We made reservations for Saturday at 1:00pm. We chose to the the tasting outdoors. It's completely shaded and there's fans. We came on 94 degree day and it was hot! It didn't make for a very good experience. The wines here didn't impress us much. Not sure if we just don't like Italian wines or what...When we walk in to check in, we were given a glass of champagne before we sat down. There's 4 different flights. There's 3 $25 flights and 1 $35 flight. Very generous pours here. They serve the flights on wine racks. Our lady didn't really explain much to us until we asked about the history and what they are popular for. They are sister winery to Rubino. We thought the wines from ruby hill and rubino tasted pretty much the same. No outside food allowed here. read more

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I haven't been wine tasting in years. What a special experience! Ruby Hill Winery is located in the Livermore Valley. On the weekends, reservations are required since they can get quite busy. Once we arrived and checked in, we were greeted warmly with a complimentary tasting of bubbly. They have gourmet deli items for purchase as well as merchandise for sale in the center of the tasting room. Our server brought us to our table in the outdoor patio. She seated us at a corner table so our location felt very intimate and private. The ambiance was perfect. The sun was shining and it wasn't too cold nor too hot out. The vibe here is very casual and comfortable. Very welcoming. I chose the Mixed Flight. All the wines were delicious. I couldn't decide on what to buy so I chose a red and a white wine to enjoy at home. I loved the Wine of the Month- 2018 Sangiovese and the 2020 Sauvignon Blanc. I'm not a big wine drinker like I was before, but Ruby Hill has changed my mind. I may have to start up again. LOL We had a lovely time and didn't feel rushed to leave. It was a beautiful day of relaxing and catching up with the girlfriends. read more

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Good wine, service and nice venue. I wish they had more food options but their deli is well stocked.

Don't pour a 13Yr + member, who brought in a prospective member, a flight of wine then without any notice tell us we have to finish outside in front not even in the covered area, in the cold and not provide seats or heat-lamp while you stay inside - seriously the WORST service with no consideration for members - there are dozens of other tasting rooms nearby ... you lost not only your account but you lost Rubino's business from us as well - congratulations! read more

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I came here yesterday during their last day open before the shut down for COVID-19. Since I reserved in advance, we were seated in what used to be the members patio. It was absolutely beautiful! The service was wonderful as was the wine. I ordered the standard red flight and my friend ordered the white flight. I ended up purchasing 2 bottles of wine, which waived the tasting fee! I am excited to enjoy these bottles on Christmas Eve and Day with my family :) Finally, I also purchased a wine aerator accessory that is in the shape of a Dinosaur! How cute! I will likely participate in their curbside pickup to pick up some more bottles to try before New Years! I highly recommend supporting this winery during this hard time. read more

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I moved to Pleasanton over a year ago and I can't believe this is my first time at a winery in this area! Such an adorable winery and I'm so glad we picked this location as our first winery visit in Pleasanton and also for our 10 year anniversary. We made last minute reservations online and it was only a 15 mins drive from our house. We arrived a few mins before our reservation and they gave us a glass each of complimentary Chardonnay. Our wine ambassador was so sweet and knowledgeable with the wines. Got some great tips on the order of how to enjoy them! We ordered a white wine flight ($25) and a jewel flight ($35). Unfortunately no outside food allowed but there is a deli area where you can purchase cheese and crackers, salami. The wine tasting reservation is 90 mins and it allows us enough time to chit chat, eat some cheese and crackers and enjoy the wine. We are no wine experts but i sure enjoyed this experience and the ambiance! Highly recommend this winery if you are in town! read more

