Previously gave a four star, but upgraded to five star because of Natalie, who stepped up and rose above in providing stellar service and professionalism despite a computer glitch that resulted in almost an hour wait to even get a simple charcuterie plate. Reservations were processed incorrectly, also from certain system upgrades, but was quickly addressed and resolved. Unfortunately, not everyone was able to provide the same or similar level of service. Our initial server Eric promised to return in ten minutes or so after giving a tour to several visitors, but never returned to our table. And when specifically called by name behind the counter when time to pay and leave, deliberately ignored us, forcing Ian who was standing next to him (with what seemed like a shocked and embarrassed expression) help us get our receipt. Natalie again came by unexpectedly to make sure we had a good time before we left. Previous review: Came mid-day on Friday when it was less crowded and the experience was quite wonderful. Got to enjoy the flights with pairing of cheese and charcuterie. The whites were still god, but the reds are developing quite nicely. Brianne was so absolutely wonderful. She was friendly and knowledgeable. Had a geat time. Membership to this place is so worth... read more

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I received the following private message from the general manager after my last update. New visitors to the winery probably won't realize the difference, but for me the current Ram's Gate experience, especially the focus on selling memberships without even talking about the wines, falls far short of the Ram's Gate that I enjoyed for many visits. Might I add, nobody told us about the "two new seated tasting experiences," rather we were simply told we should join the wine club if we wanted to be able to have food with our wine. ****** Dear Julie, We are thrilled that you fell in love with Ram's Gate but terribly sorry that your recent visit to the winery left you disappointed. Allow me to explain why the changes you experienced were made. In April, after being open for a year and a half, we found that many locals were beginning to think of Ram's Gate Winery more of a restaurant than a winery. The support for our culinary program was flattering, although it distracted attention from our core reason for being, which is to produce wonderful wines from Sonoma and Carneros' best vineyards. Our food pairings were always intended to play a supporting role to the wine, rather than become a meal. Additionally, in Sonoma County, wineries are not permitted to serve regular meals to the general public. The dynamic we admittedly created upon opening the winery, had to change to be compliant to County codes and bring balance back to our wines. As a result, beginning on April 1st, the wine and food pairings once offered to all guests, are now a benefit of membership. Guests are still more than welcome to taste our wines casually at the wine bar without an appointment or enjoy a picnic by the pond. Additionally, we do offer two new seated tasting experiences including a guided tour, wine tasting and food pairing. All the best, David Oliver General Manager Ram's Gate Winery read more

The Pinnacle of pompous douchbaggery in Sonoma County You can't just walk in and get a tasting. You will be intercepted by a host/hostess who will make you feel bad about not having an appointment before "checking" to see if there is space at the bar. Pro Tip: There is always space, ignore this needless gatekeeper and step inside. Once inside, you will realize just what a perfect setting this is. The rustic architecture gives way to a truly stunning view. This would be a beautiful place to enjoy a glass of wine. BUT WAIT, YOU CAN'T! Because they won't sell you a glass at the bar unless you are a wine club member. Your only option is for a tasting. (This was news to me, I definitely have bought a glass on a prior trip) I want to like this place, and have given them more than 5 chances. They have a really nice shitter, so stop by if nature calls. Otherwise, Rams Gate is simply too hobbled by annoying rules, policies, and nonsense to be relaxing. My advice is to keep driving. read more

I'm a member of Ram's gate and today they had a members party. Unfortunately the weather turned bad and everybody started freezing. They had 2 garage size doors open the whole time. Finally they started to notice people were uncomfortable and begin to leave so they close one side. It was so cold we couldn't enjoy the tasting. We were piled up around the fireplace. The other side didn't get closed till 6pm or so. Very disappointed! Not comfortable experience. They had ladies walking around with appetizers but the moment you saw her all appetizers were gone! I was able to get only one shrimp skewer. Also disappointing! This place wants to be 5-star but this party needs a new manager! I'm not sure I want to a member anymore :( read more

