I'm finding that the pleasure in visiting is not merely what one finds in the wines, it lies in the character of the people. Cathleen Vicini (owner) is a delight to visit with, not just about wines but her dogs, parrot, the Italian influence in their wines (her husband), much more... I'm just a good ole boy, wino in training, having moved here about a month ago from Silicon Valley (no place for ole men any-longer). The Trecini experience is different from what tourists seem to gravitate to, you know the disneyesque/romantic vision of a winery. Trecini is a tasting boutique where one enjoys privacy along with personal attention. Plenty of time for questions from a master at the trade. Tasting only whites, as red's chemical additives trigger a migraine, Cathleen pointed out many of their wines come from Italy with "no" additives. This led to me tasting one of their wonderful reds with no reaction. There was also a very interesting surprise when she introduced me to their Sparkling Rockpile Zinfandel. They partner with Mumm to produce this fun, delicious wine. I'm committed to the claims, purchased some. Where are they; Located on what some might call a side street from Downtown Santa Rosa. Highly recommend you give them a try. read more

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Had a blast here! The winery is centrally located in downtown Santa Rosa and offers an abundance of excellent bottles to taste from. I loved the Zinfandel, Prosecco and rosé. read more

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What a great last minute find! We had a tasting guided by Cathy, the Co-owner. She was inviting and extremely informative, teaching new tasting techniques that truly brought out all the subtleties of each offering. Her explanations of the wines' origins and a bit of her own story truly made the experience. Not to mention, Ciacco, the parrot welcomed us in with a greeting. Such a cozy space with an inclusive ambiance to enjoy a few local and imported wines. If you're in Santa Rosa, check your schedule (and theirs) to make time to pop in over the weekend for a tasting or just to purchase a few bottles. Also, military friendly. read more

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We didn't have reservations but we decided to walk in and see if there was availability. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a "HELLO." I was looking around to see which employee said that but come to find out, the welcome greeting was from the lovely parrot named Checho." Our wine tasting experience was one for the books! Cathy was so kind and knowledgeable! She even gifted me my wine tasting fee because I was a first responder. If you're visiting Santa Rosa, this is an MUST DO experience! And of course the wine was GREAT as well as the grand finale of ice cream and wine paired together! YUM! We will definitely be back! Thank you Cathy read more

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We came with a group of 8. Best experience ever. Very intimate and the host was so funny!! The wine was brought out in a tray - super unique because most wineries just bring out glasses. Highly recommend going with a big group. read more

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I have wanted to come here since I moved to the area several years ago because I saw the Trecini Cellars Sauv Blanc everywhere by the glass and it was delicious. Who are these people making this delicious wine? A few years ago I was judging for the Harvest Wine Competition and one of the judges at my table was this very cool, funny, and knowledgeable lady named Cathy Trecini. Very sharp and an owner of Trecini Cellars. So last week I called on a Saturday and Kerri answered and said come on over - and it's a sit down tasting, yes, score! We tasted everything and I was so happy I finally got my butt over there to taste their amazing selection. Kerri did an outstanding job, she really understands flavor profiles, fruit characteristics, and wine production. And they also import wines from Italy under their label which really adds to the scope of flavors to choose from. Very affordable and well-structured wines. They have an Italian Spumante, Vermentino, Barbera d'Asti (much better than the typically overripe version here imo). The rest of the selection is SB, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel (Rockpile!) and a late harvest SB (Sauvignon Blanc). I enjoyed all of the wines - there is a wine for everyone in this vast selection (Italian varietals are part of it too). Also, Kerri gave us just enough of a small piece of cheese to taste the wine with which evolves what you are tasting. I hate to go tasting when they pour you 1/3 of an ounce, this was not like that there was plenty to taste and enjoy to get the full nuances of each wine. I bought 10 bottles because they were that good! Highly recommend calling ahead and checking it out - the tasting room is close to downtown Santa Rosa. read more

