What can I say? Solis ALWAYS is impeccable with their delicious wines and service. I can honestly say that I have never had a bad experience here in over 20 years. I had the good fortune to have Julie pouring today and she not only explained the wines but was so pleasant. It was a nice end to my day. Solis has a beautiful tasting room, great products like truffle sea salt, speciality mustards and more. Please plan a visit to Solis, their wines are amazing. read more

Don't start here. $10 per person per tasting is steep in the area. It's nice you get $10 off a bottle for each tasting which is the only reason they get 2 stars instead of 1. Service was below par. They pressured us into ordering a bottle but we were only in town and flying out the next morning so it wasn't practical. We shared a tasting which was a nice gesture and saved us from walking out. They advertise a cheese plate but it's packaged like a lunchable for $17.95. Advice is to steer clear unless you want a discounted bottle. read more

Wow! I have been a huge Solis Wine fan for the last decade and am shocked to have read the recent poor reviews of this beautiful winery!! Throughout the years, Solis has made some of the most delicious wines in the area, from fantastic whites to full-bodied reds and even wonderful dessert wines. When we have guests visiting, Solis is a MUST stop - and our friends area always impressed. In addition to their wonderful wines & fun events, it's the staff that always adds to the enjoyment. I find it hard to imagine a bad experience there...but then again, I've worked in retail and there are always those few customers who act with ill intentions from the get go...perhaps the self-titled "Elite 10 Yelpers" gain ego points by baiting hardworking folks. What a way to find joy! If you're looking for an outstanding local winery experience, I'd caution taking advice from self-proclaimed violence mongers like Vy N who wrote "(and everyone who knows me knows that I wish that place would burn to the ground)" when reviewing another winery. Perhaps she should leave the reviewing to honest, hard-working wine lovers who appreciate the lovely Wine Country in South Santa Clara Valley. I raise my glass of Solis Meritage to Barrel Bill & his colleagues!! I thank you for always pouring great wines and making me smile. read more

Came here since I got another Groupon deal for a tasting and a bottle. We came here after coming to Clos LaChance which was amazing. Unfortunately the tastings we had at Solis were just ok. Nothing really wowed me over but it was still a very nice experience and the staff was really friendly. Oh, and it was nice outside to see the vineyard. It's a very small and cute place with ok wine. read more

We've joined! Love all of their wine. No idea what was wrong with my palate before...maybe it just needed time to develop. Wine club is an excellent deal. Probably one of the best around. Staff are all really friendly and great events. Rose is perfect for a hot day but my favorites are Barbera and Sangiovese. We are converts! Come join us. read more

I love going to Solis Winery with my husband. It's one of our favorite things to do when we get a chance to get out. We became wine members last year not just because we loved the wine but because of the staff there. Bill, in particular, was so friendly, warm, and hospitable. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about the wines. I look forward to chatting with Bill whenever go to Solis. We're looking forward to this weekend!! read more

We were members of this winery for several years. When we decided to cancel the membership, we went in and made direct request. We were told by the young lady behind the counter, that it will be all take care of. The following month we got another bill for the wine. When we called the place they told us that we have to cancel in writing. We explained the situation and even though they agreed that their employee makes mistakes and they always have to remind her about the cancellation policy, they still charged us for the wine. So, basically we got punished for their employee's mistake, after being members for years and after they acknowledged it was their fault. The wine is good, a bit overpriced for the quality. The place is nice and offers a pleasant setting. read more

Driving by you would never think to stop at this place. Geez i don't know how many times we've driven by and never stopped but I'm glad we finally did. The tasting area could use a remodel but the view from the back area is really nice. Vineyards set among hills. It's almost Napa! I can't say I was a big fan of any of their wines but my wife liked their Sangiovese and bought two bottles. It's light and sweet. I wouldn't make a trip of it but if you're in the area and you have time to kill then stop here. read more

Friendly, helpful, music events, nice wines to find the one best for you, lovely setting. Would be a 5 star but for the limited parking, 152 great location but that is because it is on a high traffic location, the bands set up with little dance area and that area is dips, grass , and roots. Flat shoes ladies for safety . read more

A large group of my friends and I went to Solis to celebrate a birthday. We arranged our tasting in advance so they could accommodate our group. They were so friendly and attentive. They had told us we would be able to set our our snacks and appetizers that we had brought with us, but we had decided to hold off for the next winery. We appreciated that they offered that to us however, because it was nice and warm inside. They even gave our friend a free tasting for her birthday. We enjoyed the tasting selection, in particular the Rose. Many of us purchased bottles, and we were given $10 off since we did tastings. Their grounds were pretty and they had tables with umbrellas as well as tables inside to congregate around. They take great photos too. :). Such nice people, we love supporting local wineries and they seemed very happy to have us there. read more

