Sapphire hills is a comfortable and cozy place for wine tasting. Our hostess was knowledgeable, personable and was able to tell us a lot about the wines. I enjoyed the pairing of their brownie which add a special touch. I especially enjoyed their roses and reds. Being from South Carolina, where we do not have wineries, I was very happy we stopped here. read more

This is one of the delightful hidden gems of the Healdsburg area. Seriously, don't limit yourself to downtown. By far, the bubbly (try their Elation because it's divine or their Blanc de Blanc with a slightly salty Mac and cheese - or something like a brown butter sauce with scallops and it'll blow your mind). They're a small local winery and absolutely sweet and a delight. Become a member and they'll pair food with their wines for the pickup parties and stop on by for just a general tasting guaranteed with their signature brownie. It's hard to go wrong. And again - have some bubbles. read more

Looking for a wine club that treat you like family? Look no further! Sapphire Hill winery is where you want to be. My husband and I have been part of the club for a few years now and keep going back for more delicious food and wines. They are always super generous with their wine pours. Their hospitality is also top notch. While we were there last weekend enjoying our time outdoors, it started pouring and the owner and some patrons came to our rescue to set up a tent. You know there is love there when even the patrons jump in to help out. read more

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Sapphire Hill is a gem of a family-owned tasting room tucked a short drive from Healdsburg's downtown in The Old Roma Station complex. We did a pre-Covid tasting with friends in summer and their hospitality was so genuinely warm and inviting. During the pandemic we picked up some of their Cinque Blanca white - so easy to drink and it comes in the prettiest sapphire blue bottle. All (or most) of their wines come in the sapphire bottles and would make a beautiful gift. read more

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Customer service is top notch. They set the bar very high. Their wines were amazing! The owner takes his time to visit the tables to introduce himself and welcome the customers to his place. Since it was Covid19, reservation were made in advance. Our server Jo Anne was the most beautiful soul you would ever meet. She knew the wines well. It almost felt like she knew us. She had amazing intuition with her guests. Each time she came out to the table, she gave a very personalized touch service. It really made our wine tasting experience extra special especially we came here to celebrate a new bride. As a personal touch to the service, she gifted a personal wine charm to our new bride. Who does this!?!? The sparkling wine and each one of them were special. I wish I can buy them all by the case!!! I'm so happy to find this place! I can't wait to go back and buy some more! What I really loved and came home with: 2019 dry Gewurztraminer Elation Red Sparkling Methode Champenoise. I wish I could take Jo Ann server home. ;) Along with the red wines, they served this beautiful chocolate brownie infused with red raspberry jalapeno jam and drizzled with the perfect caramel sauce that are made in home. I also took home a jar of that amazing jam. I wish they sold their Carmel sauce. I plan to be back here soon!! read more

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Glad we stopped in. We did their food and wine pairing and joined their club. ( we don't join just any club). The wines were amazing and the owners were Tony and Halle were passionate about their wines. Happy we are members read more

Came here with family to try the "Napa wine" experience, and I feel like the main attraction here is the food. Since we didn't get the food, our experience here was alright. We did get a Groupon that included a tasting, light snacks, and 2 bottles + wine glasses to take home. Direction-wise, Sapphire Hill is a little tucked away (the sign faces parallel the road, so it's not easily visible). Basically, if you see a large wooden chair, cross the street and Sapphire Hill is there. You can park in the back if there's no spots available. Upon arrival, we entered with a Groupon and were welcomed warmly. The service was really nice, and we chose to sit outdoors with the wine served to us. Overall, we were served 2 whites and 2 reds along with crackers, salami, and cheese. Then it was followed with handmade chocolate caramels (which were really good!). So the wines: - 2016 Cinque Blanca: Decently standard white. Dry, not bad. - 2014 D'Argento Pinor Noir: Although the most expensive, I'm just not a fan of Pinot Noirs. Really acidic, and the alcohol taste accentuates that. - 2012 - Merleaux Merlot Blend: Alright, neutral red. Nothing too bold. - Casa Rossa - a Cabernet Blend: In my opinion, the best of the four (though I am into Cabernets for disclaimer. The Cabernet, Merlot, Alicante Bouchet and Syra blend definitely dilutes it though but at least there's some character.) Overall, the experience was a little lacking although our server was extremely nice and energetic. Maybe we came on a off day, or this place is just really known for the food pairing (which was unavailable to us when we were booking). read more

