Through Platypus Tours, our host Gary introduced us to Gabriella at Balletto Vineyards. In…read moreaddition to the lovely grounds with lovely vines and the sustainable practices, Gabriella provided a tour of the winery which was so welcoming and informative. She shared insightful information about winemaking. We enjoyed the wine tasting experience in the outdoor tasting area and came home with wine to share with our family and friends.

The first time I came here was around 2022, when Covid practices were still prevalent and these…read moreguys had a pleasant outdoor tasting area. I specifically came back here with my friends to enjoy some wine and a great outdoor experience with hopefully the same hospitality we got last time. We arrived and we were seated...it is still beautiful, but it seemed like the person who took care of our tastings just appeared to be very distracted and not so into the wine pours...we got small explanations of what we were getting and probably got the smallest tasting pours I have ever encountered anywhere...in which we got five. I thought the price tag of 30pp they would not be so stingy...and we did purchase a few bottles but there was no discount on the tastings even for that. I would highly encourage you to go elsewhere if you want to get a proper tasting. This place is just not the same as it was....what a pity.

What a great location in Old Railroad Square for a winery tasting room. The wines tasted were…read moregreat. I personally loved the Cabernet Franc and ended up buying that and a simple white as well. Winery owner was there to chat with which is always so nice to get their backstory and hear their passion for the wines presented. Highly recommend a visit.

We stopped by Stonemason Cellars before heading to the airport and had a wonderful time. We opted…read morefor the food and wine pairing, which included a variety of wines served alongside crackers and several of the jams they sell. Everything paired beautifully, and it was a fun way to experience their offerings. After our tasting, we stayed for a glass of Pinot and a cheese board, which was equally delicious, and we were able to try a couple of their mustards, one of which we ended up taking home! Shauna took care of us and was absolutely amazing! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience so enjoyable. We'd come back just to hang out with her. We visited on a weekday afternoon and had no trouble finding street parking, though I'm not sure what it's like during busier times. Overall, it was a great experience from start to finish. We'll definitely be back!

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.

This is a great little winery here in the Cloverdale area. This is one of the wineries within the…read moreFoley Wine Group and has just installed a new winemaker. His name is Matt Michael and he's a shooting star in the wine making world. I have followed his career closely from his start at Quivera to Sebastiani and now to Wattle Creek. He's also started his own small wine label (Baldessari Family Wines) and I have followed that label from their initial release in 2003 and have not been let down since. I really enjoyed the Malbec and the Pinot Noir and they are really good. Unfortunately, do NOT drive all the way to Cloverdale to find a tasting room. You shall be disappointed as their tasting room is located in San Francisco in the famed Ghirardelli Square. Fortunately, you can order wines via their website.

Had a blast at this year's blending party! My husband Steve won and gets to name it for a 2016…read morerelease! I know what it's like to go home with a winner! Wattle Creek Staff: well done event! We had a great time. Thank you!!!!

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!

I'm so late to writing this but I have to share my experience at Hanna Winery's Roses & Wine event…read moreearlier this year. The day started with a walking tour of Hanna's vineyards and facilities. Our guide Shelby was incredibly kind, fun, and knowledgeable sharing insights about the property and making everyone feel welcome. The event took place in the winery's massive rose garden. The garden was in full bloom with every color rose you could imagine. We had all the tools and vases we needed to create our very own floral arrangements to take home. The floral arranging experience was creative, relaxing and set in such a beautiful garden setting. After finishing our arrangements we returned to the main tasting room for an outdoor catered lunch paired with Hanna's wines. Eating and sipping among the vineyards was the perfect way to unwind, socialize, and share our creations. We ate tons of delicious food and drank some amazing wines. Every single detail of this event felt thoughtfully planned. The Hanna team truly went above and beyond with the hospitality with this one. Overall, I would give this event 100000/10. I have taken many similar classes but none have topped Hanna Winery's Roses & Wine event. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more opportunities to attend. Thank you Hanna Winery for such a beautiful experience!

This is a small winery, second-generation and woman-owned. I recommend sitting outside, which, even…read morethough it is off the parking lot, it's better than the ambiance inside, which reminds me of an office building lobby. It is off of Occidental and surrounded by rows of vines, like many others on that road. The wines are fine--the pours are not generous, but you will get 5-6 different tastes for $35. You will find something you like--I especially enjoyed the Sauvignon Blanc that is sold more widely and a Zin that tasted even better at home. I wish that at least one of the tasting fees would have been comped with a purchase.

What a lovely tasting experience! Each of offerings in the tasting was delicious - I left with two…read morebottles of rose! More importantly, it was a restorative and relaxing experience. I came out to Sebastopol for some solo time away from the craziness kids and work life. Connie was such a warm and welcoming presence as she came by with her each new pour. I had the patio to myself as I enjoyed the view and enjoyed my wine over a book. Couldn't have asked for a more wonderful experience!

