Best wine tasting in Healdsberg. Our server, Zach was funny vas so knowledgable- and the one of the owners even came out to chat with us. Wines are amazing. This is no Topel- real fine wine with a fantastic atmosphere at Banshee. We could have stayed all night. The Pinot Noir was totally amazing, but if you are a white wine lover you will want to take a case of the Sauvignon Blanc. I will be back. One of my new favorites!!!you really must try. They offer water and little snacks too. Rely great tasting. Love love love. read more

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Go try wine at this fantastic and fun tasting room in the middle of Healdsburg. Banshee wines was started by three friends in San Francisco. I think their first batch was a pinot and it turned out so good they quickly expanded to other varietals. The tasting room just opened a few weeks ago. Its laid out a bit like a comfortable living room with couches, big plush chairs, and a big wooden table with stools in the middle. There is even a pretty good record collection and a record player. Pick something out and they'll put it on for you. Once you have the tunes started go have a seat anywhere and they will start bring out the goods. Banshee sources their grapes from a variety of vineyards in Sonoma including Russian River and Anderson Valley. The day I was there we tasted a rose (pinot), two whites (sauvignon and chardonnay) and three reds (pinot noir and a blend). All were very good. Especially liked the mineral qualities of the pinot and the blend. Our host Kim, had a great way of describing all of the flavors and I cant do them justice. I just thought they were "uh..good..grunt". The wines are priced in the twenty dollar range. At least the ones we ended up buying. If you are in the area, they are definitely worth a stop. And lots of great restaurants in walking distance. So you can't go wrong. read more

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With so many wineries, how does one choose? We went here based solely on a recommendation from one of the Oregon wine makers we know.... he told us Zack would take good care of us.... that was an understatement! There were four of us in our tasting, we sat in one of the corner couches and waited for Zack. He came over with many bottles of wine for us to try! He also took the time to explain what regions the grapes came from, I like the educational part behind the wines I'm tasting. Too many times, you just get a pour and not much info behind the wine. This was nice! Our tasting proceeded with many, many, many wines... I will say, they are so far the only California wine that can actually make a decent Pinot! Most Cali Pinot's are crap, they should leave that to their Northern sister state! the Mordecai was our favorite! All of us were wow'd over this one, full body blend that could hold up to a burger or steak anytime. The Tina Marie was also my other fav... one of the Pinot's that was decent. We ended up buying many bottles to ship home and joined their wine club! I would recommend these guys to anyone! Don't let the cool, hipster interior fool you, they know their wines and are very very friendly guys! read more

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What an adorable tasting room just a couple of blocks from the main town square in Healdsburg. The tasting room is pretty small - 4-6 tables for people to taste and enjoy wine. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly which makes the entire experience more enjoyable. On a warm spring afternoon, I was interested in something on the lighter side and they primarily make reds. They had a rose available which I tried and fell in love with. read more

Hip vibe for a tasting room, this place seems more like a funky wine bar than a typical Healdsburg tasting room. If you are looking for a place to sit back, relax and sip some wine, this is your place! I was pleasantly surprised by the Pinot Noir wines that i tasted here. I typically find Sonoma Pinot to be earthy, herbaceous and hot with high alcohol. The Banshee pinots remind me more of Anderson Valley or Santa Ynez wines than their Sonoma brethren. The Tina Marie reminds me of the best Burgundian pinots; light and scented of strawberries. The Chardonnays that I tasted were old-school butter and cream. If you are looking for this style, you will like Banshee's chard offerings. I was bummed not to taste the Mordecai since the new release is not yet available. I'll be back to grab a few bottles this summer post-release. read more

Banshee Wines - Tina Marie vineyard Pinot Noir, this is the wine that I've been looking for. Beautiful light red fruit! - Wineries Near Me - Geyserville, California

