I organized a group meet up here and I was surprised at how great it turned out! We grabbed a picnic table thinking there were just a few but walking up a bit, we saw a whole row more! Very low key, chill vibes compared to Napa's 'need to impress' feels. The staff were super friendly and helpful and our group ended up doing bottles in buckets! Their set up was SO cute! Their wine was good too! I didn't get a chance to buy a bottle while there but thankfully, they are close so can swing by another time! read more

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This is a hidden gem. It's right next to a hiking trail - a great spot to hang out with friends after a long hike. A bottle of wine ranges from $45- $75 (as I recall), very reasonable considering you can use their picnic tables throughout the day. It's on a first come first served basis, and they don't rent out their space for private parties. One feedback though - since I haven't had their wine before, I asked for a small sip between the two wine before purchasing and they said "buy the full tasting". read more

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This winery offers a fantastic, one of a kind experience that combines wine tasting, picnicking, and hiking in one spot! The property has a charming, old-town vibe with friendly staff. It is located right next to the Picchetti Ridge Open Space Preserve. Picnic and wine after the Zinfandel Trail or any of the neighboring trails is something I'd love to do. It is the perfect three-in-one activity for me. we can bring our own food, there is a nice, shaded picnic area with plenty of benches and open grass space. We can buy a bottle, pick a spot, and enjoy our time while taking in the beautiful scenery. Another bonus is the bathrooms are clean. My favorite is the Mattie Rose, which won a double gold medal. I loved its color, aroma, taste, and texture. Highly recommend for your next outdoor adventure! read more

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Went with a large group on a Saturday morning, there were still a few tables to choose from at opening time. Since we sat outside to be able to enjoy our own picnic we ordered wines by the bottle. They only offer the tastings indoors. read more

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The drinks are always really good as well as the ambience. There is one server that I feel needs to relax. She was condescending and needs to calm down. She appears to critique my group and our choices. She should find another job. read more

Conviently located right next to the Pincchetti open space preserve, the option for a glass of wine after a hike is one I couldn't not pass up. They open at 11am so that gave me plenty of time to hike before hand. Even right at opening there was a good amount of people that run in the second the gate is open to grab a table. You can get wine by the glass, the bottle, or set up a tasting. In this case just a glass was sufficient. I got the Sparking Brut Rosé. It was delicious though I will say, on an empty stomach post hike, it hit harder than it normally wood. They don't have good options that I saw and judging by the other tables, it's being your own everything. It does get kind of loud but overall it was really nice to just sit and sip on some wine with some really pretty scenery. I'd definitely come again to have a picnic on the grass and do a full wine tasting. read more

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We had a lovely hike up to the tasting room and enjoyed a flight each where we chose individually! We followed it up by grabbing some glasses to go outside to the picnic tables and enjoyed sandwiches we had packed. Lovely area, great staff inside serving and letting us know some history about the vineyard! Already looking forward to another trip this way. read more

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I've been trying to get to Picchetti Winery for some time and finally made it today. It's a beautiful drive to the winery, which is next to the trailhead. We hiked the Zinfandel trail and then had a lovely picnic lunch. There are several picnic tables and most are shaded. We then made our way to the tasting room. It was quite crowded today, but we didn't have to wait too long. For $25 we got to taste five wines. The pours were okay for the price. The wines were yummy and staff very friendly. I wish the tastings were seated though. I will definitely be back, possibly in the fall. read more

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Located in the scenic hills, Picchetti is a perfect escape to a journey in enjoyment rarely seen in a world of boring, pedantic, over priced, run-of-the-mill forgettable wine. Their genius method of finding the proper AVA's to source the best grapes for both 100% varietals and blends - Santa Cruz Mountains, Central Coast, Lodi, Paso Robles...hell, they source from a vineyard in Palo Alto - to fit their style of wine makes them a top tier house that will change your life. Oh, and yep they do a damn fine job of Methode' sparkling (The Rose' bubbly is magic). Great wine club - each shipment includes actual useful items: wine stopper, wine glass polishing towel, corkscrew, etc. Miss out at your own risk. read more

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Nice family winery with picnic area and hiking trails. Good wines. Friendly staff. We did a short hike before visiting the tasting room. We were greeted by the estate's peacock and fluffy black kitty. Fun place. We will come back again. read more

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We had the best time at our wine tasting! The tasting room was lovely and Linda was extremely knowledgeable about the wines. The picnic area outside was beautiful and so relaxing. We really enjoyed ourselves. read more