This business does not care about it's customers and is so impossible to reach it's almost comical…read more I was a long-term customer of Fog Crest. In 2024 we received a shipment of wine where all the wine in the shipment was broken. In typical situations, wineries offer replacement of broken bottles, but Fog Crest was impossible to reach in spite of (literally) 50 phone calls and emails. Since I couldn't reach them, I canceled my subscription to their wine club. Flash forward a few months, they charge me another ~$500 on my credit card for wine, but never ship me any wine (in spite of the fact that I had already canceled online). Again, dozens of calls and emails, no answer and no response. Still trying. A few months after that, they charge me ANOTHER ~$500 on my credit card for wine, but don't ship that wine to me either. After probably 100 calls and emails, I finally talk to the wine club coordinator on the phone. She of course acknowledges my dozens of messages, and acknowledges my situation. She says she will replace the wine that was broken and figure out why they've been charging me for wine I haven't been receiving and make it right. But that she can't talk right now and she'd call me back with more information. That was a month ago. I've now called again dozens of times, and emailed. No response. Called and emailed the owner, no response. This is borderline criminal: $1,500 in charges for undelivered product, a non-existent customer service experience, and an online system so archaic that it doesn't process your cancelation and continues to charge you for product.

I met a winemaker buddy here a few weeks ago because I wanted to buy some of his wines - Wes Box is…read morehis name and he's making excellent wines!! I purchased his Kerner, and the Black Roses Pinot Noir and the Syrah, his Co-conspirator Grenache, and his Black Roses Sangiovese all beautifully made. So we met up at 4th Street Cellars. And he brought me a glass of their Cabernet!! First thing is I love the atmosphere here, it's tastefully decorated in a dark wood minimalist style. Which is very comfortable!! And the lady working and pouring is friendly and knowledgeable about the wines! They have 3 brands the starting with it's least expensive brand Egret which has a Rose', an SB, a Chard, a Pinot Noir and a Cab all in the $20 range then comes the Bonneau series with a Chardonnay, a Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Zin and Petite Sirah, plus 2 dessert wines the Nectar of Chardonnay which is a late harvest Chardonnay and very delicious with acidity to create balance and make it better for food pairings and last is a semi-sec Chardonnay made in the style of a Vouvray from Loire Valley France usually off dry or slightly sweet and delicious. I wasn't able to taste the last brand named Opal Moon all they make is a Cabernet Sauvignon made from grapes in Rutherford Napa Valley at $78/btl. The Bonneau Cab is from Alexander Valley and is very good at a price of $48 while the Egret brand is from Sonoma County so everywhere and its price is $29 bucks!! Extremely affordable lighter bodied Cabernet Sauvignon! The lady working gave us a bowl of chips and gave us a choice between that and popcorn an extremely friendly gesture on her part. Wes was drinking a cider!! From a 16oz can. And that was it. A genuine experience on a cold rainy week day afternoon!!

A pretty solid wine bar. Great location and several wines poured by a sommelier. Great input on…read morewines. Service was fast, friendly, and helpful. Wine was purchased!

Serene and chill. We came on a lazy Thursday afternoon and with only one other party of 2 on site,…read morewe felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. A well manicured lawn and flower lined path was the backdrop for a comfy shaded outdoor seating area where we enjoyed our wine tasting. Inside, the space expands into multiple rooms for indoor seating with a cabin-like feel to it, complete with fireplaces, wooden ceiling beams, and plush dark chairs. Outside, a small stroll led us to a chicken coop and fruit and vegetable garden, where we were encouraged to freely sample (thank you). Our favorite pour was the Maffei Zinfandel, nice balance body and finish. Service matched the chill vibe and wasn't rushed, perfect for a relaxing day in Santa Rosa.

I spent nearly two months trying to reach their event coordinator, Staci, by phone and email, and…read morenever received a response. I understand that event coordinators are busy, but going nearly two months without a single reply is unacceptable and unprofessional. I can only imagine how frustrating the planning process would be if this is the level of communication before an event is even booked. It's disappointing, as I was genuinely interested in the venue, but this experience left a poor impression.

Thomas Schwarting at Croix is an excellent wine host! Very friendly, comfortable, accommodating to…read morethe tasting menu. Makes it a great experience. Their wines are delicious and on par with any of the highest end Pinot Noir producers. The tasting experience, either in the barn, or the house is gorgeous. -Peter and Dana from San Diego

I'm going to start of by saying Melissa was great! So knowledgeable and super nice! She was so easy…read moreto talk to. This winery is cute and located in a residential area. The wines were all great! You get 9 or so pours. I loved the rosé and took a bottle home.