If you're looking for one of the most genuine, down-to-earth wine experiences in Sonoma County,…read moreBarber Cellars is an absolute must. This is not your typical tasting room--it's a family-owned, hands-on winery where you can really feel the passion behind every bottle. Mike and Lorraine make the experience personal, welcoming, and incredibly informative without ever feeling pretentious. You're not just tasting wine--you're getting the story behind it. The wines are excellent--small-production, thoughtfully made, and true to the Petaluma Gap. We enjoyed it so much that we ended up joining the wine club, which has been a great way to stay connected and discover new releases. The setting inside the historic Hotel Petaluma is cozy and relaxed, and pairing their wines with the cheese selection makes it even better. And as a bonus, they also have Barber-Lee Spirits right next door, which is worth checking out as well. Whether you're a serious wine enthusiast or just looking for a fun, authentic stop in downtown Petaluma, this place delivers--great wine, great people, and zero attitude. We'll definitely be back again and again.

We love this place!! We have been coming to their tasting…read moreroom in the Petaluma Hotel since we moved to town seven years ago. Their wines are great, each hand crafted and unique. You will often be served by one of the wine makers, who will answer any questions you may have. Their Pinot Noir is a great expression of the local specialty. The "Kitten With a Whip" rose' is the most flavorful rose anywhere. The Pinot Gris is the best white wine anywhere. The Sangiovese is wonderful with food. They have also become the Petaluma Cheese Shop. They have delicious cheeses from this area and around the world. They also do sandwiches, fondue and dessert treats. The venue is a part of the restored historic Petaluma Hotel, a bright and airy space with cozy couches and some vintage video games.

I went in the early winter, after the time change…read more + beautiful views, especially at sunset + sprawling grounds, which allowed for a bachelorette party to do their thing without disturbing my ears and other sensibilities + pleasant server; he wasn't rushing us though we were the last party to leave + good wines - some were a bit drier for my taste, though I did end up leaving with a bottle + a bit off the beaten path which I like I did have to ask if there was a charcuterie plate, which wasn't on the (wine) tasting menu, and was able to be accommodated. Make sure to make reservations as I'm sure this place is a delight in warmer weather!

Family owned and it feels like it. Hospitality was warm, wines were good, and the scenery was…read morespectacular. A great wine outing that's not Napa or Sonoma.

Ok. This an absolute must stop. Attached to Hotel Petaluma. You can enter through hotel or front…read moreentrance. I wish I would've take more pictures. The store is absolutely adorable- variety of seating options. We sat on two small couches with a fuse-ball table. My guy beat me 4-0 while we waited. Our cheese expert- which I'm pretty sure is the owner but can't remember, was the best. So knowledgeable and nice. We ordered a glass of wine and the cheese board. Comes with a card explaining where the cheeses are from and a toppings bar. So much fun mixing and trying new toppings- very cool experience. Best part is the cheese club! Immediately joined. Highly recommend for great wine, cheese and an awesome experience.

Cheese? Yes please!…read more Cheese shopping can be intimidating, especially at a grocery store where the options are endless and you might be afraid of purchasing something you may not like. But thankfully the Petaluma Cheese Shop's tasting board lets you try 8 unique types of cheese, better yet.. the curated board constantly changes so each time you stop by you are delighted to new flavors. I also love that it comes with a fresh baguette and a variety of condiments to mix and match as you taste. You'll leave the Petaluma Cheese Shop feeling grate and cheddar than before!

Great views, great wines and friendly knowledgeable service. Little away from the beaten roads, and…read morerequires reservations but worth it.

Great location, warm and informative staff, and excellent wine. The winery is located on a lovely…read moreestate in Petaluma Gap, providing a relaxing and beautiful location. We had a brief tour and learned a lot about how they grow, harvest, and create their wines. Interestingly, their winery just received authentication as an organic winery and their practices are clearly about sustainability. Their wines are quite good to my palate. The Syrah Rotie is full bodied and will age well. The Oro de Plata is a lovely light wine, very drinkable. And my favorite was the La Cruz Chardonnay, with a light touch of oak.

Came on a Thursday, very quiet & peaceful sitting on their patio. Amy was very knowable about the…read moreports and hubs enjoyed the tasting experience. I got the Wine Slushy to-go bag, as it was an interesting flavor and I could see it being a refreshing drink in the summer. If you are into Ports (and they also have wine tasting), worth the walk from downtown.

We went to Sonoma, Port Work on Father's Day to have a tasting. Really enjoyed the selection of…read morePort wines and other wines. We also tried a selection of cheeses and crackers. They were careful to accommodate one diner's allergies to nuts.

BEAUTIFUL place! It was very nice to hear about the wine but also about the history of the…read morebuilding, current owner and previous owner. The bathrooms are clean and very up to date. The wine was delicious and very reasonably priced. My group of friends and I celebrated a bachelorette weekend here and it was a great scenery for pictures.

We've been members for nearly 3 years and love this place more and more each year. Lawrence is…read moreincredibly welcoming and knowledgeable of wine. We love Pinots and Parum Leo's are consistently our favorite. We are so excited that Lawrence is bringing more varietals to the menu. The Sav Blanc and Rosé are also summer favorites and the best picnic/potluck addition. The patio is also one of my favorite places to relax on a weekend with rolling hill views and grape vines steps away. For a winery so close to the bay, it is local gem just up the 101.