First off, the setup here is pretty cool. The outside patio was right next to the vines and you could meander through the grapes as you drink wine. Second, our server definitely did not want to serve us. Like, that guy was done. He poured us a bunch of wines, briefly (and I mean briefly) explained the wines and bounced. In fact, towards the end of the tasting he just poured. Excuse me, I paid $40 for this tasting you better tell me about the dark chocolate or leather or apple notes in this. Yes, $40 for tasting wines that were not even that great. I feel like they thought and acted like their wines were better than they were. The best part of our time there (other than the cool tasting room and patio setup) was the charcuterie board. Man, they killed it with that. That's how they got the extra star. They had bison pastrami and chicken pate. Never heard of bison pastrami but I was with it and I need my local butcher to make that happen. Finally, a charcuterie board where I can eat the meat! Other than that..... read more

OMG, wine-tasting heaven. I really can't say it better than I've already said it.... Right off the entrance of Sonoma valley (a cool 30 minutes from San Francisco, just over the Golden Gate) awaits Ram's Gate Winery. A gem for city-dwellers and tourists alike. This stunning hideaway is fully equipped with contemporary decor in a country setting, boasting stunning vistas for sipping. Indoor farmstead-style lounge areas and outdoor seated lounging areas (did we mention that the views are stunning?) are memorable highlights of the Ram's gate experience. Though the food takes a back-seat, the wines hit high notes when paired with the fantastic menu. Foodies will be pleased to find a front-and-center seat at the sprawling kitchen bar. The sprawling property even offers fly-fishing by appointment - a perfect activity for the beautiful Napa weather. SO...If you're in search for somewhere to relax and rewind for a quick jaunt or a long holiday weekend, a beautiful autumn oasis awaits in the backyard of San Francisco. read more

Rams Gate is far more than your average Napa/Sonoma winery. It actually feels much more like a 5 star hotel perched above the vineyards with unfortunately no rooms in which to stay the night. Sweeping views, insanely beautiful design, and DOGS. Wine-tasting does not get better than this. As other reviewers have noted, yes, you must have a reservation and will otherwise be turned away. Yes, this is annoying if you're spontaneously swinging by, but on the other hand, it makes for a much more intimate, private environment. Unlike many of the other wineries where bus loads of drunks and tourists stumble in every minute, Rams Gate is much more civilized and sophisticated. To me, this level of quality is worth the perceived snootiness and extra planning required. Another thing to mention is that as a non-member you are limited to two tasting flights and a cheese board (which is actually way more than just cheese). Just make sure to keep this in mind and head somewhere else for lunch afterwards! Tastings are either $20 or $25 fyi with an extra $25 for a cheese board. read more

Went here for the Gateway tasting which was two Chardonnay's and two Pinot noirs. I'm not usually a Chardonnay drinker but their 2016 Chardonnay Carneros was so good I took home a bottle. Also tried their Rose which was great. We also got a board filled with cheeses, meats, pate, fig spread, nuts and even a sweet treat. Nice sampling of bites to have while sipping wine. The wine and food was great but even better was our server. He really took the time to explain the wines and let us ask questions rather than running away quickly. On top of that, he let us taste a few other wines after learning I was more of a white wine drinker. He also gave us time between the wines and did not rush us. I wish I remembered his name but he was absolutely fantastic and made us feel welcome. I would come back just because of him. The wine is a bit pricey but there are moderately priced wines as well. The building and scenery are also absolutely beautiful. read more

Disgusted by the leader of hospitality! I went to meet with some of my friends, as we are all nurses and exhausted from these covid times. I had my 9month old with me today, not realizing that I could not bring her in. I was met at the door by the tall Caucasian man in glasses who explained to me that the winery is for 18years old and up, but the exception was for babies who are nursing. My friends and I explained that I was indeed breastfeeding, and he proceeded to let me in. After about 10 seconds, he looks at my baby and asks how old she is. I said she was 9months. He then proceeded to question me about why I was still nursing my baby at that age, and that he actually will not allow me in because the baby is not wearing a mask and he cannot risk his staff getting sick. Confused, I explained to him that babies cannot wear masks as they wouldn't know how to remove them in the case that they vomit, plus it is not mandated for children under 2years of age. I am upset about the fact that he said I can join my friends and then changed his mind as he was walking me in. I am even more appalled and disgusted about the rude remark he made questioning a mother about my decision to breastfeed my baby. I would have been ok with him saying from the beginning that babies are not allowed in. I would have understood and waited for my friends patiently in the car. But the fact that he made such a rude questioning comment about breastfeeding as well the reason he changed his mind about me entiring the premise was because my baby is not wearing a mask is absolutely disgusting. My friends have cancelled their membership and I will not support this vineyard again. read more

