We stopped here Sunday afternoon just before leaving Bodega Bay. We had the place to ourselves! The…read morelawn outside is pretty with a view and the sun warming us up enough. The wines (rosé, and pinots) were perfectly light enough for an afternoon tasting, not too heavy. And, the price was reasonable. Enjoyable, little afternoon in Bodega Bay!

It's a quant little winery. If you don't pay attention you'll miss it. Michael from Lancaster…read morewinery was working . They both are a part of Foley wineries . Suzanne was our host. She was pleasant and sweet.. I got a glass of bubbly . and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. It's nice to sit out by the coast .

Without question the best wine tasting experience I have ever had. Met with some close friends and…read moremy Mom to do a tasting here at the Jasper House the day after Christmas. Not only is the tasting room laid out like a movie set, but it is the most beautiful setting in Freestone. The wines are exquisite and some of the best Chardonnay I have had to date. Highly recommend their Chardonnay's and Pinot's. Cole, the Estate Manager, has such a wealth of knowledge about Black Kite, California Wines, and viticulture in general. He was so engaging, friendly and taught us so much and we were so grateful for his expertise. Please do yourselves a favor and stop into Black Kite for a tasting, make sure to get their cheeseboard as well for a perfect pairing. Thank you to Black Kite for such a wonderful experience it truly made our Christmas.

We drove by Black Kite on the way home from Tomales, and we are SO glad we did! We didn't have a…read morereservation, and Cole was so kind to fit our group of 8 in. We sat outside in the comfy chairs, under the umbrellas, amidst the gorgeous flowers and enjoyed some delicious Pinots and Chardonnays. Cole was charming and informative and even gave us some books by the founder to take home! We had wonderful wine and a wonderful time!

We love taking our dog on vacation so, we are always looking for dog friendly hotels. This review…read moreis in between a 4 and a 5. The kindness of the staff makes it a five. Pros: this was a very charming estate and the staff was beyond kind to both of us and our pup. He was welcome everywhere except the dining room, the pool and spa. The room was very cute and clean. The only downside for me and my allergies is that there is wood fireplace in each room. The bathroom had plenty of hot water. The breakfast was from 8-10 am in the dining room and had a decent meat-less spread. Toast, bagels, oatmeal and toppings, plain yogurt, cottage cheese, scrambled eggs, hard boiled eggs, fruit salad, coffee, tea assortment and juices. The grounds are super cute and weather permitting there is a movie playing on a projector with complimentary s'mores to cook on the outdoor wood fire. Since we had our dog, we didn't use the pool or spa. "Aunt Kay" we interacted with the most and was so kind to both of us and Dio. She made our stay! Not only was she informative but also checked in on us when we we'd pass through the lobby. Dio was a big fan of her. Cons: if you have allergies or are sensitive to wood smoke, this is not your destination. Again, there are wood burning fireplaces in each room and a large fire pit by the movie. The room we stayed at is across from the pool and it can get noisy. You can also hear everyone that walks in front of your room. Along with that there is a lot of wildlife, so you may need ear plugs. If you need to sleep in the dark, the front blinds are going to still let in light, so bring a sleep mask. Update: we got a text that I forgot my socks in the room. They offered to mail them to us, we declined. I don't remember the last time house keeping and the front office too the time to be that considerate.

I'm a local and I've attempted to contact the Sonoma Coast Villa to book a staycation by phone in…read morean effort to talk to a real person about the difference between a couple of rooms. I finally got a hold of the reservation person, not on site, (the last three days I tried to call this place twice they did not pick up, and just now, I was in the middle of the conversation, and was hung up on). Further, before I actually spoke to this person just now, I sent them not one, but two emails in the last four days via their own website, and have not received a response. My friend and I did a staycation at this facility a few years ago and enjoyed our stay. However, it does not appear that customer service exists at this place anymore. Since they've made it blatantly clear they don't need my business, I'll make sure any of my out of town friends and family looking to stay on our coast, know exactly where NOT to stay.

What a great experience at KJ during the MLK long weekend. We walked into the tasting room and…read morewere seated (not crowded) without a reservation. I am only familiar with grocery store KJ wines and visiting the Santa Rosa headquarters changed my opinion. Our host was wonderful at explaining the wines, varieties, and AVAs. Walking the grounds was a nice segue in between tastings. KJ earned a new club member!

Came with a group of 5 for a bachelorette party and a wonderful time. The grounds are beautiful,…read morelots of opportunities for photos and have ample seating for larger groups. We did a side by side tasting which was a fun experience. Our server was knowledgeable about the wine and answered all our questions. We also ordered a pizza, charcuterie board and truffle fries. The pizza was delicious had fantastic flavor and the fries were nicely seasoned and crunchy. The charcuterie had lots of variety, but I do wish our server would have explained what each cheese was and the different elements on the board. Overall we had a good time, but felt like we were forgotten about a bit from the time we sat down to when we ordered.

This winery was a gem- unique and the reds were really wonderful. Worth the drive to find it- do…read morecall first as it is by appointment only.

Best pinot ever., anywhere. Hard travels to get there, it's off miles of dirt roads, so do call…read moreahead. Ask for the story of its founding.

Alex made our tasting experience at Square Peg so unbelievably special. Great hospitality,…read morewonderful wine, and stunning views. Square Peg really has it all. As wine newbies, we're always a bit intimidated going into tastings and I'm happy to report that we were welcomed so warmly and guided through all the details expertly. We will definitely be back!!!

