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Moondance Cellars

5.0 (150 reviews)
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Closed • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Walking down to the picnic table from the parking
Sheila S.

I booked months in advance because I already knew that we were coming through Sebastopol on our way to bodega Bay in March and David emailed me back upon my inquiry. I did have to call in with my credit card to reserve the spot. Fast forward several months and it is Wednesday at 11 AM. We arrive at Moondance cellars gate but it is closed and there is just a keypad we don't know what to press. I called the number listed on Google maps, but get the machine. Luckily David calls back a few minutes later as he was running a little bit late. He electronically opened the gates for us, and we parked to the left side and walked down to the pond/picnic table. We had two greyhounds with us, and they were thrilled with the horses. David's little dog Mike wasn't so thrilled with the greyhounds, but they all were fine together. There were six of us, but only five of us were doing the tastings. We tasted two whites and two reds at the picnic table, and then we got a revisit our favorite wine as we walked down to the garage area to see the hot rods. We also saw a family of deer in the next winery over. Moondance does not have its own grapes, but there are some vineyards around the property. David was here on his own today as his wife was out and he was happy to hear we had nowhere else to be so we didn't have to rush. He said pared down in life to the things he loves doing, like these tastings. Upon payment time, we went inside to the store/tasting bar/shed and paid for our $25 tastings and the bottles we were taking home. The toilet is in the front of the house. There was a laminated sheet with tasting notes and prices, but David told us to ignore the tasting notes as everybody has individual tastes.

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Noelani M.

We had a great time wine tasting here for a birthday. We tried several delicious wines and one of our friends became a member. I loved that it was an intimate experience and we were allowed to bring food. They had a great property and even showed us their horses and hot rods. They only take 3 reservations a day and only accept reservations over the phone.

View from the tasting table.
Heather H.

An absolutely wonderful wine tasting experience! We needed a place that was family friendly, outside, and with great wine, and, boy, did we find it. David encouraged us to bring a picnic spread, then poured some delicious wines for us, while our children played with the dog, looked at the horses with Priscilla, and peered into the pond. We spent the afternoon tasting wine and listening to David's fantastic tales. I'm not going to pretend that I am a fancy wine expert, but I have consumed plenty, and I do know what I like. My favorites of the day were the Sauvignon blanc and the Merlot. We were so delighted by the offerings at Moondance Cellars, we bought a case. Thank you again, Priscilla and David, for a fantastic afternoon!

The on-site security: Mike
Micah H.

This hidden gem was a delightful hour-and-a-half appointment with Dave and Priscilla. The staff (owners Dave and Priscilla ) wore masks and practiced the proper COVID-19 PPE and distancing protocol. Once we got to the tasting our masks came off of course. The tasting was delightful. Dave is an awesome storyteller with many insights about the wine, wine making process and the local area. I enjoyed every single wine on the flight. The standout for me was the 2020 Sauvignon Blanc. We were taken on a quick tour of their property, accompanied by Mike the dog - awesome views, horses, vintage cars. If you are looking for a pleasant, slow paced wine tasting experience with a view, I would recommend Moondance.

I recently took a trip to the Bodega Bay area with my family. I have been there before but my family had never been there. As part of the trip we wanted to visit a winery/vineyard that was family-friendly and low-key. My wife found Moondance Cellars in the Sebastopol area online and based on the amazing reviews, we decided to give it a shot. It literally felt as if we were visiting a family member and we're hanging out and drinking wine. David and Priscilla were amazing host and my entire family was entertained in some way shape or form. Our ages ranged from my 4 year old daughter to my 68 year old mom. It was great wine, great atmosphere, great conversation and overall great people. Just a truly genuine experience. Thank you for hosting us. Looking forward to getting our shipment of wine!!! Chris Mosquera

Another day in Paradise

The whole world has changed over the past few years but an afternoon spent with David and Priscilla at their ranch, tasting wonderful wines and sharing stories of their lives and yours remains a Sonoma experience not soon forgotten. If you are like my wife and me, I bet you will want to be a Moondance wine club member and become part of the Moondance family. We look forward to our visit to Sebastapol every summer and we relive those precious moments each time our Moondance wine shipments arrive!

Our group with the owner, David

This winery was the cutest, most laid back tasting with the best wine! I booked a private shuttle for 11 people for my birthday and David (the owner) graciously let us all crash his winery. Him and his wife were so welcoming and inviting. We tasted his delicious, award-winning wines then toured the property before snapping some pics and heading on our way after a couple hours but we would've been perfectly happy lounging around there all day. Thanks for a great birthday, David!

Jaalah P.

Sooooooo, guys. This winery is AWESOME! As I write this I'm enjoying a glass of the 2016 Chardonnay. I've literally been saving it since March (when I visited) because I knew once I drank it it would be a long while before I could get a replacement. My girls and I discovered this charming winery during my bachelorette weekend. We fell in love with it. We were treated like family and had such an amazing time. Once we're allowed to roam California again we WILL be back. Until then, CHEERS!

Cool and unique cars
Haddie D.

David and Pricilla were so kind and gracious! The wine was delicious and their hospitality was unbeatable. The horses are so sweet and the fun you have with the personal tasting is what you will get from this visit!

Corey T.

What a hidden gem off the beaten path! As I was searching for wineries in Sonoma, I came across the website for Moondance Cellars. I was intrigued by the idea of tasting wine while visiting with horses and dogs. My partner was equally excited by the opportunity to explore a few stellar classic cars. Our expectations were met and exceeded! David and Priscilla are a husband/wife duo who have been making wine on their own terms, using both standard and innovative techniques. They have a variety of whites (chardonnay) and reds (pinot noir, merlot, cabernet sauvignon). There was not a single wine that I did not enjoy. My two favorites were the pinot and cab. During the tasting, David explained his whole process to us, including the history of Moondance. While he was speaking with us, it was clear that his sole focus was on us, and he wanted to get to know us. After the wine tasting, David gave us an extra pour and gave us a tour of the property. We were able to say hello to Teddy (a horse) and explore several classic cars. It felt like a home away from home. Visiting Moondance Cellars was spectacular. I cannot recommend it more highly. We are going home members of Moondance's Wine Club so that we can enjoy David and Priscilla's wine year round. Moondance is absolutely worth a visit. Thank you to David and Priscilla!

Leslie S.

This small batch winery is so lovely. The owners are amazing with their one on one intimate experience and the wines are beautifully unique. The cab is exceptionally special - it is done in unique fashion that you can learn about when you visit ;) have fun!

Dave and P the owners

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Fabulous wine even better company. David is knowledgeable and fun. His wine has many stories. Come hear his stories. Highly recommended.

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Fantastic small vineyard with great red and whites! David and Priscilla both are very nice!!!

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David is amazing and the wine is fabulous! If you are lucky, you can get a private tour of the classic car garage. Wow. Great experience!

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Amazing!! We had such a great time . Super fun for the kids to explore and see the horses . Wine is delicious !

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“Had the BEST time visiting David and his lovely wife at their winery/farm/car barn on a girl's weekend to Bodega Bay!”

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