Not sure why people think 5 pours for $25 is an expensive tasting, because hellooo??? Have you BEEN to Napa? Be for real here lol. Great wine selection and very nice staff. It's a stand up style tasting and worked for us after our little hike. I think their outdoor area is great! So many people having picnigs and enjoying the outdoors, but I don't see myself coming early and trying to secure a spot here. Solid wine though; I'd come back for a hike and drink! read more

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Casual, fun, peaceful, along with great wine! One of the best spots to come to if you're looking to come enjoy a relaxing day with friends and family. We usually come here after doing wine tasting at Ridge winery as this is located at the bottom of the hill. They offer walk-in wine tasting or you can purchase wine directly and enjoy it outside on the property. It has an outdoor barn vibe with a lot of picnic tables and chairs available for seating. I would recommend bringing some bites such as charcuterie or lunch items to enjoy as they do not have food available. Our favorite wine to order is the sparkling Zinfandel. It's perfect on a warm/hot day as it's served chillin temp. Fruit forward wine with a nice sparkling finish. I've never had a wine like this at another place but it's the perfect solution for those who prefer red wine but want a cold drink like a Chardonnay or Rose. Friendly staff and great wine. Highly recommend coming here. You will not be disappointed! read more

We had a lovely Mother's Day picnic and wine tasting at the winery. There's lots of tables and open Meadow to set up your picnic or gathering. We were able to bring camping chairs and blankets. They have a wine tasting room, but you can also purchase wine to enjoy outside. We purchased a bottle of red and white and it came with an ice bucket and glasses. When we were done, we simply returned the glasses and bucket to the tasting room. Mother's Day was incredibly crowded, but otherwise you can always find a table or place on the grass. The tables are generally shaded as is part of the grass area. There's plenty of places for families to run around and there is an adjacent hiking trail. read more

Some standouts here, such as their sparkling Zin. Nice picnic area nestled in some impressive trees.

I love Pichetti. The outdoor space has a ton of picnic tables, peacocks walking around etc. the ambiance is so lovely for a picnic or even a birthday party. There are also several hikes right around to see gorgeous views of the bay. The wine tasting menu was also reasonable and the folks helping us out were super knowledgeable. The wine was also delicious. Would come back for sure. read more

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I had such a superb experience at this winery, would highly recommend! My boyfriend did great finding it and planning it into our weekend getaway. We did some hiking on one of the trails first before stopping in for wine tasting. I'm not big on wine whatsoever, but tell me why every wine we chose on the tasting menu was just so good! I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed the red wine as it was probably the first red wine I've tried that I actually liked. Unfortunately I didn't get a picture of the tasting menu when we went so I don't remember the names of the ones I tried, but I think there are easily no bad options. Remember to try the dessert wine that comes with the fudge! read more

Be warned this is a kid friendly place.... I brought a group of 8 here for my birthday in November. We were able to get a group of 2 tables away from the families, thankfully. The grounds were well kept and the tables were wooden but clean. The wine was absolutely amazing, a bit pricey but delicious (+/-$50 per). I would come here again just to pick up some bottles to go because I just don't agree with children being able to run around free in a space intended for adults. 4 starts simply for the wine and great service. Minus one for outside the atmosphere and family environment read more

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I like the fact that I can start a hike at a winery and have done so many times. However, this last time made me second guess my everreturning to this winery. When we arrive, there was no notifications that anything was amiss. Upon attempting to use a bathroom, that's where the problems started. The bathrooms were both closed. When I inquired about another bathroom, I was informed that the nearest one was down the hill at the reservoir and I would have to drive there to use them. When I asked what employees were using, I was told they either had to hold it or wait until their break to drive down the hill. I was then informed I could used the surrounding woods if I wanted to (which I was then so lucky to see a man drop his pants and pee right there in the parking lot). I can't even imagine how many peoples urine I had to walk through that day. Absolutely disgusting!!!! There are nicer places, closer to me ,where I don't have to walk through people's urine to get to. read more

I love coming here. It's pretty close to my house, it's not difficult to get to. It is busy on the weekends but on the weekdays it's so quiet and peaceful. I've done two team events here and we had the best afternoon sitting around picnic tables, drinking wine, eating lunch / snacks, and playing board games. Food - you can bring outside food here. You can't bring outside alcohol (makes sense). We brought games and a BT speaker (kept on a lower volume) and had a blast. Very kid friendly. Came here once on a weekend and it was packed but there was also kids everywhere. read more

