the best wine tasting experience and location for great wine in Sonoma. best Chardonnay in the world....

Pro Tip: aim to arrive early because there is limited street parking nearby and the building is a historical home and not clearly marked. A friend in the industry recommended this place and made our reservation. We were ten min late due to parking/finding the place. The home is in good condition and quite nice inside. Our journey was just through the home, as our tasting was outside. The courtyard style backyard is really nice. Many plants and a few distinct seating areas. There is a bathroom out there and it's super clean and well decorated. The tasting was spectacular. We ordered bottles to be shipped home. We enjoyed the cheese/nut/cracker pairing they included. The tasting was not rushed and we enjoyed sitting in their garden. It was just me and my husband which was nice. It was the first tasting of the trip and it was no pressure, all questions allowed, relaxed and wonderful. I would recommend this experience. I would like to know more about the historic home. We did not become members because it was the first tasting of our week and we didn't know what we were in for. But I'm glad we ordered bottles to be shipped to our home so we can enjoy their wine again and again. We ordered the Chardonnay and three of their Pinot noirs, in various quantities. Thank you for hosting us, Nick. read more

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Our group attended Three Sticks' signature annual event, Destination Durrell, as paying guests and arrived at the instructed 11:00 AM start time with confirmation in hand. Unfortunately, we were greeted by one of the female owners with a level of hostility, condescension, and rudeness that was genuinely shocking. Rather than welcoming guests to what is marketed as a premier hospitality event, she immediately treated us as though we were inconveniencing her simply by arriving as instructed. Her tone was dismissive, combative, and deeply unprofessional throughout the interaction. In an industry built on hospitality, it was one of the most unpleasant guest experiences I have ever had at a winery. It is especially disappointing because the wines are excellent--but no quality of wine can overcome ownership that treats guests this poorly. Hospitality begins at the top, and based on this experience, the culture here reflects that. We will not return, and I would strongly encourage others seeking a warm, gracious wine country experience to spend their time and money elsewhere. read more

For me personally, Three Sticks makes the best Pinot in the area so if you're around the plaza and love Pinot, you should absolutely plan a visit. They own two iconic vineyards, Durell (famous for its Chardonnay) and Gap's Crown (famous for its Pinot), among others. The property is absolutely stunning - even though it's only a couple blocks off the plaza, it feels like you've been transported away from the hustle and bustle of the main square into a quiet retreat where you can escape the Sonoma heat and enjoy a nice lineup of wines. For me, this is always a solid experience, albeit on the pricier side for the area, but a couple of things would go a long way to improving the experience. (1) Making reservations is a pain, which involves submitting a request, waiting to hear back from someone in the tasting room, then using a payment link sent to you to confirm the booking. For a winery offering such an elevated tasting experience (and price point), you'd think they would be able to support live availability and instant booking like basically all other wineries in the area. Additionally, they made kind of a big deal about getting the names of everyone in the party, but then never once greeted us by name. (2) The tasting experience itself felt a lot more hands off and our host didn't seem as knowledgeable. This was immediately after Auteur, where the host was incredibly knowledgeable about the various vineyard sources and pretty much all aspects of the vinification process, so perhaps our expectations were a bit elevated. Still, it kind felt as if the wines were poured, a brief (and basic) explanation given, then we were on our own to enjoy the wines. We may have been checked in on only a couple of times over 2 hours. (3) Purchasing wine is just as frustrating as making a reservation. This is insane IMO. They can't swipe a card so instead, we have to write all of this down on a slip to be processed later? It just feels antiquated and if I'm to be 100% honest, not all that secure. In terms of value, you get essentially 5 tasting pours - 1 rose, 2 chards, 2 pinots, which IMO, isn't a great value at $85/tasting. Compare this with Auteur where for $60, we had 1 rose, 3 chards, and 4 pinots :) read more

