Can you say Puppies and Wine... cause that is exactly what you get! We had a great afternoon with…read moreCory and the Fox Collie puppies. The wines are from grapes around the area - Bee Hunter basically is a women who would go out "bee hunting" *cough* Cool building, delicious wine, and super kind people. Definitely enjoyed the selection of wines and left with a few bottles.

Some of the wines are astoundingly good, however, city slickers beware, this a Farm First tasting…read moreexperience in the truest sense. Aka there are puppies running around everywhere doing what puppies do, pooping/peeing whenever they want. It's a bit of a chaotic experience, which is why you travel the extra hour past Sonoma/Napa to come to Anderson Valley to try wines, for the authenticity and rawness of true winemakers, and simultaneously demanding you to drop your pretenses and lean all the way into what it takes to be in an Ag community, or if too uncomfortable, leave and grab lunch across the street at the Michelin star restaraunt where you'll probably feel "more at home."

Sonoma Coastal Winery was a fun stop on our girls' wine trip! I had never been before, but my…read morefriends kept talking about a wonderful employee named Jeremy from a previous visit to Banshee winery. Imagine our surprise when we walked into the tasting room and there was Jeremy! The girls were thrilled to see him again. We had a 2:00 PM tasting appointment, and Michael was our host. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. Jeremy had sold my friends a wine trivia game on their last trip, so naturally we brought it along and played while tasting. We actually played wine trivia in the car and at a few other wineries throughout our adventure, which made the trip even more memorable. The wines were delicious, and the winery has a warm, cozy atmosphere. The patio offers beautiful bay views, and even the bathrooms are charmingly decorated with thoughtful touches. One of my favorite finds was their unique champagne flutes. When you pour bubbly into them, the bubbles swirl like a tiny tornado inside the glass. It's a fun novelty and would be a great conversation piece for entertaining guests at home. Between the great wine, welcoming staff, beautiful views, and fun memories with friends, SCV Winery was definitely a highlight of our trip. We would happily visit again!

If you are looking for a wine filled afternoon then look no further than this beautiful wine…read moretasting room. A beautiful space with both indoor and outdoor seating with views of Bodega Bay. Their vineyards sit just five miles from the coast and this area is a very cool growing region. This is not an easy place to farm due to the elements of wind, rain, fog and rocky soil. The vineyards require great patience and care. We were assisted by Spencer and his hospitality and knowledge of their wines made for a wonderful experience. He was very kind and helpful. Thank you Spencer! Wine tasting fee was $35 per person and these are the wines we tried - 2024 Chardonnay - Bay Vista 2024 Pinot Noir - Laurel Crown 2023 Pinot Noir - Salmon Creek 2024 Syrah - Sonoma Coast Although I am not a Chardonnay fan at all, I happened to really like their Chardonnay. I was a bit surprised at how tasty and refreshing it was. Between this wine and the Syrah I was sold. I don't care for Pinot Noir, although the Salmon Creek Pinot was not horrible. I definitely go for a bold taste in my red wines. This was a fun stop and I would recommend when you are in the area.

I've stopped by this beautiful, quaint winery a few time now, and every time it's a delight…read more If you've been traveling north, it's probably one of the first wineries you'll see. Going up the narrow path, there's a pretty small gravel lot, but I've always been the only one there. The person working there has always been up for a good conversation, and very willing to give a couple of tastes of what's for sale. For the wine itself, well its just mostly subjective, but my favorites have been a zinfandel, and even better was a bottle I bought as a gift because j liked it so much, I just remember it as a quite dry red, I believe it was a blend? Anyway, good place to stop.

Yorkville has been a staple in our wine selection for years, with lovely flavor, great service…read moreetc... Unfortunately, something has occurred that we just can't figure out, shipments were sent to an address we didn't wish them to go, now to be fair we did make the first mistake of not correcting the address but we did quickly change the address to the proper address. It has been a bit of a cluster, our credit card was declined because we had a fraud issue which again was quickly resolved for Yorkville. However at this point there really should no longer be any issues, order is coming, order is not coming, order is coming, order is not coming. We ordered again on Dec. 11 2023 and we still haven't received our order, we also have called left messages, and sent emails hoping for some communication to no avail. I hope we can move forward because we truly love the wine.

Cool place! We did a lot this day and it was nice to chill and have a glass of Pinot…read more Would love to try the tasting next time, it seems very affordable and offers an Adventorous selection. The space was bright and inviting. Server was great too!

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.

Hubby and I took a spur of the moment ride up to Hopland for a little adventure. We had been to…read moreSip several years ago and had a great time our first visit. So we decided to stop in again to see if our previous great experience would be continued. No worries - the gal helping us taste their wine selections of the day was courteous, kind and knowledgeable about the local wines. We found ourselves tasting wines we had never heard of before, and ended up buying 6 bottles to take home! Hopland is such a sleepy place and I understand there are a few good restaurants there as well. If you are on your way to Ukiah or Mendocino, do yourself a favor and stop in at SIP Wine Tasting Room. You will be glad you did!

Please Note: Sip Mendocino is now owned and operated by the same folks as the restaurant down the…read moreblock, The Golden Pig, and goes by the same name. We walked in on Easter not sure what to expect- but stoked they were open - and it turned into a great experience. We got multiple tastings and ended up leaving with a few bottles. Tastings are cheaper than nearby wineries and the wine tender was awesome! She was friendly and knowledgeable and let us revisit wines. There's mini Hershey chocolates to snack on during the tasting and self serve water. You can also sit outside in the back to enjoy a glass and even order food from the restaurant. Solid quaint Hopland spot. Easy parking. Check it out!

