This review is for Hook and Ladder's private events, and in particular giving them kudos for…read morehosting our Welcome Party for our wedding weekend in June. We have been wine club members for awhile, and have visited H&L countless times over the years, so we knew that hosting our rehearsal event here was the perfect choice! Devin, who helped us book, plan and host the event, went above and beyond for us in every way. He could not have made this event more stress-free for us, and he's also just an amazing guy who provided an awesome energy during our event (our guests loved talking to him and learning about the winery). Our ~70ish guests fit perfectly on the lawn and the team made the space feel intimate and beautifully arranged for our group. They let us not only arrive early to set up, but they graciously let us stay a little later when we lost track of time from having too much fun. We love Hook and Ladder even more now than we already did, and highly recommend hosting your next event in your beautiful space!!!

Oh my goodness, what a wonderful day on the grass under the redwoods. Went with some friends and…read morehad a picnic near the bocce court and the reggae band was fun!!! The wines were amazing and delicious and can't wait to go back!. Devon was very knowledgeable and fun to talk with. Ended up meeting the OG owners Connie and Clint with their family member, Eric. What a Beautiful day in the vineyards! The cab franc was a fav.

Wow. This is my absolutely favorite wine tasting I have done in Sonoma, especially at this chapter…read moreof my life. They are so family friendly - including small kids and dogs! A really well-kept picturesque property where any picture you take is social media ready. We picnicked with the food that they gave us. That was enough, really well packed and delicious. The beet salad/spread was my favorite - so good! We did order their pizza, fries and some additional wine glasses. Enjoyed all the additions. The staff were genuinely nice. And the ambiance was casual enough to bring both the kids and canine family members.

The ambiance and service at Bricoleur was SPECTACULAR! One of the last…read more wineries we visited on our trip and wish it was first! The entire experience was amazing. The wine was fantastic and the gourmet food was the perfect match. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and answers all our questions about taste and food that would complement the wines. The owner of the facility also stopped over and chatted with us. Definitely my first trip on the next visit to Napa & Sonoma.

We couldn't have chosen a better place than D'Argenzio Winery to host our rehearsal dinner and…read morewelcome party. Breanna was incredible, guiding us through every detail and was wonderful to work with. The entire team was so helpful the night of - from helping with our AV/ mics for speeches, taking care of our ~100+ guests, etc. The backyard space is magical at night with the lighting, and was the perfect option for us. The cozy vibe at D'Argenzio Winery created the perfect setting, and the entire night was beyond what we imagined. They also had tables, chairs, etc -- everything we needed which made it super stress free. We also really loved their wines, and got compliments from our guests! It was helpful to have beer options too for non-wine lovers. For our rehearsal dinner, Cibo Rustico Pizzeria was awesome - absolutely get the meatballs! The food was awesome, and set a great tone for the night. Thank you, Breanna, and everyone at D'Argenzio, for making our evening unforgettable. We can't recommend this venue enough!

Great food and wine. You can do tastings or bottle service. At the time I went they offered a…read moretasting fee waved with each bottle purchase which is always appreciated! We ordered a lot of different foods off the menu and everything was packed with flavor! I was excited to see stuffed zucchini flowers and be able to introduce some friends to them. The service was fantastic especially there was only one person and in addition to our group of 7 there were 3 other smaller groups. My friend you rocked balancing all the things! Other than the sangiovese the bottle in my picture was our groups favorite!

great venue - beautiful setting and a wonderful place to listen to music…read more Chad has done a great service with providing a place for musicians to play

My first time to their location in Sebastopol. I typically go to the one in Healdsburg and enjoy…read morethat location quite a bit. I always come to listen to music- specifically jazz, which they feature quite a bit. The outdoor setting at this location is very nice. I could see it conducive for events or group reservations. I came with a friend to hear the music and there's plenty of seating. There's a huge redwood tree near the table which offers shade and there are also umbrellas in the sunnier locations. They were making pizza in their own pizza oven today- however for a 10 inch pizza I thought $22 was a little bit much. There are definitely a nice variety of Pinot's offered. However, I was in the mood for something chilled and I opted for their Rose of Pinot. I was pleased with the size of the pour but not sure I would order that variety again. I do appreciate that you can bring your own snacks there

Worked a private event at this beautiful estate winery... lush green lawns, beautiful pond, lots of…read moregeese and lush vineyards.. what a beautiful place to have an event highly recommended!

Visiting Sonoma Cutrer was the highlight of my July (which is saying something since that's also my…read morebirthday month)! I went with two of my best girlfriends, one actually works at Sonoma Cutrer (hey Tessa!) and we had a wonderful time tasting and walking around the property. Such a beautiful winery! Can't wait to go back. Everyone there is so friendly and makes you feel right at home

Had a blast at Social Hour, KJ's seasonal Thurs afternoon complimentary wine tasting (we first…read moreheard of this event at their sister winery WillaKenzie in the Willamette). Upon arrival at the main tasting room, a 2-level space with soaring ceilings, skylights, and chandeliers, we were treated to a welcome splash of sav blanc, and 3 drink tickets each for additional pours (or all 3 redeemable for one full glass). We roamed around the property glass in hand and enjoyed the expansive grounds, sampled from the strawberry patches, and played a few games of bocce. The vibe was relaxed and upbeat like a block party full of all your smiling neighbors and friends. Big thanks to Kendall Jackson for a fantastic happy hour!