I booked the Mello Cielo bus again for a group of friends. We booked the earlier tour that starts at 11:30- we were asked to be there 15 minutes early. They are not really set up to let everyone use their own credit card- so you might want to make that clear to your friends. One of my guests used their own credit card- but for the rest, they paid me back after I put it all on my credit card. Also, let everyone know there is an expected tip at the end. You will also have the chance to purchase wine with a 10% discount. We started with a drink and the rules. Face masks were required- which I appreciate. Do wear closed toed shoes (you cannot take the tour without them) and dress comfortably. The barrel room can be chilly and you need sturdy shoes for the vineyard if you get out to walk around in the Peacock patch. The bus has no seat belts but is very comfortable. Apparently, it was used by roadies on Grateful Dead tours!!!! How cool is that? You will stop at Rubino and do a barrel tasting (Rubino is a sister winery to Ruby Hills). You will then go to the Water Tower and have a sit down tasting. All the wines were delicious and it was fun to explore the cheese pairings. We each had a separately packed tasting box- since with Covid a large communal cheese board is unhygienic. After the Water Tower you go back to Ruby Hills for an after dinner wine which was delicious- and came in a large bottle! The bus tour is quite a lot of fun and everyone had a good time. If you dress appropriately, you will have a wonderful time. read more

Our server Tore couldn't have done a better job. Best service I've had at a winery in quite a while.

I came here to celebrate my good friends birthday Saturday, July 13th with a few friends. We sat outside at a booth. There was no one sitting at the booth behind us nor at the booth on the other side of us the whole time we was there. There was a good crowd sitting at the tables in the center. It was a good crowed of about 50 people. We were catching up with each other laughing and talking, and partaking in the delicious wine. We asked our server Lori about becoming members to the winery. I was fully prepared to join because I loved the atmosphere and the wine. After 2 hours our server Lori came to us stating, "I am sorry to come with a problem but there have been complaints of you ladies being too loud." We were totally appalled and humiliated. How could we possibly be too loud when there was no one near us and all were talking and laughing. You could barely hear what each table was talking about. I completely changed my mind of becoming a member. As a matter of fact 3 of us was planning on becoming a member. But after Lori's comment we will definitely not become members nor visit your winery again. I will stick to my membership with the wineries in NAPA. It was blatant racism. We were the only group of people that was of color. It was so disgusting and sad that your employees feel comfortable to outright pick the people of color. I wish I could give you a negative star rating. I believe you need to mandate "Diversity Training" for your staff. This put a damper on all of our moods ruining our friends birthday celebration. read more

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The Ruby Hill staff did an amazing job accommodating my group of 20 for a tasting. We were running a bit late but the staff was very nice and understanding about it. The tasting reservation was 90 minutes and we were greeted with a glass of chardonnay. The staff led us outside to the front of the winery where there were many tables. The weather was very hot and sunny this day and the tables only provide a little bit of shade under the table umbrellas. They do have a back patio with a roof cover and fans. Since our group was big, we were divided into 3 tables - one did a flight tasting while the other two chose to purchase bottles. We asked for recommendations and enjoyed the wines they chose for us. We purchased cheese, meats, and crackers from the deli inside. If needed, you can ask for utensils and a wooden board. Due to the hot weather, our wines would get warm and the cheeses started to melt. The tasting experience was very fun and enjoyable, despite the weather and seat placement, so keep in mind that Pleasanton tends to be hot and dry during the summer days if you choose to taste here. read more

I came here to celebrate my good friend's birthday with a few friends. We were seated outside, no tables filled next to us, and at one point our waitress Lori, asks us to keep it down due to a complaint from another table. It was upsetting because A) we weren't loud and B) we were a table of black and brown Women who were having an amazing time until Lori came to mess it all up. You can pick up vibes very quickly and it was clear those complaints did not come from other customers. Looking around, everyone was having just a good time as we were. It was blatant racism and discrimination. Unfortunately Ruby winery just lost 3 potential club members because that treatment left a disgusting taste in all our mouths. read more

Went here last week for Mother's Day and did not disappoint. Wine was on point and the waitress was so kind and nice. Tell me why I yawned and the waitress came over and made sure I was okay haha love the employees there. read more

