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    Mount Eden Vineyards

    4.6 (20 reviews)
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    Sunil R.

    I have been here several times in the past and would highly recommend it! The wines are good and the views are spectacular!

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    Kevin K.

    A hidden gem of a winery up in the hills of Saratoga! We did a wine tasting with them on a weekday (they're currently only open for tastings by appointment on weekdays). The ambiance and view up by their tasting area was amazing, definitely in one of our top favorites. You get a view of their vineyards as well as the entire bay with the mountains by Fremont/Milpitas/San Jose on the other side. The wine itself was very high quality and tasty. We had a chardonnay, a rose, and two other reds. Personal favorite was the chardonnay, and it's one of the ones they're most known for. Tom, the person who introduced us to the wines, was very knowledgeable and friendly. They also have two friendly dogs roaming around that like to say hello to guests. Note that the drive up is windy, narrow, and fairly sloped uphill, with some parts that are dirt (unpaved) roads. It's about 2 miles on the windy road before you get to the winery. There is good signage, but you'll want to drive slowly since the road is shared in both directions. It's worth it though!

    Their friendly dog and my wine

    Small hidden gem of a winery up in the hills in Saratoga. I've wanted to try it after hearing about it quite a few times, but they do currently only have tastings on weekdays due to difficulties securing enough staff to also offer tastings on weekends. The drive up is definitely a bit challenging; it's 2 miles up a fairly steep, 1 lane road with lots of switchbacks. That said, it's all worth it when you get to the winery and see the gorgeous view over the Peninsula and across the bay. Tom, who guided us through the wine tasting, was very knowledgeable and friendly. He provided a lot of interesting context about the vines and grapes that are grown on the estate and in the Santa Cruz mountains, which made me appreciate the wine more when I tasted it. We tasted their estate reserve Chardonnay, a Rosé, Pinot Noir, the Mt Eden Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Domaine Eden (which is also owned by Mt Eden) Cabernet Sauvignon. I'm normally more of a red person, but I have to say I enjoyed their Chardonnay the most. That's not surprising at all given it is the wine they are known for and have won awards for. I did enjoy all the other wines as well. Overall, would highly recommend visiting if you can. It was definitely a much shorter trek than going to Napa for wine, and you still get fantastic wine in a beautiful setting to go along with the tasting. PS. There are two adorable dogs that live on the estate who will sometimes come over the sit next to you while you are doing your tasting, which honestly made an already spectacular experience even better.

    Patricia D.

    What a great find!! The views and the wine are both spectacular!! The service and stories added to a great experience. The drive up and down is an adventure of its own. We were lucky there weren't other cars coming in the opposite way for that would have been stressful. But the staff said that is why they stagger the reservations to avoid people getting there and leaving at the same time. Will definitely come back for the great wine and experience.

    View from our tasting table

    Absolutely stunning views! The wine is delicious, and our host Tom was incredibly nice and informative. Would 100% recommend and will definitely be back! My only complaint is that they do not have weekend tastings.

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    Went on a weekday tour, greeted by our lovely host Sophie and her two friendliest dogs ! Tasty wines and gorgeous views ..

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    Tom, the person who introduced us to the wines, was very knowledgeable and friendly.

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    Savannah Chanelle Vineyard - Electric X Band playing Saturday Night Music Line Up

    Savannah Chanelle Vineyard

    3.9(339 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Quiet and cute tasting room tuck away in the woods. Worker…read morewere super friendly. Wine was wonderful.

    Negative; $35 for tasting fee‼…read more You might expect this at a very high-end Napa winery eg, Stags Leap Wine Cellars etc but not in a remote woodsy area at a small boutique winery. Shocking. ** Chardonnay was out of this world. Good nose, legs, and mouth feel, long finish, but we still couldn't get past the $35 tasting fee pp and only $10 of the tasting fee is waived if you buy a bottle‼ That still brings it down to $25... Yikes! The wine attendant was drab, seemed uninterested in us..,,., no smile or joie de vivre. Not "welcoming " at all. 20% industry discount (parsimonious) Usually a 30% discount for industry /trade. 20% is usually a wine club discount. Signage is non-existent heading west. Drove by for a couple of miles looking for the sign. Positive: Chardonnay was very well balanced The first Pinot Noir was very well balanced Beautifully decorated for Christmas season Having ability to sit at a round table with the four chairs was a plus for us older folks. The wine attendant waited on us at the table which was a plus. Summary: Being a 70+ person I have a lot of experience growing grapes, a bit of hands on wine making, consuming wine since the early 70's, and pouring at several different winery tasting rooms in Paso Robles and Alameda. won't be back. 20 years ago the winery was booming with customers, the staff was very friendly and informative. The tasting fee was nonexistent if you bought a bottle it was waived. With so many other wineries to choose from we probably won't return.

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    Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards - The test pilot flight

    Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards

    3.8(219 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Overall, good value for a wine tasting and I enjoyed all of the reds (which is rare for me!)…read more Came here on New Year's Eve for an afternoon tasting and we were the only ones there! The outdoor heaters were nice on an otherwise gloomy day. We had a few whiffs of manure while riders would walk by, I guess that's expected. Usually I'm not a fan of reds, but the Test Pilot (all blends, grapes grown on the estate) blew me away! I just wish the pours were bigger, and staggered vs served all at once. As others have mentioned, the cheese plate didn't have the best presentation (basically packaged + paper plates) and the wines all came out at the same time vs a more interactive experience that I've had at other wineries.

