Another great tasting experience of 8 wines for $15. A mix of white, red, and blends. They rotate…read moretheir tasting menu monthly. My servers and owners were Doug and Tim and they were fabulous. The reds were spicy and flavorful not too tannic and their Rosè had an interesting twist, Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc. I'm not a fan of Malbec but this blend was smooth and flavorful. Tim gave an impromptu tour of their warehouse and storage facilities, and I had an informative discussion with him, regarding all things wine and learned a thing or two. Their tasting room is small, bar style seating, tables of two, and when I arrived a large party was seated in the corner of the tasting room. Quaint and cozy with amazing wines.

We had a Groupon and so glad we did, because it gave us a reason to try Arroyo Cellars…read more We had a fantastic time, met John and Nancy, One of the owners and wine makers. They were as great a part of the experience as the wine was. Come to this location, you won't be dissapointed

I had my first taste of Charles R at a Sauvignon and seafood event last month and wanted to visit…read moreto try a wider selection of their wines. Situated in the hills, you drive down a gravely dirt road of which they have amusing signs attached to barrels letting you know you're ALMOST there. Once you pull into the clearing, a cute tasting room is situated amongst the trees and opens up to a scenic patio canopied by nature. While I didn't take any bottles home this time around, I did enjoy my tasting and look forward to another future visit.

The wines weren't really to our taste. Most were light and not complex. The sparkling wine was semi…read moresweet. Mostly fruity wines with an exception of an earthy cabernet. We walked in on a Sunday around 1pm. It was Valentines weekend but it wasn't busy. Only one male staff helping pour the wines. He was knowledgeable about the wines. $20 to taste 6 wines. They have outside and inside seating. It's a smaller winery. It was a bit of an off road to get to the winery.

I really enjoyed this winery! The tasting room serving staff was very knowledgeable about the wine…read moreand the winery itself. We tasted through several different wines and all of them were good quality. The winery itself was also interesting. It seemed to be part of the owners home and farm like a converted Barn. I really enjoyed it!

Another great day at this family winery. Release day with live music. There was a free lunch for…read moremembers. Bob is always gracious. Connie is always effectively managing the tasting room. Thanks to JC for carrying my box out to the farthest parking space in 100 degree weather.

This a a very unique winery in which 3 wineries are located in one premises. Themes of each winery…read moreare a bit different. You can chose to drink at one place or all 3. If you plan to drink at all 3 then they have a deal for you that you can utilize. For all 3 wineries, you need to visit this place a little early so you can enjoy the place. They have some seating outside where you can bring your food and eat it with a glass/bottle of wine. Seating is ample and makes a great spot for picnic during a nice sunny day. They play live music in one of the winery. I guess that is 'The Singing Wine Maker'. Loved the ambience. The staff was really friendly and nice. Ladies pouring the wine are amazing and gives you an overview of all the wines they are pouring. They sell some cute merchandize that you can buy at very reasonable prices. They do sell some food items like chips, cookies if you are want to have them with your wine. Great place to destress at a very economical cost ;) Highly recommended.

I must say I have been here twice and this is a nice place, the two young ladies Mellisa and Jessy…read moreare so cool. The customer service they provided made my experience worth while and in fact stayed and talk for a little while. They were very knowledgeable regarding the wines and the selection of choice. I would say they customer service is 5 Starr service, and the wine is so good. The atmosphere is very nice and a nice chill spot, favorite wine of choice Almond and ask for the "Panty Dropper" aka. If you in the area tell Jess and Mellisa you read the review....Enjoy

We dropped in Saturday around 1:15pm for our reservation. It was busy at all. Friendly female staff…read morewho poured for us. Knowledgeable when we asked her questions. Tasting was fee $15. We got to try all the sweet sparkling wines and a few of the white or reds. The peach smelled really good. Syrah sparkling is not sweet. The red/white wines were a bit bland and the sparkling wines too sweet for us. Not really to our taste, but easy to drink. We also got to try the panty dropper (almond sparkling and chocolate). I love sparkling wines but I like brut or dry. The Tesla Vintners and another winery used to be sister wineries to this winery. But they all closed down. She also told us that the owners are selling the house/property so they don't know if the new owners will keep the winery open. They have outdoor seatings and restroom is outside.

We stopped by Singing Winemaker on Sunday based on Yelp listing the opening time as 1:00 PM…read more Unfortunately, when we arrived, the place was completely locked up and no one was there. No signage, no note on the door--nothing to indicate a change in hours. The night before, we had their sparkling wine during our Valentine's Day dinner tour and really enjoyed it. It was good enough that we made a point to swing back through on our way out of town to purchase a full case. That plan clearly didn't work out. If you're going to rely on visitors passing through, your posted hours need to be accurate. We were ready to buy. That opportunity was missed.

