We were the only table, aside from two others in the entire winery. The place is outdoors but the Seasonal Rosé tasted a little like kombucha. The service seemed a little odd and slow. Luckily the food came out pretty fast! read more

Sol Rouge Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Sol Rouge, you sure do have some SOOOUL! This is by far the most liveliest tasting room that you'll experience while on Treasure Island! This was the last tasting room on our Treasure Island Winery tour, and it was also the most fun! The tasting room is quite small compared to a few of the others, but it's also extremely intimate. It has a barn-like feel with a horseshoe style tasting bar and great views of the Bay Bridge on their outside patio. They also share a bocce ball court with another tasting room that's right next door! Dave was our wine pourer and was excellent! He had so much energy and he made us fee really comfortable during our time there. He even gave us a few extra splashes of the wines that we really liked. Speaking of their wine, I have to say that I'm totally impressed! We actually enjoyed every wine that we tasted during or visit. It's $15 for a taste of 5 wines from their current tasting menu. I really liked their smooth Viognier, but their Cab Franc and Zinfandel were my absolute faves! Their bottles are reasonably priced and they also sell wine by the glass! They were bumpin' all of the fun old school hits and the vibe was super casual compared to all of the other tasting rooms that we visited on the island. We loved our tasting experience here and will be coming back again really soon! Would highly recommend for their tasty wines and wonderful atmosphere! read more

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This was my first time to Treasure Island, and after driving through SF, it is a complete change from the city. There is hardly any traffic, wide lanes, and plenty of parking. The winery was easy to find due to an abundance of signs along the roads pointing in the right direction. The winery itself is quite small with a couple of seats at the bar, but there are some seats outside as well. Make sure to bring layers as it can get quite windy, and sunblock for the sun. We got the tasting, which consisted of 5 wines (1 white, 4 reds). The bartender also gave us an extra rose and an extra red. Overall I thought the tasting was worth the $15 per person. You can also buy bottles to go. Afterwards, make sure to stop by the main road that runs by the water and take some pictures with the backdrop of SF in the background. read more

Sol Rouge Winery - Tasting menu - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very disappointing that after Dave left that you don't even know if they are open on the weekend. With no info on web site saying they would be closed on Saturday we drove from Sacramento to pick up our wine member shipment and they were closed!!! No signage and the winery next store had no idea. We even called their number and had to leave a message with no return call. I guess it's time for a breakup after more than seven years read more

Sol Rouge Winery - They even posted this event on their Facebook page! What the heck? Good thing I didn't buy tickets to this event. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

When we arrived I was handed menus and told to wait for help as I waited patiently after 25 minutes I saw the waitress help a party that arrived after us. I guess if your not a member or local your not welcomed here. It wasn't busy at all only two other groups were being served. I just wanted to relax and enjoy some wine but it's ok I'll take my business elsewhere. Thank you for not helping me. read more

Sol Rouge Winery - The host and entrance - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had a wonderful time at Sol Rouge. Gabriel was our host and he made so much fun! The scenery was beautiful and the wine was great! read more

Sol Rouge Winery - The view from Sol Rouge. Had a great time here with my best friend for my birthday. Gabriel was an amazing host! The wine was fantastic! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been dancin' to Bruno Mars' new seriously hot, hella catchy, ass-shaking singles, "Chunky" and "24k Magic" on repeat for the last week or so. These tracks make me want to gamble and party at casinos with all of my beautiful friends (who would be dressed in silky smooth undergarments) while two-step the s*** out of two-steppin' all night. They make me feel sexy. They give me life. I have this weird urge to go to Vegas, now. This past August, Sol Rouge Winery gave me the same feeling of, "I feel like hot gangsta awesomeness, because I'm on this island in the middle of the Bae Area, drinking wine, watching locals knock bocce ball (so bourgeoise), and picnic-ing with 50+ cheeses deep, all while admiring both the Golden Gate and Bay Area Bridges. Oh, and glass of wine in hand, of course." I felt like Tupac in the "How do you want it," video. Except, people had there clothes on there. Sure, I could individually critique their sips from their vineyards, but I thought their 2013 Gypsey Blanc and 2012 Gypsey Rouge both tasted fantastic. I dunno. My dranks didn't help me win in bocce ball, though. Other tidbits: -There's plenty of free parking on Treasure Island. -If you want to hide from the city's perfect weather, they do have seating inside. -The dude holding it down at the counter at Sol Rouge was very friendly. -You might shake your ass, while holding a glass of wine when you visit. Don't drop your glass. -Prices are reasonable for a glass of wine. You can also work with them to do group packages. Go, go, go and party like a local. And cop that Bruno Mars album when it drops mid-November. read more

