The amazing hospitality, the awesome wines, and the overall ambience. Make it a point to go visit! Small family owned winery with the biggest heart! He will not be disappointed. And don't forget to give soup the official greeter dog, some scrunchies. I can't wait for my next visit back there! read more

Husband and Wife Wine Making Team Top Notch!!! Stopped in to taste with Eric and Allison yesterday, I used to sell some wine to Eric in his K&L days. I have been in the business for 25 years and I am still passionate about fine wine. The Smith Story wines never disappoint. If you are looking for varietal correct, complex, muti-layered wines that are food friendly, look no further. We were blown away by his Grenache Blanc, Russian River Pinot and the Merlot. Their Cab Franc is one of the best California examples hands down. Please go check them out!! WKU unite!!!! read more

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Love this spot! Super cute tasting room in a shared complex with great wines and ambiance! Started by an incredible husband-and-wife team, Smith Story wines are so thoughtfully made and really overdeliver for the price. I loved the new Filigreen Farm Pinot Noir, and the Cab Franc and Sparkling are always in my rotation. The tasting room itself is a super cute space. Dusty provided us with excellent service and knowledge, ensuring we had a ton of fun on our stop. There are quite a few different places to sit and there's a wood-fired pizza stand in the complex, if you want to eat while you taste. Definitely check out Ali's curation of vintage glassware while you're there (if only I could've taken it all home with me), and take a pic with the mural wall on the patio. My only regret is that I don't live in the area to make Smith Story my regular hangout! read more

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What a beautiful space and they do have a wide selection of wines. And great prices. They are super nice here talk to Dusty she's super helpful. They have a space for dogs and dog and kid friendly with a nice large sunny porche. Great selection of reds and whites. Gifts and stemware . read more

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Everybody has a story, and at the tasting room that is Smith Story Wine Cellars their story is quite grand. Located in Bacchus Landing, which is a curated collective of world-class wineries, each with its own tasting room, Smith Story Wine Cellars is one of the newer kids on the block as they took their time to move to their new home and open in a corner location a year ago. Smith Story Wine Cellars is a woman-owned winery operated by the husband-wife team of Alison and Eric Story. Founded almost ten years ago and aided by the assistance of a Kickstarter campaign, Smith Story specializes in small-lot wines that sources its grapes from family-farmed vineyards in the Anderson Valley, Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, and the Rheingau region in Germany. Ironically what brought a friend and I here was that we were here to visit another winery in Bacchus Landing and noticed that Smith Story was open and taking in wine lovers, and after our visit to their neighbors, we walked over to Smith Story Wine Cellars to see if they were taking in any wine tasters for their tasting flight, despite the fact we didn't have any reservations. Dusty, their hospitality director was present and welcomed us in as she sat us down in two of their comfy chairs so we enjoyed four of their signature wines from their Current Release Tasting menu. We began our wine tasting journey with a delightful splash of their 2021 Rosé, which was sourced from Mendocino County, and had a beautiful floral aroma on the nose and thanks to a low alcohol content gave this Rosé a serious poolside wine vibe. For our second pour, we enjoyed their 2018 'The Boonies' Pinot Noir, which was sourced from the Nash Mill Vineyard in Anderson Valley. With a lovely color to this wine and a silky smooth finish thanks to its lush earthy fruit tones, this Pinot Noir was the perfect red wine to have with any meal or sip all by itself. For our third pour we enjoyed their 2019 Cabernet Franc, which was sourced from Sonoma Mountain, and had notes of cherries, cinnamon and blackberries. More complex than their Pinot Noir thanks to its elegant finish, they recommend that you save this bottle of wine, if you should choose to do so as it will age like a fine wine. For our fourth and final wine pour, we enjoyed their 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, which was sourced from the Pickberry Vineyard near the Sonoma Mountain. With an aroma of blackberries, raspberries, and rose petals among others, this lush red wine wasn't too strong in its tannins, which was nice, and would pair in any meal with any medium cooked meat. We had a wonderful time at Smith Story Wine Cellars, as we were the only wine tasters in their homey wine tasting room and Dusty treated us as we were VIPs offering us any extra pours of any of the wines we tasted this afternoon. I loved their 2021 Rosé so much that a bottle being priced at a reasonable 28 dollars only added to my incentive in purchasing a bottle, and since I bought my bottle my tasting fee was waived, while my friend cost 25 dollars, which in this day and age is fairly reasonable. With a total bill of less than 56 dollars, they had two happy wine tasters, and I had a bottle of Rosé to take home, so it made this trip to Bacchus Landing a most productive one. Just imagine we probably would have never even decided to go to Smith Story Wine Cellars this afternoon had we not run into winemaker and cofounder Eric Story in his work overalls while walking to our original wine tasting destination. My only regret is we didn't get to see his and his wife Alli's golden-doodle Lord Sandwich who has been known to make appearances at their wine tasting room, and they even sell a coffee table book with him on the cover. Which just goes to show, everyone does indeed have a story to share, especially when your story is as rich and complex as it is at Smith Story Wine Cellars. read more

