A quaint tasting area under a beautiful walnut tree in the hills on a light breeze pre-summer…read moreafternoon? Count me in. I called in for a last minute appointment and met Sue underneath the canopy of the beautiful tree. She walked me through a tasting of their organic wines and shared the story of the vineyard land, dating back to the 1800s. We chit chat, we sat in silence and listened to the sounds of nature as I sipped through each of my pours... it was a pleasant start to the day. Their Cabernet Sauvignon is less tannic, which made it an appropriate purchase for me before parting for the day. They also offer a unique sauvignon/riesling blend (it may have been a Chardonnay/riesling), but interesting nonetheless, and one I would have purchased if in the market for multiple bottles.

Our visit to Porter-Bass was an absolute delight! Our tasting took place under a gorgeous old…read morewalnut tree smack-dab in the middle of the property. Sue, the owner, served us six outstanding wines (the Chardonnay was fantastic, as was the Pinot, and I truly enjoyed them all. We talked and sipped and laughed, and since we bought a bottle our tasting was free! Highly recommend!

Gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean and the redwoods They…read moreoffer lots of Pinots a great chenin blanc and various chardonnay's. It's a trek to get up here they offer Beautiful vistas and nice grounds They have space for private tastings. You can hold private events or fundraisers up to 100 guests. And stay nearby at timber cove. They also offer great food pairings. Tammy was super nice as our hostess

I was driving up 1 and I saw the sign so I decided to drive in. The trip on the side road felt a…read morelot longer than the advertised 2 miles but I wasn't in a hurry. I got there and saw a sign that said "Appointments Required" which almost turned me away but I decided to drive down the dirt road since the gates were open anyways. I arrived at the tasting room which was quite nice looking. After walking up to the counter the staffmember I talked to apologized for not having their private chef there but gave me the rundown of their offerings. The tasting price was unexpected but I guess I'm just used to how things were in the early 2000s when tastings in Sonoma were a lot more casual. I decided to just dive in and got two bottles to go. I think this place is more of a destination than I expected, which is cool, it was very much a nice spot to visit. I'll probably come back in the summer to get the full experience.

The wines from this little vineyard are among the finest in the world. As for me, I prefer their…read morePinot noirs, all of which are outstanding. In my opinion, Hirsch wines are clearly winners, and you can't go wrong here. Their Little Sister Sauvignon Blanc is hands down the finest SB in the world.

Started off in Healdsburg and headed down Westside road until it connected with River Road. It was…read morea little foggy, so the drive through the forest was just a little spooky. GO TO JENNER! Don't take Cazadero Hwy...I won that argument so we made it to CA HWY1. THIS is where things get weird and scary. Hwy makes a STEEP climb, like something out of a Hitchcock film, until you turn off on some grade road which makes a really really STEEP climb for several miles. Now you feel like your in an episode of LOST. Drive and drive though the woods, the road goes from crumbly asphalt to gravel, then pothole dirt. Cows and sheep on the road, not really a bother; at least you know somebody is up here somewhere. Just keep driving; every cell in your body may be telling you "go back!" - Keep going! You're almost there; I even knocked on a wooden gate outside Jacob's cabin, some guy peeked around a corner and said yeah the winery is just a couple of more miles! The road still gets worse...then it ends. You're there! Hirsch Winery; it's like Machu Pichu!

I have made no bones about being a huge fan of Kosta Browne and the Pinot Noir they make. The…read more"Browne" in Kosta is none other than Michael Browne. Several years ago he left the winery bearing part of his name and ventured off on his own. The result of that is the Cirq Winery. Located in the Russian River Valley, Cirq much like the winery he founded before is focused on the creating of cult pinots. That most difficult of grapes to make wine from also produces some fo the worlds finest. Starting in 2011 they began offering Pinot from the Treehouse vineyard and added Bootlegger Hill to the list. The labels are fun and each offering ships with a poster size circus poster detailing the wines in that shipment. I was honored to among the first customers. The Treehouse: Sitting at 750 feet the vineyard is planted with 23, Swan, Pommard, Calera and 37 pinot varietals. I have only had the 2012 and 2013 and have the 13-15 sitting in the cellar. It was bright with nice acid, lots of fruit on the nose and had a good finish. I only had one but this would fantastic if you put a few years in the cellar. Bootlegger Hill is also above 7500 feet. Planted with Pino clones 15, 667, Pommard, 37, Calera and Elite, it has different soil than does the Treehouse. As such its grapes yield a completely different bottle. As with the Treehouse I have only drank the 2012. While the Treehouse is in your face the Bottlegger Hill is more subtle and soft on the palate. With cirtus and tobacco notes, it had a great mouthfeel and a nice long finish. The difference between the two really highlight the difference of the land or "terroir" can make. Given that its the same winemaker and the same winery is a fantastic contrast. For now, there is no place to taste and the wine is by list only. They look to open an actual traditional winery experience for peopel to visit.

