Nice view, nice grounds. Wine was just okay. We went partially for the cheese plate but they weren't serving any food when we got there. Came in a little over thirty minutes before close, and felt extremely rushed by the waiters. It was very expensive for the number of pours and the amount you get per pour ($40 for four pours). read more

Ram's Gate Winery - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

I came out to visit my friend in San Fran this past February and we made a rainy day trip out to Sonoma (which is great because there are no crowds). We explored quite a few vineyards and this was our last stop; I haven't stopped thinking about Ram's Gate since. As we walked into the gorgeously designed and decorated tasting area, I couldn't help but be blown away. My friend and I are the opposite of our peers - marriage is not in the near future for either of us if we ever do decide to take the plunge. When we sat down at the bar my girlfriend turned to me and said, "promise that one of us can get married here, okay?" It's just that stunning. On to the main attraction - the wines. We had a fantastic sommelier assisting us from behind the beautiful bar who helped us to make the right decisions based on our preferences and did not steer us wrong. The sparkling collection is out of this world and I wish I could go back once a week just for that. We moved to a table that overlooked the vineyard and even on a dreary day, you could see the beauty that surrounded the property. As much as I have just turned this review into a romance novel between myself and Ram's Gate, I promise it truly is a vineyard that is not to be looked over. And how could you, the large property is a top a hill as you enter wine country. Make the stop but make it your last or you may be disappointed by the rest of your tastings. read more

Ram's Gate Winery - sparkling collection.. perfection. - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

This was our first time ever wine tasting and this place did not disappoint. We came here without reservations and even though they were busy, we were seated pretty fast. I loved the interior of this place. Very open, high ceilings and had this rustic feel to it. ( just gorgeous) We ordered two of the wine flights and ordered a charcuterie board. The atmosphere was great, the service was great and Zack even gave us a tour of the winery. We ended up buying some bottles of the wine we tried and we got our wine flights comped. read more

Ram's Gate Winery - Wine flight - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

What a great find! We scheduled for a picnic with 3 couples, and it was nearly perfect~!! Each couple got a picnic basket which included a wine bottle, cheeses, a french baguette, salamis, olives, pickles, salad, candied almonds and a brownie for about $75 per picnic basket. When we arrived, they gave us our baskets, and sent us down to the pond on the grass with a blanket! It was great :) The only complaints we had was that we didn't get much options for which bottle of wine we get. We had to pick between only 4 options: a Cab, sparkling white wine, chardonay (meh), or sauvignon blanc (bleh). The Cabernet Sauvignon was the best one. Also they put a BEE HIVE BOX right down at the pond where we were picnic-ing, and there were a bunch of wasps that were bothering us a little bit. It's still a new winery so it would be great to go back and visit in a few years. read more

Ram's Gate Winery - Picnic-ing at Rams Gate winery!! - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

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Had the best time at Ram's Gate. It was a beautiful day and Aaron guided us through the best tasting. Felt very COVID safe and and we'll definitely be back read more

Beautiful grounds. It's a little on the chilly side even indoors so bring a warm coat if it's chilly out. I appreciate the wine and food pairings and we were able to have a little snack before heading out into a day full of tastings. I know we bought a bottle but the experience and the wines didn't really jump out at me. I'm all about the 1:1 customer service and learning about the wine and where it's from. This was more of the "here's your wine and a note, see you later" waiter-type service. Still, I'd add it to the list to check out if you haven't been. It's a lovely setting. Consider reservations on a hot day, they were weird about the 4 of us not having one on a cold rainy day when they were empty. read more

Ram's Gate was our first stop on our bachelorette wine tour, and it was easily the most beautiful. Our party of 11 was seated at a long table inside a gorgeous room with high ceilings and views of the vineyard, and our server brought us menus describing the wine flights. I opted for Flight 2, which was all reds except for the first wine, which was a pinot blanc. The wine was good, but nothing that really blew me away or convinced me to ship some back home. I wish we would have had more time to spend here. If you get a chance, order a glass of wine and sit on the open air patio overlooking the vines. It was the most expensive tasting of the day, but worth the money! read more

Ram's Gate Winery - View from the tasting room... absolutely gorgeous. - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

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We had a great experience here. This was our last stop on our way out of the Napa/Sonoma area. As far as atmosphere it wins, IMO. The 4 of us sat at the bar, each had a tasting($40). Half of us liked the Chardonay's the others liked the Pinor Noir's so we ordered a 1/2 case and got 3 of the tastings for free. Their charcuterie board is out of this world! Chicken Pate, Duck Terrine, bison pastrami and more! I will agree with other yelpers, seems like reservations are usually required here, but they had a few seats at the bar and we were there midday, so not too busy. I would definitely come back here. read more

