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!

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.

DeRose Tasting Room always makes you feel welcome. It was great to see Barbara & Jim manning the…read moretasting bar - friendly and helpful. We missed seeing Teresa, Marietta, and Don. Lovely wines (Alphonse is amazing), heaters, great pizza by Berto and relaxing with friends.

I've been a member since they opened a few years ago here, and I've patronized their Hollister…read morewinery location since years before. I signed up for the $100/4 bottles quarterly membership, and it's been great until recently. I noticed that they've been charging me $130 instead of $100 for the past 6 quarters without informing me of the change. I've gone in person to the San Martin location and spoke to two different people on two different occasions who told me the price should be $100 and that Theresa could fix it. I left my name and number, and no call from Theresa both times. Called the Hollister location today to resolve this issue. The person who picked up told me that they sent two notice emails out and that it probably went to my spam. I have never gotten a DeRose email in spam because it's been marked as "important" ever since I signed up for the membership. It turns out that I got one email about a sparkling wine event. At the bottom of that email is a short notice on membership price increases. There should be a separate email with the proper subject line and a dedicated message on the membership price increases. I'm not scrutinizing every event email for a potential price increase. I cancelled my membership. Not very happy and will not be supporting this business again in the future.

We had reservations for Saturday at 4:30pm. The tasting room is located at someone's house. We just…read moreparked in the front driveway half moon empty area. We saw a wine tasting sign at the end of the driveway if you turn in at the very first opening. It wasn't busy at all. It was mostly the owners daughter and daughter's boyfriend helping pour the tastings. We saw the owner come by a couple of times. There's both outdoor and indoor seatings. The restroom is actually located in one of their buildings that you will see when you walk down to the tasting room. Felt weird to go into someone's living area. $20 tasting fee for 4 wines. You can revisit the wines. But most of the wines were good. European Bordeaux style wines which were bold and complex. Only one wine was tannic. You can bring outside food. semillon- good fruity, bold merlot- good, fruity, bold ternuvas blend- tannic 2 gents & a lady - good, smooth

First off, the reason we wanted to try this winery was because they are environmentally friendly,…read morepesticide- free, and tout a plant-based lifestyle. It's literally someone's home who had a dream of making wine. The tastings are by reservation only and only offered two Saturdays a month. It truly feels like you're hanging in your friend's backyard. If your friend just happens to make delicious wine and have beautiful westward views of the valley. There was music playing, no sense of urgency, and the namesake pooch Moose to occasionally provide a little company. The owner and head winemaker Rich and assistant wine maker Uli took their time explaining the process, the wines, and anything else you may think to ask. Rich even let us pick fruit from his citrus trees to take home. What a beautiful day and beautiful experience. We plan on going back in the fall for the harvest festival!

We chose the flight of 5 red wines for $20.Our favorites were the Blend and the Malbec.  They…read morecredited us the tasting fees upon our 2 purchases. The grounds were huge, we walked around in between each pour while people were setting up for an evening party.  It was a very lovely place and I would very much like to come back to attend some evening dance parties here.

Stunning wine grounds at Clos LaChance. I don't usually like to leave under 4 star reviews, but I…read morereally believe there could be a chance for improvement with the hospitality here. Upon entering the tasting room there was no acknowledgement of our presence which felt very awkward (esp with only a few other patrons tasting) and available wine pourers. The staff were not smiling and were very short with us when we said we were there to taste. It definitely put a damper on the start of our day... We wondered if it had something to do with them merging or becoming Cor de Valle winery. It seemed confusing to us whether we were drinking wine from one or the other. Once we got past the odd lack of welcome and went to tables outside though, we had a wonderful time. Such a beautiful upper and lower courtyard surrounded by vineyards; it almost feels like you have been transported to somewhere in Europe. The wines were delicious. I loved the 22 Pirates Blend and the Viogner most.

This was one of my favorite local, family run wineries. Great location, friendly staff and…read moredelicious wines. Sadly they have decided to close their tasting room.

This is a new winery, and I suggest you must visit. The Rose is made from three grapes, and the…read morepalate is unique. I thought the Merlot and Petite Syrah were increadibly good.

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.

Wow what a great find, thanks to yelp! We spent a Saturday afternoon here. We tried the traditional…read moreflight and the zin flight- both were good. We also ordered a bottle of one of the zins. We also ordered a variety of fresh pizzas which were excellent! Overall the ambience is lovely with live music, kids can walk around, sit on tractors and play with the dogs. We will definitely be coming back!

This beautiful winery is in a peaceful and comfortable backyard. The wine maker is so nice and…read moremakes everyone feel welcome and comfortable. The wine is delicious and it's a great spot to bring snacks and taste delicious wine. Highly recommend this winery!

Creekview is my favorite wine. Greg is the owner wine maker. He always provides exceptional…read moreservice. We visited Creekview for father's day. The wine is so delicious. The new sparking wine he is serving right now is one of the best i have ever had specially during this summer time. It's a must try. The late harvest Zinfandel is delicious, each if his wine is flavorful. Do visit this place you will not be disappoint.

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.

Great Winery that just keeps getting better…read more Exceptional wines and great service - such a warm and welcoming staff make the visit even better. They pour great wine and with the beautiful setting of property... it is outdoor seating, but on a nice California day - life is great! They have both white and red wines - my personal favorites are the Pinots... but I'll drink them all. They allow you to bring your own snacks to enjoy while tasting. So make a picnic of it.!!And... they allow dogs. . Would I go back? Always!!

Very friendly owner, beautiful grounds, and great wine. I especially enjoyed the red wines that I…read moretasted. Great spot in Gilroy.