Clair is absolutely the only person In wine country you should consult. Weather, region, farming practices, the temp of ur glass... Clair was an escort... no pretense. The coolest wine tasting spot in Healdsburg. Every single wine I tasted was TOP of the class. The Zinfandel... sooo good. The old school music playing is REDIC. This is NOT your grandmas wine tasting room kinda place. Bring ur friends HERE!!! If you don't stop here you're crazZzzzzY! read more

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Dropped by on a Sunday evening after 6. Expected they would try and rush us out or say they were closing soon. Instead we were welcomed in and really enjoyed our time. Had a fantastic Pinot while my wife enjoyed a Chardonnay. Great music on the phonograph and staff was awesome. A great experience- highly recommended. read more

This is a great location with great staff willing to teach you the ins and outs of Sonoma coast Pinot and some interesting styles of wine making. Great interior, relaxing setting, and GREAT wines! Price is attractive and refreshing especially for Healdsburg, Try the marine layer Pinot or the rose! read more

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What a great vibe this place has! We showed up too late for wine tasting, but Monica was awesome and amenable to our tasting wishes and gave my aunt and I a prime spot for sipping and people watching. The wines were excellent and the ambiance a perfect way to ease into an evening out in Healdsberg. I loved the rosé and my aunt the chardonnay. Their logo is cool and classy. I look forward to returning one day for their tasting menu and even more hope to make it to their vineyards. read more

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Banshee was our last stop the other weekend after 3 visits earlier that day to Wilson, Soda Rock, and Mazzocco where we had our fill of Zinfandel, but no Pinot. I was with some friends who are members so we had reservations which are definitely needed, as the small tasting room was packed when we arrived at 4:30pm on a Saturday. They were also closing early for a private party. The woman helping us was new, but super nice and helped us out with some dinner recommendations for later that night. We tasted a variety of their reds on offer, but my favorite wines by far were the incredibly affordable Mordechai blend, and the Marine Layer Pinot. The tasting room has a pretty trendy vibe and was packed with friends and young couples in their 30s and quite a few strollers. Great music, but the communal table is pretty uncomfortable to sit at and hard to talk with people next to you so try to get a booth if you can. read more

Attended the Yelp Elite party here October 2013. Room is a casual, home like environment. Wines are delicious. Easy to drink, fruit forward. I especially like the Pinot Noir. Average bottle price is $25. Servers are young, knowledgeable, & friendly. Go! You'll like it. read more

I enjoy the vibe of this tasting room. Laid back, music on vinyl, and really good wine. When in Healdsburg, absolutely stop here. They also have blends that are exclusive to the tasting room, compared to the rose and mordecai red blend that is available in Whole Foods. read more

Have been here quite a few times over the past three years or so. This tasting room is an inviting place: High ceilings, decent music usually playing on vinyl, comfy couches all around. Relaxed, yet trendy vibe. Most of the staff is very knowledgeable about their wines. I've always enjoyed my experience with them. My favorite is their Marine Layer Pinot. The Mordecai blend is another one of my favorites and a good value. read more

I've never been to Banshee despite being a local but it was my friends bachelorette so we came in for some wine. We had a large group and had the absolute best time ever! We basically just took over and danced. The staff is absolutely lovely. There are probably videos of us twerking here with new friends. read more

Had a wonderful time they're great relaxing environment our wine Host was Mikey very informative and descriptive of the wines..Love the Thornbridge read more

This place do not honor walk ins. I guess everyone reserves? Might as well put a sign that states "reservations only". They basically just kicked us out. read more

The space was very hiply decorated and we liked how relaxed they were about us playing games while tasting... But I really didn't care for the wine. Nothing surprising or exceptional. A few felt flat or had an icky aftertaste. (We ended up drinking quickly so we could leave for a different spot.) Perhaps our own fault for sticking to an all white wine flight? Regardless: not a place I'd return to. read more