Sapphire Hill Winery - Brownie Bites! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Healdsburg, California

I can't get enough of Sapphire Hill! My first experience was with a Wine Road event and it was there that I started my love of Cinque Gemma, Porkys 2.0, and salted caramel brownies. What keeps me coming back is their food/wine pairing, great member events, fun atmosphere, helpful and friendly staff, and the fabulous owners and hostess, Lisa & Chris. The intimate tasting area includes a barrel room with seating for about 20 or outdoor tables. Either are perfect options! The food/wine pairing is just fabulous and is all done with toaster ovens and crockpots (haha) and "recipes" are more like suggestions. Each tasting was paired with a different varietal of wine and there seemed to be a rule against your glass being "empty." :) Now,it may be called a "tasting" but it's a good portion and you do not leave hungry. All in all, one of my favorite things to do with a group of friends and one of the best food/wine experiences I've had thus far. (I love the casual, relaxed, fun atmosphere she creates.) read more

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We loved the Chardonnay, the Malbec and the Cab. The food pairings were delicious, especially the famous brownies! To top it all off the owners were fantastic! Warm and welcoming!! read more

I'm the Old Aroma Station is Sapphire Hill Winery. We stopped by on a Tuesday and the sign said closed but they are so hospitable they invited us in. The best wine tasting experience. Not just walk up to a bar....have some wine.... yeah yeah yeah. They set us down at a little table and they paired little bit sizes snacks with the wines. It was fabulous, personable and more importantly delicious. Truly and experience and not just tasting! I cannot wait to get back on my next trip. The staff took their time with us and explained the different blends...of course. Be prepared to spend some time and truly enjoy the flavors of the wine and food. Which the own cooks herself. I can not say enough.... Truly a fabulous experience. Cheers. read more

Sapphire Hill Winery - Chocolate Carmel lava cake with a fabulous red that tasted like chocolate but is not. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Yum Yum and Fun Fun - had a great food and wine tasting here today - highly recommended! 5 courses, comfort food at it's finest with fabulous owner/hostess - great reasonably priced wines, tasty food, fun games and atmosphere - we will be back and it was a great relief after our fires - thanks so very much - we will be back! Lisa is a riot, a good cook and a fabulous hostess - thanks GOBS! read more

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We always look forward to our trips up to Sonoma and Napa for the great wines and food the areas have to offer. This trip was our group's Healdsburg outing and we started out at Sapphire Hill, which is located about a mile from downtown in a complex which houses several wineries. Why Sapphire Hill? We came for their great wine and food pairing, which Yelpers gave rave reviews. The winery's tasting room is in front and the wine and food pairing is held in a cool barrel room in back. With three tables with 20 seats, it is a small intimate wine and food affair. Sapphire Hill is operated by a husband and wife team with Lisa hosting the wine and food affair and Chris handling the wine tasting room. Each tasting was paired with two different varietals of wines. If you finish your wine during the pairing, Lisa will happily refill your glass. This was very nice! The five courses were: A mixed greens garden salad with diced pear, dried cherries, candied walnuts and topped with locally sourced goat cheese in a vinaigrette. So light and refreshing to start off. A mini grilled cheese sandwich with local cheese and bread on top of a glass of mushroom bisque. This was so delicious! What sandwich and soup combo! Housemade orecchiette pasta with pork sausage and peas. Lisa says Chris makes the pastas himself. I love pasta and really enjoyed the delicious dish. A sausage lasagna made from fresh layers of homemade thin pasta. Never had lasagna with thin pasta like this. So unusual and delicious! Dessert - The tasting ended with a warm brownie that was topped in caramel. Brownies are not my first choice in desserts, but I polished this off with no problems. That's how much I liked it. So happy to make Sapphire Hill my 800th! What a great experience! This was our first wine and food pairing in wine country and we all enjoyed it. Lisa was a great hostess and entertained us with "Name that Tune" games. We had nice people at our table sharing the experience as well. Lots of pouring of wine with delicious food...a must try! read more

