Great tasting - they paired the five wines with five outstanding cheeses, then we chilled out in their garden for a bit. Great spot for a picnic... read more

Great picnic area and I do like some of the wine, but the customer service here is awful. We bought a nice bottle of wine and had lunch, then came in for a tasting. They have two tasting options and we opted to do one of each so we could try more wines, but we wanted to skip the whites. The woman pouring went to pour me a chardonnay and I reminded her we just wanted whites. She then snapped at me "Why don't you just point to what you want when you want it, and then I'll pour it for you!" and then literally stormed out of the tasting room. With so many wineries to choose from in the area, no one needs to experience this. I bring people to the Russian River for a nicer, more personal wine tasting experience - I had brought my boyfriend's family here for this reason, and to be spoken to like that was embarrassing. We left before we finished the tasting thanks to that attitude. read more

This Winery gets a five-star in my book. The View was amazing the grounds are beautiful the wines were great the service was fantastic. This is my favorite Winery and I've been to several I highly recommend it read more

I was here for the barrel tasting weekend and by the time we got here it was very busy. There were a lot of younger people here that were smashed too. When you walk up towards the tasting room the grounds are very nice. You walk up a gorgeous walkway with a fountain in the middle on the way up. We went to the barrels first; the guys serving from the barrels were really nice and knew their stuff. The barrels weren't anything special and did not really peak my interest. We then went inside to the tasting area and tried the wines. Here is where it got annoying. It was really tough to get the attention of the pourers. We got served and then they immediately walked away. So we really didn't get to hear about any of their wines or the vineyard. Of all the places we went in Sonoma, the wines here were definitely the blandest. They were ok, but the prices were very high. I would say skip this place if you are looking for good wines, although the grounds were beautiful. read more

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The setting is exquisite and the staff is so cool and so nice. Went for a tasting after my brother's wedding and they set us up in the conference room. All I wanted to do was kick off my shoes and sit in the sun. Walking around outside is a must. It was the most fragrant walk I've had. Huge Rosemary bushes! I kept touching them so I could have it to smell on my hands later. Love this beautiful place. read more

They do it right here! A super busy tasting room on a holiday weekend didn't stop them from providing amazing service, plenty of seating to enjoy the beautiful gardens (food for purchase or byo welcome, as are your pets) and some delicious wines. 6-7 tastings for $10, but was too good to not leave without a couple bottles (tasting fee waived with purchases). read more

Really nice grounds to relax and enjoy a bottle if you're looking to have a nice relaxing time. The tasting was $10 and comped with a purchase. The wines are good and the prices are very reasonable. Def worth a stop if you're in the area! read more

This grounds the winery's on are just exquisite. My favorite time to be there is in the spring, but anytime is great too. I'm a fan of the wine and love the staff. Jennifer helped us, she's awesome. She gave us great recommendations for the rest of our trip too. read more

Amazing winery for tasting and enjoying the sun. I took a group of girls here for bachelorette event. We had a great time - the staff was so friendly knowledgeable. The tasting price was great - for $10 we tasted over 7 wines (also a bubbly, which was great). They made everyone comfortable regardless of their interest or experience with wine. The patio is beautiful..I highly recommend. If I could give 6 stars I would. read more

VML is one of my favorite wineries. They have a beautiful property with a gorgeous secret garden. I suggest packing some snacks, buying a bottle in the tasting room and setting up shop at one of the tables in the garden. Their Chardonnays and pinots are outstanding! And their tasting room staff is knowledgable and friendly. 5 out of 5 stars! read more

I hosted an event with VML earlier this month. I can't say how much of a treat it was to be able to host my event at their venue. Beautiful grounds with amazing wine and staff. It was just our luck that during our tour we were able to watch the Vineyard harvest their grapes. During our tastings we received lots of education on how they harvest their grapes and what goes into making each batch. I'm in love with their Zinfandel and I've never been a Zin girl. read more

We have always meant to stop by and today was true day. I was surprised by the variety of the tasting - Sparkling to Chard to Pinot Noirs. All were delicious, especially the Chard & Pinots. Their labels are beautiful! (Not that it should matter, but I can't help but admire them). The property was nice and filled with flowers/plants. It would be a nice place to sit and relax while tasting. The staff was smart, friendly and fun. We had a great visit and will return soon! read more