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Ruby Hill Winery is one of my favorite wineries in the Tri-Valley. The scenery is beautiful and I appreciate how the staff is always so helpful and welcoming. I visited for a tasting and they did a great job explaining each wine and highlighting the key flavors. I brought my own charcuterie board and they even offered to put it in the fridge and bring it to me when I was ready for it. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and I will be returning with friends and family. read more

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Wonderful winery with delicious wine and wonderful staff! If you ever get a chance take the Mello Cielo tour, it's fantastic! read more

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Ruby Hill Winery has it all- good wines, good people and a nice property. They have indoor and outdoor tables (most outdoor are in the shade.) They offered 3 different tasting flights ranging from $20-$40. The wines are prices between $19-$55. Also, they do not allow outside food but have a little deli with prepackaged meats, cheeses, crackers, spreads, etc. When visiting the Livermore Valley I would recommend a stop here! read more

This is our favorite winery in the Livermore and Pleasanton area! It is casual, no reservations needed, fun, beautiful, and great red wines! We have been going for years, without a single negative experience. We truly enjoy the wine, staff, and overall experience. We highly recommend! read more

Your host will alter the flights. Great selection and shipping is free for six bottles. I was recommended to try this winery and it did not disappoint. read more

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Marlene was such a great host. She made sure we were taken care of and explained how to taste and explore the types of wines we were tasting. I would definitely come back just for Marlene's service. I recommend this place. Seems to be a place we're friends gather and go for a quick tour on the bus or a flight of wines. read more

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This place is awful if you are not Caucasian. Do yourself a favor and drive the extra minute to Rubino Winery. The moment you walk into this establishment you feel the employees looking down on you. We did not feel welcomed at all. They were very rude and cold and basically made us feel rushed. Never recommending this winery to anyone. read more

Always a pleasure to enjoy the ambiance and delicious selection of wines. The servers are attentive and helpful. read more

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I like the ambiance of the place. The server was knowledgeable and gave us recommendations for the wine flights. I like white wine so I had the white flight and my husband had the red wine flight. They were okay. Will definitely be back. read more

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I had planned this event a month prior with Marsha. We had an amazing time for our private event on Saturday, February 23rd in the barrel room reserved for 30 for (7) wine flights. The weather was perfect and the estate was beautiful. I'm not much of a wine drinker but even I was able to appreciate the barrel room and the wine selections. Our two hosts (I was able to remember Wayne, and another fabulous gal) were so much fun. Our entire party enjoyed our Ruby Hill experience and loved our hosts. We had the opportunity to hear the background on each selection and understand which bottles to purchase after. There were crackers and spread available throughout the wine tasting and there was enough wine for seconds or thirds, even though I didn't make it past the second selection- we had seven to go through! What an amazing event that no one will ever forget. Thank you so much Ruby Hill for making our event so special and memorable. read more

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First time here and I really enjoyed myself. Not much to post but people were nice and friendly. Port wine is so on point read more

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Bad service , people never been flexible with the reservation the we can found on my email . Never comback again for sure !! read more

Ruby Hill Winery - Wineries Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Probably the most fun that I've had at a winery! This little Livermore Valley gem is tucked away in the back hills of Pleasanton. I stopped here after hiking Del Valle and decided to "reward" my tough hiking efforts with some delicious wine. The architecture is stunning from the inside out! Beautifully designed and decorated! So many trinkets and great little items for sale. They have one of the most social tasting bars that I've been too! Everyone is so friendly here and the atmosphere is super lively. It kind of reminds me of V. Sattui but a much smaller version. They produce an array of varietals but are best known for their red wines. Ruby Hill is the sister winery of Rubino Estates and is one of the largest producers of wine in Livermore Valley! What I loved about tasting here was being able to taste multiple great quality wines at a super affordable price! The price points for their wine are extremely reasonable and the best part is that their wines are delicious! I literally enjoyed every single red wine that I tasted, but my favorites were their Grapeful Dead Red Blend, Tempranillo, & Jewel Zinfandel. If you're into floral and fruit forward reds, Ruby Hill is definitely the spot for you! They have 2 different flights available: their estate flight and their jewel flight. If you're looking for variety, I would go with their estate tasting. However, if you're looking for something a little more aged and high end, then the Jewel flight is your best bet! I ended up taking a bottle of their Grapeful Dead Red Blend home and it was delicious! The sommeliers are such a blast here! Shoutout t Shay and Wayne! They really showed me a great time! Bottom line is: If you haven't made your way on over to Ruby Hill, you need to do it and pronto! read more

