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    4.7 (156 reviews)
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    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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    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!

    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.

    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!

    Nella Terra is as beautiful as it looks! My husband and I got married here in September and both the venue itself and Nella Terra's team are exceptional. We allowed ourselves two years to plan, but having Nella Terra's preferred list of vendors made it so much easier. Kendall at Nella Terra was always available and ensured our special day went off without a hitch. Her and our team of vendors are truly superheroes! Nella Terra was the first venue we toured and we knew right away, it was the one. In September, the hills turn this gorgeous golden color and we took photos during sunset. The venue really speaks for itself and Nella Terra's team is incredibly skilled and coordinated. I couldn't imagine our wedding coming together like it did without their support! Photo Credit: Jackie Rangel (IG: @jackierangelphoto)

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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!

    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!

    I had my Indian wedding at Nella Terra in October. It was a truly perfect day. The venue was stunning and the Nella Terra, On the Vine, and Simply Lovely Events teams were on top of everything. We only had a few meetings over the last year leading up to the big day, but everything executed flawlessly. The guests were very impressed by the surrounding beauty and timeliness of the entire event. The reception was in the tent, which offered a very intimate vibe even for a party of 200 guests. I could not have imagined a better way to get married. Thank you to Kendall and the Nella Terra team.

    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.

    Karrisa H.

    Nella Terra is an absolutely beautiful venue with kind and helpful staff. When my now husband and I were selecting a venue, I wanted to avoid getting married at a vineyard, as all of my cousins already did. But the moment we saw the venue- the jaw dropping staircase, the golden fields and light filled Aztec tent- we knew Nella Terra was the one for us! The staff were incredibly helpful, especially Whitney. She helped ensure the day was perfect! We loved the venue and wine so much we became wine club members! We are looking forward to returning to Nella Terra for many years to come.

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    Crystal H.

    We had made online reservations 3 days before our Saturday reservation at 2:45pm. We decided to add on 2 charcuterie boxes with crackers for $25 each. We didn't know the portion size of 1 box was actually good enough for 4 people as a snack. We didn't completely finish the 1st box either so we took leftovers and the other box home. The charcuterie box was nicely presented. Tasting fee was $25 for 5 wines. We loved almost all the wines we tried. Especially Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot noir and the Red Blend. The only staff who worked that day was friendly. A little too friendly when he talked really long with another couple towards the end and a couple of wedding guests left after waiting a while without being helped to get a drink. We had really bad wines at Elliston Vineyards before coming here the same day, which is also in located in Sunol. Glad we ended with delicious wines. 1 shared restroom. There were 1-2 wasps that kept trying to bother us since we got wine and food. No outside food or alcohol allowed. Online Sales are final and non refundable. It was 93 degrees but it was bareable with the umbrella shade and breeze.

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    Ask the Community - Nella Terra Cellars

    Is there an age restriction to visit this winery or can we bring children with us for a tasting?

    We are a family friendly winery, children are welcome. We look forward to your visit!

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    Can anyone please share their experiences with the restrooms here? The area looks beautiful but do we have to use portable toilets?! Please advise!!!

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    4.8(295 reviews)
    8.4 mi

    My husband and I just had our wedding at the Palm Event Center this month, and truly cannot say…read moreenough about how perfect it was! From start to finish, we truly felt so supported and guided throughout the entire wedding planning process. From the venue tour, to navigating contracts, to nailing down details and logistics (menu tasting, coordinating with vendors, etc.), to the actual day of the wedding - the Palm's team was so incredibly professional and efficient, while also being understanding and reassuring during such a stressful time. The Palm's team is clearly a well-oiled machine and executed the entire wedding day without a hitch. We have to give a special shout out to our venue coordinator, Melissa, who is absolutely exceptional! Her attention to detail, kindness, and ability to simply get things done smoothly is unmatched. We were so grateful to have had her as our coordinator and highly recommend her! On top of the wonderful team (this includes all staff!), the venue is absolutely stunning and the in-house catering is amazing! Our guests had nothing but great things to say about the food, and we can confidently say that no guest left hungry! My husband and I highly recommend The Palm Event Center for your special day!

    We had a full Hindu wedding ceremony and reception at the Palm Event Center and had an excellent…read moreexperience overall! We reserved our date quite in advance but had a lot of support in the planning. We first worked with Nicole during the initial planning process, and then things were handed off to our coordinator Makenna. She was excellent to work with when we had questions and changes as we got closer to our date. Palm was also very flexible with us viewing the venue with family in advance and scheduling a rehearsal the week of. Our coordinator Makenna was sick last minute so we worked with Melissa on the day of the wedding. Despite coming in last minute, she took great care of us and everything went smoothly! The ceremony package with wedding coordinator was a great value for how smoothly everything went. We definitely recommend working with preferred vendors whenever possible to make things even easier, as they have good relations with the venue and paperwork is easier. We are so glad we got married here and can't wait to visit the winery again in the future! Thanks so much to Makenna and Melissa for making our special day so memorable!

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