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Very nice people here! Great wines and a comfortable setting. The knowledge we gained about wines in general as well as the region and their specific wines was almost too much to absorb! Of course we're having wine shipped home so we can relive the experience (absent the knowledge, unfortunately!) I hope you're able to experience it for yourslef! As a bonus there's an old dog, Knox, who is super friendly, especially if someone sneaks him crackers when nobody is looking! (joking of course!) read more

One word describes my experience here...PERFECT! Cathy was extraordinary and made the experience amazing. Between the official door greeter Knox, Cathy, and all the delicious wines, we are completely sold on Trecini Winery! I am happy that our first membership together is the Trecini Winery Friends and Family club! We will definitely be back!! read more

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Visited this gem a month or so ago and we had a blast. Left there with a shipment of two cases that quickly landed in CT. Breaking out a little bubbly brought back great memories. #lakegeorgeny read more

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We had a wonderful experience! Cathy is very knowledgeable and entertaining. I appreciated Cathy's priority of keeping the area sanitized and distributing sanitizer to each guest prior to the tasting. The tasting atmosphere was relaxed and fun! Trecini Prosecco was the best! read more

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My boyfriend and I enjoyed a wonderful wine tasting with Cathy. She was so friendly, informative, and covid-safe. We left with 6 bottles of wine and smiles on our faces. We will definitely return. Cathy is being careful with covid, so be sure to call ahead for a tasting. read more

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My friend and I dropped in on Cathy's tasting room on our way to a wedding. She was great, very knowledgeable and accommodating as a wine guide and just a genuine personality. She has an easygoing manner and was accompanied by her friendly dog Knox, a Canine Companions breeder, who greeted us upon entry before we saw any of the humans. The Sauvignon Blanc was light and smooth, and their reds are not overly bold. Cathy explained that their wines are not made to be specifically paired with certain foods, but are designed to help bring out the flavors. She then gave us samples of cheese and chocolate to test that out with specific wines. The room itself is located in downtown so you don't really get a vineyard experience, but the furniture is lovely and you can't beat the service. I would be happy to return or select their wines from a menu based on this experience. Cathy gave us the five star treatment, especially after finding out it was my friend's birthday weekend. read more

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Last minute booking was super easy. Cathy is amazing! She us so knowledgeable in the wine details but also just interested in talking to you and sharing experiences. Really enjoyed all their wines. Would definitely recommend! read more

One of the most fun wine tastings I've had. My girlfriend I were lucky to come in during a quiet Sunday afternoon and had the whole place to ourselves. We had a great guided tasting with Kerri that included several different wines (definitely more than the standard five pours) and meat/cheese pairings. We hear about food+wine pairings all the time, but this tasting really made it clear to me what goes into a good pairing. I was feeling adventurous and asked Kerri to give us a food+wine pairing that would be terrible together; she was happy to oblige. It was like night and day compared to the other pairings. I'd definitely recommend it so you can appreciate the good pairings even more. My favorite tastings are ones where I leave having learned a lot and this was definitely one of the most informative ones I've been to. Huge props to Kerri for being so knowledgeable! Apparently they also do other fun tasting events, the standout one (to me) being a girl scout cookie pairing. I'd love to come back and attend that some time. Thin mints and wine? Sign me up! read more

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Five stars five stars!! My bestie are visiting from Socal and Trecini wine tasting really made the experience so special and fun! Cathy is welcoming, funny and very knowledgeable. We walked in and she was already helping a private group so she kindly asked us to return in 40 mins. I appreciate her effort to keep her customer safe amid Covid. The wines are delicious. I love the two labs they are so cute and adorable. we have a great time here and really recommend anyone to visit here. I will be back! :) read more

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Great winery and even better service. Cathy the owner did a phenomenal job walking us through her wine. Great personal touch.