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Came here for a birthday with 25 people. Our area was set up when we arrived and the wait staff rocked it! As soon as our glasses were empty they were ready to introduce the next wine- the two birthday girls were treated extra special with a few extra tastings. Our whole group was even given and extra dessert wine to enjoy. Beautiful building with amazing photo opportunities. read more

Came here for a girls reunion, we all haven't been in a group setting since Feb 2020. This place was the first place ALL of us came out and felt comfortable going. Customer service was great here. They had such great service from beginning till the end. The winery, deli, patio was very clean and it felt safe for all different levels of covid paranoia. We sat in the smaller reserved outside patio and people felt comfortable to move, stand, sit at a reasonable/comfortable distance of their choice. After our 90 mins was over, they let us sit in there outside patio out front which was great. We did 2 different set out of the 4 flights of wine tasting. We ended up buying 3 bottle and 2 additional wines. It was awesome! Will be coming back again! read more

Very rude staff !! bad experience considering it was my special day!!! They push you to get membership but they don't allow you to use restrooms when the doors are still open! You respect your customers and they will respect you! If zero stars were available I would have given zero stars. No explanation of wine was given. If you buy a bottle they do not present the bottle to you. They open it at the bar and then bring it out. No confirmation if that is indeed the bottle we asked for. Wine was average, but the ambiance was good. read more

If I could give 0 stars, I would. Although this is a beautiful location, the management is terrible. We were excited to celebrate a birthday so our expectations were high. Midway through our tasting, we wanted to purchase food but there was no employee to be found. I went up to the wine bar where a man was pouring wine & I asked where I can purchase the items and he gave me a rude look and waved his hand at me as if to "shoo me away". That was very disrespectful. Worst part was the case of the bathroom usage. I have never been to a winery that refuses guests to use the bathroom almost immediately after serving their guests wine and lacks to inform them of closure time. If I were the server, I would've said "hey, we close in about 15 minutes, so if there is anything I can offer you guys this is last call! Please note that our bathrooms will lock as soon as we close." This was NOT the case. No information like this was given and when I knocked on the door, there were clearly staff members enjoying themselves inside so I don't see why they would lock the doors if it was a liability concern. Someone did eventually open the main door for us and I politely asked if I could use the bathroom, and this rude little man said "we're closed!" And shut the door on me. They made the excuse that the bathrooms have been cleaned already. Mind you, this was at 6:05pm. If the bathrooms really took 5 minutes to clean, then I question the cleanliness of this establishment. If you wish to be discriminated against for no reason and like drinking subpar wine, then this is the place for you. Otherwise, put your money somewhere else. read more

There are so many amazing wineries in the Tri-valley it is really sad that this is not one of them. We each had ordered a flight of wine and a cheese platter and were having a great time. Our evening came to an abrupt end when our server Leanne approached and said, "I need you to leave". The winery closed at 5:30 and we were rudely told to leave at 5:40 by our server who must have somewhere to be. We really expected more from a winery that is representing Ruby Hill and we didn't not get it. We called and the call was returned by the General Manager and basically told, "Sorry, I will talk to her" The point being, yesterday we went to McGrail Vineyards in Livermore and were welcomed like we were family members and had an awesome time. Today we went to Ruby Hill Winery and we're treated like we were bothering our server and told essentially get out. Here is my advice, you are choosing to spend your time and money to have a great time and some great wine, so please choose wisely. You most likely will receive better customer service at a local liquor store then you will at Ruby Hill Vineyards. read more