Another gem on Westside Rd. The vibe at VML is really chill and fun and if you happen to be there during one of their events you'll spend half a day there, either because you won't want to leave or you won't be able to drive. Their pinots are reaaally easy to drink. The wine club is a very good value and a good excuse to come back a few times a year. The grounds are very inviting with patio and picnic tables, gardens, fruit trees, open lawns to go with a comfortable tasting room decorated with some interesting art choices. Definitely stop here! read more

We were staying at the Farmhouse Inn and came here because it was one of the wineries on their "partnership list" (aka waived tasting fee, yay). The wines here were pretty wonderful - their chardonnay is definitely special as are the dessert wines. The intricate label design on the bottles is also some of the most creative and detailed wine bottle art I have ever seen. The guy pouring was super friendly, and the grounds were gorgeous (though - there are flowers planted in between the steps on the ground - meaning lots of bees around your feet while walking!) read more

Good but a wee bit pricy (but not too bad). Excellent bubbly - brought a bottle home for the wife to test - if it passes the test, I'll be ordering much more. Tried the cheese pairing - very nice. Be careful with the 2-pack box they provide - the bottom of mine dropped out on the way to the car - fortunately, nothing broke so all was good. To repeat, excellent bubbly, everything else very good. Definitely worth a repeat trip. Only minor down side, VML was the only place that did NOT reply to my e-mail inquiry. Fortunately a friend talked us in to visiting anyway. read more

Our favorite winery on our recent visit to the area. Beautiful grounds and tasting room, friendly staff, and fantastic chardonnay and pinot noir! read more

Awesome grounds, beautiful tasting room, knowledgeable staff. Tasting were $10 but taken off if you bought a bottle of wine. Yep, become a member... I think you will love the Harvest, Moon wines... Great staff, very friendly, very smart... would we go back..... YES read more

Visited 10/17. Cameron was a great host -poured a lot of things to taste and recommended a few other places nearby to try. Wine was OK, nothing special. Floodgate pinto was good, and the Bradford Mountain zin was very tasty. read more

VML is a must visit if you plan on tasting in Healdsburg. While their wines are on the younger side they are still fantastic. Their Sauvignon Blanc and Rose are great summer wines, and their Russian River Pinot is a knock out. I ended up buying a bottle of the 2010 Russian River Pinot Noir to see how it ages. The grounds are beautiful and the staff is great too. If you are planning on visiting Healdsburg, add this to your list. read more

The grounds are among the most beautiful in wine country, and all of the wines are amazing & consistently great! Specializing in Chardonnay & Pinot, and me preferring Pinot, every wine I tried was amazing. I became a wine club member on my first visit and have never been disappointed. The staff is very knowledgeable & friendly & truly love what they do. Definitely a must-see winery in Healdsburg! read more

I recently went to this winery with my sister in law for yoga on Sunday morning followed by a tasting and was very impressed with the location, class, and WINE!!!! Whoever makes these labels is genius! They are gorgeous, the wine was some of the best pinot noir I have had. I have been a local here for some time and was shocked I had never been here before. read more

We learned about VML from friends whose winery recommendations have never let us down, and once again they delivered. Solid wines, beautiful gardens and very friendly staff. Our first visit was last year and was one of the best winery visits we've ever had. We did the tasting and bought a bottle of Chardonnay to have with lunch we had brought. We sat outside on a perfect summer day and thoroughly enjoyed the wine, food, conversation with good friends, the gardens and to top it off a live band! I wish that afternoon could have gone on forever! We visited again this year and again were not disappointed. No live band this time (we visited on a Monday) but the wines, service and atmosphere were just as we had remembered. We got there a bit late in the afternoon but never felt rushed by the tasting room staff. We struck up a conversation with another couple and hung around chatting with them and the staff until well after closing time. We'll definitely stop at VML next time we are in the area. read more

This is my third trip to VML and it gets better every time. Besides the wine the staff is great, wiling to help, and goes out of their have to make your visit comfortable and special. Even with the mass amounts of people for barrel tasting weekend, we were still well taken care of by the staff.. A wonderful property, wines, and staff. Thanks for the experience. read more

My wife and I love VML - it is easily our favorite winery, for a multitude of reasons. It has beautiful grounds and smells great due to the gardens. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Their wine is consistently exceptional, especially for the price. We're members of their wine club and love their wine so much that we have bought ~72 bottles over the last year. If there is one winery to visit on a trip to Sonoma, VML is it. read more

This was our favorite stop in wine country. Lovely people. Delicious wines. Beautiful grounds. I'm not always a fan of Pinot Noir but loved every single one on the tasting menu. It can be a bit daunting trying to choose a winery or a vineyard around here, but I can't recommend this one enough. read more

