I haven't been here in quite awhile and miss their wines! Went recently for a tasting which…read moreincluded some lovely "bites". I love love their Pinot's - bought some and plan to share with others at Thanksgiving. Highly highly recommended.

The absolute best russian river and humbult county pinot noirs. A gem of a winery with a most…read morebrilliant staff...

I ordered some champagne from here online and after a hike nearby stopped in to pick up my order…read more My friend and I were famished and noticed there is a lunch special so asked to be seated and enjoy a meal. What a gorgeous setting outdoors to dine. We were surrounded by gardens and trees. We were so pleased with our server, Joel, who even though it was quite busy he managed to multitask efficiently and with a great smile. We each received a glass of wine per the lunch special (a generous pour at that). The Pinot was outstanding! I didn't love the Sauv Blanc so Joel kindly brought me the same glass of Pinot my friend was enjoying. I had the veggie focaccia sandwich and my friend the turkey pesto sandwich- both were scrumptious. A tasty fresh green salad and a chocolate chip cookie were also included in the lunch special- all were yummy. While there I inquired about their wine club and after hearing all the benefits of being a member I joined. I appreciated I never felt pressured to do so.

First, it was a hot day, not their fault. There were some big fans just not enough for the whole…read morepatio and we had to move our chairs a few times to avoid being scorched. We were super early and they sat us which was awesome and kind. The service was pretty slow going throughout but there was a fair amount of people partaking. The wine we tried was not as good as I had heard or hoped for and that was disappointing. The only wine we ended up liking at all was a sparkling and bought two to cover our tastings. They were not worth paying for in my opinion so making a purchase was a must. Further, the person helping us was not very involved and not knowledgeable about wine. She misspoke about the features of brut and the sweetness the wine had. Definitely off putting to people who really love and care about wine and sparkling in particular. The sparking had a charity for dogs attached to the label and therefore the proceeds. We thought that was super cool. Not a bad experience just not worth coming back for us.

My fiance and I came here for 4th of July weekend! We were so happy we were able to make a…read morereservation a couple weeks in advance (highly recommend making a resy - it can get busy!). Our first impression driving up was how beautiful it was! When we pulled in, it felt like we were in a vineyard in France! The location is beautiful and we were seated by the large floor-to-ceiling windows with a gorgeous view of the vineyards. The staff was attentive and very friendly - we got to learn a lot about wine from our hostess. I appreciated that she took the time to explain not only the wines and their sources, but also about the cheese(s) that we were eating. Since it was 4th of July, they had a special menu where they were serving burgers and ribs. My fiance enjoyed his meal! I got the cheese plate which came with a fruit spread, honey, and nuts. I usually do not like Pinot Noirs but I have to say their Pinot Noir and the Sparkling Rose were absolutely delicious! I will be ordering them again. I highly recommend Auteur if you are in/around the Russian River. It's peaceful and the staff is friendly and the gorgeous views and ambiance make it for a fantastic all-around-impressive experience!

Auteur was a fantastic experience. We got recommended this winery as we were just cruising around…read morethe Healdsburg and it did not disappoint. The wine was absolutely amazing and our server Alex was super knowledgeable, kind and attentive. We did a full tasting and ordered food all of which was fantastic. Highly recommend the cheese plate and the squash! We will definitely be back. Thank you Alex for a memorable experience!!

LOVED! What a fun vibe! Their decor is super funky, loved the vintage circus interior, their logo…read moreis so cute as well! Indoor and outdoor seating offered with a hotdog spot in the back. (Literally a big hotdog on wheels). Staff is very knowledgeable and so friendly. My friend and her husband have been coming here for years so she always mentioned to me about it, since we were in the area we stopped by and I'm so happy we did! Loved the tasting we did, started with bubbles, to then their rosé (brought a bottle home!), ending with a few different Pinots. All of them were fantastic! I'll definitely be returning and buying more!

Got the Sonoma County Sonoma Tasting pass. Pass says:…read more "A 3oz. taste of our Champagne, one of "Something Light" (choice of our Rosé of Pinot Noir, or our Riesling), and tastings of 3 Pinot Noirs curated just for you" Heads up. We were only offer three, Including the champagne. My last pour may have been one ounce? Was expecting more based on reviews. Bartender was nice though. Consider updating pass details.

Stopped at this tasting room as it was one of several tasting rooms/wineries on the Route 116 wine…read moreclub members appreciation yesterday. We were greeted at the door by someone who was pouring a chardonnay & rosé. We had just come from another tasting room where the chardonnay didn't even taste like a chardonnay. Jigars chardonnay was very buttery & pleasing to the palette. I could've drank this all day! The rosé was light & fruity and is the perfect summer wine! We then had the option of going into the tasting room and trying the wines being poured or into another room to try their library wines - we opted for the library wines. Ever wine that was poured was to die for! The pinot noir, syrah, Cabernet, Zinfandel ask were phenomenal! I could kick myself for not buying a bottle or two of the rosé and chardonnay. Good reason to go back again! Friendly & knowledgeable tasting room staff, great location, quaint tasting room, phenomenal wines and good prices.

Tiny tasting room but friendly service and lovely tasting of their wines - the pinots were really…read moretasty and reasonably priced. Never been to this area before and the downtown is really tiny but has its small town charm. Drop by if you are in the area.