Without question the best wine tasting experience I have ever had. Met with some close friends and…read moremy Mom to do a tasting here at the Jasper House the day after Christmas. Not only is the tasting room laid out like a movie set, but it is the most beautiful setting in Freestone. The wines are exquisite and some of the best Chardonnay I have had to date. Highly recommend their Chardonnay's and Pinot's. Cole, the Estate Manager, has such a wealth of knowledge about Black Kite, California Wines, and viticulture in general. He was so engaging, friendly and taught us so much and we were so grateful for his expertise. Please do yourselves a favor and stop into Black Kite for a tasting, make sure to get their cheeseboard as well for a perfect pairing. Thank you to Black Kite for such a wonderful experience it truly made our Christmas.

We drove by Black Kite on the way home from Tomales, and we are SO glad we did! We didn't have a…read morereservation, and Cole was so kind to fit our group of 8 in. We sat outside in the comfy chairs, under the umbrellas, amidst the gorgeous flowers and enjoyed some delicious Pinots and Chardonnays. Cole was charming and informative and even gave us some books by the founder to take home! We had wonderful wine and a wonderful time!

Sonoma's best kept secret when it comes to wine. Best chardonnay I have ever had and the Pinot…read moreNoir's are sensational. To top it off, tastings are FREE!

It was just my wife, the Boheme Wine gentleman and I. Tasting and talking. A warm and cozy setting…read moreon a cold day. The wine was fantastic and so we had to buy two bottles. It turns out it was one of the highlights of what would turn out to be a challenging afternoon. Thank goodness for great wine!

We stopped here Sunday afternoon just before leaving Bodega Bay. We had the place to ourselves! The…read morelawn outside is pretty with a view and the sun warming us up enough. The wines (rosé, and pinots) were perfectly light enough for an afternoon tasting, not too heavy. And, the price was reasonable. Enjoyable, little afternoon in Bodega Bay!

It's a quant little winery. If you don't pay attention you'll miss it. Michael from Lancaster…read morewinery was working . They both are a part of Foley wineries . Suzanne was our host. She was pleasant and sweet.. I got a glass of bubbly . and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. It's nice to sit out by the coast .

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.

Zero Accountability and Terrible Customer Service - Avoid Fog Crest!…read more I'm absolutely appalled by my experience with Fog Crest Winery. We joined their wine club in 2023 and was charged $420 all of 2024/25 for wine that they NEVER shipped. When I called to inquire about where the wine was, I was met with complete silence--multiple calls and messages went unanswered. After finally getting a call back, the person said they only called me back because "she saw we had called a lot in one day." That was the first red flag. She promised to credit my account and look into another charge that had been applied. It's been SEVEN days since that conversation, and STILL no credit, no updates, and no resolution. I've followed up with multiple calls, messages, and emails... NOTHING. At this point, it's clear that they don't care about their customers. I highly recommend staying far away from Fog Crest if you value your time and money. Total waste of both

It's not the best wine we've ever had but it was pretty scenery and a great place to bring a picnic…read morelunch and play board games with friends.

We were driving down the California coast and were looking for somewhere to do some wine tasting…read more Annapolis Winery was the only place in the area, but it's a 25 min detour from Hwy 1 in each direction on a long windy road. We decide to try it out. We get there and we are the only customers. Not sure if there is any seating in the inside but we grabbed a table outside to enjoy the views. A guy came out and gave us the tasting menu which is three pre chosen wines for $20. We do the tasting and was incredibly underwhelming. They poured the wine and that was it. No education or description provided. We did the tastings and left. At the end of the day, it was a bit of a waste of time.