New wine tasting room in Petaluma, with a spin, they spin records as well. They had a grand…read moreopening on July 12th. They served their sparkling brut Rose and plenty of Pinot Noir, all from Sonoma County, Sonoma Coastal, & Petaluma Gap appellation. One that stood out to us was the 2022 Dragons Back Pinot Noir. A classic tasty Pinot. They went all out and offered tasty bites that really enhanced their wines. They used to be in Healdsburg at Bacchus Landing a much larger location but not centrally located so moving to historical downtown Petaluma gives them an opportunity to attract a larger audience especially since their wines are sourced from the cooler Sonoma county region. What a fine job of remodeling the tasting room. I don't know how they did it but somehow the place seems wider and larger than the previous tasting room at this location. They opened the back with some large gathering tables and their vast selection of records is housed in the back as well. They added some small tables throughout the space. It's easy to maneuver. They also allow guests to bring food inside, so you can sip, sit, nosh & listen to some tunes. There are plenty of eateries around so it's any easy stop. As I write this review I'm reminiscing how well their Sparkling Brut Rose and Dragons Back Pinot Noir went so well with a prosciutto sandwich they offered at their grand opening. A great match, and good representation of Sonoma Coast, Petaluma Gap wines.

California's wine country has made its presence known in the heart of California's cheese country!…read moreLocated in the heart of downtown Petaluma, the Montagne Russe tasting room is the newest tasting room in Petaluma taking over from where Black Knight Vineyards recently had a tasting room. Montagne Russe's full name is Montagne Russe Winery and Record Lounge, and it is exactly what it is, as it is part wine tasting room and part vinyl record store with hundreds of new and pre-used classic record albums for sale. What a perfect place to sip great wine while enjoying hit tracks from the past. Montagne Russe pours some of the nicest wines sourced from across Sonoma County, especially the nearby Petaluma Gap, making this newest tasting venue an ideal spot to soak in the atmosphere while supporting a local business. We've visited Montagne Russe before when their tasting room was at Bacchus Landing in Healdsburg, and while it was a beautiful space, it wasn't always busy. So it's no surprise they made the move to downtown Petaluma this past year. We'd been wanting to check out their new location since they opened over the summer, and finally got the chance during a recent weekend afternoon. With lively crowds outside, parking was harder to come by, as the recommended Keller Street Garage was completely full, but a short walk from the River Plaza parking lot did the trick. Even though we had reservations, we didn't end up needing them when we arrived, but the tasting room was full by the time we left. Winemaker and owner Kevin Bersofsky greeted us with a complimentary splash of their 2022 Sparkling Brut Rosé which had subtle hints of citrus throughout. From there, I enjoyed their Library tasting while my friend enjoyed their Signature tasting, both of which were offered at 35 dollars a person. For our second tasting, I enjoyed their 2019 Silver and Gold Chardonnay while my friend enjoyed their 2023 Roberts Road Chardonnay. My tasting of the Chardonnay tasted as it it was lower in alcohol, but higher in acid than my friend's Chardonnay, but both tasted wonderful. For our third pour, we enjoyed their signature Pinot Noirs, we me enjoying their vintage from 2019 and my friend sipped on their 2022 vintage, which were both sourced from Black Knight Vineyard, of which their wine tasting room they replaced in downtown Petaluma. For our fourth pour, I enjoyed their 2021 Terra De Promissio Pinot Noir, while my friend enjoyed their 2022 "Quatre Cinq Un" Pinot Noir, for both of these wines, the tannins were not too overpowering but you could definitely taste them. For our fifth and final pour, I enjoyed their 2018 Robert's Road Pinot Noir, which had hints of baking spices and cherries, while my friend enjoyed their 2021 Alder Springs Syrah, which was lush and silky smooth. For 70 dollars, not including gratuity, we enjoyed a lovely afternoon of wine tasting. When we made our reservation, there was a note about being able to bring in takeout from nearby restaurants, though it never came up once we began our tasting and honestly, we were too focused on the wines to think about food. As the afternoon went on, the crowd grew significantly, and at times it felt like we got a bit lost in the shuffle when it came to service. Still, we made the most of our visit and thoroughly enjoyed both the wines and the people-watching. With Montagne Russe still relatively new to the downtown Petaluma community, I can easily see them thriving here for a long time to come.

Truly spectacular views on the back deck of a unique, charming home. We were welcomed and…read moreimmediately felt the comfort of being in someone's beautiful living room. With so much potential to be a wonderful wine experience, it fell short after the two very scant tastings. We lingered...confused, expecting more wine or to at least revisit one, yet were not offered any more. This tasting really had the recipe to be very special with its surroundings and home atmosphere, yet it left me feeling like I was at someone's beautiful home, but they weren't quite the hostess with the mostess. I so wanted to want to go back with my husband, but for $20 a tasting, I'd rather just purchase one of their bottles and look out at the hillsides of Petaluma

The word gem comes to mind when I think of Stubbs. For years I'd biked up Wilson road not ever…read moreknowing what was at the end of the beautiful tree-lines driveway. I felt like we stumbled upon Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory because everything was so magical... From the African long horns to the hog to the barn, etc. The wine, too, is incredible. We all left with several bottles. Mary hosts the tasting in her dining room so it's an intimate and cozy experience. I highly recommend checking this place out!