This is a large, beautiful farm in the town of Boonville. They have vineyards, an incredible…read moregarden, goats and a chicken to greet you near the parking lot. They raise goat and sheep for their cheese, made daily in small batches during the milking season. Bonnie was most helpful in explaining how the farm has developed over the past 10 years. They use Babydoll sheep in their grape fields to do natural weeding and then everything is all composted together to enrich the soil. They offer tours, wine/food pairings, plus snacks, wine, and for those of us who don't drink alcohol, they offer grape juice tastings. It's a gorgeous setting and a great place to stop on the way to the coast.

This place was so magical and welcoming with yummy extras. The tasting was $25 and it included a…read morecheese pairing. We got the additional double eggs for $9 and everything was so delicious. It was dog friendly if you sit outside, and the view was fantastic. Bonnie helped us and she was so lovely to work with. She was really well-versed on the wine and the cheese and helped also when we had any questions. I would definitely recommend this to anyone passing through the area that just wants to have a chill time. Everything was delicious and it was relaxing to be there.

We were on a roadtrip and has just emerged from the woods after seeing the oldgrowth redwoods in…read moreMontgomery Woods State Natural Reserve. Hello Rivino! Terrific experience, terrific wines. Just what we needed! The chartuterie was a tasty complement. The experience was made even more memorable by Andrew. So knowledgeable, kind and attentive. Giving the wine club consideration...

Those wines!!!! Daaaaayum!!! I mean... I can't even decide on a favorite at this point. Every wine…read morethat I tried just kept getting better and better and I soon realized that they were all just delicious. Came here during a wine tasting event and left with 3 bottles of wine. And this was only the second winery that I had been to during the event. I usually try not to purchase too heavily at the beginning of a wine event because I tend to find great wines at the last wineries that I visit. But woo wee, I struck gold here and couldn't leave without some wine. Rivino is a family owned boutique winery that's nestled in the hillside of Ukiah. This is not typically where I go wine tasting, but this wonderful wine tasting event exposed me to what I've been missing on this side of town. Their grounds are extremely charming! Their estate overlooks their beautiful ranch and vineyards and also features an entertainment space where they throw events and have live music from time to time. Winemaker Jason McConnell was there at the event pouring wines and mingling with guests and staff. He is definitely a character and has so many entertaining stories. You can tell that he really enjoys producing his wine and he is super confident about it too. But he has a right to be because wow is that wine delicious! Not only did he pour us their special event wines, but he also hooked us up with tastes of several of his personal faves. He even asked me what my favorite wines were and had me taste a few wines that he knew would satisfy my palate. What's amazing is that they have great whites AND reds. Usually I've found that one is better than the other, but they are both superb here. Oh yeah, and they're Blanc de Blanc Sparkling is also delicious! Their white wines are top notch. I was extremely impressed with their Pinot Blanc, Estate Chardonnay, and Viognier. Pinot Blanc is usually hard for me to find unless i'm in or near this area (Mendocino/Anderson Valley), so I knew I was going home with a bottle of it right after the first sip. Their estate Chardonnay is so crisp, citrusy, and tropical. I had to have it. So amazing. And their reds! To die for. Loved their estate Sedulous Red Blend and their yummy Cab Franc, but ultimately fell in love with their bright and fruity Tiger Juice red blend. So joyfully fruity and jammy. It also came home with me. Yeah, their wines are definitely fine with me. The only reason why I'm rating 4 stars instead of 5 is because a few of the staff members had attitudes and some of the exchanges between these ladies and the winemaker were kind of weird and at times... uncomfortable. Not really sure what's going on there but take what you want from that information. But even with that, it didn't ruin the fun time that I had here. The wine is superb and I can see why they have so many great accolades in the area.

Highly recommend Navarro vineyard if you are passing by Philo! Wine tasting here is casual and…read moresuper affordable. For $10 you can pick around 5 pours of your liking and enjoy the views at the patio or stay indoor. Crackers, cheese and salami are sold at the shop. I love their 2014 Chardonnay and 2013 Pinot noir. I purchased 2 bottles from them and signed up for their mailing list. Staff were friendly and busy.

Loved this place! Stumbled upon it on our way to Mendocino. The ambiance is very nature and…read morepicturesque. Food is not served here. The service was amazing! $10 tastings and the fee is waved if you buy bottles. We walked out with 9 bottles, 3 of which were actually grape juice. Make sure you try the grape juice!!!

We enjoyed our visit here. Ben was very helpful and friendly. Enjoyed the sparkling flight of wine…read moreand a glass of red. Relaxing spot. Would definitely come back.

I first came to this wine tasting room when Yelp had an event here. Now, every time I'm in the area…read moreand craving some wine, I try to stop by at equality vines. My favorite part is that you can grab a glass and walk around the museum and see all of the local artwork along the walls and throughout the building. I got to chat with two of the artists that were posted and they are so talented and friendly! This tasting room and gallery is the epitome of a welcoming and kind environment. I definitely recommend!

Knights Bridge Winery is a beautiful wine tasting room located in a former bank in downtown…read moreCalistoga. A group of girlfriends and I spent the weekend in Napa for my milestone birthday, and we stopped by a few wine tastings rooms on our way to dinner, including Knights Bridge. I liked the Chardonnays on the tasting menu, and appreciated the server's thoroughness educating my group about the wines, winery's history, and Calistoga. Stop by Knights Bridge wine tasting room if you're in the area and give their Chardonnays a swirl.

Beautiful tasting room situated in an old bank. Had a 10 am tasting on Saturday morning and Jeff…read morewas an informative and amazing host. We learned about the wines, the winery and the Sonoma and Napa area. Wines from white to red were all good. We walked away with a bottle of rose and red blend. It's always nice when they spend time with you and not try to rush you.