Picchetti is such a special place in the Bay Area! The wine is phenomenal, the atmosphere is so peaceful and the staff are such a joy and very knowledgeable. Being able to directly speak to one of the owners while enjoying a tasting is so much fun. I highly recommend signing up for their wine club. We love to receive the various wines and the special gift every few months. A perfect local spot to bring your family and friends. read more

Picchetti Winery sits atop a beautiful winding road with gorgeous view and (definitely a first for me!) its own hiking trail! We didn't go this time since we had no idea and were underprepared for a hike, but we walked a bit down the trail and it was so lovely. I was very pleasantly surprised by the open grassy areas, picnic benches, and the sheer amount of families/groups present! I had never seen so many happy kids running around a winery, it was super wholesome. Tastings are only $25 per person (sharing is OK), and you have the freedom to pick from a list of wines. The tasting was super lax, our pourer did a great job explaining some background about our selected wines and was very timely with each pour. We were in and out in about 25 minutes. I had a great experience! I think this place is great for a fun casual date, and you can even go on a little walk/hike on the trail afterwards to talk about what you tasted. Super cute, highly recommend! read more

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Beautiful location, family friendly picnic area, great wines, nice tasting room atmosphere, friendly staff. Also connected to a nice open space hiking trail. Parking is limited. Don't park on Montebello, you will get ticketed. read more

Lovely winery, enjoyable wine, and nice outdoor seating that is good for family picnics too. Highly recommend for a summer outing or for a local wine tasting! read more

Great, kid-friendly winery! It's a winery that lets your kids be kids and play around while you sip wine. There are not that many wineries in bay area that allow kids, picnic, kids to play and also have peacocks on the ground.. so definitely worth it if you love wine and have kids. Wine - ok Grounds and the place - Great! Picnic spots - Plenty! The bathrooms are not owned by them but by the city (ranch) so the maintenance is not that great. That was the only sad, and the first time with any winery. read more

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First time wine tasting and they see the bar for me. Got the customizable flight. I tried all of their white wines and a sparkling rose and enjoyed every sip for real. Type shii, good ahh spot, got me writing yelp reviews read more

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A winery with a hiking trail? Sign me up! Located right on the outskirts of Cupertino, this winery makes for a nice mini get away from the rest of South Bay. My friends and I hiked the Zinfandel Trail first and treated ourselves afterward with refreshing wine (obviously the best form of hydration following a hike in 80-90 degree weather). I opted for the wine tasting, which is an INCREDIBLY amazing price. $20 for 5 different wines? That alone is enough to draw me back here. But the service and ambiance really made it for a laid back and relaxing experience. I ended up sampling the Savignon Blanc, the Brut Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, the Port, and the Mission Angelica. I'm not one who can identify wine notes or anything of that sort, but all were incredibly tasty and the reds were not too bitter. For the Port, they serve you a piece of fudge with it, and the pairing between the two elevated the experience! The inside has multiple spots to stand for wine tasting, but no indoor seating. The outside is filled with picnic benches and chairs in an open space, making it perfect to hold a picnic and play some outdoor games over some wine. I'm excited to know there's a great winery nearby in South Bay - don't need to make the long drive to Napa! I'm really excited to show this place to friends in the future! read more

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Had a phenomenal time at this winery & customer service! Excellent wine selection and lovely spot. Just make sure you pack some snacks since they don't sell food. Great pricing too, $25 for a tasting flight. Really a hidden gem and can't wait to go back. read more

We love this place so much we became members and it's been a blast! Everyone working here has been so wonderful, the wine is fantastic, and the picnic grounds and scenery are lovely. There's also great hiking adjacent to the winery. Highly recommend the wine club membership as well! read more

No appointments needed. Friendly staff. Hiking nearby. No food, bring your own for picnic.