Cathy was the best! We arrived as a party of 10 without a reservation but she still took us in and did not let us down! She was funny, friendly, and absolutely knowledgeable. She also gave us tips and allowed us to taste test 7 other wines with cheese, salami, or pastrami. It was also my birthday and she gave us all solar powered panels and I got a small bell. She sells the bells for 2.95 and has many other witty options. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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We went last Saturday afternoon for a little girls' day out birthday celebration. First- definitely call in advance. They have limited space and it is not a "cram as many as you can in and give them shoddy service" tasting room. No, it's a really lovely experience sitting around a GORGEOUS table and really enjoying the wines. Kerri Cook was pouring and she was a delight. Knowledgeable, fun, attentive. The food pairings we had with the wines were heaven. I bought wine... but I really wanted cheese, too! I do wish they had a Chardonnay (hint hint) but I enjoyed the wines they had very much. A sparkling Zin was a fun change of pace, and the Russian River Pinot Noir stood out to me. Wine prices ranged from quite good to normal for the area (No one makes a cheap Pinot, sadly). So call and taste when you are in Santa Rosa! Just be sure to call ... read more

I can't praise this place enough. It's in a easy place to get to and right near downtown. I originally found the place while looking for some donations for my school which is close by. They were not only very generous, but so friendly that we decided to celebrate a retirement there. They offered to give us a free food pairing and were so patient while waiting for our entire party to show. It is an intimate little wine tasting room that held our party of 12 perfectly. The wine was so fantastic we each left with at least one bottle. Kerri and Cathy are just so much fun and I can't wait to book our next gathering there. read more

Awesome! The whole experience and the wines were great. Way better than expected. Cathy was funny, knowledgeable and welcoming. It was like going to a friend's house and spending time with their family. We sat around the table tasting, chatting, and laughing. Highly recommended. read more

What an education on wine and a WONDERFUL experience. Intimate and interesting. Highly recommend!

I just tried to enter your tasting room, however, was turned away, by a woman who said she was too busy with 4 other individuals, for a tasting. I only wanted to purchase the sparkling Zinfandel, however, couldn't even express that to the woman working, as she showed me to the door before I could express my wishes. As someone who has traveled from the east coast, with great expectations of trying your wine, I am extremely disappointed. I knew I was late for a tasting, but definitely wanted to bring the sparkling Zinfandel back to where I am staying, with my party. The lack of customer service was abysmal. Absolutely pathetic. There were plenty of open seats available, however, she felt it was an inconvenience to her to set up any other spots. If you don't want business, just close your doors. read more

Our tasting with Cathy was one of the highlights on our girls trip Sonoma! After doing a wine tour the day before, we went to downtown Santa Rosa for lunch, and then looked for a tasting room, instead of driving out to more vineyards. When we stumbled in there was only one other couple, who left before our tasting started. This is a very intimate experience. The key word here is experience! It was about 2 hours long and we tasted 12 wines. The conversation would shift between the wines and other general conversation. We were surprised when we finished and so much time had passed. Cathy will work with you if you do have reservations or a time crunch, but I recommend making yourself available for the whole experience. read more

I recently tried the Trecini Cellars with my girlfriends. Cathy was fantastic with our tastings she's explained each wine and had special cheeses crackers and chocolate to try with all the wines. Cathy was an expert about the wines she knew every nuance of these wines, she is the owner makes sense lol we tried I believe all their wines even a very tasty dessert wine. The vermentino was light and delicious and only $13.00 a bottle I also got the Pinot Noir $50 dollars a bottle super pricey but delicious. If you buy a bottle they wave the tasting fee which is only $12.00 per person. The tasting room is small cozy it one big long table. Cathy has the sweetest doggie you'll enjoy loving on him, and a very cool bird we all enjoyed playing with her babies. they sell all sorts of wine gadgets and wine goodies. Certainly worth the trip my friends. I had a wonderful time here tasting talking laughing with friends my favorite way to spend the day. Support our local wines industry my fellow Yelpers and have a wonderful wine tasting time. Cheers SYOY read more

