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    Porter Creek Vineyards

    4.5 (210 reviews)
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    Closed 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

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    Rosé on the patio
    Shayla B.

    ***3.5 Stars*** First of all, the SERVICE is really top notch here. Jonathan was absolutely amazing, and you can tell that he truly takes pride in what he does. But as far as the wine goes; my group and I weren't blown away by anything that we tried here. Came here for a tasting last year with a few friends, and we enjoyed the laid back and country feel of their tasting room. Definitely a lot more casual than what we're used to, but it was a pleasant experience. They actually have a cute little barnyard with livestock that's located right next to the tasting room. This winery is located off the beaten path along Westside Rd. I loved that the tasting room was literally surrounded by their vineyards. There's actually a gorgeous view of their vineyards from a window that's right behind their indoor wine counter. It's actually pretty dope to see. They have a pretty diverse wine list which features Carignane. This is typically a blending grape that you don't normally see on its' own, but I was surprised to see it on their menu. We tried several of their wines, and my favorite of the bunch was their Rosé. I also liked their Zinfandel too. I think what threw me for a loop was the fact that I didn't like anything else. I'm a Pinot and Chardonnay gal 'til the day I die, and I really didn't care for any of their Pinots and didn't enjoy their Chardonnay at all. Also wasn't a fan of their Viognier, and this is one of my favorite white wines (outside of Chardonnay). Maybe it's just my palate, but I was pretty disappointed in the majority of what we tasted. My friends also shared my same sentiments on this. I really wanted to enjoy it because Jonathan was knocking it out of the park with the service piece, but we all just felt like the wine was lacking. We all just ended up paying for the tastings since we weren't blown away by anything. The tastings here are $30 per person. Now look; I'm not opposed to paying the tasting fees if it's truly worth it. But we really didn't feel like the quality of the wine and the atmosphere warranted that high of a fee. That's pretty steep, especially in this part of town. In any event, we still had a nice time. I would like to visit again to give them another try. Sometimes different years bring new and different tastes to the wines. Maybe next time I'll find more wines from here that can truly appease my palate.

    Porter Creek has some wonderful wines.
    Loren B.

    At the south end of Westside Drive's Winery Row is Porter Creek Vineyards, the least pretentious, most personable venue for wine tasting we experienced in Sonoma County. Dotting the hills along the West bank of the Russian River in Healdsburg are a dozen or so Wineries all a conveniently close distance from one another along Westside Drive. If you want to go wine tasting in tour-fashion, this is an excellent area to do so. Starting at the south end of the row and driving north towards 101 will take you through some beautiful country with lots of wine to try and drop you not far from fine eateries in not-far-away Santa Rosa. Porter Creek is the first stop on Westside Dr heading north from River Road. The tasting room is a small cottage, with a single counter, staffed by a highly hospitable and patient sommelier. Porter Creek was our first wine-tasting experience. I expected to open the door and be invisible until I felt like diving in. But, the interior was so cozy we were immediately engaged by our host. I said something like "I have no idea what I'm doing, how does it work?" He offered to let us split a glass for $15, with which we could taste seven wines, a perfect amount for us. They waive the $15 if you buy a bottle, which we did. The flavors, histories, and production processes for each were explained in engaging detail and we fell in love with our first Rose ever. Porter Creek set the bar for the rest of our experiences, which were much more like visiting a resort, or packaged experience. Nothing wrong with that per se, but it seemed less and less like the wine and more like an ad for wine country you might see on Pinterest. We also left Porter Creek with a buzz, and since you have to drive to each winery, we did very little tasting at the others!

    Some of the tables to sit at
    Paige D.

    Amazing first experience at Porter Creek Vineyards! We went early for our hour long tasting on a Sunday, when we entered all of the tables are very spread out and we were told we could pick any one that we wanted! Jonathan (I believe that was his name and I misplaced his card) was incredible! So kind and told us of how the tables, glasses, and his hands were being sanitized. We felt very safe especially because of being very distanced from other tables and all outdoors of course! We tried all 7 wines on the menu and if you want more you just ask! We took home a couple bottles of the Viognier as it was so yummy and unique! Would definitely come back again for the atmosphere and service!!

    a glass of red wine
    Christine N.

    I rarely give bad reviews but the outrageously poor experience we had elicits this review. I had high expectations for this place after a recommendation from porter bass (which was a great small vineyard). We didn't have a reservation, so we understood that we wouldn't get good seats but if you don't make reservations...guess what NO HEATER FOR YOU! They treat people without reservations with no respect, waiting ages for the next pour and we had to ask for a heater in 40 degree weather. When I asked for one of the six heaters I saw (3 of which were not in use) the server said, "Yeah, we can take it from the guests with reservations." I have no words. I understand we didn't have reservations but it was a rainy Tuesday, I would have rather they denied us service rather than the lack of thought we received. It was not worth the $30 tasting per person. 2 stars for the chickens that kept us company.

    Beautiful roses at the winery form a heart
    Sara W.

    Great winery! Jonathan is the best! He took great care of us, was extremely friendly, and knowledgeable too! Wonderful experience!

    Sarah S.