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Very good experience overall. We got wine tasting and a nice cheese, charcuterie and accompaniments board for additional $28. This was our first stop on the visit and we (of course) didn't make any reservations. However, they welcomed us and accommodated us at the bar. I liked that ambience of their tasting room, it's really stylist, not loud and has a feeling like you are just a guest in someone's house. We also noticed that people were more dressed than typical wineries in the area, made it much nicer to look at, but at the same time I felt a bit our of place. The bottles are pricey, not an every day wine. I am not an expert enough to appreciate all the nuances, but overall the experience was good. read more

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Such a beautiful winery. You feel as if you're walking into a Pottery Barn store. Long white marble bar and fire places set the mood for an enjoyable afternoon of wine tasting. Breath taking views of the vineyard and pond. For non members you have only a few options of food and wine. You can try their samples for $40, which are rather small pours. They also have an impressive charcuterie board with salami, cheese and fig spread. For members, you can buy a bottle of wine and enjoy it at the vineyard. You're also able to pair wines with their tasting menu. read more

Ram's Gate Winery - Delicious Pino - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

Nice wines and a great facility. Great vibe and Guys from Bay Area you should get over here grab a bottle and head down to the pond. This place is crawling with single women You're welcome. read more

We showed up without a reservation knowing it would be an issue however at every other winery in town they accommodated our request to purchase a bottle and sit and enjoy it. Your hostess flat out refused and when we asked if we could at least look around they said no due to Covid restrictions (mind you with no masks required and many people wandering around. It was all in the delivery which was super snotty. No thank-you. read more

I made a reservation for my partner and I to do a 5-course wine and food tasting on our anniversary day and Ram's Gate Winery exceeded our expectations. They were able to accommodate my request to give us a table in the corner for more privacy, and we had a great view of the vineyards & the hills beyond. They even placed a very thoughtful "Happy Anniversary" sign on our table and gifted each of us a tasting of sparkling wine to start the meal. The service was wonderful too - we had such an attentive and respectful server! The wine and especially the food were exquisite. Every dish was so delicious - we wish there was more! As some of the reviewers noted, the portions are on the smaller side so I'm glad we opted for the 5-course instead of the 3-course meal. The overall space is also super cute and cozy, like a modern barn vibe. It was also decked out for the holidays. We will definitely be back! read more

Birthday present from my daughter, Kristina! Wow-thank you! Ram's Gate is a beautiful winery. read more

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Breathtakingly beautiful grounds and picturesque view of the north bay and Sonoma valley and speedway. Joined the wine club on the first visit! Loved the Reds, great Pinot Noir. I did not try the Whites but they have a deep collection of both. The food is excellent and paired perfectly with the selection of wines. Great romantic spot for date night but also big and spacious for a fun group night out as well. Tess works in the members area and was awesome both times that I have been there, very attentive I look forward to many more visits and sharing with my friend's that visit to the bay area. read more

Ram's Gate Winery - Sweet finish dessert wines paired with desserts - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

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Ram's Gate is the first winery I visited in California Wine Country, so I have fond memories of the grounds, library, modern architecture, and tasting room. The first time I visited Ram's Gate was with a member, so the tasting experience was fantastic. Got to taste: 2010 Chardonnay Durell - a complimentary membership glass 2011 Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Chardonnay 2010 Chardonnay Ulises Valdez Diablo Vineyard 2010 Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Late Harvest Zinfandel Like most winery, Ram's Gate, provide a description of their wines. For example, the 2010 Durell has notes of sea spray, freshly shucked oysters and wet pebbles. I have never licked a wet pebble but I hope it would taste like the Durell. Each wine did have a distinct taste and I enjoyed some more than others but experience was more memorable. The second visit as during their fall wine pick-up party. There was music, food, and of course more wine. Everyone at Ram's Gate is very friendly, talkative, and accommodating. UPDATE: Received a phone call from Ram's Gate saying that food will not longer be serviced to non-members. read more

Beautiful winery and very cool atmosphere! We enjoyed our wine here, but it was definitely more about the authorised and experience than the wine. The style here is very rustic and beautiful. Perched onto of a hill, there were some awesome views of the valley! You can rent this out for corporate settings or private parties, but no weddings. read more

Ram's Gate Winery - Awesome entrance to this winery! - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

The ambiance was amazing, between the wood burning fireplaces, open air courtyard and overlooks on the vineyards! The wine was just as good, we did a tasting with Chardonnay, Pinot and Cabernet and all were great. Would definitely recommend. Tservice was also super friendly and informative. read more

