbec) was my favorite. When we got to that tasting, he mentioned he poured me a little extra! YAY! The Chardonnay and the Sauvignon Blanc were delicious. Personally, I think they were the best out of any of the wineries we went to...and we went to a few. read more

One of my new favorite wineries! It was a real treat to discover Kokomo. Everyone was SO FUN and friendly. Not pretentious at all. A totally informal space. They have a huge wine list (reasonable prices, too) and everything we tasted was really good! We ended up with a sauvignon blanc and two bottles of a delicious, easy-to-drink GSM. Tasting fee is waived with purchase. And they sell dog toys (squeaky, rubber wine bottles) so your lucky pup can partake in some Kokomo as well. read more

Great California wine with ample Midwestern hospitality! I was asking everyone there "who here has heard of Muncie" because I know that Kokomo is named after the town in Indiana. Rob did a FANTASTIC job serving us even not having known of Muncie had that certain Midwestern congeniality. Highly recommend this winery and check out the others in this little block too! read more