Really bummed about this place. For years I had wanted to try it and we were coming back from a Yelp event so we decided to swing by. The grounds are breathtaking- lots of candles everywhere, and a roaring fireplace. The food smelled really good but apparently that's for members only? Bummer dude. We were directed to the tasting bar and there were two choices. The tasting fee is $15 and you get to try 3 wines- not a drop more. They were serving a savignon blanc, chardonnay, and pinot which was not thrilling for me since I'm mostly a red girl. I wound up going for it, and they tried to up sell me to a cheese pairing for an additional $25. What what? That must be a magical cheese plate for $25! I should have had a clue when I noticed across the way as there were other abandoned glasses at the bar. Our dude was nice. He explained each of the three wines he poured, and then read us as non- buyers and took off. It was nearly impossible to flag someone down to get charged for the flight to leave. If I wasn't so honest I probably would have left. I'm such a wine-o that I rarely walk away from a glass of wine but this was just not worth it. There's much better places out there. read more

This used to be Roche winery, on it's obvious perch as gateway to Sonoma and Napa wine country.... just off the junction of the 37 and 121, it's hard to miss... just after Sears Point. This winery's location is such that you don't need to scream "me me me" like other wineries, and the Sonoma based ownership has done a phenomenal job treating the land & rebuilt winery with great respect. It's modern & stylishly contemporary, but it's classic, chateau design is exciting and welcome. The grounds are beautiful, and understated... something desperately needed for the gaudy wineries around the area and further north. No theme park rides, no superfluous art shows and silly sculptures... just stunning architecture all oriented and purposed towards making and celebrating stunning wine. I feel honored to have had a tour of the place.... I know one of the manager's, who offered to tour me when I was coming back down from some work in Napa. It was an exciting treat for an old F&B guy. =) It's an epic venture that will pay off in spades... not just for the owners, but the community of Sonoma and visitors as well. Not sure it matters, but for info and tasting deals you can hit their twitter - https://twitter.com/#!/ramsgatewinery or Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rams-Gate-Winery/105348812888448 read more

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These stars are for the ambiance and for the quality of the glasses of wine that we purchased: the 2010 Zinfandel and the Sparkling Brut. Here is why I found RGW to be lacking, in my opinion: 1) As soon as we walked up to the entrance, we were stopped by a nice young lady who asked us to wait a minute before going to the tasting room because it was "too full." We had no problem with this even though it seemed like a strange policy, and waited by the benches in the front entrance. Then, we felt like a couple of chumps as we watched approximately 3 other groups ignore the girls and walk straight into the tasting room. We were about to give up and leave, but they finally called us in. Once we got back to the tasting room, we noticed that it didn't seem that busy at all, but the "bartenders" were moving at a snail's pace. It doesn't make sense to make your visitors feel snubbed by sitting outside when they would be just as happy to wait in the bar area to be served--just like at every other winery--it's not like it's a Disneyland ride with only a given number of seats. 2) Instead of tastings, they offer "flights" of 3 varietals to taste for $15 or $20. First of all, in my experience, a flight is normally served at your table in pretentious restaurants--I have never seen tastings referred to as "flights" at a winery, and it seems like the pours are slightly larger for "flights" than typical winery tastings because you usually order it with your meal, but the pours at RGW seemed very miserly from what I could see. Furthermore, I have never seen such a high tasting fee for only 3 varietals and as a Sonoma Co. native, I have been to quite a few wineries. 3) The membership fees are preposterously high: $1000 a year ($325 per shipment of wine, 3 times/6 bottles a year)? Umm...I believe the individual bottles are around or less than $40 bucks each, so how does that make sense? And that's another point: their tasting menu did not show any bottle prices--only glass prices. Nor did it show any information about how to become a member or what the benefits of membership were--we only found out any information at all by asking one of the servers. Very strange. 4) Most of the ambiance at the winery is reserved for "members only." We happened to arrive about an hour before closing, so nobody really seemed to care that a couple of "commoners" were brazenly sitting in the members only sections--and we had no idea that we weren't supposed to sit there--but we wondered why other tables were being served but ours wasn't...so again, we asked someone and he told us that only members get served in the majority of the areas that we could see. He said that the "tasting room/bar" is pretty much the only place non-members get service. So, BOTTOM LINE: While Sam, the server whom we spoke with, was very nice, helpful, and fun to talk to, it really demonstrated a failure on RGW's marketing/communications department that we even had to ask him such basic questions. Why aren't prices and member info displayed on brochures? Why doesn't anybody seem to give a crap that you are there to spend money or want to help you do that? I guess they don't need to make sales?? RGW seems more like a pretentious "new agey" venue that is trying to attract the nouveau riche with the promise that they will feel cool and important in exchange for shelling out an insane amount of cash....and less like a legit winery that sincerely cares about its product or the art of winemaking. Yep, I said it. Sorry, not sorry. read more