This is a cool tasting room. I really like the ambiance and how it isn't a tasting bar, but there are tables and couches like a lounge where you can enjoy the experience with your friends. The staff is also very friendly and tell you about some of the history of this winery and the wine makers. The real reason I gave three stars is for the wine itself. The wine: I tasted their Rose (Pinot), Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and a Red Blend of around 10 varietals. The rose was pleasant, refreshing, slightly sweet, and slightly aromatic. It was quite pleasurable and I would drink it again. The Sauvignon Blanc was done entirely in stainless steel for the aging process (definitely not my preference) and lacked and distinguishing quality whatsoever. It was very light and refreshing, but without flavor I would prefer water with lemon. The Chardonnay was equally as displeasing as the Sauvignon Blanc. It had slightly more flavor, but was aged in French Oak for only 10% of the aging process. Anecdote about the white wine: The ladies in the tasting room said that their wine makers prefer to age white wine in stainless steel, because it keeps the "fresh crispness of the wine". In my opinion it makes the wine lack flavor and body, which defeats the whole point of drinking wine. When I drink wine I want the flavor to overwhelm my senses and throw my mind into ecstasy. Neither of these white wines came remotely close to that. Moving on through the wine list: The Pinot Noir was simple slightly dark and very pleasurable. It wasn't a great Pinot, but it was good and I would drink it again. The Red Blend was fantastic! Oh my word this is there saving grace! When they first told me all of the varietals that were in this wine I was shocked at how long the list was (I think around 10). However, with the first sip I tasted such complexity and you could pick out so many different flavors. A little dark cherry, a little spiciness, oh wait here is more flavor. Just thinking about this wine makes me want to go back right now. It was $25 per bottle, which is a bit more than I would normally pay for a blend, but ohhhh what a blend! Again, I gave it three stars primarily because I seriously did not enjoy the white wines and the Pinot was so so. If they had served more reds I may have fallen in love, but I believe that a place needs to be rated on all attributes. That being said, the bathroom is quite lovely. :) read more

I went wine tasting this past weekend with 10 other amazing women from my MBA program. One of my classmates belongs to the wine club at Banshee so this ended up being our first stop. They were set up for us at the long table in the middle of the room and we received 5 pours. The first was a beautiful refreshing Rose of Pinot Noir that would've been fantastic for the pinot party I had recently. Despite my hesitation, I was outvoted by the group and we moved onto the Chardonnay. Although I usually despise chardonnays, I was pleasantly surprised by this one. The Mordecai blend is a delicious full-body red that I loved. I'm trying to cut down on drinking alcohol and that's the only reason I didn't walk away with a bottle. Out of our 3 stops, the wines at Banshee were the best tasting and the most reasonably priced. We had a wonderful time at the tasting room and I would recommend Banshee's wines to everyone. read more

Banshee is a cool spot to grab wine in downtown Healdsburg. Very hip decor and good wines. It's indoors with no outdoor seating available. This place gets extremely LOUD! I enjoyed the wines and the atmosphere but they seem to attract a lot of party buses/limo groups--- no one likes being in a winery when a huge drunken group comes in! We were there for about an hour Saturday and had 2-3 limo parties stop in. It got extremely loud and it was difficult for me to hear my friend across the table. We wound up going to Hawley's around the corner which has a much more chill/laid back environment that we enjoyed much more. In sum, good wine, hip place but way too loud and seems to be a magnet for the obnoxious limo crowds. read more

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What a terrible experience! We went to Banshee hoping to try the Mordecai as a friend of our loves this wine. They were "sold out". So, we decided to do a tasting. Zak was our host and I must say (and this was the consensus of the group) we were extrememly underwhelmed with him. The pours were splashes and barely even a taste. When someone in our group asked about the limited pours he sent someone else over to try and pour our next wine (she quickly went back and pulled the previous wine to give us a decent taste). On the tasting menu they show about five or six "small bites". When we asked about one of them (the charred octupus) Zak told us, "I don't know anything about it. They make it next door." If you only have a handful of food stuffs shouldn't you have tried them so you can describe them to your guests? We also asked about the area from which one of the Pinots came. He told us, "I've been there, but I wasn't driving; so I don't know where it is." Really?! This place is more like a wine bar than a winery tasting room. Also, they allow children (which we found inappropriate for a tasting room). Suffice it to say we will not return. read more

