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Nella Terra Cellars

4.7 (163 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 4:30 pm

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My husband and I got married at Nella Terra about a month ago and everything about the venue and overall experience was exceptional. We had only toured one other venue before coming to Nella Terra, and we definitely didnt feel inspired about the first location we visited. Our first time seeing Nella Terra in person was night and day difference. Every detail about the venue felt very special and intentional, even down to the country road leading up to the actual venue site. Upon entering the venue on the narrow country road, we already felt like the experience was elevated from the get-go. It was beautiful in pictures but seeing it in person exceeded our expectations. It was absolutely stunning and we felt so much more inspired within a matter of seconds. Kendall was the main person of contact who we communicated with during the early stages of our venue tour experience. She was incredibly friendly, helpful, and knew the venue inside and out. We could instantly feel her love for the venue as well which was super inspiring and comforting for us. Throughout our wedding planning process and journey, our wedding planner and venue partners were exceptional and very responsive. We worked very closely with Lindsay from Simply Lovely Events (which is one of their preferred vendors as far as wedding planners), and Whitney who is one of the venue directors at Nella Terra. They both did an amazing job making us feel set up for success and there was never too big or small of an ask regarding our special day. Our wedding day was seamless and everything went according to plan, not to mention the set up was absolutely beautiful and exactly what we envisioned. They had yet again exceeded our expectations in every way. We're so lucky and honored to have hosted our guests at such a beautiful venue, and with an amazing team like the one at Nella Terra. We would do it all over again and want to give a huge shout out and thank you to the wonderful team we had the pleasure of working with. We highly recommend Nella Terra and will continue to speak very highly of the venue and our experience as it was truly unforgettable and everything we couldve imagined for our wedding day. Thank you team Nella Terra!

Charise I.

Had our wedding at Nella Terra Cellars on September 21st and it was the best choice we made when venue touring and was the perfect place for our wedding! We booked Nella Terra over a year in advance and worked with Kendall and Whitney. They were both amazing to work with and answered my many questions, gave me multiple quotes so I can see how many guests I can have to work with my budget and they even sent us a bottle of wine when we were getting closer to the date! The team was very very patient and worked with me with everything I was envisioning to happen. Wedding day was amazing, guests complimented the beauty of the hidden gem , the bar tending services, our wonderful onsite shuttle driver for family members who had trouble walking down the stairs and especially the welcoming champagne. It was truly a magical experience for everyone at the wedding. Everyone had the same comment of "when driving to the venue, it was confusing as if you're in the middle of no where , but once you make that left turn going to the parking lot you are in awe and excited to go down the stairs". As for the wedding party, the bridal cottage was a great area for the girls to hang out, take pictures and drink champagne. I loved how there was a secluded bathroom there too for the awkward dress holding time when needing to use the restroom - tons of space if you have a long train dress!. The groomsmen enjoyed the bocce ball court area as well and got to play. Walking around Nella Terra alone just makes you feel like you're far away and in a magical place. Everything catches your eye from the vineyard , the stairs, the water fall, palm trees and even the beautiful white tent for reception. You feel and see the love and beauty the place holds because of its up-keeping and how the team there is beyond welcoming to everyone! I highly recommend this venue for anyone especially if you want amazing photo ops for you and your guests, but really for an amazing time. Nella Terra cellars is beyond perfect!

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Dathan C.

This was a lot of firsts. First time as the plus one, first winery, first only Indian food wedding. Anyways, my better half received a wedding invitation and off to California we went for the weekend. The wedding itself was held at the gorgeous Nella Terra Cellars located in the mountains of Sunol. The wedding venue at Nella Terra Cellars offers space for a small to medium sized reception and wedding, with a picturesque water feature, a stairway through the winery, a babbling brook, multiple foot bridges, an assortment of flowers, a waterfall, a huge "Love" sign and a large tree strung up with led lights overlooking the large pond. Plenty of areas to get gorgeous photos but without being tacky in a way that scream "we did this for likes on Instagram." There's also a large tiled space for a party tent, along with space for vendors and portable bathrooms, along with fire pits, and sofas. It is an active cattle ranch with at least one llama. The location can be fairly warm during the afternoon in early May as shade can be hard to find and then cools down dramatically once the sun sets. Parking is extensive in the upper lots. As for nearby hotels, there are a bunch in Fremont which is about a 20 to 25 minute drive from the location.

The guests of the wedding. Behind the pond
Elizabeth S.

Attended a wedding ....wow beautiful venue. The weather was perfect. The set up was memorable. The scenery of the rolling hills was eye catchers. The pond, flowers , vineyard and the reception/ballroom was amazing. Food was great. Who ever the catering company they did excellent. The salmon was perfectly cooked the veggies were just right. The service very attentive.

Sean M.