My fiance and I have passed this place a million times on our way into Sonoma and decided to stop in for the first time last weekend. This is seriously one of the most beautiful wineries I have ever been too and I wish this could be my house. I loved the design aesthetic. Now the not so good: 1. The wine was solidly "Eh." Not great, not bad, just "eh." 2. Our two tasting's ran us $38. There is a 3 bottle minimum to have the tasting fee waived but we didn't like anything that and would rather not spend $100-$200 bucks on mediocre wine. Also they charged tax on the tasting. I have never ever encountered that before. 3. They gave us a HARD, HARD sell to join their wine club. When we said not today, they sent another woman over to try to convince us. It made me extremely uncomfortable and I felt like I was getting scolded for not complying. We literally had to ask them to run our card for the tasting so we could get out of there because of the relentlessness of their pitch. It left such a bad taste in my mouth (pun intended!) that I will probably never come back. read more

Not sure what happened to Ram's Gate. We used to love this place but our recent visit had a very bad experience. First off, the staff was very rude and have a staring problem. Did they just change their customer service guidelines to 'remember to be rude' and "try not to service anyone who walks in here"? They probably did. We can't buy wine by a glass or a bottle. Only option is to be in their wine club which costs about $700 per year or $40 taste for a tiny portion. It's good wine, but you are no Opus One. Oh and they don't allow dogs anymore. Are they going backward in time? Dogs are welcome in more places nowadays. I can join the wine club in any wineries so why should I join here? read more

We were in Sonoma Raceway and wanted to check out this winery because I've been to Cline, Viansa, Jacuzzi & Gloria Ferrer but not here. I was so excited when I came in with my parents & my friend and we got seated at the bar despite the fact that there's 4 of us and there's tons of tables available. We sat there for a few minutes when someone came and poured us water. It took a good 7 minutes before somebody paid attention to us. My cellphone juice was running low and I asked a server named Randy if I could charge my phone for a few minutes while we were tasting and immediately, he said no because of "liability issues" then he told me he will check then he walked away. He came back to the bar a few more times but pretended not to see me. If I'm paying $40 to sit at a bar for 1 flight of tasting (and the Reds were terrible), why is it a problem to charge my phone? The grounds are beautiful but the winery & servers were pretentious. They act like they're high & mighty. Here's a tip for those visiting - bring your own wine and picnic basket and walk towards the vineyard by the water. Bring a blanket, sit on the grass or under a tree and do you own wine tasting. That way, you don't have to interact with their haughty servers! read more

Went once, won't be back. Not because the grounds aren't really great... because they are. But the wine is overpriced by about $20-30 per bottle and the staff was pompous and rude. Their club is 'free shipping' but it's fixed into the cost of their overpriced wines. For this price wines, there are way too many options in the area to spend your time here. The only reason to go there is that if you live in Marin, it's close. Don't take your kids, they're not welcome. But given the overpriced wine, appt only attitude and rude staff, just drive up the road another 15 minutes and go to Cline. Better wines, better price and great staff. http://clinecellars.com/ read more

