This is one of the best Pinot producers in the region. We've been members for many years and are…read morealways impressed with the variety of Pinot produced. The outdoor tasting balcony has an amazing sweeping view to soak in while enjoying their amazing wines. The staff is always extremely knowledgeable and friendly without and hint of pretentiousness that is so off putting at many other wineries in the Napa region. The Russian River region is a wonderful escape. Highly recommend!

I mentioned during a wine tasting at a tasting room that I was a fan of old vine Zin and Woodenhead…read moreWines was recommended. While tasting with my beautiful wife and daughter we were also given a BOGO pass (buy one tasting get one free) to use at Woodenhead Wines. As we went up a circular drive up the hill we couldn't help but notice the million dollar view overlooking the mountains, vineyards, and Mt St. Helena. They have a 5 Star deck for tasting overlooking all. Entering we were greeted by two wonderful ladies in the tasting room. Great personalities and informative. We got seated on the deck and the tasting began. The wines were so delish. Most of my favorite varietals had vines that were 60 to 80 years old. BAMMM!!! Purple gold. My daughter was totally into the Muscat Blanc. Dry and all the fruit. I was romanced by the Zin. Dark and luscious. My wife is fun and also our gracious designated driver. Wine is so personally subjective it is to each to discover their happy place. We found ours.

The wine was expertly curated by an extremely friendly & knowledgeable hostess. The wine we tasted…read morewas beautifully delectable that we wish we could've got a case of each. We met the owner who was kind & passionate. Every seat overlooked the vineyard but ours was especially intimate with luscious green vines & sky high tree that made it feel serene: It was easily our favorite stop of our trip.

The long elegant drive in with old vines and olive trees…read more The small tucked wine tasting area is homey and welcoming. If it's a cold day they offer blankets! The wine will draw you in but the outdoor tasting area will make you want to stay for awhile. The stay was very friendly and helpful. Recommend stopping in for a taste or glass.

Laura did amazing with our group of 6. Paired our wine wisely with our charcuterie board, our…read moreambiance and weather were perfect. Our Birthday girl was spoiled and was treated to her desire.

Date: Sunday, August 17th, 2025 Time: 2:30pm…read moreParty of: 4 Reservation Made: via Tock about a week prior *Comp Tasting - Club Member ($35 reg price, $0 member price) x4 *DeLoach Estate Parcelles Cachees Pinot Noir 2019 - 750mL Bottle ($125 reg price, $100 member price) *OGC JERKY, HOT & SWEET - FOOD ($13 reg price, $11.70 member price) *PIPCORN CHEESE BALLS - FOOD ($1.99 reg price, $1.79 member price) *CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE PLATE ($30 reg price, $27 member price) *DeLoach Forgotten Vines Zinfandel 2021 - 750mL Bottle ($50 reg price, $40 member price) *Wattle Creek Dry Creek Zinfandel 2018 - 750mL Bottle ($40 reg price, $32 member price) Before heading to dinner, my dad wanted to do a wine tasting. We showed up early since we had nothing planned between checking out of our hotel and this wine appointment. Luckily they were able to accommodate us almost a whole hour earlier. We were sat outside. The member reserve flight consisted of 4 wines - 2021 Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay, 2021 Maboroshi Pinot Noir, 2022 Barricia Zinfandel, 2021 Forgotten Vines Zinfandel. I am a member thru a sister winery, Buena Vista, so I get all the member benefits here as well. Nice thing about being a member, you can basically taste anything that's open. We veered past this menu and got to taste a bunch of cabs, pinots, etc. I ended up liking the pinot above and got a bottle. Partly cuz it was pretty, but I actually liked it after tasting it. My dad decided to grab the other two bottles above. Since we didn't really have lunch and were heading to an early dinner, we ordered the snacks above. Got the normal 10% off food and 20% off bottles. Service was excellent. We had a great time for the 3ish hours we were here. Also appreciated the extra tastes so we could decide what we wanted to buy. Highly recommend if in Santa Rosa. REVIEW #3837

Char Vale is a hidden gem! Totally worth stopping by to try their amazing Pinot Noir and other…read morewhite varieties while gazing out on their vineyard. Had a wonderful experience and will be coming back!

Lovely winery with a couple of small parking lots. We were here for the Wine Road barrel tasting…read moreweekend and they had a few nice wines for the tasting. We got to try the barrel wines and the finished wines.