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Went for their "Summer at the pond" series. Wines were awesome! Everyone was super friendly and we had some epic games of cornhole down by the pond. We also tried some of the beef jerky as a quick snack and wow was it tasty! Couple protips: allergies can get real (part of the territory for such a beautiful open air space), especially down by the pond. So bring your antihistamine game. Apparently there's an otter that frequents the pond (no joke!), so keep an eye out! read more

I visited Ram's Gate several years ago with a friend and did not have a very good experience. One of my best friends wanted to go for her birthday last Halloween, so we made a reservation. There were four of us (only three tasters.) We were their first reservation of the day. We showed up on time and we stood at the front desk for ten minutes. Several people walked by without greeting us. When we were finally acknowledged, the greeting was lackluster. We were taken to our table. We waited another fifteen minutes to be greeted by our wine specialist, who looked extremely tired. It felt like he would've rather been anywhere else but work. Our non-tasting friend (the DD) asked if they had coffee. Our host brought one out, which was nice. When he would speak about the wine, he paused several times and let out long sighs. He brought the mood down for sure. The wine was good, but pricey. The place is pretty and overlooks their estate vineyards. There are hundreds of wineries in Sonoma to visit. Schug and Robledo were much friendlier and had great wines for reasonable prices. I gave this place two chances and that was more than enough. Management would be smart to see how their educators are interacting with paying guests. read more

The wine here is pretty good- especially the reds. It's the closest Sonoma winery to San Francisco which is nice. The property is pretty and you can have a picnic (you must buy their food) by the pond out back. But fair warnings: the staff is rude, they don't allow dogs (not even just outside), and they really don't tell you much about the wine as many of the other wineries do. If you're not a member, they treat you differently aren't as welcoming. Unless you're strapped for time, pass this one and go try others. read more

The service was exceptionally terrible. Upon arrival there was no one in sight to greet us. I finally found an employee who was flustered and in the middle of another task, who guided me to the reception desk. The receptionist rudely asked if we had a reservation despite dozens of open tables with an hour until close, saying she "hopefully had something available." After being seated at the bar, we were shocked to learn the only tasting options were $40 or $65 dollars for four, what we observed to be, tiny pours. We were denied the ability to purchase bottles or food instead of a tasting with no explanation as to why this was the policy. We left immediately. The decor and views are beautiful, but not worth the atmosphere you are forced to endure. I have been tasting all over Napa and Sonoma for years and have never had a worse experience. read more

Ram's Gate used to be one of my favorite spots in Sonoma, but my recent visit left me wanting to reconsider that. They have always had an amazing team working there, but during my last visit the friendliness went a little too far. One of their employees, Amir, clearly had enjoyed a fee too many glasses while working and made relentless advances on my friend that was not interested and wearing and engagement ring! This made us speed up our visit a bit because we just wanted to talk to each other and not him. So, we left, but unfortunately were not able to leave him there as he creepily followed us into the dark parking lot, and surprised us with his presence while we were loading our trunk, which made us rather uncomfortable. It was clear that we were not the only people disturbed by his behavior as we found people from the winery at the place we had dinner and they apologized on behalf of him and the winery. After this, I will definitely reconsider taking my female friends as that is not the wine tasting experience I enjoy. read more

They asked if we had a reservation, and said they weren't sure they could seat us, after not being present at the front desk for nearly 10 minutes. The bar was almost empty. We found that tastings cost either $40 or $65, which is more than double or triple what I expect from even the best wineries. You could only do tastings, and we couldn't buy even a glass or a bottle to split. No food either. I will not return read more

We had a dismal experience at Ram's Gate. We made reservations for 6 tastings and had our very visibly pregnant friend drive us so there were 7 in our party. Under no circumstances would they allow her to sit with us. We offered to pay for 7 tastings but they said they can only allow parties of 6 at one table (even though the table had seating for 8 people). They offered for her to sit separately at the bar. We ended up leaving. They would not refund the deposit. Altogether, the customer service was dismal. Additionally there was no air conditioning so we sat there sweating while they sorted it out. It felt wonderful to get in an air conditioned car and drive away from that place. read more