A phenomenal tasting experience, so good I didn't want to write a review so I could gatekeep this place. The location was a bit tricky to find because my gps put me a little further up the street than where the entrance was. But once you get through the doors, you're transported to a beautiful Spanish style space full of charm and history. Our hostess was friendly and knowledgeable, her enthusiasm for the wines and food pairings made the time pass by so quickly that we ended up having to get kicked out when the tasting room closed and were late for our dinner reservation. We had the castenada rose, chards and pinots. The Castenada rose is a winner for any summer day. I enjoy chards and pinots but they're rarely my first choice unless the food calls for it. However, the chards and pinots here are so good that they would easily be some of the first bottles I go to. read more

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The Adobe building and the garden with a fire pit behind it are lovely. A perfect place for a wine tasting. Our host was a wonderful women, sorry forgot her name, that made the tasting so interesting and giving us the history of Three Sticks and info about the vineyards. We were able to taste some Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The chardonnays were crisp, rich in fruits and a nice lingering finish. The Pinot Noirs were just outstanding; complex with some currant and even a smokey tea flavor; really makes you smile. Of course, we had to take a few bottles with us. read more

Not to be missed if you are in Sonoma. The Adobe is one of the oldest buildings in Sonoma and the grounds are beautiful. You can only find the wines in a few local restaurants, not retail stores. Their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are varied and quite good. You don't have to drive to Napa for a good tasting experience. read more

Believe the hype! What a boutique experience -- we had a private host in a fantastically decorated room towards the back of the winery. The chairs were SO comfortable -- a very relaxing experience. Everyone in my party really enjoyed this winery. The wines here are beautifully crafted -- they specialize in chardonnay and pinot noir varietals. I didn't know what to expect here as I booked the reservation because I hadn't read any reviews of the business, but I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the service, the character of the building, and the wines. I really enjoyed the separate high end stemware to compare the different vintages and vineyards. It really allows the guest to taste the differences between the different vineyards. Pours were of ample quantity! It is by appointment only, so I highly recommend planning accordingly. This is a gem of an establishment , I hope they continue to do well! read more

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My husband and I were lucky enough to try Three Sticks for my 50th Birthday trip from Nashville to Sonoma two years ago on our last day of a one week trip. Three Sticks was, by far, our favorite! We immediately joined the wine club as two people who have fairly developed palates. Over the last two years, we have enjoyed our wine club allotment, plus. When we have wine friends over, this is our bragging wine! We enjoy the pinots as well as the chardonnays (my better half is a chard guy!). In planning our upcoming trip this summer to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, Three Sticks was at the top of our itinerary for a couple different tastings. Nisha has been such a joy to work with to coordinate our tastings and time in the member lounge. We are such fans of Sonoma wines and cannot wait to celebrate such a milestone anniversary with Three Sticks! Thank you!!!! read more

We had a fantastic tasting at the winery today. The Pinot's were amazing & our hostess Kathy was top notch. She was very knowledgeable & engaging. Definitely a place to taste at when you are in Sonoma read more

We had a little girls jaunt to Sonoma, and Three Sticks Wines was BY FAR our favorite spot on the trip. Three Sticks is owned by the same group as Kistler, but... incredible Chardonnays at 1/2 of the price of its sister. Our sommelier host Robert (?) was a doll, and even poured a little extra and gave some extra nibbles from some delicious local cheese makers. My only grumble about 3 sticks was I was three figures lighter in my wallet after all the wine club wine I bought! read more

Three Sticks Wines - Drinking vino... what else? - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Sonoma, California

Hidden Gem in the cute little town of Sonoma. An awesome little hole in the wall in a gorgeous outdoor setting. Totally unassuming from the outside, but a haven once you enter. My friends and I just loved the experience and also the wine. Our wine host was knowledgeable, nice and gracious. read more

We normally like to go to the vineyard to do tasting but this little gem in the heart of downtown Sonoma is a must stop. The tasting in the courtyard was fantastic. Our host was fun,happy and very knowledgeable. She made this a fantastic time The wine is really good and reasonably priced. If you are in Sonoma make an appointment and stop by read more

Beautiful winery. Landscaping and decor are beautiful. The wines are stupendous. Many industry people are members here.

