Made a Yelp account just to leave this review!…read more We went to Great Bear Vineyards for their Valentine's day Chocolate and Wine tasting and had a wonderful time. Their chocolate/wine pairings complemented beautifully together and left us savoring each individual flavor. Afterwards we were visited by Jenny, a winemaker who noticed our cups were empty and offered us more wine to taste. Overall, a very pleasant and romantic experience. Would love to visit again in better weather (and when the grapes are in season)!

First time visiting Great Bear Vineyard. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a very nice staff. Our…read moreoriginal plan was just to stop by for a glass of wine, but we weren't really asked what option we preferred and were automatically charged for a wine tasting. I'm guessing wine tastings are mainly what the vineyard offers, but it would've been nice to have the choice explained first. This is where my 2/5 stars comes in. They only had one person serving about 12 tables. My party was only a group of 2, but there were other tables with groups as large as 9 people. It literally took 25 minutes to receive my second pour, and the only reason we got it was because I had to remind the staff. I think having at least two people pouring wine would make the experience much smoother. Upon arrival, they also have a small parking area for non-reserved parking. Luckily, we were able to find a close spot. As for the restroom, personally I'm not a fan of unisex bathrooms, and they also did not have seat covers available. Overall, the staff was friendly, but the service and organization could definitely be improved. Apart from all this, I have visited multiple wineries in Livermore, which is closer to the Bay Area, and their wine bottles are much cheaper. Their wine tasting options are also more affordable. This is just my personal experience and opinion overall I don't think I would consider coming back.

We came here for the special Sunflower Experience, it came with a wine tasting and a cool sunflower…read morethemed wine glass along with a pass to visit their sunflower fields! The two hostesses were so welcoming and pleasant! The bathrooms were beautiful and very very clean. You can bring your own food and the views are just to die for!

We had such a wonderful time at Turkovich Family Winery. Easy to get to from Davis or downtown…read moreWinters, plenty of parking, comfy seating AND they had misters to help keep us all cool. The charcuterie board was very yummy and the tour of the plant super interesting. To top it off, Chris did a marvelous job keeping the conversation flowing and the wine tasters coming and we worked our way through the generous list of whites and reds, leaving with several bottles of our favorites. Great value:)

Came here during the holiday week on a rainy day. Has some indoor seating and a more outdoor…read moreseating thankfully protected from the rain. Beautiful view of the hills and some vineyards. Staff is friendly and helpful. They allow you to sample the wine and we opted to get a bottle of the Sarah. Personally don't know too much about this grape but it was very balanced, little on dryer side. What's an added bonus is the attached brewery, good beer, nice space, and knowledgeable staff as well I would definitely return to both of these locations

It had been five years since my last visit, and it was great to be back. We stopped by the wine…read moretasting room and, after sampling a few wines, decided to take order a bottle of the Abbarino. It was fruity, crisp, and refreshing, exactly what we wanted after hiking Smittle Creek Trail. Buckhorn's food truck was also on site, so we grabbed a few quick bites to go with the wine. Overall, it is a wonderful place to relax and a great stop if you are visiting Winters.

We always enjoy an afternoon at Grindstone to relax and enjoy some wine…read more The staff are always so friendly and welcoming. They know us by name and were always so good to our little dog. They have produced such great wines and no matter what type you are looking for they have something you will enjoy. We were there when the Brunch Box food truck was there. Ordered the deep fried ravioli and Grilled cheese with honey. There are plenty of tables and a park area for picnics and music in the park.

I hosted a party at Grindstone in the fall and it was just spectacular. The winery has terrific…read morewines to choose from. They provided everything that we needed from tables to cups to a big water dispenser and of course, working with Tierney was an easy and pleasant experience. Highly recommend.

I recently stopped back into The Hive to pick up a bottle or two of mead to bring to Girls' Night…read moredinner. I contemplated also buying honey but figured the hostess already had us covered with charcuterie, ports, olive oil and balsamic vinegars. I didn't catch the name of the man who helped me out, but he was super knowledgeable. I tasted more than a handful of different meads, ranging from bright and sweet to hoppy, to notes of cardamom and pine, to a thick almost port-like consistency, to a dry one. I also noticed one local brand, Strad Meadery represented as well. This wasn't a formal proper sit-down tasting as I was short on time, compared to when I did the actual honey tasting and they had a UC Davis Honey Flavor & Aroma Tasting Wheel to go along with. Ultimately I ended up purchasing a bottle of limited edition Sky River Chamomile Mead (Puget Sound, WA) and a specialty small-batch Monarch Series bottle of SideTrack Meadery's Celebratory Cyser Apple Mead (California Bay Area). We shared the Cyser which was great, and saving the bottle of Chamomile for a future date. I'll be back soon for lunch or to catch live music on the pollinator garden patio!