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First time at Treasure Island and tasting at Sol Rouge. What a great experience with Gabriel! From the 90's playlist, his friendly Demeanor and all of his knowledge of wine - made a great experience! We will be back very soon! read more

I really enjoyed my time here on a recent weekend visit! Our plan to stop here was part of a broader bachelorette/bridal party weekend and we came prepared! I'd been to Treasure Island forever ago when they first started opening wineries on the island and vaguely recalled that there weren't any food options on the island, so we planned ahead and hit up the Ferry Building prior to making the drive over to Sol Rouge. After doing a little online research about the place, I saw there were picnic tables - so that's exactly what we did - we packed a picnic from Ferry Building merchants and parked ourselves right outside the winery door for what was to be a fantabulous afternoon. Anyway, after setting up our picnic - we ventured inside to the winery to check out the tasting dealio. After meeting the proprietor/vintner/owner dude, he said we could do a flight - or we would do a glass of a single varietal if we wished to go that route instead. Score! This ended up being the path of choice since we all were in white moods and there was only 1 white (4 reds) on the tasting list. The white was a viognier and it was a really crisp one at that. None of this sweet and overly fruity nonsense so I was a quick fan. Not to mention, as I came to find out - we have some pretty sentimental family ties to Lake County and where the grapes are grown as its near where my grandparents use to have a lake house for 50+ years. I know that's a little more than you need to know in a Yelp review, but bottom line - overall, this was a very pleasant and enjoyable experience on what turned out to be a beautiful blue sky day! read more

We had an amazing tasting at Sol Rouge! Gabriel was so welcoming and knowledgeable. Thank you!

You're on the Bay Bridge, not in a rush to get anywhere, but, nonetheless stuck in traffic and feeling irritated. Time for a break. I have the cure for you. Find your chill out midway. A glass of light red? Sure, try the Mourvèdre. Chilled rose' for a little hot under the collar cure? Yes, gotcha covered. Sitting, inside or out. Take your time getting back on the bridge and do a spin or walk around the island for nothing but amazing views of the city and the Bay Bridge. read more

Sol Rouge Winery - Rose' and Mourvèdre by the glass, highly recommended. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

Helpful tips if you've never been: It's usually very windy. It probably won't be very hot, but wear & bring sunblock. You're basically a lizard baking in the sun & wind out there. If you are driving and/or don't plan on drinking wine or beer (there's a "club" with beer next door) bring something else to drink. The wineries sell wine and provide free water. That's it. You can (and should) bring your own food. That said, this is a fun, casual place to gather a group of friends for a day of gorgeous views & bocce ball. The Sol Rouge & VIE tasting rooms are right next to each other, with several picnic tables outside. There's another tasting room across the parking lot (kinda bumpy - choose your shoes wisely) that has 2 bathrooms and sinks with hot water, soap & towels. Very rustic, but well maintained. One. More. Thing. When you're leaving TI, if you're going to SF, the onramp to the fwy is weird. It comes up very quickly, and you have a very narrow space between those white divider poles to drive through, and if you miss it, you're going to Oakland. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to put more aloe on my sunburn. read more

Hummingbird gave very informed tasting notes on the wines. I really liked the wines and the entire experience. Thanks for the great time Hummingbird! read more

Sol Rouge Winery - Hummingbird at Sol Rouge tasting room. He is the most delightful tasting room host! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

The staff is so friendly, and the whole vibe of this place (and the other surrounding it) are perfect for hanging out with some friends on a sunny day. I would definitely come back just for the experience, or if I wanted to hang out near the City. That being said, I can't give 4+ stars just because of how awesome the staff is, and how cool of a vibe I get from this place. The wine is just not flavor I like. I tried one of the white's and one of the red's (pretty sure it was the Syrah or blend) and neither one really spoke to me. read more

Gabriel rocks at Sol rouge winery Treasure island. He made my closest friends birthday memorable.

The location and atmosphere of these 2 joined wineries is just fantastic. It's almost a hidden gem, but its slowly starting to be discovered. I came here last year on a holiday weekend and we were the only patrons, this year we were one of many - but still nothing compared to the typical SF crowds. I recommend bringing a picnic lunch, hanging out to play bocce ball and spending a good half day. There are 2 other wineries right next door, so its a solid way to spend a weekend. The tastings are pretty intimate because the tasting rooms are so small, the music is fun, generally a great experience. I prefer the wine at Sol Rouge and Vie to the Winery SF, but usually hit all three anyway :) read more