Decent wines, beautiful grounds. ALmost thought about becoming a member here. Best wines in the area, I feel. Definitely stop in for a taste. I think it is $5 for the tasting, and then they give you a $7 coupon towards the bottle of your choice... read more

This was my sixth and last winery of the afternoon and a nice way to end the trip. Their wines were nice, though none of them were out of the world. I ended up getting a bottle of their Seducente blend because if you sign up for their e-mail list online they'll give you a 50% off one-bottle coupon. I wouldn't have paid full price for it, though. read more

Love this place! The wine is fantastic (my personal favorites are the Rose and the Zin) and they have great picnic bundles for wine tasting adventures. The staff is so friendly and always make you feel so welcome. They're very accommodating and do not rush you out, which is something to be appreciated. read more

My friend comes from a family of wine snobs, and she happened to mention that they were members of the wine club here, which is a pretty excellent recommendation. So, of course, I had to stop by. $5 for tasting. This is my favorite winery in the area. I've always found the servers very friendly, even when it gets busy. It seems to me that the only reason you might get treated rudely here is if you are extremely rude yourself. The wine is excellent. I love the Vino Roseo di Sangiovese (I could probably drink it like Kool-Aid, which would be a delicious but terrible lifestyle choice), the Fiano, the Chardonnay, and the Sangiovese. I'm a relatively new wine drinker, and this was the first time I enjoyed a Zinfandel. Their 2009 Zinfandel is amazing (and it won some gold medals or something, which it deserves!). Their Port is also a treat. I haven't tasted everything that they have, but I have enjoyed everything that I have tasted. Also, their tasting menu describes the wines' flavors, etc., and offers food pairings. I don't recommend reading them if you're hungry. read more

Recently came here with a group of friends to get out and enjoy a sunny afternoon. I printed out a 50% off coupon from their website just in case I found some yummy wine. So we came in and paid The $5 tasting fee and were given an coupon for the tasting fee back with a purchase. The Chardonnay was nice and light..perfect for a warm spring day so I decided to get 6 bottles thinking I could get one for 50% off and use the coupon/refund for another. I get to the register and was told that i could only use or the other in an extremely condescending tone..No apologoies..nothing. then he stood there and simply stared at me with his arms crossed! I went ahead and purchased one bottle but was extremely dissapointed on the totally inappropriate treatment of me and my group! read more

love this winery. the wines are all good. we tried them all and could not complain about any of them. Love this place. Nice picnic area.

Very beautiful winery. The Chardonnay is delicious. The people are very friendly. I'll come back.

There rose is amazing. You have to try it! Four stars because we can't have our dog here and there is only two or three tables to sit outside. The wine tasting counters are super small and you feel cramped if you have a large party or they have a bunch of people in trying. We just come for there Rose! read more

Nice place, pretty good wines.. A little on the pricey side for a winery not so well known. But nice view of the hills out the back of the tasting room.. For Gilroy this place is a must stop.. read more

Solis makes wine right there on their property and offer bottle parties for their wine club members every fall. I love the view from their tasting room over the vineyard in the back and the beautiful mountains behind it. There is a real friendly, like you're family feel in the tasting room. They have some of the better heavy and delicious red wines in the area. read more

Excellent vineyard with a nice tasting room overlooking the vines. Solis is a great place to stop and enjoy a glass of wine (or two) with a picnic lunch. Wine tastings are only $5 and if you buy a bottle they'll refund your tasting fee. This is a concept that used to be the norm in Napa, Sonoma and Paso Robles but is rapidly becoming harder to find. Solis is sort of a gem in the fact that many people do not know that the San Jose area has a significant number of quality vineyards. I was surprised to find out that this winery has been around since 1917. I found the staff to be very friendly and I'll be returning to purchase more vino soon.... read more

My favorite winery. The scenery is great, the workers are extremely nice, and the wine is incredible. Never had a bad experience here and the wines are really affordable. Best winery in Gilroy and right up there with any wine you'll taste in any of the other wine countries. read more

The views and scenery at this winery are amazing!! Such a beautiful place to try a tasting or to share a bottle of wine. They have lots of seating outside on their patio if you want to buy a bottle here. The wines are pretty good, although not the best I've had in the Gilroy area. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. read more