Edit in response to comment: Visit is from November 15th, 2025. Closeup of moldy grape from…read morecharcuterie board is attached below now. We've heard a lot of stellar reviews for Iron Horse, so we were underwhelmed by our experience. To start, we checked in at the front, got a glass of sparkling to start, and was told to wait for everyone joining us to get here. We waited for a few minutes. Our host ended up forgetting us and started walking off with the other party when they finally showed up, and the guy we checked in with had to go tell him we were part of his group. I enjoyed the charcuterie box that comes with the tasting, albeit there was some moldy bits here and there. We got the harvest magnum experience ($90/person). They offer more affordable experiences as well. To be honest, I wasn't impressed with any of the wines. I did enjoy the seating experience, the charcuterie box, and the mini impromptu tour everyone was given of the production. The wine itself was underwhelming for the price and as nothing stood out to us, we finished our tasting and didn't grab anything to go. As we weren't wine club members here, the host didn't pay us much attention. Worth trying once, maybe, to see if their wines are to your liking.

Ok the good. Beautiful place. Privately owned vs a lot of vineyards are being bought up. Great…read moreview. Damn good wines. A little pricey but damn good. The overall experience though lacks. Our host was not great. Greeting person seemed not friendly and stressed. Standing like that under an umbrella with no benches seems cheap and annoying. We bought wine and really like the Rued Chard and some of the sparkling. But we won't be back and we are locals. Stinks because for a few staff changes and nicer seats this place could have it all. Oh and outhouse bathroom not cool when you are spending money. Like your wines and magical view/location but too many easy fixes for us to come back or recommend.

I go to quite a few wineries and belong to a few wine clubs. For me Hartford is the very best…read more They specialize in certain wines - Chardonnay, Pinot Nior, Zinfandel, and some years. Syrah. The quality of the wines is outstanding. Very consistently among the best of these varietals. The have a tasting room in Healdsburg that many go to these days, but if you have a chance head out to their estate tasting room. It is a bit off the beaten path, but it's well worth it. Beautiful area. Great service. And of course excellent wines. Make the trip out to the estate tasting room. It is well worth it. You'll love the wines and the service.

Came here last minute with a party of 12 and they were super accommodating, Pete helped us out and…read morewas incredibly friendly! As well as the rest of the staff who helped us :) We tried multiple wines and all had different favorites, so seems like there will be something for everyone here. The venue was also gorgeous!

Bob the vintner was very humble kind. He makes a Pinot Gris, sauv blanc, Pinot noir, peppery Syrah…read moreand a Syrah port. He's been open for for a few months great little spot Check it out

What a lovely little tasting room in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it country town! Bob the winemaker is…read morea real gem, very very nice, and the wines were delicious (loved the port!)

This business does not care about it's customers and is so impossible to reach it's almost comical…read more I was a long-term customer of Fog Crest. In 2024 we received a shipment of wine where all the wine in the shipment was broken. In typical situations, wineries offer replacement of broken bottles, but Fog Crest was impossible to reach in spite of (literally) 50 phone calls and emails. Since I couldn't reach them, I canceled my subscription to their wine club. Flash forward a few months, they charge me another ~$500 on my credit card for wine, but never ship me any wine (in spite of the fact that I had already canceled online). Again, dozens of calls and emails, no answer and no response. Still trying. A few months after that, they charge me ANOTHER ~$500 on my credit card for wine, but don't ship that wine to me either. After probably 100 calls and emails, I finally talk to the wine club coordinator on the phone. She of course acknowledges my dozens of messages, and acknowledges my situation. She says she will replace the wine that was broken and figure out why they've been charging me for wine I haven't been receiving and make it right. But that she can't talk right now and she'd call me back with more information. That was a month ago. I've now called again dozens of times, and emailed. No response. Called and emailed the owner, no response. This is borderline criminal: $1,500 in charges for undelivered product, a non-existent customer service experience, and an online system so archaic that it doesn't process your cancelation and continues to charge you for product.

Zero Accountability and Terrible Customer Service - Avoid Fog Crest!…read more I'm absolutely appalled by my experience with Fog Crest Winery. We joined their wine club in 2023 and was charged $420 all of 2024/25 for wine that they NEVER shipped. When I called to inquire about where the wine was, I was met with complete silence--multiple calls and messages went unanswered. After finally getting a call back, the person said they only called me back because "she saw we had called a lot in one day." That was the first red flag. She promised to credit my account and look into another charge that had been applied. It's been SEVEN days since that conversation, and STILL no credit, no updates, and no resolution. I've followed up with multiple calls, messages, and emails... NOTHING. At this point, it's clear that they don't care about their customers. I highly recommend staying far away from Fog Crest if you value your time and money. Total waste of both

Day 1 was travel and getting off the plane to head right to @kistlervineyards…read more The grounds are amazing and gated making you feel even more special. Their wines are Chardonnays and Pinot Noir. The chardonnays range from clean, crisp to buttery. My favorite was the 2014 Trenton Roadhouse. The 2016 Laguna Ridge Pinot Noir is full bodied and in your face which was different and welcomed.

Incredible location! Beautiful wines and stunning veiws! Single Thread Farm held the summer dinner…read moreseries here on the newly designed patio. ( I will post more about that on Single Threads page) Views of the vineyards and pond just heavenly! Amazing wines!