Wonderful winery in Santa Rosa area. Great service. Delicious private wines at tastings. Food…read moresourced from their own gardens . Beautiful grounds.

We went to this winery for my 70th birthday. It was absolutely fabulous. We have been other times…read morebut this time was most special. Our sommelier (wine steward) went above and beyond. Her name is Cheryl. We were on the upper level. She made our tasting very memorable. Please ask for her. The ambiance was over the top with all the paraphernalia from Coppola's movies. It's so much FUN. Thanks to Cheryl, I will always remember this as the best vineyard ever!!

What a beautiful day in the vineyards! Haven't been here since i worked in the restaurant when it…read morewas chateau Sovereign. Love the pool area, everything was so clean and the gardens are amazing! Will have to have lunch on the patio another time as we were just there to taste. Our server was very nice and knowledgeable and loved hearing stories of the old winery and how it used to be. The wines were spot on and yummy!!

Bridget is so sweet and I love this place so much! They have sardines and wine and everything is…read moreauthentically Italian in this cute little town of Healdsburg. I am making a reservation for this weekend when they stay open later like until 7 pm. I can't wait to try all of their Italian white wines. She is truly delightful and made my day in Healdsburg so much fun! I'm sorry I forgot to take a picture of the sardines

We love Portalupi so much. We've been members for a very long time and always make it a priority to…read morevisit when we are anywhere near Healdsburg. This time we drove an extra hour just so we could bring friends who had never been before. We love all their wines and they always take great care of us at the tasting room. The tasting room has a really cool vibe and I love sitting on the couches under the giant chandelier. I highly recommend adding the charcuterie board to your tasting experience, it's beautiful and tastes amazing. Also make sure you don't leave without a candle, they are my absolute favorite and they smell amazing!

We first joined during a Barrel Weekend, and being me, I had to go all in and sign up for the top…read moremembership! Since then, even though we aren't local and only get to visit occasionally, every experience has been nothing short of wonderful. Every time we come to town, we arrive thinking maybe this is the visit when we'll scale back our membership. And then they go above and beyond all over again! Not only do they remember us, but they remember what we like, making every visit feel personal and special. Our membership includes 12 bottles, and we keep thinking we should switch things up, but honestly, we can't find a single wine we don't love! This is what makes a family-owned winery so special. The people, the personal touches, the genuine friendliness, and, of course, the fantastic wine keep bringing us back. We may not be local, but they make us feel like we belong every time we walk through the door. We look forward to many more visits and more memories with this amazing team. If you're looking for a winery that offers more than just great wine, this one is absolutely worth a visit! *** not only is the setting fun, we got to see the fermentation areas

After the winery we were hoping to go to for tastings was closed for a private event, we made our…read moreway to De La Montanya based on their recommendation. When we arrived, we saw a florist van and thought "oh no, another event" but a member of their team greeted us in the parking lot so we didn't get scared off. Although they had a wedding starting in about an hour and a half, we were warmly welcomed to visit them, taste the wine, and hangout for a bit. One of the most unique parts about their wines were that they came from different areas across California, therefore allowing the different varietals to grow in the soil and climate where they'd succeed. We really enjoyed their rose as it was a true dry rose, and something very different from what we'd experienced before. I wish we could've spent more time there exploring their gardens and learning their history, but we didn't want to be in the way. We will return!

Went on a Wednesday for a party of two and were attended to right away…read more Tony assisted us and he was great and very knowledgeable of the wines as well as wineries of the surrounding area. We did the Classico flight which was $30pp which I would say is pretty average pricing around this area. We took home a bottle which was delicious. They have a large outdoor seating section and a smaller indoor. Dogs are welcome in both areas. They also serve journeyman meat co food items which is a huge bonus!

We finally came back to give them a try. We came like maybe 6-7 years ago, without a reservations…read moreand they weren't really accommodating or nice to us. Basically told us to get the hell out of there without a reservations even though there were only 2 couples at half past opening and the guy said he's going to have a busy day, with an attitude. So we hated this place for so long. Our aunt also had a bad experience here too, at that time people here were mean. Geez. So we avoided for a long time. Fast forward, just checking around wineries and saw Seghesio again since our favorite Zin winery (Stephen & Walker) went out of business. I checked their website and wow, they accept walk ins now! Although we could have made a reservation, we decided to go without one to see what the new experience was like. We came in a Friday afternoon and were super cautious. We came, nobody was there. The front greeted us and explained the tasting. You can't do split so my MIL wanted the Italian varietal tasting, which we wanted the Zin but she was adamant. Bummer bc they are known for their Zins! We went with the Italian. Sat outside. Beautiful grounds! Have huge play area for dogs and kids, cornhole, bacchi ball, and beautiful lawn. Lots of trees and shade and it was very peaceful. Our server was super nice and attentive. He also provided a small nut snack and generous pours. We stated that we were going to buy many bottles and really into Zins so he let us taste a couple. We loved it so much we bought a whole case! We got the Italian varietals and the 2 Zins that we were able to taste. Due to the new positive experience, we would come back and try their Zin tasting and possibly look into membership.