Came wine tasting here with my husband on a Saturday. We didn't have a reservation and just walked…read morein, that's not typically our style but it was a last minute decision and figured we would try. They were able to accommodate us, I think also in part probably because it was blazing hot this day, so perhaps they weren't as full as they usually are for a Saturday, but great for us! I think it's great that they allow you to bring your own food, though I wish we had known ahead of time, (again, last minute decision so I didn't do my research) we definitely would've brought some snacks since they do not sell food. It was a hot day, and Brent promptly brought over a carafe of water, which we appreciated. The winery is intimate, but it has a lot of character. On the west side, you can overlook the vineyards, which was lovely. Since it was a hot day, not many people were out there on that side, so we had that side of the house to ourselves. The tasting included 6 wines, a mix of whites and reds. Since I'm more partial to whites, I asked if I could swap some of the reds for more whites instead, and Brent happily accommodated me. He was kind and friendly throughout. I also love bubbles, and at first he mentioned he didn't have an open bottle, but I said I would still buy it anyways. But later he found one and poured me some of their sparkling, it was delicious! I should've bought 2!! He asked us what we wanted to re-visit and my husband picked the Fat Boy. We picked up a bottle of that one too. I will be coming back for another sparkling or two! Overall, a great experience thanks to Brent. Next time we'll definitely bring some snacks to enjoy alongside the tasting!

Nostalgic Summer Afternoon Under the Trees What a…read morespectacular way to spend a warm summer afternoon! My wife and I stopped by Mitchell Katz on a 100-degree day, but sitting outdoors under the deep shade of their trees with a gentle breeze keeping us cool was incredibly comfortable. It actually transported me right back to the magic of school summer breaks growing up in India. The wine flight itself was an absolute treat. We started with the "Sunshine" Sauvignon Blanc, which was the perfect, crisp welcome pour (honestly, it would make a stellar candidate for a sparkling wine!). While the '22 "Wet My Lips" Rosé was just okay for us, the reds and the sweet finish completely blew us away: * '22 Casa de Vinas Merlot: This completely redefined what a Merlot should be. Incredible spicy richness with a beautiful, lingering finish. * '21 "Fat Boy" Cabernet: Lush, velvety, sweet, and tangy with a gorgeous hint of spice in the aroma. It is exactly the bold, unapologetic "Fat Boy" Cabernet Mitchell envisioned. (I was in heaven, though my wife found it a bit on the sour/tangy side!) * '21 Livermore Cabernet: A crowd-pleaser that my wife highly approved of--it carried a touch more sweetness to perfectly balance out that vibrant acidity. * '22 Mt Meanao Late Harvest Zinfandel: Liquid summer. Reminded us of plum, pluot, and honey married with sweet orange marmalade, leaving a gorgeous, spicy fruit finish that just stayed with you. If you are looking for an unpretentious, high-character boutique winery with phenomenal reds and a relaxing outdoor vibe, Mitchell Katz is a gem. This was hands-down the best summer late afternoon we've spent in the valley!

Amazing! Tasty! Amazing!…read more Last weekend I went to Napa and had a blah experience. Today I decided to come to the Livermore area and am so glad I did. I found 3 Steve's Winery and I was so delicious. I love big bold reds and they had the wines to scratch my itch. Heaven!! I was taken care of by Liza and she was a hoot! The place was perfect, the air was on, a breeze was blowing, and the feel was extremely welcoming. If you like big reds, go here.

Wine was good, but the experience was inconsistent and not worth the $25 tasting. We are not…read moremembers but were looking for a new family-friendly winery. We had a reservation for five (including a toddler) but were seated at a table for four even though larger tables were available. We were served by three different staff members, and service varied. Some were helpful, others poured and left with no interaction. We like learning about the wine. We got 2/5 explanations. My husband asked a question regarding the 3 cabs pour but the server answered it while walking away. Pours were also inconsistent compared to other tables, and we noticed differences in how guests with children were treated. At the end, one server's only interaction with us was to scold our well behaved child. Overall, good wine, but uneven service and value.

Came here on a Friday night cuz I won the Asian wine association passport through instagram. We…read morewere warmly greeted by the owner, Jennifer. She was currently having an event but welcomed us in, walk in. My favorite part of the experience was the dessert wine pairing with dark chocolate. I have to say, I've not appreciated dark chocolate until now, not to mention 70% cacao?!! My favorite was the Sakura Petit Verdot Rosé it had the hints of sour and fruity. The other new wine that I had was Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé: it was the mix of the best of both worlds giving tart and fruity. The space is small but you feel so at ease and chill. Their motto is pause.sip.savor! Definitely a little reminder for us to enjoy the moment. Even though Sakura was is a micro winery, you can't help but taste the quality of the wines! Not only is she one of the only female wine makers in Livermore but also Asian American owned! Jennifer just makes you feel like a regular! She was open to answering all our beginner wine questions and also gave us the honor of signing her guest book! We hope to be back!

The service was great and very cozy ambiance. I tasted 3 different wines and 2 of them were Pinot…read morewhich I would recommend. There was a taco food truck and they recommend good pairings with the taco. Great job Jennifer, it was nice meeting you and hearing your story.