I absolutely adore this tasting room! We have been there about three or four times so far. Our most recent time was during the Sonoma Wine and Food Affair. We really loved our experience and ended up leaving with several bottles. We first tried the food pairing of pancetta cheese pasta which was delicious. We tried it with the Cinque Blanca (a mix of 5 white varietals). The pasta was so delicious that we used the recipe for our New Year's eve dinner. The Cinque Blanca was the only still white that we purchased on our whole trip, as we are primarily red drinkers. We enjoyed sitting in the barrel room with our food and wine, and really appreciated how one of the staff came around with a few different tastes for us to try. Later, we walked back into the tasting room and tried several different wines. The staff was fun to chat with and we had a great time trying different wines. We hadn't planned on spending so long, but we were really enjoying the experience. One of the most memorable was a dessert wine that tasted just like chocolate called Samocha. I also liked the cute stuff they sell, including T-shirts and candles. I bought a wonderful smelling pumpkin spice candle that I have been burning throughout the holidays. I definitely plan to return to Sapphire Hill on my next visit to Sonoma! read more

Amazing service, fun atmosphere, good wine at reasonable prices. Group of 5 of us celebrating a friends marriage during Covid. The tasting was an incredible pairing with brownie and caramel sauce to end it. Luckily the recipe is posted on FB. You'll want to drink the caramel sauce! We plan to be back at the end of Feb and hope the wineries will be allowed to have tastings. read more

RE: the 5 course food & wine pairing: Just go. The other 5 star reviews are spot on in every respect. The experience is incredibly personal and real-no snobby wine BS here. The staff are bend over backwards cool. Lisa is an understated chef to die for.....and Sapphire's wines are exquisite. The stand outs are the HK Zin, and the Pinot Reserva (and I am not a pinot fan). The pairing event is held in their intimate barrel room, lasted hours, and they pour and pour. No stingy nonsense here-they want to share and their enthusiasm is infectious. You will be happy. Best of the best. We'll sure be back! read more

You guys. This place. NOT to be missed!! If you're in or around Healdsburg, make a reservation and get your butt over here for their 5 course food and wine pairing. The reservation part is important - this pairing typically sells out well in advance, so plan ahead and put this in your calendar. They also have wine and chocolate pairings that don't sell out, so if you miss out on food and wine, go to the tasting bar for a sweet treat! For the food, wine, and experience, the price is almost unbelievably low. The food. Oh, the food. Now I know the wine should be the star at a winery, but the food was so well done that I couldn't stop thinking about it as I took my food coma nap right after... For each of the five courses, we got a pour of two different wines so we could see how each wine brought out different flavors of the food. The food/wine is served and explained to you by the winery owner/wine maker/culinary genius. Come hungry because you'll want to have enough room to eat everything in front of you! One thing to note is that this is a timed seating, so arrive early and be prepared to share a table with 10-12 new or old friends. read more

Sapphire Hill Winery - Dreamy molten lava cake, the last of the 5 course food and wine pairing. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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Yet another fabulous tasting and pickup from our dearest friends at Sapphire Hill! A must visit in Healdsburg. read more

Sapphire Hill Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Had the best time at Sapphire Hill. We found it just walking around and got lucky -- great wines, an amazing brownie and sorbet and the owners and staff were all just so hospitable - taking photos of our group and customizing our tasting. We will definitely make a return trip next time we're in the area. read more