My wife and I have visited Solis twice in the past 6 months. There are 4 wineries in this little micro-climate area and Solis is our favorite.The tasting room is nicely done, and the wall behind the servers is all glass with views across their vineyards, so one star extra for that. The servers are always friendly and helpful-willing to discuss their wines as much as you'd like. The tasting fee is $7.50, which is a little higher than the $5 that is the norm around the area, but it gets credited back if you buy a bottle, and we always buy at least a couple of bottles of their wines. Out of the 5 or 6 wines we taste each time there are always one or two that are especially interesting and well-made. read more

Peaceful, delicious wine, and amiable service. It's the perfect intimate location to relax, enjoy the beautiful country side, and flavorful wine!!! Second time here and it doesn't disappoint. read more

My wife and I and 2 friends stopped by yesterday. It was so much fun! First and foremost, let me start off with none of us know a whole lot about wine, but we do enjoy it. And that was probably the best part--all of the staff was super friendly, not at all snobby. They downright seemed to LOVE that we didn't know a lot of wine, but were really curious and asking questions. They all talked to us, answered questions, didn't laugh if we asked something basic, etc. One review on here writes that they need a remodel. They must have done so in the last year, it's now beautiful. Everything is very modern and yet rustic, a very homey yet well kept feel. We sampled 5 wines, all were good. I especially enjoyed the Merlot, and left with a bottle. In short, I can't wait to go back! read more

My husband and I came to San Martin for a golf getaway from Atlanta. We stayed over at CordeValle which was great, and decided to visit a few wineries. There is no question that Solis was the absolute best one we visited. When you pull up, the building doesn't look like much. But, then you walk in and BAM! Best view in the area. Every wine was fabulous which is important. But, the highlight of our time there was Gina! She was a true professional who knew not only her vineyard's wines, but all of the others as well. She was warm, inviting, and made us feel like family. We spent the afternoon visiting 4 other wineries, and no one came remotely close to Gina and her service. We also got amazing Facebook profile pictures taken from their gardens! I highly recommend coming to visit this winery and asking for Gina! read more

Fabulous Winery!! This winery offers a beautiful view a warm staff and quality wine. We had a great time tasting several different wines. The staff was friendly and helpful! The Cabernet Sauvignon was fantastic and the Sangiovese is the best around!!! From the tasting room you can see the vineyard and it just adds to the experience. Left with some great wine and will be back!! read more

In a Battle with the Winemaker Vic/ Owner... 2 out of my for bottles of wine were damaged up arrival.. When this happened I emailed Solis Winery Right away to tell them the problem and I never got a response, I emailed again and never got a response. I called to cancel and talk to Vic/ Owner.. After various emails and phone conversations he said he would make it right but want to talk to Fed Ex 1st. I explained to him that I signed the paper and taped on my door to be delivered next day to which it was dropped off at door.. Long story short he is calling me a liar and says he is willing to do nothing about it. 2 days earlier he said regardless he would make it right. He says that they never have a broken bottle ever and there is no way that is possible?? So Basically he is stating that I'm a liar and refuses to send me 2 new bottle of wine. Mind you this is the 1st time I have ever had to confront them with a problem so it's not like its a habit. I'm an avid wine taster, I visit many wineries and have many wine clubs, this is one that lost a good customer SO PLEASE THINK TWICE BEFORE JOINING A WINE CLUB WITH A WINERY THAT WILL NOT HONOR BREAKAGE AND THEN BLAME IT ONE YOU! IN MY OPINION I FEEL THAT HIS CUSTOMER SERVICE IS TERRIBLE. HE IS OK TAKING YOUR MONEY AND SENDING THE WINE BUT DON'T EXPECT IT TO BE REPLACED IF IT ARRIVES DEFECTIVE... All this is really a sad thing, I actually liked there wines... I will tell my story every chance I get:) read more

i absolutely love their vino roséo di sangiovese. we tried this at the gilroy garlic festival and received a coupon for 50% off. sweeet! their vino roseo gets 5 stars from me. but everything else we tried was mehhh.... we visited after the gilroy garlic festival and purchased a case and our friends purchased 2 bottles of the vino roseo. they were nice enough to let us use the 1 coupon for both purchases even though they were separate transactions. when we brought it home and had the pook's mom try it.. she absolutely loved it too! luckily our friend had an extra coupon and we went back a couple of months later and bought 3 more boxes. so far everyone that we have given this wine to has loved it. its just too bad its a far drive.. but hey! might as well make a stop at sonic's to make it doubly worth it! :) read more