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We chanced upon this winery on Black Friday this year during a visit to Petaluma wine country. After a lunch at Brewster's, my sister and her boyfriend and our friends were looking for a place to do wine tastings. Unfortunately several places were closed for the holiday. It must have been our day though because when my sister called Trecini, they were open and their afternoon party was a no show so the table was already set up for a wine tasting. The six of us made our way over and were greeted by one of the most pleasant and sweet host you'll find. Kerri accommodated us immediately, getting us water for the table, warning us about the loud toilet and introducing us the funny chatty store pet, a green parrot. We were able to sample several different white and red wines from Italy, most of which were paired with a tasty treat to tease the appetite and complement the wines we had. Kerri took the time to explain the different wines and how to prepare our palates for each one. Her friendly personable demeanor really contributed to the pleasant experience that we had at the cellar. On top of that, because of the holiday, they offered several Black Friday and "local" discounts which significantly reduced the price for several of the products we purchased. They also sold cool wine accessories and olive oil (worth tasting!) I was also feverishly taking detailed tasting notes on the wine list and at the end of the tasting Kerri brought me a complimentary notebook and pen to take home- Now that's what I call five star service! I highly recommend coming to check Trecini out. Their welcoming, family style atmosphere,excellent customer service and comfy seating make for a heart warming one of a kind experience! Tip: I recommend making a reservation since they have limited seating. read more

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Horrible customer service just came in to do wine tasting and the lady who had no customers was rude and selfish. You don't greet a customer by saying " hold on please and I'll be right with you". Act like you want business and not a stuck up sales person! Don't go to this tasting room people! read more

For a 100% stellar tasting experience, this is the place. Cathy is knowledgeable, personable, and witty - she made the hour so enjoyable it seemed to pass too quickly. Exceptional wines & selection. read more

This place is not a tasting room, it's an experience! Cathy, the owner, has an amazing sense of humor and excellent host. I booked a 14 person tasting for earlier today. We had the place to ourself and it was the third stop on our tour of Santa Rosa. Almost every person in our group said this was their favorite stop. They loved Cathy and loved the wine she poured. If you want a good laugh, fun experience, and excellent wine... this is your place! read more

Came with a group of 8 and had a great time! We saved our reservation online through the website. Cathy was super friendly and knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the selection. She answered all of our questions and made the entire experience intimate and approachable. We will definitely be looking out for Trecini at grocery stores and would love to come back again! read more

Me and my mom went and had a wine tasting with Cathy last night. Let me tell you she blew my expectations out of the water! She engaged with our group (us and another couple) like she had known us for years! AmaZing wines and amazing atmosphere. Definitely would go back again 10/10. Thank you Cathy for everything it was amazing! read more

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A flight cancellation re-routed us to the area for a couple days over the holidays. We foolishly thought Trecini would be open on Christmas Day and showed up to the tasting room downtown. Kathy happened to be in the office, opened the door to respond to our inquiry, and then offered "well, you're here, do you want to try some wines?" "Uhm, yes! Are you sure? You weren't planning for tastings today though!" But she took us in anyway. Already feeling like an imposition, we expected maybe she'd let us try 4 or 5 wines and send us on our way. But she spent over 2 hours with us letting us sample 14+ wine varietals. What amazing hospitality and attention to the customer the likes of which, I had never previously experienced. We were so floored by the quality of the wine, that we bought 9 bottles to take with us (for reference, we typically by 1 or 2 when we enjoy a wine-tasting). We also loved our conversation with her. It's hard to decide which we enjoyed more - the phenomenal wines or the interaction with our host. Kathy has a warmth and wit about her that makes her immediately feel like an old friend. She was authentic and down-to-earth and so knowledgeable of the wines and their history. This ranks as my number 1 best wine-tasting experience. Ever. P.S. Her talking parrot made for the most fun and endearing assistant wine host! read more

We had such an amazing experience here! Cathy was such a wonderful host. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon in a large group and usually, it's advised to call ahead of time for a reservation but she was able to take us all in that day. We were first greeted by her super adorable dog, Knox who will intermittently walk around and ask for pets and belly rubs lol! Cathy really knows her way around wine and it really showed when she was able to explain all the different types and how it's made, etc so that even we could understand and differentiate the taste and how it affect our meals. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable, she was also hilarious and entertained us with a different story every time she poured a new type of wine for us to try. read more