What a hidden gem in our backyard. Came here for a social and the atmosphere is wonderful. The tasting menu is extensive! For $25, you can try 5 different wines from reds, whites, roses, sparkling, etc. It was hard to decide. The cab was perfect for a warm afternoon and the sparkling rose was light and refreshing. It does draw a crowd as we saw many people come to hang out in the vast grounds as they have lawn chairs and picnic tables, a large grassy area, etc. Excited to go back!!!! read more

Pichetti Winery is a hidden gem in Cupertino- a cozy barn house in the Saratoga Hills with great outdoor space. We first came here in 2017 to celebrate my husband's birthday and frequent it ever since--for birthdays, anniversaries, reunions or whenever we're bored really. The wines are good and the staff is friendly and knowledgable. Tasting is inside a beautiful barn house with string lights. There is a trail right next to the winery that we've hiked for up to one hour with our toddler (in a hiking carrier). When we're not meeting friends and family, we usually pack a lunch, hike for an hour or so and then come back to the picnic grounds-- grab a bottle of wine and relax. There is so much greenery --it's soothing to the eye. On weekends when there's a huge crowd, bathroom lines can be long since there are only two. No pets allowed (danger of mountain lions is what I was told). Parking will be difficult in the lot right next to the winery if you come after 1 p.m. on a Saturday. But there are two parking lots. And yes, two very extroverted peacocks casually stroll around the property. read more

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Nice winery in San Francisco. The property itself is a bit smaller than I expected and could use some updating, but the atmosphere is still rustic and charming. When you arrive, you head into the tasting room to order a bottle, glass, or tasting. The tasting is pretty expensive at $25, so instead we chose to order a bottle of rosé for $30. The white rosé was drier than I've had before, but had nice notes of strawberry and watermelon. We found a picnic table in the shade to relax and enjoy the summer weather. Many of the other tables had brought their own food and table cloths, almost like a picnic, which I thought was very smart and fun. There were quite a few bugs that flew around us and tried to get into our drinks, but this is expected being outdoors. Overall, it was a nice experience and the wine was good. I would get a different wine, a sweeter one, in the future and bring food from home to make the experience better. read more

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Very friendly staff and cozy place. Had a fun wine tasting. Nice outside area to hangout.

Nestled in the mountains of Saratoga, near the Silicon Valley, @picchettiwinery offers amazing wines! Our server was Hunter, a very knowledgeable and fun guide who took us on a journey ranging from a sparkling Brut Zinfandel to a magnificent Chardonnay to very well-balanced reds. There wasn't one wine I did not like, but the Zinfandel was extraordinary because it was lighter than most. The property offers hiking trails with beautiful views and picnic tables. The winery closes at 4 pm but the outdoor area is available until 5 PM. Guests are encouraged to bring their food. Just please clean up. I highly recommend the hike and the wines! Thank you, Hunter! read more

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Lovely little winery with great customer service The ride to the winery is quite an adventure, and it is worth going to try read more

The best way to enjoy this place is to gather few friends to have a picnic under the tree shades. Many appeared to have exactly the same idea. As for wines, you can open a couple bottles or pour as many glasses as you wish or both. In that sense, this is like an outdoor wine bar. We brought our picnic basket and poured 4 reds: Red Pavone, Graciano, Syrah, and Cab. Pavone is a Bordeaux blend, the rest varietal wines. Overall, Syrah was our favorite and Cab least (although still good). As an amateur wine drinker, I think they are all good ones. Per glass or bottle, I think they are probably 20% above similarly rated wines. That's within norm for family wineries in this Cupertino area. They typically sell only from the premise and settled on the prices the customers will pay. It's not a bad idea to plan for a ~3 mile hike at the adjacent open ranch and finish it with a wined picnic here. We did a slightly more vigorous one at the nearby Fremont Older Preserve. The trailhead is just 15 minutes' drive away. read more

A not so hidden gem that I wished I knew about when I first moved to the Peninsula! Perfect location for families who want a gathering and have wine at their disposal. The winery has tastings and bottles to purchase. We tried a few of their rose, red, and white and all were solid. What makes it unique is how family oriented this place is. There's a lot of picnic tables and open grass to have a picnic (bring your own food!). Not the ideal place for those without kids though (go to Napa/Sonoma instead :-D). They also have a few peacocks that were a hit with the kids. There's also hiking trails too for those who want to be more active. tl;dr: Great picnic stop especially for families especially those who want to grab a bottle of wine! read more

This is such a great little winery. The white Pavone is delicious. They have such a nice picnic area and a great lawn. You can have a nice picnic and enjoy a glass of wine. read more

My family and friends all love picchetti!! It has a very relaxed feel but awesome wines!! There is a big outdoor area with picnic benches. It's fun to bring snacks or sandwiches and get a couple of bottles to drink at a picnic table. The tastings are also great. The wine club is worth it- great deal. There's also a nice, pretty easy hike you can go on that's attached to the winery. The only drawback is that dogs are not allowed at all. read more