I was part of a wine tour which brought us to three wineries on Treasure Island. Sol Rouge is mediocre at best. No character to the wines, although the staff was pleasant - very engaging! A large factor here could be our tour since there were many wines available for tasting which were not on our schedule. I feel strongly however, if the three tastings you offer me on a tour are this bad, there is no reason I will return when I drive over to experience the other wineries which were not on our tour. As of the time I wrote this review I noticed the location Yelp shows is not correct. The location shown for Vie Winery (same address) is more accurate. Vie and Sol have the same address because they sort of share a corrugated metal building which is unattractive on the outside but quaint inside. Vie has the left side and Sol the right. Vie, next door, has two Bocce courts and picnic tables. Remember to reserve them in advance and bring a picnic (there isn't any place selling food here). Maybe if you're lucky you'll find a wine you like and the experience can be very nice. read more

Gabriel is the best! He's so friendly, super knowledgeable and took the time to talk to us about all of the grape varieties. I've been a member here for 2 years - it's the perfect weekend mini escape from SF! read more

The wine here is so good!!! This was one of the stops on the Yelp wine tour I did on Treasure Island. Everyone was so nice and I really liked how there was an outdoor aspect to the layout of the winery. This winery is really cool to discover and Treasure Island has a great back drop for a walking wine tour. I remember the guy behind the bar as being very sweet and how he described the wines made me want to take a case home with me and only drink Sol Rouge wine! He's name was Hummingbird, and i think it's neat that this place didn't make him use a different name, like Steve, and let him be himself. I think it says a lot about the company. I'll be visiting Hummingbird again for another tasting! read more

A great way to spend a few lazy hours on a weekend. My sisters and I did a little wine tasting, followed by enthusiastic/uncoordinated bocce. We bought a bottle of the rose to drink while we played. The location is 100% industrial charm, with views of Oakland and San Francisco. The tasting room staff was amazing, friendly, fun and clearly passionate and highly knowledgeable about their wines. Laura had great information about each wine that was interesting to both newbies to wine tasting and people who had multiple wine club memberships. Their wines are mostly reds made in the Rhone and Bordeaux style; reasonably priced and very drinkable. read more

We love the wine at Sol Rogue and the tasting room is a lot of fun. The indoor/outdoor setup makes it feel laid back and we LOVE that the wineries are dog friendly. Sol Rogue has recently undergone some remodeling and the updated layout is very welcoming. Although previous staff have always been friendly and helpful, HummingBird has really taken this tasting room to the next level. He has this amazing ability to articulate exactly what you are thinking and tasting when you are drinking the wine. His descriptions are a really fun way to encourage discussions about the wine and help wine novices start to identify their own palate. read more

I am a avid wine lover and Humming Bird wine associate was absolutely fabulous. Knowledgeable and witty, I bought many bottles with his help! Can't wait to bring back more friends here! read more

Sol Rouge Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sol Rouge is tucked away in the obscure and forgotten Treasure Island. I think that's what makes it so unique, along with all the other wineries there. Came on an impulse on a gloomy Saturday afternoon and had such a good time. The wineries are a little rundown, very barnyard-esque but the environment is cute and fun. They play good music and the staff is really friendly and outgoing. I was looking for a good wine to gift a friend and loved Sol Rouge's offerings. If you buy two bottles they'll waive your tasting fee so considering I was looking for a bottle for myself as well, this was a pretty nice deal. My favorites were the Viognier and the Gypsy Rouge, but their Rosé came in pretty close and I'm not even a Rosé kind of girl. I'd love to come back on a warm, sunny day, have a picnic and play bocce on their courts. You'll also get a pretty great view of the city and can only imagine how pretty it looks at sunset. I believe they close at 5ish on the weekends but makes a perfect day drinking spot. read more

Fun day on the Bay. Fantastic Big Red Wines at reasonable prices. You must try their Lake County Wines! 1/2 the cost of overpriced Napa Wines. Cool friendly vibe. Great place to get a glass wine and enjoy outside at the Bocce Ball Courts. Synergy with 3 other wineries. Plan your day with monthly food pairings and the Flea Market on Treasure Island. read more

Wonderful atmosphere, delicious wines and a beautiful view.. Highly recommend stopping by! read more

Sol Rouge Winery - 2015 spring pickup - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - San Francisco, California

Gabriel was knowledgeable and made the experience tasting the wines fun and informative. We have nobeen twice and we will be back.