We enjoyed a Saturday afternoon with Cathy - she and her husband own the winery. It's a lovely little place and she pours nice wines completed with food. Cathy goes through the California varietals first and then the Italians that they bring in from Italy. Each she pairs with some food - cheese, salami or chocolate. She is very knowledgeable and pleasant. I did call ahead but we ended up being the only people there. A very nice experience located in downtown Santa Rosa! read more

We dropped by at about 4:30 on a Saturday afternoon. Cathy was our wine pourer and she is also the owner with her husband. She is a delight. Upbeat, knowledgeable and fun. She took the time to walk us through their wines and thoroughly explained their origin and the process. Each wine was also served with a pairing of food to further explore the tastes and complexities. Their wines were delicious for the most part. This was a very good experience. I would highly recommend tasting at this room. read more

Kerri did an amazing job with our tastings! Small intimate setting with a wide variety of wine! I would totally recommend. We also bought a couple of bottles as well. read more

What a gem! We stopped by for a bottle of Chardonnay, turned out they don't produce it. Almost left the place but luckily Kerry offered us to try their famous wines. We ended up staying for an hour and a half and enjoyed every second of it! Their Sauvignon Blancs are the best as well as Pino and Merlo. The bubbly Zin is a real treat - smokey and fun, what a unique experience. They also make smooth and seductive, super aromatic late harvest Sauvignon Blanc. Kerry was amazing - knowledgeable, fun and delightful. It was such a treat! Hands down one of the best tasting experience ever. Shipped home 2 cases and will be back for more. Highly recommended! read more

My son and I enjoy wine and are trying to learn more by going to tastings like this. We were visiting SR for some hiking and to visit the Safari and could not pass up an opportunity to stop by a tasting room that had such great reviews. Like others mention Cathy was terrific, she is knowledgeable, humorous and we learned a lot while tasting a number of really great wines. We also love animals, and have many pets in our household, so it was fun to meet her very comical parrot (laughs all the time) and her two super friendly and well behaved labs. We had a terrific time and can't wait to share the wine we bought with the rest of our family. read more

They owner Cathy is a very energetic and knowledgeable wine judge. We learned a lot on this wine tasting. The wines are of good quality. Also they demonstrated how to pair wine with food items such as cheeses and chocolates. The tasting consists of about 8-9 wines and takes about 1hour-1hour30min read more

I love Cathy. She is the sweetest person and is so knowledgeable and entertaining. Her wines are fantastic and very reasonably priced. I've been sending her referrals since the day I met her in 2013. In fact, I'm here on Yelp to link back to her listing on an email I'm sending to a friend of mine. Go pay her a visit, but definitely call ahead to be sure she's got room. You definitely want a chance to chat with her. xoxo, Cathy! ~ 9.19.17 -------------------------------- This was my first time in Santa Rosa for wine tasting, even though I only live a little over an hour away. The tasting room and the office space are all in one room, so don't expect a bar to lean on. Expect better! There's a nice, large oval table with comfortable swiveling chairs to lounge in as you sip generous pours of some really yummy and reasonably priced wines. I rarely like the entire line-up, but this time, I did. Our host, Cathy, was very knowledgable and wonderful to chat with. If you're in the area, give them a call and set up an appointment. You will not be disappointed! By the way...did I mention that if you have a visa signature card, you will get 25% off? So worth it! read more

Kerri is the BEST! She introduced us to the world of wines and was incredibly knowledgeable. She was so informative and is the reason why my boyfriend and I enjoyed our tasting! She went above and beyond any expectations and is the reason we will be back to Trecini! Don't get me wrong, Trecini has wonderful wines and we walked out with over a case, but Kerri made the difference in the tasting experience. It can make or break the experience and I am so appreciative of the experience we had. Thank you Trecini and Thank you Kerri! We are fans now! read more