Gorgeous. Gorgeous. Gorgeous. I want to live here. They must be taking their early Yelp reviews to heart; we were approached upon arrival, explained that we were there to check the space out for future events, and given an immediate tour and got a quick meeting with their events coordinator. We would've been happy to just wander around on our own, but they definitely went out of their way to give us a thorough run through of their capabilities. Everyone was very friendly, and the space is seriously lovely. Wines were good too, with a variety of price points. I definitely look forward to coming back and trying some of the food. And don't get your hopes up gang - they (generally) don't do weddings. read more

Seasonal Menu's! Amazing Wines!!! Great Service!!! I would give it 4 stars for being Members Only Dinning. But I am a member so I cant hate on that!!! I would give them 3 Stars for changing there pet policy and Kid Policy. So I settled on 4 stars. Well because I still love there wind food and location being so convenient. If they change there pet policy I will happily change my stars back to 5!!! read more

We stopped by on a whim and had a great time. A little spendy for the taste of the wine. Helpful staff and the facilities are beautiful. We aren't members so we didn't get to order food, but it all looked delicious! read more

Love the Pinot ! I'm not bothered at all that you can't bring kids! I have a kid - and I don't want him or other kids around when I'm savoring bloody good Pinot ! The staff is friendly and smiling , interesting people from around the world. I'm a member and glad to not share with the crowds of wine day trippers. I think by appointment only is a great way to taste the wine & experience wine country & relax ! Oh you don't need an appointment if your a member. The food is great too! read more

This winery is absolutely stunning. I passed it so many times before finally stopping in. We were surprised to find that reservations were newly required but they allowed us in as it was still early. There are several different intimate seating areas with fireplaces, funky chairs, and a patio with beautiful views. The decor is very modern wine country chic. The winery is right off of the main road into Sonoma and easy to spot at the top of the hill. The wines impressed me far less than the decor and location did. The wine tasting was quite pricey and I didn't love the wines. I'd come back for the ambiance and to give the wines another try. read more

Loved the service! Loved the atmosphere! More than anything loved the wine!!! Bought a $65 flight that my husband and I shared. Tasting fee was waived because we bought 2 bottles to take home! Did I mention the wine was amazing!!! read more

I wish I could give 0 stars. I am part owner of a wine store in NY and I was visiting Rams Gate to sample their wines. After sitting down with my wife and her friend I presented my business card. It's customary for the winery to provide a free sample of wines for those in the industry. The server agreed to this but then after about 5 minutes came back and said they couldn't give any discount, not even a wine club discount I thought this was rude and extremely unprofessional way to run your winery. I visited another 4 wineries that day and was happy with the relationships I built on the rest of my trip. The awful tasted that Rams' Gate left in my mouth to start my day quickly went away. Good luck getting anybody to do business with you. read more

There are a lot of better wineries to go. If you're looking for good wine, this isn't the place. It's a pretty scenery but the wine is not impressive and highly overpriced. I went back a couple years later thinking maybe it improved but nope. Won't be going back and definitely not bringing out of town guests here again. read more

Ram's Gate is one of the most beautiful properties in the Sonoma / Napa region. Getting a bottle and walking around the small lake behind the main tasting room is a must for any couple in the area. I've visited multiple times, both as an intimate party of two and as part of a larger group. The Ram's Gate team is attentive, informative and friendly...every time I've visited for a tasting the team has provided impeccable service. My family has often teased my mother for enjoying "buttery" chardonnays and it wasn't until I tasted Ram's Gate's 2012 and more recently their 2013 Carneros Chardonnay that I truly appreciated a buttery flavor in my wine. A must visit and must try. read more

Great food and great wine! A beautiful winery with high-class rustic modern design. One of the top notch wineries in Sonoma area- you don't want to miss it!! read more

One of my favorite stops during any visit to wine country. One of my college friends and I actually found it by accident about 2 years ago. We were actually tasting at my other favorite winery, Vianza. It was a recommend to us by someone who worked there, she was on her way home and stopped at Vianza to pick up a gift for a friend. Told us to head over there, we wouldn't be disappointed. She was absolutely right! It's been the first stop on a few Sonoma wine tasting visits with friends. I've not been disappointed with service, food or the wine. Its perfection! The grounds are lovely and the staff always attentive and friendly. read more