Thank you, Larry! Once again, another wonderful wine tasting experience. I keep introducing people to this winery because they are so friendly, and the wine is fantastic! Thank you for making today special for my mother-in-law's 80th birthday! read more

Another lovely place to stop on Westside road. The location and facilities are gorgeous and the staff is very friendly. Fortunately the wines are great too! I've only been in a couple of times, but I'm planning another stop. I have loved their Pinot in the past, and it's worth trying again. read more

I have only been here once so far and I was very impressed. The only staff member pouring was Larry. He was taking car of three groups of ladies and myself, and was doing so with ease. He poured us all eight different selections: A Sav Blanc, a Chardonnay that was delicious, three pinots, one zin and a dessert wine. I have only been to a few wineries where I tasted all the wines and loved all of them. The dessert wine I bout was about $30, the zin was almost half of that and only one wine was more than $50. Even if the wine wasn't so good I would've still had a great time because Larry had us all talking and having fun. I am definitely coming back to this place when I need to relax or if I need to buy a bottle for my girlfriend. read more

Wow - pandering to 28-45 year old women - the decor looks like Pottery Barn on steroids. Wine is mediocre and the staff is fairly clueless. Wines SHOULD be great considering the location of their vineyards but ... This is the old Belvedere Winery revamped for marketing purposes. Lovely property but the wines aren't much better than Belvedere. Their price point is too high for the quality of the wines. Sorry - this one's a pass considering the great wine made in the area. Disappointed by this one. read more

We came here during our Wine Road trip this year and were blown away by the beautiful gardens and hospitable staff. The staff were super busy with all the visitors they had but were still very attentive and friendly. They even gave us some beautiful wine labels as souvenirs. Loved the Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir, and can't wait to come back! read more

What a wonderful surprise this was! One of the most gorgeous garden environments I've ever seen. Very Mediterranean and your blood pressure will probably drop several points. The wines were lovely. We scored bigtime as one of the owners decided that morning to make the Bradford Mt Zin a case special for the day bringing the bottle cost to a mere $15. It was a NO-Brainer!!! We were told the owner does spontaneous things like that often so you never know what pleasant surprise is in store. Our hosts Larry & Jessica were fantastic, very pleasant and quite knowledgeable. GREAT place for a picnic too. We'll be back soon! read more

The gardens are spectacular! Such a calm and relaxing place. The wine hosts were so nice and patient. We had lunch on the patio, so many great spots to pick from too!!! read more

We spent a whole week in the Napa Valley and visited many many wineries. it was sheer luck that we stumbled across VML Winery. It is located on a small road about 8 miles from Healdsberg. It is a beautiful, perfectly landscaped and quiet winery off the busy road. I took so many pictures of its garden you would have thought it was the only winery I visited. They had a fairly small menu (if I remember right, around 8-9 wines), however, each one of the them were superb. The two pinot noir's were exceptional. We were one of two couples, and we both decided to become members. You cannot buy these wines retail. Their wines are reserved for their members only. We each walked out with a case of wine and look forward to our first shipment. I live in Temecula, another up and coming wine growing region, however, VML was so outstanding I will have to give up one of my memberships near my home. Thank you, VML, for producing such fine wines and for hiring servers who are so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about what they serve. read more

We chose VML wines for a recent alumni event I organized and couldn't have been happier. The Pinot was truly outstanding, and we received compliments on the wine selection all night long. For the white, we served the Sauvignon Blanc which was also quite good. Rachael, the wine club and tasting room manager, was a pleasure to work with and very supportive. Two thumbs up! read more

VML hosted a large group tasting for our residency program. It was my first visit to this winery and I was incredibly impressed by both the quality of the wine and the beauty of the setting. The tasting room and the grounds are lovely. The manager Rachel was so helpful in setting up a very nice event that ended up being the highlight of our day and our trip. Highly recommended. I will be back!! read more

Such a great winery! Loved the ambiance, service and pouring selection. They had a live band which made our visit really enjoyable.

Great pinots. Beautiful grounds. Friendly staff. Awesome tri-tip, if the grill is on!

Wine is good, but I've had much better in the valley. The grounds are lovely, though they seem to have a bit of a wasp problem. My biggest issue was with the tasting room experience - the tasting room staff was nice enough, but not overly enthusiastic. For a less than crowded afternoon, I would have hoped to hear more about the wines, where the grapes were sourced, etc. Overall, it felt like a rather impersonal and industrial experience to us. read more