This was my first visit to Ram's Gate, although I recognized it as Roche from many years ago. The property has been beautifully developed with a spacious interior and wonderful indoor/outdoor spaces. Our party of 9 arrived for a scheduled food and wine pairing ($60) and tour. Our wine guide welcome us with bubbly and led us on a tour of the grounds as well as a subterranean tour. She was informative and fun and could describe the process very well. We were seated in a private barrel room where we tasted 4 wines (equal to about a bottle per person). I was impressed that this young winery is already producing some lovely vintages. They were paired with tasty bites from the kitchen prepared with our meal restrictions in mind. The owner of the winery stopped in to say hello - a very classy touch. We concluded the formal tasting with the option to join the wine club (waives fees for 2 pairings, plus wine shipments). After that, we took our glasses to the pond and enjoyed the sun. This was the first Sonoma day I've had where we only tasted at one place. It was perfect! read more

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Extremely poor service and a terrible visit. After ringing and requesting a table where there was no mention of a membership required, we were shuffled to the tasting bar and told we were not allowed to sit outside or order any food. After discussing the fact that my wife was pregnant and that it was in fact our anniversary and we simply wanted a glass of wine for me and something to eat for her, our waiter suggested we "split a flight of wine between us.." and reiterating we weren't allowed to order food. I mean really, you're encouraging drinking during pregnancy now? Just an appalling place for the elite, won't be visiting again and won't be recommending this to any of our friends! read more

This is my most favorite vineyards in the area. Besides great wines their restaurant & food pairing is scrumptious and the view is spectacular! read more

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Loved this winery. We visited on a Friday night and the scenery was fantastic. The views are incredible. I loved their Chardonnay and Pinots. Very very good wine. The inside area also looked extremely cozy, but sit outside if it's a nice day. Our service was also great and the person serving us wine was very knowledgable and was able to speak to many different aspects of the wine. Make sure to make a reservation before going here though! read more

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This is the most ostentatious and over the top winery I have ever visited. The wine is nothing special and over priced. I made the mistake of joking the wine club and now am locked in to a year of bad wine. Wine club events cost $100+ even for members. I have going to wineries in Napa and Sonoma for almost 30 years and would not recommend this overpriced spot to anyone. read more

Wine here is pretty overpriced. Property is beautiful and the interior is modern and sleek (as it is one of the newer wineries), but the whole tasting was a little underwhelming. Their $60-70/bottle pinot noirs were no better than the $30-$40/bottles from other wineries. The building is open and airy but I didn't really feel like I was in California's wine country. Partially because we sat inside in their tasting room. There are hundreds of options for wineries in Napa/Sonoma, and Ram's Gate was not particularly special. read more

Ram's Gate Winery - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

Had an incredible experience here. Good wine and food!! I think I enjoy the white wines here better than the reds as it was only one I liked. We got a nice tour of the grounds and had a private room for tastings and pairings. It was a really nice time. And our guide (can't remember his name, sorry) was a really nice and friendly guy. read more

Stunning location and experience. Amir was exceptional, funny, and knowledgeable. He ensured we had a 5 star experience and we will be back soon! read more

Ramsgate Winery is one of the first wineries (if not THE first) you get to when driving from Marin County. It's pretty darn convenient. I love it. It's easy on the eyes and on the palate. Their wines are really good. For people who don't usually like Chardonnay, even you might like theirs. I myself love everything they serve (try their Pinot Blanc, if you are lucky enough to come on a day when they are serving it). The staff is always nice. You can go down to the pond and buy a bottle of wine and hang out and play corn hole sometimes if the weather is nice. I am taking away a star because of the big Christmas party. The weather was icy cold and the amount of heating was insufficient for the buildings and the people who attended. There were a few heat lamps which seemed not to do a lot. My group could not get past the cold to enjoy the party very much. My wish is that they would have planned better for a nice party of this magnitude. Food was lovely. The marching band was an unusual pick but others seemed to be entertained. Overall, this winery is not to be missed. Perhaps you COULD miss the Christmas party....(or at least dress for Tahoe-like temps). read more

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This wine tasting experience is one not to miss in Sonoma. When you arrive for for wine tasting appointment (it is recommended that you make one), you'll be greeted with a glass while they prepare your spot at the tasting bar. We were also greeted with a cute sign welcoming our party. Pablo served us healthy pours of fantastic whites and reds. The building and grounds are beautiful! A very classy experience. read more

Ram's Gate Winery - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

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Great short visit ro this winery. Great choice totally recommended. Isaac our server was great. Thank you, we will definitely coming back, great setting and views. read more

Ram's Gate Winery - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

Amazing serious from top to bottom. From that beautiful date that enter this magical winery to the personnel that make it and intimate experience. You will not be disappointed. Growing up in Petaluma now living in the El Dorado wine region I can't say enough about those winery. Make it a must stop. read more

Ram's Gate Winery - Love Always Forever - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

