We had a lovely wine tasting event, complemented with a wonderful charcuterie board. The wines were…read moreterrific. Donny and Dana were gracious hosts.

Fantastic......a rare look into the soul of Napa. Very small, very personal experience in a…read morefriendly, professional and knowledgeable way. A family owned vineyard where you meet the owner (Donny) and he guides you through his wines. He knows his wines and enjoys sharing their nuances. It jumps out that he cares about your experience and loves what he does. These are playful, show stopping wines at very fair prices. This is what Napa used to be, and well worth trying.

I was recommended Schoolhouse by a friend and sommelier, it was a free tasting which was already a…read moregreat start. This vineyard did not disappoint, it was my favorite tasting experience in all of the Napa area, specifically because the wine was unique, unlike other Napa wines, and the service was impeccable. Tim was a great, knowledgable, and easy to talk to. He was communicative in booking my tasting via email/phone and helped give thorough directions around town. The ambiance was beautiful and the drive up to Schoolhouse was stunning. Thank you, Tim!!!

Amazing views, wines are simply stunning A bit out of the…read moreway however well worth the time and drive

We decided to check out Merry Edwards for their pinot noir, but the sauvignon blanc was a fantastic…read moresurprise. My husband booked the reserve tasting ($90, but one tasting fee is waived with the purchase of 3 bottles - which we took advantage of). Their pinot noirs are fantastic - you can smell and taste the french oak. Scott was our host and he was awesome. Really personable, knowledgeable, and friendly - would definitely request him again (if we're able) when we come back next! Upon arrival, we checked in and got to choose where we wanted to sit -inside or outside. It's a relatively small space, but we enjoyed our spot outside, as it was great weather that day. Everyone has a different palette, but we enjoyed the Warren's Hill pinot - which had a grippier, more tannin-heavy taste (than typical pinot noirs we were associated with). Aromatic, umami, darker berry fruit forward. As I preluded, the sauvignon blanc was fantastic - very fruity on the nose. Clean and bright, and I get predominantly pineapple/tropical notes. Would definitely come back again. We joined their allocation list, as they don't offer a typical wine club experience.

We love the Sauvignon Blanc, it's the best. I know Merry sold it to a bigger company a while ago,…read morebut the taste and quality is still there. It's just simply the best Sauvignon Blanc out there. We came here just to buy a case but saw that you get a free wine tasting if you purchase 3 or more. We were getting 12, so we decided to both try their reserve tasting. It was delicious. My son was able to play with the cat and walk around the garden. He enjoyed his time as well.

It's hard to put everything that you know and taste into a review, but I will do a general review…read morebecause it's an experience that you need to have and just having purchased the bottle at a store you can add an extra layer of flavor to your experience by being there personally. The drive was pleasant and beautiful, and it was a good day to be out. As we approached Le Crema, we were romanced by the surrounding countryside. As we got inside, we walked up to the tasting room and then took our wine and went outside and enjoyed the view and the tasting. It was so wonderful. I wound up buying a couple bottles to take home with me and so did my daughter. A pallet is a very strange thing to explain to people because my taste and what I think about that wines flavors and nuances it really varies from person to person. But I was so impressed with this lovely product. If I wasn't there, wouldn't be those two bottles in my car. I recommend this winery and the people that work there were very, very nice and hospitable. The drive was exceptional. Beautiful.

I was invited to join my friends to taste wine at La Crema Estates at Saralee vineyards, as they…read moreare wine members. When we arrived I was amazed at how beautiful the estate is and the vineyards are well kept and breathtaking. As we entered the estate we were greeted my the host as my friends had reservations and since it was a hot day we did our tasting inside with a wonderful window view of the vineyards. We were each giving a glass of the Pinot Noir Rose which was absolutely refreshing and delicious this was actually my favorite wine. We had wine tasting of both Red and White wines. I am more of a Pinot Noir drinker than Chardonnay. Every tasting we had was really good, but no of them topped that fantastic Rose. Ursula, I believe was her name was our wine host is she was amazing and explained the different wines and the vineyards and where their grapes are grown. After out tasting we had a really nice picnic outside and enjoyed each others company. I would definitely come back without a doubt.

Visited Unti Winery yesterday with a party of eight. The service by Ben was great he was…read moreknowledgeable and gave us a history of the winery and explained each wine profile. We also met Jorge who was on his first day behind the bar with Ben. Both Ben and Jorge were personable and made us feel welcome. We were looking for a boutique winery to visit and Unti did not disappoint. I would recommend Unti as part of your wine tasting trip.

Absolutely a delightful winery. UNTI vineyards. I have to say Nick was a grand orator and guide for…read morethis fantastic wine tasting. I love their 2023 Cuvée Blanc which is close to as Chateauneuf du Pape. Their 2023 Rose with 85 percent Grenache and 15 percent Mourvèdre is so close to a Bandol Rose. Their 2021 Cuvée Foudre is an absolute Wow . But I had to purchase a case of 2021 of Benchland Syrah 2021. That was such a royal treat!!! This is so far my best wine tasting in Sanoma county. Unti Vineyards is a small, family-owned and operated winery that specializes in Mediterranean style wines. The service was super pleasant!