I now have a favorite winery and it's called... Sapphire Hill. A group of 12 of us attended a private wine and food paring at their Healdsburg tasting room. I've often said that the right combination of food and wine makes for a wonderful experience. Both Lisa and Jennifer treated our large group like royalty... I actually felt like we were part of the family. The food and wine parings they served were spot on. Trust me when I say I've been to many wineries (I avoid Napa!) and have never been to a place as special as this. It's refreshing to visit a winery that truly cares about crafting quality wine and has a knowledgeable, friendly staff (thanks Lisa, Chris, Jennifer and Mary!) This is a boutique winery that does limited production wines; most of their wines are only available from the tasting room. If you like the wines be sure to join their wine club while you still can. When we were there they had a special on futures (which I happily took advantage of!) The wine club discounts are really generous. I enjoyed all the wines we tried but the Q Zin really stood out for me. Silky, delicious and unlike any other Zin I've ever had. Also try the Cinque Gemma (an Italian blend) as it's unique to them. I bought some and paired it at home with meatloaf. Yum. If you have a group and are looking for a fun afternoon, be sure to give Jennifer a call and ask her about their wine and food pairing deal. They do a special set-up in a private room behind the main tasting room. You'll be treated to an experience that you and your guests will never forget. (Yes, it's really that good.) Be sure to mention that Brian sent you in for the special brownie pairing combination! OMG! ;^O Cheers! read more

Sapphire Hill Winery - My meatloaf paired with Sapphire Hill Vino! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Now I know this is supposed to be a place to do wine tasting, but don't tell the chef that. The wine was good, the food was excellent. My wife and I came for a wine and food pairing and loved every second of our time at Sapphire Hill. The staff was so extremely over-the-top nice, and we even enjoyed the company of our other tasters. Sapphire Hill does their tasting in a cute, chilled barrel room. They bring two glasses which are constantly filled for the food pairings. I can't remember every wine paring but let's get to the real stars of the tasting, the 5 course meal. The first course was homemade tomato bisque shot-glasses topped with a mini grilled cheese bite. The grilled cheese was amazing! Fresh local cheese and buttery fresh-baked bread. The bisque however was the best tomato bisque I have ever had. As soon as I am done writing this review, I am emailing Sapphire Hill for the soup recipe. The wine paired perfectly with the first course, and really every course. The second course we were treated to a fresh garden salad with local goat cheese and cherries topped with a tangy vinaigrette. Again, the wine paired perfectly and the chef was off to a hot start. The third course was fresh pasta with vegetables, and spicy pork sausage. Pork sausage wouldn't be my choice of meat, but that didn't stop me from eating each and every last bite as well as my wife's helping as well. The fourth course were fresh, homemade meatballs stuffed with smoked mozzarella. These meatballs were outrageously good. The smoked mozzarella provided the perfect surprise of gooey cheese. Last, but certainly not least the tasting ended with a warm fresh-baked brownie that was almost like a chocolate soufflé sitting atop some delicious caramel. In case you couldn't tell by now, the theme of the meal is fresh and homemade. My only regret was not taking more pictures of the food. If you're in the Healdsburg area, make a reservation for your tasting at Sapphire Hill. Do it quick before the chef, Sean, leaves to go cook at some fancy 5-star place. read more

Sapphire Hill Winery - First course grilled cheese and tomato soup - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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Our party of 5 throughly enjoyed all of our wine tastings that were paired with the most delicious focaccia bread, local cheese, and a decadent brownie. Hospitality was superb! This was our favorite tasting experience on our trip to Sonoma and Healdsburg wineries. read more

5 stars for the wine and food pairing - owner Lisa and staff were great and I highly recommend it to anyone as it is a good value and amazing food selection to go with the wines. Across the board we loved all of the pairings and really enjoyed most of the wines (and we got a lot more than 5 wines!). It helped that we had a great group of interesting couples around us too. It was like sitting around a great dinner party! read more

Sapphire Hill Winery - Five of the six courses of the pairing - all delicious esp the St Jorge grilled cheese and tomato bisque-exquisite! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Healdsburg, California

We totally love this place! The people are super friendly, the wines are great and they surprised us with a small cheese plate to go with our tasting and topped it off with Lisa's famous brownie bite with caramel sauce. Really good It's one of our stops anytime we go to Healdsburg! read more

Me and my roommates decided to goto sapphire hill without knowing what to expect and they blew our socks off. Small winery but absolute 10/10 customer service from Lisa and Mary, we cancelled our next (not because of time) reservation because they were okay with us staying and we didn't care about moving on to the next one. They bring you food that pairs very well with the wine and treated us like royalty for being the first time going in. read more