Likely one of the best views in the valley; the property is beautiful and seductive. As you enter, you really want to like everything about Ram's Gate, maybe even buy a t-shirt! And the concept of small plates to pair with wine is fantastic. And the small plates that I had were delicious. So why only 3 stars? Well, the wine was only good. I mean, in Sonoma all wine is good and then gets better. So the wine wasn't memorable like the property. The service was horrible; and not just our server. No one who worked there had any personality, no one gave this place a face. My advice to the wealthy owners of Ram's Gate: if you're too busy to be there yourselves to make sure folks enjoy the experience, then hire a staff that rises to the level of the views. I wish them well because this place has potential! read more

Definitely a superb wine tasting and complete food tasting experience. From the first pouring upon entering the host room to the final red with dessert...everything was excellent. Food 4 stars Wine 5 stars Tour 3 stars Service 5 stars Location 5 stars read more

I love Ram's Gate! Here are the highlights of this beautiful winery for me: * Absolutely gorgeous architecture and public spaces. It's aesthetically pleasant to hang out here. It's one of the prettier wineries in wine country, for sure. * Lovely views over the vineyard. * A pretty pond beyond the vineyard where you can sit in the shade and enjoy the ambiance. * Pretty good wines. I have some friends who've been underwhelmed with the offerings here, but out of the 6 or 7 wines I've tried here I've liked at least 5 of them. * Very good specialty tastings and special events. To the last point, I highly, highly recommend doing the "Palate Play" special tasting at Ram's Gate. Some friends and I signed up for this recently, and it was a totally indulgent and exceptional experience, worth every penny and then some. When you do Palate Play, you are greeted with a glass of sparkling wine and a tour of the winery and grounds. Then, you are escorted to a private tasting room, where you are given four generous pours and corresponding food items. The experience wraps up with a Cabernet and a dessert dish. This was the best possible way to experience the Ram's Gate wines and their delicious small bites. The guy who led our tasting was personable, knowledgeable and made our day a ton of fun. At $60, I honestly thought this was a bargain for the amount of food and wine that we sampled, and the overall experience that we had. Highly recommended! We were not members when we booked Palate Play. Anyone can do this. Membership is not cheap, as wine clubs never are. It's about $325, three times per year. Membership entitles you to special seating at the winery, a small bites menu to order from in the members section, complimentary glass of wine when you visit, discounted access to special tastings and events (like the movies in the vineyard program in the summers). I think membership is only worth it if (a) you really like the wine and (b) you live nearby and will be coming to the winery regularly. read more

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Great initial stop to welcome you to wine country! Ram's Gate is an excellent start to a wine tour. It has a beautiful modern tasting room, that is elegantly decorated. The outdoor seating is nice, but also a tip! There are a handful of chairs past the grapevines near the water! So if early, scope them out. We were here at around 10:30, so it was definitely stil early, but I can see this place filling up quickly, because it seems to be the first winery. Also, while we thought it was charming, you can hear the faint sounds of the race cars and motorcycles from the Speedway nearby. read more

Nice winery with great whites and reds, but $20 for three mouthful tastings is a bit absurd. Of course the bottles are equally overpriced, and I'm sure the tasting fee keeps out the riff raff. Beautiful shaded portico with comfortable chairs overlooking the vineyard is cool and breezy on a warm, sunny day. read more

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

Went here to avoid traffic getting out of the Sonoma Raceway. I figured wine vs. traffic was a no brainer, but had no idea what an amazing place we were about to find ourselves in. First off, the place itself is GORGEOUS. Beautiful vaulted ceilings, gorgeous and gigantic lantern light fixtures, beautiful patios, open air buildings that can become closed if necessary, marble everywhere. Just stunning. The wine itself was quite good and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend the cheese and charcuterie plate. Ours had house made pickles, prosciutto, house-cured duck prosciutto (melt in your mouth!), chocolate toffee, bread, cheese, olives, and house made cherry marmalade that was so unique and went perfectly on the bread and cheese. Every single thing on that plate was carefully thought out and was of the highest quality. read more