2022 Estate Sauvignon Blanc - light and fruity with a buttery finish like a Chardonnay 2012 Estate Viognier - Floral and dry with a slight butter finish 2020 Estate Pinot Noir Rose - A lighter version of Pinot Noir. Soft and fruity with a crisp dry finish. 2021 Gold Medal Winner 2021 Estate Pinot Noir - Soft and fruity berry, medium body, and a hint of pepper. Dryer finish than most Pinot Noirs. At $48/bottle I feel it was a bit overpriced for an ok Pinot. In my opinion price should be $35. 2021 Estate Rubertino Red Blend - 50 Zinfandel and 50 Petite Syrah. Medium body, dry wine, slightly acidic, spicy. Table wine would be good with Italian pasta dishes, pizza, Asian and hearty beef comfort food. Would not recommend with lean beef like a filet or NY Strip but could be good with a Ribeye or a sirloin. $46/bottle for a table blend seemed overpriced to me. In my opinion price should be $32/bottle. Good service, seating area with shade, and view of the Viognier vineyard. There was a nice breeze coming over the mountain for a perfect summer day with a glass of wine. Recommended to come on a Sunday afternoon at about 2pm for less crowds. And if they have a wedding finishing up you get music in the background for your tasting. Tasting fee $25 waived if purchasing over $125 in wine.

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Lauren H.

Nella Terra helped host my June wedding and I could not be happier choosing them for the big day. My husband is not a man of many words and he even voiced that he was extremely happy with our choice as well! From initial inquiry to the day of, Nella Terra was on top of everything. Their required vendor for wedding planning (Simply Lovely) and catering (On the Vine) made the coordination of all the details seamless. They are chosen for great reason and the saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies perfectly. All I had to do on my wedding day was show up and enjoy the day. That's literally it! Every detail large and small was planned before and they executed perfectly on the day of, I never worried or stressed about the details. The venue is gorgeous if you are wanting an outdoor wedding. So many unique areas to take pictures from. We did our first look at the botanical garden, family portraits under the staircase surrounded by vineyards, and then had cocktail area right outside the reception area which is under a beautifully prepared white tent. I have lived in the Bay Area my whole life and had no idea this gem of a venue existed. We got so many complements from guest about how beautiful and elegant the venue felt. Kendall went above and beyond to make sure no detail was left out and that the day went smoothly. She is professional and organized. Thank you to the Nella Terra team for exceeding all my expectations and making our wedding a dream come true!

Victoria B.

We fell in love with Nella Terra Cellars when we took a tour of the venue. From the beautiful landscaping to the reception tent, you can tell how much intention went into making this venue what it is today. Our wedding day was no exception to that as well. Bethany and the Nella Terra staff all were so kind and helpful in executing our vision on the day of and answering all of our questions and concerns prior to. I can't thank and recommend Nella Terra enough. All of our friends and family still rave about the venue and our wedding day. Another thing that is so helpful, is their working relationship with the planners at Simply Lovely Events and the catering staff at On The Vine Catering. They already communicate and work out all their details together, you literally don't have to worry about a thing -- which was such a relief as a bride! P.S. Nella Terra's wine and sparkling wine is also so delicious! We love wine so that was a big factor in choosing our venue since we'd be having it at the cocktail hour/reception and our guests were equally as impressed as well.

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Karen W.

Our niece and her fiance got married here this past weekend and it's beautiful and intimate and met their needs for a safe wedding, as the wedding ceremony and cocktails was outside and the dinner was in the large white tent with air coming through. It was very relaxing and pleasant. Bathrooms are located in the trailer at the back of the tent and are clean, but alittle dark inside the bathrooms. The floor seems to be slightly tilted as I felt like I was on a cruise ship. There was an open bar and banquet tables were beautifully decorated. The bride and her father came down the beautiful staircase that leads to the venue. Some of us went down the stairs to get to the venue, but if you aren't mobile, there is a shuttle that can take you down to the venue. It was a very sunny and hot day (90's) at 5 pm during the ceremony so bring a hat and sunglasses! The food was a delicious buffet that had servers at the buffet line. The only con I see is the distance as it is a long drive from Oakland to Sunol and the winery is not near the freeway but a long drive on a two lane road that seemed endless. But going home was pretty quick with gps!

2018 Pinot Noir
Ernesto P.

SUCH an amazing experience. The Wine tasting ambience was ELITE. The property was BEAUTIFUL and the service was impeccable. My personal favorite was the Pinot Noir and my wife was a fan of the Sauvignon Blanc. We were accompanied by an Emily and she was WONDERFUL. She told us about every single wine we were tasting and the different flavors we were experiencing and she was just a gem. I am so glad that we found this place, we love wine tasting and have been to a couple of different vineyards and this is now one of our favorites. 10/10 Definitely will come back in the future!

Krobkal P.

First time coming here for a friend's wedding. Parking was cool since there were staff there to direct us and let us know of the shuttle service to take us down the hill. The ceremony location was beautiful overlooking the water feature and bridge. The patio had the tent already set up with water stations and drinks nearby. Such a beautiful space! And lights everywhere for when the sun started to set!

Lauren V.

We just got married on 9.29 and it was the best day ever!! Thank you to Kendall and the whole Nella Terra team for being absolutely wonderful throughout the entire wedding planning process. You helped make our wedding day so special and we are forever grateful for you. Our guests said it was one of the best weddings they have ever been to. The food, staff, service, ambiance - everything was perfect. The wedding planners at Simply Lovely are also fabulous. Thank you for making us feel like not just another couple that you are servicing and making it feel personal and special. Good customer service goes a long way and the staff at Nella Terra is wonderful.

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Reviews are largely positive. Guests highlight the beautiful venue and scenery, professional and helpful staff, delicious wine, and well-maintained grounds.

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“Spoke with Kendall many times regarding planning and she set up something custom that was exactly what I needed.”

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