Last night we had their Old Vin Zin that totally reminded me that I have not written them a review! Shame on me! Sapphire Hill is all about the full experience! Hands down amazing all around! The people love wine is proud of the wine and love to share the wine! My wife and I decided to visit this place earlier this year for our anniversary and did the food and wine pairing, I am always a bit apprehensive about these as typical they are mini sized bites however sapphire hill makes sure you do not leave hungry! Oh my! Delicious!! Everything kept tasting better and better! Absolutely enjoyed every bit of our experience and went home with some delicious wine. Highly recommend it, we are looking forward to visiting them soon! Oh and my wife loved the apple butter jam they sell! Check it out! read more

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I've been purchasing Sapphire's wine for a few years now, mainly because I fell in love with their jammy and delicious Old Vine Zin, Porky's Patch (OUTSTANDING!). They have stepped up and redone their indoor tasting room to be hip and fun with lots of colors and art. I love the staff and I love the wines. If you're a part of their wine club (I definitely am) they pour much larger and do a little food pairing with your wine. And trust me, their food is to DIE for. Made fresh from their Sapphire Hill kitchen. They usually have a special price on at least one of their wines so be sure to stop in to taste and get a wine price steal! read more

Our first wine tasting after arriving in Healdsburg did not disappoint! Small and personal service and we were lucky to be the only ones there at the time. They had some really nice wines not available via retail. We look forward to getting our shipment! read more

This winery provided an exceptional experience for my wife and I. The owners opened just for us and patiently presented all the different wines. We appreciated the vast knowledge of wine and the surroundings along with the stories and history of the area. There are so many choices but I think that anyone would love to experience the wine here. The brownie with jalapeno and caramel paired with the cabernet was a delightful finish. Gary and Debbie read more

Came across this winery through my Sonoma Passport Card. The first time I came here with my friends, they served us some appetizers like cheese, popcorn, some crackers with our wine tasting. The highlight of the tasting was the Raspberry Jalapeno Brownie with Salted Caramel Sauce - and they paired that with their 104 yo Cabernet. That gave me good enough reason to join their club. Because I did that, I got deeper discounts on the wine which I was able to extend to my friends. I love this place - they really made it very easy for me! So I planned to come back with my husband and some special friends for their 6 course wine and food pairing. Wow, that was impressive. We had too much to drink and too much to eat. As a matter of fact, even after everybody left, they poured us some more wine and gave us some more food. At that moment, I thought I died and went to heaven. Everything was delicious - as in EVERYTHING! One of my friends came late and she was also allergic to gluten and they were still able to accommodate her requests and made some changes to her course. Chris, Lisa and Joanne are just really nice people. I was actually hoping they'd adopt me:)) The wines are modestly priced and very delicious. Officially, Sapphire Hill is my new favorite winery in the whole wide world. I wish all wineries in Napa are like Sapphire Hill. They set the standard for excellence. Because they were so awesome, one of my friends joined the club as well. I'm not always sure about a lot of things in my life but one thing for sure, I'm coming back to Sapphire Hill:)) read more

Wowow this place was so good!! It wasn't participating in Winter Wineland, but it was next to our check in location, and one of my co-workers says it's her favorite winery, so our group decided to check it out, and I am so, so glad. The people helping us were super friendly, and I actually ended up buying the Samocha. It's a dessert wine with a dark chocolaty scent and delicate espresso flavor. They decided to give us their caramel brownie bites as well, which, obviously (OBVIOUSLY) is basically perfect with the Samocha. The bites were made on the spot and generously drizzled with warm, sticky caramel. I'm not usually a caramel fan, but I basically decided at that moment that I needed to come in again for their five course pairing, which looks to be only $45. If the quality of their courses matches what I got from that brownie, I am guessing that price is a steal. I'll be coming back the first chance I get!!!! read more

Although I haven't been to this winery my husband and I were gifted with a bottle of a 2013 Rubineaux and all I can say is beyond fantastic!