Sometimes new eateries or wineries open and they receive a lot of hype -- so I go and am disappointed half the time. I'm happy to say that Ram's Gate exceeded my expectations. While the winery building itself was a bit smaller than I'd imagined, the tasting experience was wonderful from beginning to end. It didn't hurt to go with a group of great friends. We decided to try their wine+food concept (basically small /tapas-style plates to share that are paired with their wines) and tried a tasting flight ~ Wines I tried included the sparkling brut (yummy), 2009 chardonnay, 2009 pinot noir, the 2008 cabernet sauvignon, and the 2010 moscato which I will have to go back to buy a few bottles of sometime. My friends also shared some glasses of the other wines but by that time I was Asian Glowing to the max so I tapered off. Foods: the cheeseboard was delectable (and the figs were fresh and delicious - a new thing for me since they really aren't on my list of favorite foods), oysters 3 ways were delicious, crispy cured pork belly (perfectly executed though I wish there was a bit more!), seared gulf shrimp over coconut creamed corn (I wish I knew how to make this at home), the chocolate olive oil cake (yuumz) and pear tart. I meant to take pictures of everything but we gobbled it up before we remembered... just means we need to go back and eat our way through the menu again. Aside from the gourmet-caliber food and drinkalicious vino, the winery itself is fun to wander around. There was a lot of thought put into the aesthetics of each space -- both outdoor and indoor seating spaces have their own feel, but it all comes together under a sort of modern rustic elegance. In our seated corner by one of the interior fireplaces (but with a view to the outside patio seating), it was like being at a friend's well-appointed vacation home. We stayed there 'til the sun started making its descent. So much for winery hopping - but it was worth it to stay and enjoy Ram's Gate for a completely relaxing and beautiful Northern Californian afternoon. read more

We recently hosted our son's rehearsal reception at Ram's Gate Winery. It was fantastic. The staff were wonderful to work with and the event went on not only without a hitch, but exceeded our expectations! The food was outstanding. We asked for gluten free options, which they assisted with flawlessly. The wine hit the spot and was perfectly paired with the food. The evening was a huge success and perfect compliment to the wedding celebration the following day. We are now members of the winery and love to visit for events and tastings! read more

Staff was super accommodating and pleasant. Great wine with amazing views! Grounds are meticulously groomed and maintained. Great overall visit! Can't wait to return! read more

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Ram's Gate Winery took my breath away and is by far my favorite winery! I've done wine tasting in very traditional settings--deep inside temperature controlled cellars--but never in a space like this. From a design stand point, there is no separation of interior/exterior spaces because everything opens up to each space so seamlessly. No matter where you're sitting, it's inevitable you'll get insanely gorgeous views. The interior reflects a rustic modern aesthetic which I believe is very indicative of the California lifestyle and charm of local wineries. Can I just live here? I was pleasantly surprised by the great service. My friends and I were casually dressed and we obviously don't look like wine connoisseurs but everyone we encountered greeted us with warm smiles & made an effort to be informative and kind. I enjoyed all the wines I tried (sorry but I can't recall the types :/) . I'm not a fan of dessert wines however the moscato had just enough sweetness :D Without a doubt I will be visiting Ram's Gate again! read more

When I first signed up for Ram's Gate, I was quite impressed. Loved the decor, the wines were good (and not overly expensive to taste), and they allowed dogs... All great things in my book. Therefore, I signed up to be a member and they were flexible working with me. However, since July/Aug 2015, they've now changed their dog policy, and therefore will not be continuing my membership here. Wine tasting was always one of those activities, I could bring my pup too - don't have to feel bad for leaving her at home alone. Also, since I wine taste with my pup, I would have to leave her in a hot car, so that I can go in and taste, and to me, that is just NOT an option. Thank you Rams Gate for the fun times and yummy wine, but I will be moving my membership to another winery which appreciates all it's members (two and four-legged). read more

Me and my friend got so impressed with Tobias's hospitality. He's very attentive and made our experience with Ram's gate so awesome. You made a different. We're definitely bringing our friends back. read more

Every time I visit a winery, I try to capture the essence of it through words and photos. I swear, Ram's Gate is owned by someone with ties to Restoration Hardware. The interior of the winery is superb, the attention to detail is unmatched and ambiance is amazing. The wood and stone foundation is quite impressive. There are also 3 fireplaces on the property (1 for first come first serve, 1 for reservations and 1 for members only). With all that said, the views are ok - you figure given its location on top of the hill and the build up from the interior that the outside would be amazing but it is not. I recommend this place for a rainy day wine country visit since the best seats are indoors. read more