I cannot believe the reviews that those "yelpers" gave about the winery on Saturday, 8/28/2010. I was there on that day to pick up my wine and have a fabulous sandwich made by Richard. My friends and I saw the tasting room and it was beyond crowded. We purchased a bottle of chardonnay and had a picnic outside. I felt the way these "yelpers" treated the staff was rude. Can you have any consideration that the people pouring are working like crazy to make sure everyone gets a taste. Sorry if your feelings were hurt because you couldn't taste the sangiovese, but they did say that they make them in small lots. If you were dying to try it, why couldn't you have pitched in with all your other friends that seemed so desperate to try it and buy a bottle? The wines at Solis are excellent and I have been to many wineries through out Napa, Sonoma, the Central coast, and even other states. I feel blessed to have such a place like Solis in my own backyard where most of the people go to enjoy their wines, and not act like snobs. Go Back to Napa and yelp your butts off there. read more

Beautiful winery. If you're looking into just getting a buzz, this would be the place for you. If you're looking for an experience don't come here. Most likely not coming back here. Vic V. Owner of Solis Winery - We were at your winery on 4/1/17. The young lady that poured our wine did not wear a name tag nor did she introduce herself, so I don't have her name. In fact, she did not really talk to us. All she did was give us a list of wines that were being poured that day, told us the name of the wine that we were tasting and that was about it. No explanation of how the wine was made, what kind of grapes were used, etc. I think she thought the list that she gave us should suffice since it had some description on it about the wines we're drinking. She was more occupied trying to wash a rag or something on the bar sink. I was the one probing and asking questions about the wine and the winery's history, who the owners were, how did Solis start, etc. She actually had no clue how you and your brother started the winery and who/what the winery was before you took over. We've been to many wineries all over the world and the staff pouring actually have conversations with us, teach us about the wines we're tasting, the history of the winery, and educate us. This is the experience we were looking for but did not get at our visit at Solis. read more

POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! OVER PRICED WINE!!!! If I could I would give Solis ZERO stars, I would. I am disappointed at how the customer service has dramatically change over the couple of years. I had always liked their wine and I always tell friends to go but the quality of customer service has declined tremendously. It seems as if the people who work there HATE being there and they HATE interacting with customers. I went there with a bunch of friends recently on a merlot weekend event. We got there at 4:35 just to make sure we had plenty of time to taste since they closed at 5:00 pm. We asked for a glass to taste the wine and they TURN US DOWN. I was extremely embarassed because I told my friends that they had to try the wine. We ended "borrowing" wine glasses and drinking wine from Sarah's Vineyard down the street. I'd recommend going to other wineries in Gilroy who will provide you with better customer service and knowledge of the wines in Gilroy. Don't waste your time going to Solis Vineyard!!! read more

We were members in this winery. We have discontinued our membership.I guess we should have read the fine print, however, we did not and were surprised that the wine club members only receive 10% off...much less than other wineries in our experience. In addition, it was disappointing that there has been no Chardonnay in 2 years and a unique and highly price wine, relative to your other wines, Seduction (Italian spelling thereof) was in the wine club twice. We requested to exchange it for another wine, another feature of many wineries, and were told we could not, so $60 (2 bottles) of a strange wine we don't even like. Interestingly, also, their nice boutique of (overpriced) gifts only offers wine members a discount only on gifts with their logo..again, not the standard in any of the wineries we have visited. We did enjoy the feature of a good discount on certain wines for members when on site, although they had to be purchased beyond the required mandated selections of the wine club. This is only a good feature only for locals who are able to visit the winery frequently. While the setting is lovely and the wines not expensive overall, they are not great wines either. Hopefully they will relook at their dated policies in the future. read more