We did the tour and learned quite a lot. We also got to taste several different types of honey, and…read morewe were blown away by how different honey could taste. The tour itself was definitely the highlight of our visit. After the tour, we sat down in the back to have lunch. Everything started out well, and our waitress Dana, told us she would take care of us. However, she only came over twice to take our orders and then never came back, not even to ask how everything was tasting or check if we needed anything else. There were quite a few people there, so it seemed like they were understaffed. I understand that staffing can be an issue, but unfortunately, that doesn't mean we should be ignored. At one point one of us wanted to order another drink. Since Dana was busy serving other tables, we asked another employee who was working in the kitchen and bringing out food if we could order another drink (repeated that twice). We really weren't sure what the issue was, she asked us if we had already put a card down, which completely threw us off. Then she asked, "Who's the leader?" My boss was sitting right next to me, so she literally took my boss to the front and had her pay the bill. We were all completely confused. We were asking for another drink, not the check! Needless to say, we never got to order the drink. The employee I'm referring to had very curly hair and appeared to be quite young. She really needs more training on how to communicate with customers. One of my coworkers also commented that her tone came across as rude and I totally agreed. Overall, the tour and honey tasting were great, but the dining experience afterward was very disappointing and confusing. Would come back to get honey but would not dine here again.

Turkovich wine is great! Service is always on point! Colby, especially, is amazing. She's always…read morewelcoming, friendly and very knowledgeable about the wine. Atmosphere is comfy. Definitely recommend!!

Always enjoy my visits here. They have good bubbles (my fave is their sparkling Rose - hints of…read morestrawberry) and this time they had a really good Roussane (white) that was a lovely fresh, clean palate that would compliment a good prosciutto and melon. Their Barrel aged Petit Syrah was on point, too....very jammy and bold - good with a steak. Got some aged gouda, almond honey, and crackers to round out our tasting...bellisima!

The location is great! It's right along Main Street in "downtown" Winters. There are plenty of…read moreother businesses, restaurants, and other shops nearby. There is mainly street parking available but due to this city's small-town charm, you won't have an issue finding street parking. The service was spectacular. Our server/sommelier was very knowledgeable in the different wines. She came by multiple times to make sure we were satisfied. We ordered the tasting flight so that we could try multiple varieties. I loved how each had their own unique flavors. The interior is nice and modern with a slight rustic feel. There was calming music playing in the background. We had some crackers to go along with our drinks. The prices were also very affordable for the quality of the wine and the experience. Overall, I enjoyed my time here. Certainly recommend this spot and I will be returning. Bottom line/TLDR: excellent wine tasting spot in Winters!

Waiting for our reservation to be ready at a nearby restaurant, we decided to pop into L'Apero for…read morea quick tasting of fortified wines. Not only is the interior absolutely gorgeous (it's giving French-inspired vibes), the hostess who helped us was so welcoming and friendly. We shared a tasting (6 different samples was plenty to share) and each flavor was unique in its own way. We were so impressed by the tasting that we purchased a meyer lemon to take home. Highly recommend if you're in the area and want to expand your palette to something new and exciting!

Such a cute and unique place to drop by in the Tomales Bay area…read more The meadery is extremely aesthetic with a canopy patio of the bar, tables, and shops. There is an abundance of blooming flowers everywhere, and even a small beehive tucked away in the bushes. We did the tasting for $25 with 4 pours of mead. I was very impressed with the depth and variety of flavors; each pour tasted completely different from the next! Heidrun comps 1 tasting for 3 bottles purchased, which was a nice addition. Our hostesses were super sweet and chill. They were more than happy to explain a little bit about the meads and answer our questions. Would definitely stop by here again! :)

Such a cute spot for a day trip! They have a little shop inside selling all sorts of knickknacks…read moresuch as honey, homemade soaps, and other cute little items! My group and I got to try each tier of the wines. They were very flavorful and I love how they explained the notes of each wine. It's a grab and go kind of experience so you try one and then you have to go back to the table to get the next sample. I will definitely be coming back for a little picnic day!