Great wine, beautiful setting. A wonderful way to spend an afternoon! Bocce court out back, lots of picnic tables. Open air wine room. Easy drive from the city. read more

The food and wine were awesome. The service was horrible. When we arrived, mind you for my husbands birthday and reservations I had placed the week prior, we were met with the nastiest reception. The server asked if we had reservations and I said yes. Then he said are you sure you don't mean to be at the place next door (which was bizarre to me as the winery was clearly labeled). I showed him my reservation after he told me he did not know if I had one as he did have his "paper" on him. Once he confirmed, he told my husband and I we could sit anywhere. I then asked him about playing bocce ball as we were reserved for this. He stated with an attitude that we would need to have a reservation and I then told him we did. He walked 3 feet over to his paper which clearly stated that we had a reservation and then hastily apologized for not realizing this. After sitting, we reviewed the menu and he came over to take our order. I asked him if the cheese was pasteurized and he stated he didn't know which would have been fine. Then, he went on a diatribe about how would he know since he "doesn't have any allergies and can eat what he wants". I then told him I was pregnant to make it clear of the reason I wanted to know (which I should not have to). After we received our food from another server, he did not come to check on the table once- no water, no concern about how the food was, nothing! I was floored. While my husband and I were there for about 1.5 hours, we left before our reservation was up since we could not take the terrible service anymore. I had to inquire about my own napkins and water. I hate to make this a race issue but as the only Black couple there, we had zero service while we witnessed every table receive repleshed beverages and overall better service. Furthermore, my husband and I as physicians work all of the time- I was really looking forward to this and was shocked by how abysmal this service was. Ultimately, I did NOT leave a tip (which never occurs since as someone who has worked in the service industry, I understand the value of tips); I simply could not leave one with this service. I told his colleague when I left that the food was great but the service was not. This was not well received so I figured I would leave a review. By far, worse service at a winery, restaurant, and overall in general, compared to any place I've been to in the city which is sad because the wine and cheese were truly delightful. If I could say more to impress upon this I would as it was hurtful and unfortunate. - JRM, MD, MPH read more

I finally got over to taste wine on Treasure Island. All of the wineries on the south side are fun, but Sol Rouge was the most memorable. The secret love child of Margaret Cho and Robert Parker, Hummingbird proved an entertaining and informative guide for our wine tasting. Sol Rouge, like most of the local tasting rooms, has pretty hefty tasting fees ($15) but it is waived if you purchase 2 bottles of wine. Another option is to take advantage of an event like their recent barrel tasting, where $25 covers your tasting at all 5 wineries. read more

I frequent wineries in Napa Valley often but Sol Rouge may top the experience! Love the hipster ambience and HummingBird is incredibly knowledgable. Highly recommend the visit to this Treasure Island tasting room on the weekend when HummingBird is hosting! read more

Hummingbird is awesome and truly knew how to describe each individual wine. An amazing experience.

We started here when we did some tasting on treasure island. It had the best wine of any of the places we tried on treasure island and the service was great. I would recommend this place. read more

Went there last weekend and yeah the wine was really nice and the view is totally amazing. What a great location! But I really am just waiting to go back to listen to hummingbird describe the wines. That is one of the most entertaining tastings I have had. read more

Some friends and I happened across Sol Rouge after a CrossFit competition in the lot next door-- and it was the perfect cap to a very long day! Hummingbird's descriptions of the wines transported me to another place and time: smelling pencil shavings and cedarwood, picking blackberries on the side of the road, and eating cherry pie on a hot summer day. We were all thrilled to have met him and tasted these wines, and all three of us ended up buying bottles to take home. We plan to come back for an afternoon of lounging, sipping, and sunning. Thanks Hummingbird, that was a wild and wonderful tasting experience! read more

Great wine, fantastic setting on the bay. Tasting pours were a tad skimpy, though and I'm not looking for a huge pour ... this was *maybe* a half ounce. read more

We purchased the Groupon Bocce ball & wine tasting for 8 people, such a great affordable deal. I had no problem communicating with them to book a Bocce Ball reservation, however they do fill up fast so make sure to book pretty far in advance. Excellent views, cute tasting room, great Bocce Ball Court - overall excellent atmosphere. Also did I mention the tasting is 6 wines!! Such a deal! I will be going back here again! read more

Hummingbird showed us a great time, we learned a lot about wine and the wine was fantastic!

Great day at Sol Rouge yesterday. Hummingbird was very knowledgeable about all the wines he was pouring.

Definitely a fan. Came here for Yelp's 10th anniversary celebration and I'm glad we discovered wine tasting on Treasure Island! Hummingbird is awesome and knows his wines! He likes to vividly describe the tastes of the wines and can give tips on which foods pair best with them. read more

We had a nice time here, but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit this winery. It would be a nice thing to check out after visiting the flea market on a weekend when that's happening. I loved the bocce ball and you can't beat the view! We brought food to have a picnic after doing our tasting which was fun. The tasting ($15) includes a sampling of 5 wines, which were decent, but nothing that really struck me. Friendly owner and patrons. read more