    It's a vineyard overlooking a stable, with live cello music playing in the background…read more Vibe Check: The vineyard exudes rustic elegance, where rolling vines meet countryside charm. This boutique estate offers a refined, artisanal approach to winemaking. A special shoutout to the cellist, who made the entire experience both musical and beautiful. Crowd: Having a reservation definitely helps to get a table here. The vineyard was filled with large groups of people, most accompanied by family and friends, including us. Service: I arrived with my entire family, and we were able to secure a table right away since we had reservations. Although the vineyard was busy, the staff approached us promptly with menus and walked us through their offerings. The overall vibe was relaxed and approachable, less formal than a sommelier, which is perfect for a casual wine-tasting experience. The Sip: We chose the light flight, which included red, white, and rosé. The wines were well-balanced and thoughtfully crafted. Going into the tasting, I expected to prefer the rosé, as that's usually my favorite. However, the Pinot Noir surprised me the most because it was light and smooth, with subtle earthiness and soft tannins, which to me is a true classic Pinot Noir. Overall, it was a strong lineup with no weak points, but the Pinot Noir clearly stood out for me. The Pairing: We ordered crackers, cheese, fig spread, and roasted almonds, which paired perfectly with the wines. This vineyard also allows minors to accompany adults, which I really appreciated. We were joined by my six-year-old nephew, and it was great to see that they offer non-alcoholic beverages as well. He ordered a Sanpellegrino Limonata and proudly enjoyed his own "tasting," which was honestly adorable. The One Drawback: The smell from the horse stable. While the stable adds a unique opportunity to see beautiful horses up close, the smell can sometimes detract from the wine-tasting experience. Since tasting relies heavily on all olfactory senses, horse aroma wasn't exactly the afternote I was hoping for. The vineyard was quite a drive from our residence, but aside from the stable smell, it was a wonderful experience.

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    Domaine Eden

    Domaine Eden

    5.0(4 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Hidden gem. Mount Eden and Domaine Eden are pretty much sister wineries. You can taste wines from…read moreboth vineyards at both locations (ME is only open weekdays, DE only open weekends) We shared a chardonnay flight $40, pinot noir flight $45, and cabernet flight $65. Each consisted of 3 - 3 oz pours. The 3 flights covered all the wines they had available for tasting. Not a single bad wine and we liked most of them. Prices are on the higher end, but wines are high quality They allow outside food. Have both indoor and outdoor seating. Decent views. Service was excellent. Tasting by appointment only The drive there is no fun, literally on a dirt road hiking path for a mile or 2. Not enough room for 2 way traffic, but luckily we didn't encounter any other cars on the road going there or leaving. Worth checking out

    We made reservations for Saturday 3:30pm and it was not busy at all. Only two other tables were…read moretaken outside. It seems like a pretty chill winery. They just opened last year so I guess not many people know about it. But the drive up is rough and winding. The one way dirt road is shared with hikers too. It is sister winery to Mount Eden. Mount Eden is only open weekdays while Domaine Eden is only open weekends. They serve both wineries' wines for tasting. They have 5 tasting flights varying from $30, $40, $45, $60, and $65. 3 wines per flight and they pour a good portion. We got to try 3 different flights to share. Mount Eden Estate , Chardonnay, and Cabernet flight. All the wines were pretty good. Fruit forward and bold. Our favorites were the first Chardonnay , Pinot noir Tanaka project , and Cab from Mount Eden library. I believe it was 3 bottles purchase to waive a tasting fee. Pricey wines. There was only one male staff. He was friendly and made sure we had enough shade when the umbrella shade moved. You can bring outside food. Nice Mountain View.

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    Roudon-Smith Winery

    Roudon-Smith Winery

    4.5(26 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Was looking for an afternoon cap before heading home and we were walking around downtown Saratoga…read morehoping to find a place that was open before 5 PM and we found Roudon-Smith. Al the owner was there working and happy to serve us! My girlfriend and I shared a tasting, it comes with 7 wines. I believe 2 whites, a rose, and 4 reds. Most of the wines he was serving were vintages and the some of the case pricings he is offering are great deals! I really enjoyed the lighter wines, the Voigner, Chardonnay and the Rose were quite good. I bought a bottle of Chard and Rose, and looking forward to opening them on a warm sunny day. Wish I grabbed two of the Chard but I work close by so I can drop in again.

    We wanted to go to wine room walking distance from our dinner in downtown Saratoga…read more This place is small and bare bones with a short bar and some high top tables for two, but what really makes it experience is the owner. I wasn't expecting to be there for more than an hour, but he really walked us through and told stories about every wine on the flight which I enjoyed. (It bugs me when they just dumped wine in your glass and have you read the description on your own) Seven tastings of whites and reds for 10 bucks!! I had read reviews of someone complaining that they were mostly vintages, but first of all the wines arranged from 2013 to 2023, and secondly there wasn't a single wine on the tasting that I didn't enjoy. Even the Chardonnay, which is typically my least favorite type of white wine wasn't too buttery. At $10 a flight I didn't feel compelled to buy out my flight but you can with two bottles which we ended up doing since we enjoyed the flights. The bottles were really affordable ranging from 25 to 35 . I really couldn't decide between the Cabernet franc and the Zinfandel which were both complex yet with an easy finish Overall, a really nice experience to have before having dinner in downtown Saratoga

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