Came to Matanzas for the second time because it's a beautiful winery…read more Recommendations: 1. Definitely make time to explore the lavender fields. It's part of their charm! 2. During summer right now, they have a Golden Hour Series to watch the sunset with live music (we got to experience a talented blue grass band) - tickets are only $10. They also have food trucks available for food 3. Enjoy the outdoor seating as the air is fresh, the summers are warm, and it's just an overall beautiful scene Miscellaneous: - Parking available onsite - Can bring your own food

One of the best small wineries in the area. Fabulous grounds with lavender fields (where we did…read moreyoga) and an antique wooden storage barn and fragrant products like soaps, honey etc. There is also a bocce court and a few special outdoor picnic tables you can reserve for groups. Their wines were delicious; the whites had a hint of elderflower scent and there was a nice, lighter Chardonnay, not too buttery. For reds, the Cab was full bodied and fruity. Their Malbec tastes authentic and showed off the winemaker's South American roots. Our very knowledgeable and cheerful guide Nicole, said the winemaker came from Chile. Her descriptions were helpful and she had a friendly, energetic enthusiasm which showed a true love of her job. The was a good full plate of cheeses and salamis available. They even gave us a "to go" cup to wander around the grounds, so overall it was a very generous pour to sample! Highly recommended to book in advance and allow time to explore the grounds.

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.

Wine trip to enjoy California wine in Sonoma County…read more Benovia Winery and stayed at their beautiful VRBO. Adolfo Hernandez, Winemaker, personal helped us with so many tasting. What a special treat and service was amazing. Purchase some amazing wines. 2023 Marcella Chardonnay 2023 Stilton Hill Chardonnay 2022 Marcella Pinot Noir 2022 Stilton Hill Pinot Noir 2022 Cohn Vineyars Pinot Noir A must visit and a great place to stay too. #supportsmallbusiness #california #wines

We had a wonderful time with Izzy! We came knowing we enjoy the wine and left enjoying a lot more…read moreof them!

Highly recommend stopping here! It was so easy and unassuming. This made for a great time!…read more We came on one of the pizza nights that had specific tickets/deals with a pizza and wine combo. Everything was top notch. We started with a taste of rose-delicious! Then we opted for a bottle of Chardonnay. Also yummy! I love sustainable, organic and especially dry wines across the board. And finished with their Cabernet which was a blend of merlot and cab which worked out well. We started with a margherita and a squash blossom pizza for our party of 4. My goodness these were the right texture and flavors! Are they sourdough crust? We loved it so much we went back to the try the other two options, sausage and a mushroom. All 4 were wonderful options! The grounds are pretty and they have the pouring inside/restrooms and you can lounge outside which felt very safe and comfortable. They also allowed us to bring our furry loved one our dog which made for an easy trip. You know how it is dog lovers, it can be difficult to plan at times! Love Medlock Ames and will be back!

***3.5 Stars***…read more Beautiful grounds with a gorgeous tasting room! Medlock Ames definitely impresses when it comes to their estate. Their tasting room is located right in the heart of Alexander Valley and is surrounded by lush and vibrant gardens. They have an adorable patio space with great views of both their gardens and vineyards. Their indoor tasting room is so hip and chic. It features a center tasting bar that is surrounded by beautiful artwork and a backwall that showcases their wine cellar. My friend and I came here for a tasting and we had a very pleasant time. Laura was our host and she was really sweet and very knowledgeable about the wines that she poured. She told us about the history of the winery and how it began. It was neat to learn that Medlock Ames was started by two college buddies while they went to school in NYC. Most of their grapes from their wines are sourced from their own vineyards in Bell Mountain. The majority of the wines that are produced here are small lot and limited production. Tastings are $45 and available by reservation only. Although I enjoyed the atmosphere here, I wasn't blown away by any of their wines. My friend is a big fan of their sauvignon blanc and I'll admit that it's tasty and probably their signature wine. It was odd that it wasn't featured on their tasting list, but Laura was nice enough to pour it for us anyways. I'm not usually a fan of merlot, but I actually enjoyed their Jefferson Clone Merlot the best out of all the wines that we tried. I just felt that wines were overpriced for the quality, but it could have just been that my palate didn't align with these particular wines. Despite this, I would still come back again to try more of their wines. Hopefully, I'll find something that I truly like here in the future.