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Very cozy and education-focused wine tasting spot run by a talented husband and wife team, and graced by their adorable wine dog, Smith Story is a fun stop in the Anderson Valley. Located in the Madrones complex near Philo, a manicured setting which also contains an upscale hotel, a restaurant and several wine tasting locations, Smith Story is a great tiny outdoor spot to taste wine in Anderson Valley, with about six distanced tables set on a charming outdoor patio. The owners and winemakers are very knowledgeable about European wines, having worked for years with K&L Wine Merchants and traveling to vineyards and wineries throughout the world, but often focused on European wine, and the wines they now make from locally grown vines, reflect that. Tastings take place outdoors as of this writing, and inside the tasting room, lovers of midcentury pottery and vintage cookbooks will find a good browse. read more

If you aren't greeted by Lord Sandwich, it's not the same introduction. I may have left with half a case. The antiques, ambience, and owners make this a special treat. The antiques inside are well worth a peak inside. Highly recommend. read more

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Plan to visit next time I'm in Cali. Grateful they ship to my doorstep. Impressive packing easily recycled Wine is amazing read more

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We visited Smith Story this weekend and it was our best experience of the day! Dusty knew her stuff and the tasting was well paced. The wines were all excellent and extremely well priced for the quality. The atmosphere was casual and friendly. I live in the area and will put this on the short list of go to wineries when my friends come to town. read more

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You had me at Sparkling wine! I am a big fan of bubbles and on my recent trip to Bacchus I decided to stop in to visit the new tasting room on the property. It was a beautiful warm autumn day and had to order a bottle to share with friends while enjoying a game of bocce. The wine is made in the traditional French style; it's crisp, dry and delicious! I will be back for more to pair with Thanksgiving! read more

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If there ever was a winery you want to support, it's Smith Story. Husband and Wife founded in 2014, funded in 30 days with a kickstarter, Ali Smith Story and Eric Story work only with local family farms with an eye on sustainability. The organic wines they produce are beautiful, made with love and respect for their craft. Their tasting room in Bacchus landing is a treat for the eyes, between the eclectic interior vibe and the fresh wine garden, an assortment of vintage collectibles for sale, and my favorite greeter,Lord Sandwich the Doodle. Sandwich has a charity, Socks for Sandwich, distributing socks to people in need. When headed to the Healdsburg area make a tasting reservation, enjoy their wines, and maybe bring some new socks as a donation. You will be a fan. They have several versions of their Storytellers wine club you can join, you can also buy wines, take them with you, or ship them home. I am a member of their wine club, and enjoy their wines at home. My favs are their Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, their Sparkling Brut NV is amazing as well. Take some time to visit, you will be glad you did. read more