The wine was spectacular and the Adobe is a perfect setting for wine tasting. We tried a couple glasses of chardonnay, two pinot noir, cab, rose and white rose, all were great... 5 stars. We got the wine and food pairing which was fun. They special made our food vegetarian which included a cauliflower salad, cheese bread puff, beet salad, stuffed radish, and hen of woods mushroom. The small bites were ok, and to be fair, I was already stuffed from lunch at Girl and the Fig. My boyfriend enjoyed the veggies, but I wanted more carbs and fat... 3.5 stars. Our wine sommelier was sweet and fun! She was knowledgable about the place and enjoyed talking about wine and wine country. I enoyed the tour of the grounds, she told us of the history of the Adobe and how it was an actual Mexican adobe from the 1800s. She guided us to see the art pieces and hand-painted murals. Pretty place! 5 stars for the tour! Three Sticks is a one minute walk from Girl and the Fig. I would reccomend eating at the Girl and the Fig and then do wine tasting at Three Sticks. We had a great experience and bought a bottle of rose to take home. read more

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Came here on a company offsite and had the best experience! They do an amazing tour of the property (it's the oldest standing adobe house in California) and garden prior to the tasting. The host was super engaging and shared a lot of tasting knowledge. The wine is delicious and around $50-90/bottle if I recall correctly. Would recommend! read more

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Don't be like me and walk into this place with no appointment. One of my girlfriends proclaimed that Three Sticks is one of the best wines she's ever tried and I totally agree. I stumbled into this lovely home after finding the location through Yelp and assuming that they had a tasting room you can just walk into and buy some wine. Danielle was incredibly friendly and helpful and gave me two tastes of their white wine so I can decide which one to get. My kids and husband were waiting in the car during this entire process and she quickly helped me out so I could run back outside to my family. The wine is great and I will definitely make an appointment for a wine tasting soon. read more

Rob was a great host for our Wine Tasting! The office building and grounds are beautiful and wines were delicious. We loved hearing about the history and culture of the building, the wines, and the company. Mahalo Price and Three Sticks 'Ohana!!! read more

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The worst wine tasting I ever had in my life. First of all, if you don't like to open the door for your guests when they are late change your system and don't be rude when you let me through the door. Your employees are rude, awful, and our tasting host was borderline aggressive. I feel like I was being punished for being two minutes late. Also if you plan on paring specific foods with the wine, please let your guest know before you start the tasting. And I think this is the most important feedback - I'm going Wine Tasting to try your wine and if I don't like a wine please do not telll me I am wrong and maybe if you try it with some food it will be better. I'm not going to a wine tasting to be told you can not dislike a wine.. A good wine is a good wine by itself, it doesn't need to be paired with food. This was our second time here and we didn't like either tasting. Again same experience as a couple years ago, very arrogant staff with ok wine. read more

Great wines and ambience! Loved their Pinot! The location is bit different than a typical Napa winery. It's located in a residential/business area and is right next to a historic hotel. But once you enter the premises - you are in a beautiful serene world. Loved our time at this boutique winery. read more

I highly recommend this experience - it was perfect! Thanks to our host, Ben, for his education and taking such good care of us. The history of the building is very interesting and the wines are fantastic! We tasted 2 of their chardonnay's and two pinot noirs - we love having the seated tasting done as a side-by-side. We all loved their wines so much we went home with several and will be back for more! Make sure you do this! read more

Beautiful 1920s home We tasted two Chardonnays two Pinot Noirs and a Cabernet which were all fantastic the pairing from El Dorado kitchen was spot on for $85 I would go back every week I could I can't wait to bring my people here it's goningbe a great experience Steve was the host with the most and loves what he does and he does it well thanks for having us can't wait to come back read more

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Wow! Quite honestly the best wine line up ever. Lovely outdoor setting, fantastic & knowledgeable hosts - we had Zoë (and her lead, Ben, came out and shared some great information as well - both were wonderfully kind & professional). Loved nearly every single wine we tasted (extremely rare, as we taste a LOT of wine on a regular basis) - so much so that both my husband and I & our friends joined the club. The atmosphere is charming, the hosts were just exceptional (cheers to Zoë [& Ben]) and the setting was perfect for an afternoon of wine tasting and great Three Sticks education (bonus: cute little cheese pairing plate, too). GO! This is THE downtown Sonoma tasting room you will NOT want to miss! Three Sticks is an outstanding tasting experience: 5 SOLID Stars!! read more