We are seasoned wine enthusiasts and have travelled to many wine regions in search of quality wines and wine experiences. We have never been treated by any of the wineries we have visited like the way we've been treated by the staff at Solis Winery. We've been to Solis Winery on 3 different occasions with our friends and each experience has been met with attitude, rudeness and very poor customer service. We tried to give them the benefit of the doubt each time we've gone but the end result is the same. The first time, we arrived about 20 minutes before closing for a quick tasting since we had never been there before. We were told that if we didn't finish our tasting before 5pm that we would forfeit the rest of our tastings and would have to leave at 5pm. The employees were more concerned about leaving exactly at 5pm instead of customer service. We were able to finishing our tasting before 5pm (although it felt like we were doing wine shots instead of tasting-don't try it, it doesn't taste good) We had brought some cheese and crackers with us so we went outside to enjoy the summer breeze. We noticed the employees walking rather fast to their cars- the time was around 5:05 pm. So on the second attempt at Solis (a couple of months later), we were with another group of friends. To our surprise, it was the same tasting room staff that was there from our 1st visit. We were once again met with attitude and rudeness. To get away from the toxic attitudes of the staff, we decided to get our glasses and go sit outside to get some fresh air. They had a library wine for sale and we asked if they had it open to taste, and no they did not, and nor were they willing to open a bottle for you to taste before you bought the wine. Most wineries that have a wine for sale for the day have it open for you to taste before you buy it. A few months have passed since our 2nd bad experience at Solis Winery. We were in the area once again on Saturday afternoon with our friends and decided to stop by and try the Solis port-which is a really good wine (dessert wine to be exact) that they produce there. We were hesitant at first about going, not knowing what type of attitude to expect from the tasting room staff after our past 2 visits. Once again, they didn't let us down. It was the same staff members as our previous 2 visits and we were again greeted with attitude and rudeness. There was a lengthy conversation about just being able to taste the port wine and the refusal of allowing us to revisit the port, even after giving them a nice tip upfront. During the conversation, there was a distracting sound in the tasting room-the sound of loose change being counted by 2 staff members on one of the other cash registers before the shop even closed. Their focus was more on the daily take than on customer service. We decided it was best to just purchase a bottle and head outside. We have no intentions on returning back to Solis Winery. We tried to give them the benefit of the doubt, maybe they were over-whelmed by customers, but that does not seem to be the case. The problem lies with the attitude of the staff at the tasting room. With any business, the attitude of the ownership is reflected in the attitude of the employees...and it shows. The tasting room staff, maybe even ownership, needs to go to charm school or get some form of attitude adjustment training before dealing with the public. If it were not for the public, the Solis winery would not exist. For Solis winery to continue to exist, quality customer service is needed. Quit with the snobby attitudes, you are not the only winery/wine tasting room in the area, no one will miss you when you are gone. read more

I have a very conflicted review here! I was at Solis on Saturday 8/28 and had a wonderful time!!!!! I had perfect service and we sat outside with a bottle...I think we might have been the last ones there even! I have been there many times and always had the same wine pourer and always a really relaxing super fun time. I love the atmosphere and live 15 miles away. Unfortunately, our favorite pourer, Bill, has recently quit because of some people that came in that day to 'yelp' the place and rip him up for service. I am HORRIFIED that the owners of Solis did not support him and, instead, believed some perfect strangers who were out to get attention. I couldn't even tell there was a problem and am so disappointed in the owners of Solis that I will no longer bring my friends there. AND I AM NOT A PERFECT STRANGER!!! I AM IN MANY WINE CLUBS FROM NAPA TO PASO ROBLES! Too bad for you...I could actually bring you business and not just trouble. Previously, I FELT like you were a loyal family establishment...that is the ambience you give off...but now I can no longer see you as anything but a money grubbing no loyalty sell-out mediocre winery. read more

Well its really sad that a bunch of so called Yelpers can come in and say things about a great winery and the people that work there and people believe them.Bill is a wonderful person and a great asset to Solis.yelp should not be used as a game for people to play with and hurt people who don't deserve it.Please don't believe what you read and come in and judge the winery and the people that work there for yourself. read more

Great wines and a beautiful location with a view of the hills. They have fun special events and it's really relaxing to sit in back with a glass and enjoy the vines. A great family-run winery. read more

Bought a bottle of the vino roseo and some salami, crackers, havarati, and artichoke tapenade for an outside picnic. Parking lot is small so be aware if you're coming during peak hours. 3 large picnic tables on the side and a seating area in the back of the tasting room. Overall very cute and clean. Enjoyable view of the vineyard and the wine is delicious! Tastings are $10pp. read more

Driving back from a jaunt at the outlet mall - I spotted something going on at this little winery. I stopped by and discovered to my DELIGHT that they were doing a wine tasting for $5.00. All the wines were wonderful. I purchased a port and the Vino Roseo. We also stayed for the Sausage and Syrah BBQ they were having. It was just heaven to soak up the sun in that cute little winery. Will be back. read more