    This place is lovely! Wonderful wines and excellent service. This is a smaller, less imposing winery and definitely worth a visit. We enjoyed our tasting in the open area, with a clear view of the vines. Our host was welcoming, warm, knowledgeable and down to earth. Highly recommend!

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    Marine Layer Wines

    4.7(37 reviews)
    6.1 mi
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    We were exploring downtown Healdsburg recently during the Christmas break. Since there were so…read moremany intriguing tasting rooms, we decided to check one out. We chose to drop in Marine Layer Wines. The tasting room is located in a very nice area in beautiful downtown Healdsburg across Healdsburg square. Parking is accessible all around the street and Healdsburg square. The modern decor was beautiful and bright. There were plenty of tables and couches to accommodate all different size parties. The vibe was inviting and family friendly. There was a cozy fireplace in the front as well. We ordered a glass of Lyra Pinot Noir and a glass of Aries Chardonnay. My Pinot Noir was smooth while the wifey's Chardonnay was crisp and refreshing. The wine was great quality. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Marine Layer Wines. The staff was nice and helpful. We appreciated the family friendly environment. It was nice to take a break from the hustle and bustle of Christmas, by relaxing with a nice glass of wine.

    We came to check out this tasting room after a friend's recommendation. The space is beautiful, and…read morethey offer two different types of tasting. We went for the Pinot flight (Sonoma coast Vineyard series) and really enjoyed the Bohemian and Whistler. Staff was great in explaining each pour and giving us space to just relax.

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    MacRostie Winery Estate House

    4.6(360 reviews)
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    36 years in business
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    Pulling into their driveway, you get to see the rolling hills the property sits on surrounded by…read morevineyards. I made reservations for two adults and two young teenagers on a Tuesday morning and were the first guests to arrive that day. We were greeted with a welcome glass and were told they were setting up our table. That gave us enough time to do a couple of selfies and within minutes, we were escorted inside. Season Leef was our host/wine ambassador that morning and we loved her energy, attention to detail and how she treated us like we were members of the MacRostie Winery/family. She was more about understanding our palettes and pouring us what we gravitated towards to showcase the vast portfolio Heidi (winemaker) has been able to produce. Usually not a fan of Chardonnays but it was a neat experience tasting different variables and how each one is slightly different. We know we like Pinot Noirs so when we started diving into the reds, thats when we started figuring out what we liked. Ended up purchasing a bottle of their 2022 Nightwing Vineyard 828 Clone Pinot Noir :chefkiss: My two young teens are used to being at wineries with us so they're pretty good about keeping themselves occupied on their own (even with out devices). But, I really appreciated that Season brought over some paper and a pack of markers for them since they both still like to draw. Plus, we had a couple of good sessions of tic tac toe while we sipped and took our time. We had a great experience here thanks to Season! Seeing that they're dog friendly, we'll bring our 4 legged family member next time.

    I gotta say, MacRostie Winery Estate House in Sonoma is super stunning and fancy! The decor is…read moretotally elevate and the whole place just looks so expensive and nice. I forgot the exact experience that we chose, but it was $75 for each with wine and food included. You will get 4 wine tastings, for us it was 2 reds and 2 whites, and a charcuterie plate with cheese, salami, and seasonal fruits and crackers. Wine quality was great. The white wines had a clean and crisp taste with that bright acidity and mineral finish. The reds had a very deep grapefruit aromatic and earthy undertone. After we've done with wine tasting, they gave us a free piece of dark chocolate (super yummy) at the end for palate cleanser. Our server was really knowledgeable and attentive though, so service was nice. Overall a great spot if you stay cool! But okay, few things to watch out for. Make sure you make a reservation in advance cuz they were packed (reservations needed prepayment). Even though we had one, we still had to wait like 20 minutes before our table was ready. Also, definitely ask to sit inside in the summer!! We sat outside and there is no AC, it was so hot we couldn't fully enjoy the graveyard view, it's way too sweaty for the summer.

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    4.7(78 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    My friend booked us a reservation here for my birthday! Coming from the Napa valley, we had never…read morebeen to Healdsburg before and we loved this quaint little town with so many local shops. The winery fit right in and we loved the small location with the view of the vineyards. We booked a reservation for the Root 101 Wine & Food Pairing Experience. I've had cheese and cracker experiences in wine tasting before, but this experience was a stand out with their perfectly curated arrangements of small bites that paired so well with the wines we were presented. Having the food pairing with the wines really felt like it brought out an elevated level of wine tasting because most wine is enjoyed with food when you take it home. The team really worked hard to make sure this tasting was unique and we found each bite to hold its own experience. I've been to Walt Wines in Napa but this location was worth the drive and the experience! Peter hosted us and was very knowledgeable about the wines and the food - having a passion for both. We were very grateful to be paired with Peter for our tasting, he made it a great experience! I would highly recommend taking advantage of the food pairing experience as it helps the wines stand out and just offers something different to a typical wine tasting.

    I'm reviewing the 4 wineries that we went to on our week stay in the Healdsburg area…read more Again, nice surroundings, knowledgeable people. Wines, not to our liking. Prepaid for tasting so again not obligated to buy, but boy did they try! We were looking for the server on our way out and didn't see him, so we started walking out and behind us we heard him say "Hey!, sorry it wasn't what you wanted" We thanked him and was on our way.

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