We are members of the wine club here and love it. It is a smaller winery, so we get a lot of personal attention from the owners. We were visiting for the wine pickup party. It was really nice they had some great food that paired with the wines and live music. I recommend getting a bottle of the Q while it is still in stock! If you visit, I recommend doing the food pairing with the wine. I guarantee that you won't be let down. read more

I'm in LOVE! So many things to say here. Some friends took us to Lisa's pairing event in January and her recipes, wine and personality won us over! It's an absolute must to experience her down to earth, super fun & comfortable small plate food and wine pairing. Their barrel tasting room has such an intimate and warm feel that I thought to myself, wow what a perfect setup for an anniversary party! That's where the fun began.. Lisa worked with all of my ideas and allowed me to rent her barrel room for a private pairing so we could surprise my parents for their anniversary with a room full of friends, flowers, desserts, an amazing pairing that we all experienced together and an absolute perfect ambiance. WOW! Trying to figure out how we can do this all over again! Thanks Lisa for a 5 star experience. All 22 friends and family are still talking about what a perfect afternoon we had in your tasting room. Obsessed! Everyone, do yourself a favor and book one of her pairing events. You'll have zero regrets. read more

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If you haven't tried Sapphire Hills wine I would highly recommend this little hidden gem. It's in a small tasting room in Healdsburg. On Front street right across from the Russian river. All of the wines are fantastic, but the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel stood out for me! Jennifer was our host in the tasting room, and what a great host she was. She would pour wine, then disappear to the back and return with food items to pair the wines with. It was a great little surprise and it kept us guessing what she would bring out next for the pairing. If you are ever in Healdsburg or in the Sonoma area, don't miss a visit to this excellent winery and tasting room read more

It was a cute winery. Was expecting a little more bc of the reviews. People were friendly. read more

Sapphire Hill Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Fantastic everything. Service, location, atmosphere, wine. Everything. One of the best tasting experiences I've ever had. If you're planning on visiting, check Livingsocial for the 5-course wine pairing. It was incredible! It wasn't just a pairing, it was a wonderful lunch for two, for only $39. Served by the owner of the winery. So so good. Whatever circumstances bring you to Sapphire Hill, two must-tries are Rosso Moscato and Cinque Gemma. They are both quite unique and sophisticated. Enjoy! read more

If you are looking for a unique place with great wine and is impeccable customer service, you have found it!! The wine and food pairing is a journey that everyone should experience!!! read more

We purchased a groupon for their wine and food pairing. First off they honored it way after it expired, which is very nice. Secondly we were an hour late to our tasting and that was no issue. We were stuck in the worst traffic and when we got there we were greatly greeted and caught up to the party! Kudos to Sapphire Hill. As far as the food and wines, they were great! We liked each one and loved a few which we brought home! Great pairing! read more

Lovely small tasting room near the river in Healdsburg. Wines all very good with a few stellar ones. While the tasting room is small, the stand out memory was the customer service. We were poured wines and given small bites of food by Chris who was more than accommodating. This is a must stop if you're in the area. read more

We were looking for a wine/lunch place. Looked at the reviews on Yelp and called to make a reservation at 11am. The lady says she can book us next week. I said what about today. She says someone just cancelled so got a reservation at 1:30! Parking was limited because there are about a dozen winery tasting shops almost next to one another and there was a Wine Walk event that weekend. Lisa (one of the owners) seated us and I was worried that the first wine was the Rosa Moscato. A dessert wine to start out? Turned out it was only mildly sweet and quite light and pleasant and paired well with the watermelon salad. The other plates and wines came out at a good clip. My favorite was the chicken cacciatore and the Apostle Zin. I prayed and Lisa refilled my glass! Praise be to the Apostle! All the small dishes were tasty and they vary with the seasons due to whatever is available locally. I'm sure this is harder and more work for Lisa but that ensure the freshness ingredients and variety. A lot of people seem to like Porky's, a very sweet wine which is supposed to go with BBQ but is too sweet for my taste. Definitely a must visit next time in the area and be sure to book a week or more in advance to ensure a seat. read more