If you are looking for a charming, family-owned winery to visit, Square Peg fits the bill…read moreperfectly! Located in a gorgeous little spot in Sonoma County, the tasting room is beautifully-appointed, serving as a gallery of sorts for some beautiful sculptures and paintings. Oh, and the wine is delicious and Alex was great company! We will definitely be returning!

A quaint tasting area under a beautiful walnut tree in the hills on a light breeze pre-summer…read moreafternoon? Count me in. I called in for a last minute appointment and met Sue underneath the canopy of the beautiful tree. She walked me through a tasting of their organic wines and shared the story of the vineyard land, dating back to the 1800s. We chit chat, we sat in silence and listened to the sounds of nature as I sipped through each of my pours... it was a pleasant start to the day. Their Cabernet Sauvignon is less tannic, which made it an appropriate purchase for me before parting for the day. They also offer a unique sauvignon/riesling blend (it may have been a Chardonnay/riesling), but interesting nonetheless, and one I would have purchased if in the market for multiple bottles.

Our visit to Porter-Bass was an absolute delight! Our tasting took place under a gorgeous old…read morewalnut tree smack-dab in the middle of the property. Sue, the owner, served us six outstanding wines (the Chardonnay was fantastic, as was the Pinot, and I truly enjoyed them all. We talked and sipped and laughed, and since we bought a bottle our tasting was free! Highly recommend!

Cute Chateau-style sparkling winery in Napa. Reserved the $45 tasting online but was happy to find…read morethat we didn't all have to do the champagne tasting, as long as we spent the $45 per person minimum on consumables. Since this was our last stop of the day, we went with one glass of the Brut ($16) each to toast the birthday girl, the Caviar Flight that includes three 0.5 ounce jars of caviar, potato chips, toast points, Carr crackers, small bowl of crème fraiche and lemon wedges, and tried the salmon gougeres. While they had good flavor, they were on the drier side. We easily hit our minimum spend with the selection and enjoyed the French opulence, along with the cute goods for purchase on the way out. They also added 18% automatically for our party of 6 to the final bill. Great for pictures, although we got rained in. Still a good stop for sparkling wine lovers.

We get it: -you are in Napa, not Sonoma (less people find…read morethat a positive these days - including us now, thanks to your condescending demeanor) -you have a nice property and plenty of business (but doesn't mean the front desk lady today had to be rude) -signs say reservations for tastings all leading up to the property (we only asked if you sold by the glass because the google search said you did) We know you are looking for a vibe, but it shouldn't cost you talking down to people in the process who were willing to spend money with you. Come back down to earth. Total bad taste in our mouths now, your property is stunning but your soul seems dark.

A friend had booked us a tasting experience at Halleck and its easily one of our top tasting…read moreexperiences yet! The property is beautiful with a nice little open area and views for days! Even the drive through the trees feels enchanted. David was the best. He took us on a journey and you could tell he knew his stuff. We also had a chance to meet one of the owners which was a nice bonus. The experience itself is intimate because you're with multiple people at your table but you get to experience it together. The food pairings were also delicious. Ok wine time. This was THE best Gewürztraminer I've ever had. Like, you could have a bottle of this easily on your own. We even took a few home to try with Indian food, and it was delicious. Another hit was their Zin which was interestingly like a strawberry rose but again, very easy and tasteful to drink. I cannot wait to go back because I need more of that Gewürztraminer!

Alison was amazing! She was so welcoming and explained all the wines so well. This was my first…read morewinery experience and it set the bar high for any future experience. Also loved that David made an appearance! You could really tell that they are passionate about what they do and it really elevated the experience!

This business does not care about it's customers and is so impossible to reach it's almost comical…read more I was a long-term customer of Fog Crest. In 2024 we received a shipment of wine where all the wine in the shipment was broken. In typical situations, wineries offer replacement of broken bottles, but Fog Crest was impossible to reach in spite of (literally) 50 phone calls and emails. Since I couldn't reach them, I canceled my subscription to their wine club. Flash forward a few months, they charge me another ~$500 on my credit card for wine, but never ship me any wine (in spite of the fact that I had already canceled online). Again, dozens of calls and emails, no answer and no response. Still trying. A few months after that, they charge me ANOTHER ~$500 on my credit card for wine, but don't ship that wine to me either. After probably 100 calls and emails, I finally talk to the wine club coordinator on the phone. She of course acknowledges my dozens of messages, and acknowledges my situation. She says she will replace the wine that was broken and figure out why they've been charging me for wine I haven't been receiving and make it right. But that she can't talk right now and she'd call me back with more information. That was a month ago. I've now called again dozens of times, and emailed. No response. Called and emailed the owner, no response. This is borderline criminal: $1,500 in charges for undelivered product, a non-existent customer service experience, and an online system so archaic that it doesn't process your cancelation and continues to charge you for product.

Zero Accountability and Terrible Customer Service - Avoid Fog Crest!…read more I'm absolutely appalled by my experience with Fog Crest Winery. We joined their wine club in 2023 and was charged $420 all of 2024/25 for wine that they NEVER shipped. When I called to inquire about where the wine was, I was met with complete silence--multiple calls and messages went unanswered. After finally getting a call back, the person said they only called me back because "she saw we had called a lot in one day." That was the first red flag. She promised to credit my account and look into another charge that had been applied. It's been SEVEN days since that conversation, and STILL no credit, no updates, and no resolution. I've followed up with multiple calls, messages, and emails... NOTHING. At this point, it's clear that they don't care about their customers. I highly recommend staying far away from Fog Crest if you value your time and money. Total waste of both