What a great experience touring the Adobe at three sticks! The beauty of the artistic design was only surpassed by the delicious Chardonnay and Pinot noir offerings. Adobe hosts Ben Draper and Zoe Colasco , made our tasting worthy of five stars. I will totally recommend this wonderful winery to all of my friends and coworkers. Cheers to three sticks. Sue Rees read more

Ridiculously arrogant - not what Sonoma was, perhaps what it has become. Empty rooms It would be amazing if the people here were interesting/compelling. Perhaps their wine is good? read more

Incredibly delicious wines and wonderful tasting experience! We greatly enjoyed our host Shannon who was extremely knowledgeable about each wine and fun to talk to - she loves her job! She even recommended a delicious Mexican spot for Lunch that we loved - El Molino. We bought three bottles after our tasting and can't wait to enjoy them at home. The Adobe was something special and their outside patio was beautiful. A hidden gem in Sonoma! I would highly recommend anyone stop here if they're visiting the area. read more

Three Sticks is one of those places where I want to take all my friends and family to because they're so amazing but I also want to keep it as my little secret because I'm afraid the place might lose its charm if it gets too popular. While I still love Napa, it's definitely gotten a lot more commercialized and touristy over the years so we've been looking for a new place to call it our new home base..and this is it! Three Sticks has everything I was looking for in a club membership: phenomenal wine, people, and venue. I don't need to go into depth about how delicious their wine is because they're worth every penny. I've been there twice already and omg the PEOPLE! Julia, Julie, and Kathy were all so welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable - making us feel right at home, and going above and beyond to make our experience so special and memorable. We also loved hearing their stories and perspectives. We are very grateful to have found this little gem and so exicted to try their next release! read more

Hidden in plain sight location. Right off the town square. No signage. Lovingly restored adobe. Pretty place to visit. Tasty wines. I'm on the allocation list. No wine club membership. Bottle prices are premium (aka: expensive). Wine tasting strictly by appointment only. If you just show up you will not even be allowed to enter the front door. Even when I pick up my allocation by telephoning ahead to agree on an arrival time, I am not invited to walk more than 3 feet into the front room. Weird but true. If you are a far flung visitor who just dabbles in wine tasting, is this wine room worth the effort to make an appointment? You decide. There are dozens of other wine tasting rooms in Sonoma that will welcome you with open arms without an appointment. read more

Had a private birthday tasting. Felt honored, humbled and well cared for by the staff. The wine was so well made. If Chardonnay and Pinot's are your "Jam". Then spread out and enjoy. Thank you Three Sticks for making my day so enjoyable. read more

We did a wine and food tasting at Three Sticks Wines and it was an incredible experience! It was easy to book online and they are so incredibly kind, accommodating and quick to respond to help you have your best stay in Sonoma and best visit to their establishment. We paid $85/person to taste 2 Chardonnays, 2 Pinot Noirs, and 1 special Cab. The food are small bites that come from El Dorado Kitchen and are delicious and pair with the wine perfectly! Honestly, I ate at EDK and the food from the pairing at Three Sticks was much better, but keep in mind it's small bites and you could certainly move on to another tasting room (I recommend Lake Sonoma right down the alley) and get another glass and a cheese/charcuterie plate for a more full lunch type experience :) The Three Sticks property is beautiful and the wines are wonderful. I ordered 4 bottles which they agreed to ship to my house. Love the ambiance and the service. Thank you Three Sticks! read more

Pinot, Cabernet... Ken Fulk adobe styling! Appointment only. read more

A few friends and I went to Three Sticks for a tasting in their gorgeous courtyard area. Most visitors to wine country always want to taste right next to wineries and vines BUT the Three Sticks location on the Sonoma Square is absolutely perfect to relax and enjoy their stunning wines. I had tried their wines before and knew they were lovely, but my friends were blown away. What really made the experience perfect was Zoe. She was approachable, knowledgable, and we all agreed she was our favorite wine educator of the trip. You must ask for her when you go!!!! read more