Our party of 14 were provided the complimentary tasting experience since we were staying at the…read moreFlamingo Resort & Spa. Seated outside in their canopy tent with heaters, we were treated to 5 wines with a small charcuterie board. It was the perfect way to start the afternoon. Our host was gregarious, very knowledgeable of the wines, and gave us recommendations for places to eat. We would definitely pay for the experience if need be!

Tucked along Sonoma Highway at the corner of Laurel Avenue in Kenwood, Muscardini Cellars is a…read moresmall, intimate tasting room that feels like a true labor of love. Founded by winemaker and owner Michael Muscardini, the winery beautifully embodies his vision of bringing a sense of "la dolce vita" to Sonoma wine country by celebrating great wine and the simple pleasures of life. Open here in this historical 160 year old school house for over ten years, and in operation for over a decade and a half, Muscardini Cellars is most celebrated for their Sangiovese wines as their grapes for this varietal are sourced exclusively to them and them alone providing for a uniqueness that cannot be found anywhere else. What brought a friend and I here for a warm winter weekend wine tasting was the fact that Muscardini Cellars was one of over fifty wineries participating in Sonoma Sips for the second year in a row where local wineries throughout Sonoma County offer walk-in visitors a tasting deal of three to four wine pours for only fifteen dollars, and in this day and age is a real treat. With plenty of parking and plenty of open seating both indoors and outside on their front patio that overlooks the Sonoma Highway, tasting room associates Nicole and Bethany treated us like VIPs. With a welcoming splash of their 2024 Pinot Grigio which was crisp and cool and had distinctive notes of peaches and melons throughout, it was a easy breezy way to start our special tasting. For our second pour, we enjoyed their signature 2021 Sangiovese, which is sourced from nearby Alice Vineyards, which we learned was started by a woman named Sandy and sources her grapes exclusively to Muscardini Cellars. This wine leans more approachable with earthier notes and more rustic thanks to being grounded in character rather than a bold, Brunello-style expression. A nice Sangiovese that is balanced and easy to enjoy, which highlights its nuance and structure without overwhelming the palate especially when paired with a fresh margarita pizza or gnocchi. Our third pour was their 2023 Barbera wine, which was sourced from nearby Mendocino County. This "daytime" red wine was soft and elegant through the mid-palate, giving it a luxurious feel that balanced what is typically a bolder, more forward style of red. Its structure and earthier character would pair beautifully with traditional dishes from Italy's Piedmont region, especially those featuring truffles or porcini mushrooms. What we thought would be our final pour was their 2019 Fortuna, which is a wine that represents a friendship and collaboration between winemakers Michael Muscardini and Brian Wise, who started B. Wise next door. We learned from Bethany that Muscardini started his vineyards only as decor on his property but a neighbor told him he should start a winery with his harvested grapes. Fortuna represents a combination of grapes that Muscardini and B. Wise have over the past few years. With a little bit of everything, this super tuscan wine is geared towards a palate of American wine as it is not heavy in tannins and is more acid friendly, especially when served with a creamy herb or garlicky entrée. After our Classico Tasting Experience wrapped up, Bethany was kind enough to pour us a sample of their 2022 Zinfandel, which proved to be both approachable and well-balanced, not to mention reasonably priced at $58 a bottle. At Muscardini Cellars, the red wines are crafted with impressive balance and pair beautifully with hearty dishes. The tasting room itself is gorgeous, complete with an outdoor deck that overlooks Sonoma Valley and the nearby highway, creating a relaxed and scenic setting for enjoying their wines. Between experiences like the Classico tasting, participation in promotions such as Sonoma Sips, and their ongoing wine pairing dinners, it's easy to see why Muscardini Cellars continues to thrive, and why their success will carry on for many years to come.

Beautiful covered outdoor patio tasting experience! Relaxed, unpretentious and fair prices for…read moreboth tasting, food and retail wines. Just the right amount of guests and tasting servers to make the experience pleasant, relaxed, informative and enjoyable.

The first time I came here was around 2022, when Covid practices were still prevalent and these…read moreguys had a pleasant outdoor tasting area. I specifically came back here with my friends to enjoy some wine and a great outdoor experience with hopefully the same hospitality we got last time. We arrived and we were seated...it is still beautiful, but it seemed like the person who took care of our tastings just appeared to be very distracted and not so into the wine pours...we got small explanations of what we were getting and probably got the smallest tasting pours I have ever encountered anywhere...in which we got five. I thought the price tag of 30pp they would not be so stingy...and we did purchase a few bottles but there was no discount on the tastings even for that. I would highly encourage you to go elsewhere if you want to get a proper tasting. This place is just not the same as it was....what a pity.

This small family vibe is exactly what we wanted for our wine visit. The family is really friendly…read moreand welcoming, they were even serving samples of baked ziti to go with their wines. Justin gave us a lovely tour of the property, and the prices were fantastic (everyone in my group left with at least one bottle!) and we truly felt like part of the family. Will definitely be back!

Wonderful wine and a great experience. Love everything about this winery the owner are very…read morewelcoming and dog friendly. The wine is the best.