Super cute wine cellar in the area! It had a very modern and laid-back environment that was advertised as dog-friendly. We got to speak with Eric Story (co-founder), who told us about each wine and you could tell he was incredibly passionate about it. The wine was very good without breaking the bank! Lots of other wineries near it and close to downtown Healdsburg, CA. read more

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Ok we stayed the the Madrones and this tasting room was on site. We did the tasting and man I really like there Pinot! It was great and we ended up buying a few bottles. After sip it was nice to experience a wine tasting in a clean location. The dog sandwich was super friendly. So you really got to hit this place and give it a try. You will definitely like their wines. read more

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This is a beautiful tasting room with absolutely amazing wines! I love the personalized experience here and love their story! Smith Story Cellars started in 2013 and I love that they are family owned and each vineyard they work with is owned by families! They started out in Anderson Valley and moved to Healdsburg. This is a must visit when in the Healdsburg area. Ali, Eric and Dusty are amazing hosts and have a deep passion for what they do! The wines are incredible. I love that you can sit out on their patio with bright and uplifting colors or lounge inside in comfortable seating and enjoy a tasting or a glass of wine. We also learned that Lord Sandwich, the winery dog, even has a sock charity to help give socks to those in need of them. There is so much that I love about this place! Some of them are their incredible wines, the fact that they are family owned, the wide variety of wines they have, and the amazing hospitality that you will find here! read more

Nice little winery tasting room on the property we were staying. We tasted about 6 wines but the only one we liked was the Rose that they import from Germany. Apparently they can import it cheaper than they can make it. I had to ask if they made sandwiches since I saw that I. The reviews. The owner giggled and said that's the name of their dog who is famous on instagram. We bought a bottle of Rose for a gift! read more

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Some of the best wine in Headlsburg! If you like summer whites and roses, this is your place! Dusty is amazing and did a great job telling the story of every wine! The patio is wonderful and there is always good music and great vibes here! read more

Came here for Sandwich, left with wine! So I follow Sandwich the doodle on Instagram, and I knew I just had to come here and meet him in person. We brought our dog in with us as well (they are super dog friendly!), and of course were welcomed by their dog Sandwich. He is very friendly! He welcomes all guests, is very calm, and loves to be pet. We did the tasting, but our tasting fee was waived because we ended up buying two bottles of the Riesling. Everyone there is so nice and friendly. We got to meet Ali, who co-owns the place with her husband and also manages Sandwich's Instagram account. If you love dogs, you definitely have to come here! It's also super convenient 'cause it's right next to Stone and Ember, which has great wood-fired pizza and also some other wine tasting rooms. Can't wait to come back to visit Sandwich! Oh, and have some more wine! read more

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Cute little spot right off the highway with a small outdoor "winegarten". We stopped in for a tasting but instead went with the wine slushie that was pretty big and fairly strong, but inexpensive. The staff (and dog) were lovely and we had a great time chilling at our table in the empty garden with our wine slushies! read more

We have been to Anderson Valley 5 times in the last 2 years. We have stayed at The Madrones four out of five times and on our most recent trip discovered Smith Story Wines. They are one of three tasting rooms attached to the property. We came late at 4:45pm, they could not have been nicer about accommodating us so late in the day, but also let us stay 1/2 past closing to introduce us to their wines and tell us the story of their business. This is a husband wife team that has a true passion for great wines. I can't remember the last time we had a tasting and liked every single offering that we tried. We especially enjoyed their dog "Sandwich" who is apparently a Instagram celebrity with over 62k followers and a champion for charity. Love the wines, love the ambiance, and love Sandwich! read more

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Smith Story is a must while wine tasting in Boonville! Eric, Ali and Sandwich are so so nice! We love bringing our dog Millie to visit. You can't go wrong with any of their wines but I especially love anything from Helluva vineyard, their Rosé and Lord Sandwich table wine!! You should also eat at Stone and embers next door for amazing pizza - but do NOT make my mistake by take your wine glass from Smith Story with you to stone and embers! Sorry Eric! read more