We had the most amazing wine tasting here. We had the pleasure of meeting the wine maker Don and listening to his philosophy and approach to his wines. You can feel his passion and so much knowledge in his 40+ yrs of wine making experience. Wine staff Bonnie and Steve were also very accommodating. We just loved touring their wine making facility seeing where the magic begins. I love their Pinots, but after today's experience; I have so much more respect for their wines. I highly recommend their wines. read more

Three Sticks Wines - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Sonoma, California

Great setting in which to taste well crafted Burgundy varietals and others, with friendly, extremely hospitable staff. Appointment is needed and once you do a tasting, you'll know why. Very highly recommended. read more

Wonderful afternoon at The Adobe!Three Sticks is in such an intimate venue with greenery and seating. Our tasting host was Nina The wine tasting was accompanied by food pairings. The white cheddar and salumi was very flavorful with all five of the wines. The French Oak gave the Chardonnay great character. We really enjoyed the Russian River and Pinot. Honestly, the spirit bottled Castaneda Rose was refreshing and fun. A fabulous way to spend our Anniversary. Thank you Three Sticks for a delightful afternoon of wine and celebration! read more

You need a reservation and you can either can call or submit a info request thru the website. The winery is an an old adobe building right in the square. Our tasting was just us which made it feel like we were invited in to someone's home. Short tour of the property which was nice. Three sticks produces Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. We tasted 2 of each and all were excellent. This is a small batch producer that makes excellent wine. I'd highly recommend tasting here as it's an unique experience compared to other places and the wine is very good. read more

Stopped by today and Becky was amazing. We were planning to buy wine to bring home and she was so hospitable we ended up sampling wine, buying wine to take to the house, and all signed up for the membership. read more

We had a wonderful private tasting at three sticks. Our hostess Zoe was super knowledgeable and friendly! The perfectly decorated historic building is the perfect setting at this tasting room. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Talk about wonderfully accommodating. As a recent transplant, rookie local, to Sonoma the staff has been tremendous. It's a great place right off of the square to sit back and relax, kick up your feet, and have a good bottle of vino with a friend. I didn't do an official tasting, but rather an informal "bottle in the garden", and the experience couldn't have been better. I'm a really big fan and convert to everything Riedel (glassware) and the fact that my California Pinot was poured into a Riedel "New World Pinot" glass made quite the first impression. It means a lot that a tasting room would spend $30 + a stem (not to mention the water glass was Riedel as well) to serve their wine. The fact that the purveyor wants to demonstrate their wines in the most positive way possible speak tomes to the professionalism of the organization. Whomever made this decision, it was well worth the attention to detail. Thank you. The physical space itself was obviously restored with the most upmost care and attention to detail. It's nice to see that someone has taken so much pride in their first impression and wants to make sure, we as patrons, keep coming back for more. You've got a loyal follower and proponent. Many applauds to the staff. You're doing a great job. Don't change a thing. What you're doing is absolutely working. read more

After starting the day at Donum and Patz and Hall we felt a little disappointed with Sonoma so far. Would this be the third strike? No way!! This was by far one of the best and most memorable tastings of the trip! You can easily walk right by the tasting room if you aren't looking. There are no huge signs and its appointment only. It is an adorable adobe house but once inside, the interior will blow you away. Our lovely guide Tanya greeted us with a wonderful glass of red wine that we later ended up buying. We shared our tasting with another couple who was celebrating their 40th anniversary and they were so much fun!! The five of us had a blast! I'm so grateful we had a wonderful host and fun people to share the experience with. All of the wines were fantastic!! This is hands down, one of the best experiences in Sonoma! The attention to detail, the interior, the garden and of course the quality of the wines. My boyfriend actually can't drink white wine because it gives him a headache, but he actually contemplated buying the Chardonnay. That's saying a lot! We ended up buying two Pinots and the Syrah. We will definitely be back to this wonderful hidden gem! Tanya was the absolute best!!! read more