Sophia took care of us at the tasting bar and she was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable about the wines and gave us some other recommendations for food and sure seeing to check out during our trip to California. Highly recommend read more

After consulting a pal that was born and raised in Sonoma and being told that Ram's Gate was a must stop on a whirlwind same-#day trip to wine country, I quickly bookmarked and set the ol' GPS (er, my iPhone) for the restaurant/vineyard on the hill on the way out of town. Imagery, Benziger, and a few others are common haunts when I'm in the 707, but for whatever reason, Ram's Gate has always eluded me. Suffice to say by those shiny red stars you see above this glorious exposé, I wasn't the least bit disappointed in my decision to pop by. I have a thing for barns, and the barn/restaurant/crush pad here at Ram's Gate might be the fanciest of its kind I've had a chance to visit in recent memory. To call it a barn is almost an insult, really. Maybe the Taj Maj-barn? It's that swanky, yet contemporary, inside this rolling hill hideaway. Unlike other tasting rooms that only offer pretzels or breadsticks as a snack, Ram's Gate features all of their estate wines alongside a nice scribe of piquant eats. Though my group and I didn't have much of an appetite at the moment, all of their wines are designed to be paired with their own home blends that dominate the menu. It's a symbiotic kinship that apparently provides quite the double-rainbow of flavors for your palate, so that's certainly an agenda item to tackle the next time I strut through. As for their wines, you can do a flight with five different tastes that's not too much different than what you'd pay for a tasting elsewhere, but I was lured into trying their estate Zinfandel ($14/glass), and I'm really glad I did, as it was quite Kate Upton-esque. Which means... it was oozing with sex appeal. Smooth, vibrant, fantastic mouthfeel, with a bit of youth to it. A great way to end a Saturday afternoon with a setting sun amongst a sea of Northern California grapes. Next time you find yourself in this neck of the vines, be sure to include it in your itinerary for the day. The perfect "last call" as you begrudgingly head home along highway 121. read more

I wanted our relationship to be amazing Rams Gate, I really did! Unfortunately, this was the letter I sent to their GM and team today... Our server's name is not included, as I am not interested in personally attacking their staff. Overall decor, wine, grounds, and ambiance are spot on. Service is "meh" at best. "Today I had the opportunity to bring 5 of my closest friends to your members only tasting room. These are 5 women I went to hospitality school with that appreciate an incredible bottle of wine, perfectly paired appetizer, and an impeccably decorated tasting room. (All reasons why I joined your club in the first place.) These are 5 women that understand what great service looks and feels like, which is why I was completely horrified at the experience we had with your server ____ today. From the moment we walked into the dining room, there was an immediate attitude emanating from him/her. Absolutely no care was taken to welcome us to Ram's Gate and his/her annoyance with the addition of one person to our party obvious. He/She mentioned it a few times, I think his/her words were something about not being able to count correctly. A chair was never supplied for me, the member, and instead I sat very closely to 2 of the other girls on a couch in 92 degree heat. A fact that was ok, but not great considering the temperature. We were then asked to make our selections and were given no context as to how the menu and tastings worked. Being above average readers, we quickly figured it out and ordered tastings all around.Within seconds our glasses were dropped and it appeared the weirdness we formerly felt was dealt with, however watching every single glass poured, at once, with little to no explanation as to what we were drinking, was truly disappointing. We sat there for 1 hour in a hot room, slowly getting through the tasting with no clue as to what each wine was and certainly not drinking the wine at the 55 degree temp it should be served at. Food was not really offered and the Burrata dish we selected on our own, pretty incredible. Lucky for us. The experience only got worse when we ordered a celebratory bottle of sparkling wine, that was not poured (i had to walk over and almost pour it myself) and was met with a "are you girls happy now" once the glasses were poured. A question, I would never ask a guest, a client, or a friend of mine. We repeated this question to one another as a joke throughout the day, to make light of the incredibly disappointing experience we had. When the check was placed on the table, it was tossed at me, not placed politely in front me. I was never thanked for coming in and certainly walked away understanding the other larger parties were a better opportunity for _________ to make more money. I am so embarrassed my friends had to experience ________ today. While your wines, food, decor, events, and grounds are epic, I would appreciate it if you would cancel my membership immediately. I am not interested in ever giving Ram's Gate my money again and will whole-heartedly take my business to any number of wineries in Sonoma and Napa instead. A true bummer since I really love your wines, but dealing with amature servers that do not understand how to take care of a guest or make a guest feel important a fact I am unwilling to deal with. Please let me know what I need to do to get my membership cancelled and feel free to call me if you would like to discuss my situation further. " read more