Great wines made by wine nerds and Lord Sandwich... what could be better? Conveniently located at The Madrones, it's easy to get to. Small however, so for personal attention, make a reservation. You'll be glad you did. Great people, great wines! read more

Loved our visit to Smith Story Wine tasting room! Eric was wonderful and talked us through each of their amazing wines. We left with the a bottle of the best Sauvignon blanc to take home to Chicago. We cannot wait to visit again soon, and meet the Lord Sandwich. Thank you for hosting us!! read more

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Not only are their wines wonderful, and of course, there's that Lord Sandwich dog on top of it all! BUT I'm going back again and again for their wine slushy! This is a tasting room in the Anderson Valley not to be missed. Ali and Eric are the hosts with the most. read more

What a great place! The setting is lovely, the wines are delicious, the owners are super friendly and knowledgeable, and if your lucky you'll get to meet Lord Sandwich!! There are a few places to choose from on this stretch of the 128; DON'T miss this one!! Highly recommend!!! read more

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Overall a pleasant experience. Some things to note though: they do not provide water (seems somewhat irresponsible for an establishment serving alcohol) and there is not a discount for the wine tasting when your purchase bottles. read more

I just came here for sandwich (the dog)! Loves him! Wine is excellent too. The perfect stop.

We visited their location in Windsor Oct 2019 had a fantastic experience. Not only do you get to enjoy a private tasting room with your group but the wine is excellent. I joined the 6-bottle club. Picked up rosé, helluva pinot noir, and cab franc. Prices are reasonable for high quality wine. You do have to schedule an appointment for tasting but it is super easy to do, I like seeing the timeslot options so I can coordinate with other plans in the day. Excited for the next visit, highly recommend! read more

Amazing wines and great service by a husband and wife team and their dog, Sandwich! We enjoyed the tasting room and pizza place next door. Definitely the best value wines we found in the Anderson Valley. read more

Visited the Smith Story tasting room at The Madrones in the Anderson Valley last month. Have been to many wineries over the years in Napa and Sonoma and this was by far the best experience. The owners, Eric and Ali, were both there, as was their goldendoodle, Lord Sandwich. (follow him on Instagram!). The wines were delicious and a great value. The welcome was warm and the atmosphere was cozy and personal. Highly recommend a visit to the "off the beaten path" and magical Anderson Valley and Smith Story! Cheers!! read more

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@billofsonoma and I (and Murphy and Finnegan) had such a fun day hanging out with the fabulous @texacaliali and Eric and the world famous insta-star @sandwichthedoodle at @smithstorywines! Ali, Eric and Lord Sandwich are the best kind of people and they are making the best kind of wine. In an ocean of REALLY good wines, they are doing something special and the love for their craft shows. Their Sauvignon Blanc is one of the best I've had -EVER. Their Rosé of Pinot Noir and Helluva Pinot Noir are outstanding. The Pinot Gris is delicious. All were very good. Visit them in their dog friendly tasting rooms in Anderson Valley or Russian River. #supportlocalbusiness read more

Great family owned and operated winery. Really enjoyed their wines and hearing their story. Quality product!!! We visited in November 2017 and and bought a Merlot and Riesling. We are now in the area again and plan on revisiting. EXCITED... read more

Lovely wines by lovely people! Every wine I've tried is oh so drinkable, but their Rosé is my favorite. Eric and Ali are amazing -- talented, thoughtful, kind, professional. Exactly the kind of small family winery I want to support! read more

Loveliest people, delicious wines, and the famous Lord Sandwich! Truly a highlight of our trip to wine country, and a must do while in Anderson Valley! Highly recommend! read more

Served by owner and greeted by a beautiful dog named sandwich. Wine is named after him too. Delious pizza next door. Fun spot and very pretty. read more

We love Smith Story wines! Excellent service and very friendly. We are looking forward to returning!

Must do in the Anderson Valley!! Delicious wine, great people and as a bonus you just might get to meet Lord Sandwich!! Seriously you must stop, taste and buy!!! read more