Had a great time! Good wine and fun ambiance, we will be back! Flights are $20 for red or white or $30 for the jewel red. If you buy 2 bottles they will make the flight complimentary, great deal! Very attentive staff too! read more

We had an end of the soccer season, parents day out event here! It was the perfect place, and their service was superior. We had Sandy Caban, who helped us and truly made the event, memorable and fun! I would highly recommend contacting her for any of your events. read more

Great ambience, welcoming staff! The experience was great, came home with two bottles read more

Review #113 - 2019 Disclaimer: I don't drink alcohol My older brother, who is visiting for three weeks from Laos, had a special request for his 57th birthday gift. He asked me to plan a wine tasting for him & a few of my other siblings in Livermore since he had a nice experience when we went to Wente Winery during his last visit. I didn't want to take him back to the same place so I searched for another spot close by and this place popped with some pretty good reviews. In all honesty, since I don't drink, I try to find somewhere that has a nice scenery so I can at least appreciate my time here as well. Surprisingly, this winery pleased us all! My siblings got their wine tasting while I got my Yelp photos. The four of them opted for the jewel flight, and requested for just the reds since they all enjoy drinking reds over whites. They all enjoyed the wine selections, even though they didn't agree on the same wine since some liked their wine light while the others preferred the full bodied finish. Their sommelier, Leo, was extremely friendly and accommodating. He took his time to explain each pour. We didn't feel rushed at all even though it was extremely busy being that it's the Saturday before Mother's Day. My younger sister even decided to buy a bottle to take home because she really liked the wine. She even considered the possibility of becoming a member, but I told her we wouldn't come that often so it wouldn't be worth it & she agreed. We'll still come back even without a membership. read more

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I wanted to give this place an excellent review, because while there the staff was very friendly and helpful. However, I purchased a cordials/shot glass, which cost $29 that was broken (the decorative piece was separated from the glass upon opening the box. I called twice and both times was told they would call me back because they were busy. I feel that they do not care about resolving this matter. As someone who collects shot glasses when I travel I am finding this situation to be very frustrating. It is the most expensive shot glass I have ever purchased and it's not usable. I was happy with the one on the showroom floor but was given one in the original. Buyer beware if you are not local. Check your merchandise if it comes in a box. read more

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Visited this winery recently during the week. Had a really nice time while wine tasting. First, this winery is stuck offering wine tasting in flights. I'm old school I guess because I still like to interact with the server and see the bottles and hear information about the grapes, wine making process and the history of the winery. Here, none of this was offered unless we asked. John was our server and took great care of us. He brought over a glass of their sparkling wine and got our wine tasting going. I love their inside tasting room and their covered outside tasting area had ample room. Reservations were not needed but on weekends we found out they're needed. I can see how they'd get busy. I tasted the Red flight for $25. They'd waive the tasting fee if purchased 2 bottles. I loved most of the wines in my flight. I'll have to try their other wines. One last thing, I thought their customer service was professional and welcoming. read more

This place was so much fun! The service was exceptional, the wine was enjoyed by our entire group. We got the tour thru the Vinyards in the little yellow bus and Clay was our guide. He's the best! I noticed a review stating if you weren't Caucasian you weren't treated very good. Not the case at all. There were 14 of us not all Caucasian and we all had the best time and were wined and dined. Thank you Clay!! We will be back!! read more

Great place for wine tasting! Has a beautiful and relaxing ambiance with excellent service! I love going here with friends and family! Will come again. read more

Ruby hill winery provided an excellent experience for my 12 guests celebrating a birthday. EXTRAORDINARY TOUR SERVICES brought them as a part of our all inclusive tour experience as we specialize in wineries in Livermore / Pleasanton region. Highly recommend them- great wines and hospitality. Happy to help coordinate a visit to this region- including a tasting at Ruby Hill winery! read more

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Amazing place. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Even though they were closing, they ensured we had a nice experience by letting us sit outside and enjoy the location. read more