I don't go wine tasting too often so it's always an intimidating experience to walk into a tasting room I'm not used to. This place was so welcoming and just....awesome. The women working here that night were so helpful and fun to talk to. They explained that their set up is like a living room so you can just chill while you drink wine instead of walking up to a unwelcoming bartender. They pour and will sit and talk about anything including their wines. It was a really good time. The wine itself was very good. I generally don't like white wine, but they had a couple that were delicious and very crisp. Can't wait to go back with a few more friends. read more

Banshee Wines is an ultra-cool new winery heralded by three friends who always dreamed of being winemakers. They've got my attention already. Located in the town of Healdsburg, CA on the northern tip of Sonoma these gentlemen are relatively new to the winery scene and are quickly cementing their brand on the minds of local professionals and visiting wine enthusiasts alike. Their store, a hip laid-back lounge located on Center Street, is designed to create a more social, collective experience. I can say that their unique, informal approach to wine tasting was a welcome change of pace. There is of course a reverence to their product because of its excellence, but they don't hit that excellence over your head like some cocky ass. They know they got something really good going on and they are confident enough to know that people will come. Maybe that is because they already are. Rock out with your *bleep* out, Banshee. Sit back, relax and enjoy the success. read more

Yes I'd return but keep in mind that I agree that it's more of a trendy place for a younger crowd. It's like walking into a younger party thinking they still didn't know what they were doing but they do. We challenged them to just bring the best they got and yep! It knocked our socks off. It was late when we entered but was just perfect to sit and relax before dinner. They were closing and we joked with the waiter as to why he wanted to hurry us off as if he had a date and sure enough, a few minutes later a young pretty gal came walking in and gave him a kiss. We all laughed. The place knows their wines - just get them to bring you what you want and they most likely will know. I'm glad the loud music was not blaring when we got there - what a bummer that would be and would probably affect our experience. Who wants to hear loud music sipping on wine? Oh ya, the younger crowd. read more

Absolutely amazing place. The best atmosphere for wine tasting. The people are so incredibly nice and the atmosphere is so laid back. We would go back 8 days a week! read more

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Stopped by to try the wines based on our dear friends' earlier experiences. We did not want to leave. The location, decor, music, tremendous service and excellent wine and nosh make for a very satisfying morning or afternoon ... or all day. Banshee is like a great old leather armchair you don't want to get up from. Note: DO try the White Zinfandel. It's not your Aunt Agatha's White Zin. Love it. El Pino is my favorite but their red blend is excellent, too. Nearby parking can be an issue, but it's well worth the effort! read more

Cute new spot in Healdsburg we hit up this weekend. We found it in error looking for another store I had read about in a recent post on Refinery 29. However when we got here, it was no longer an antique store, but there very cute wine tasting room! What first caught our eye was the decor and welcoming atmosphere. We didn't have a whole lot of time, but we got to sample their reserve list and took home a bottle of their Pinot Noir from their Hurst Vineyard! read more

This is the most "chill" tasting room in Healdsburg. The wine makers are doing some innovative blends that are very edgy- check out Mordecai if you like red. And, I don't normally go out of my way to buy rose, but I was enamored by their Rose of Pinot Noir. Five stars for super cool and very welcoming ambiance where you can feel completely comfortable learning about wine. Four stars for the wines. read more

Absolutely loved it. Great service, great snacks, and phenomenal wine! The space is absolutely wonderful as well. Nicely decorated with a good vibe. They even sell some of the furniture and housewares they have in there. Will absolutely return the next time I'm in Healdsburg. read more

Very welcoming people and great wine! Charming decorations and seating, and they let us pick a vinyl to put on the record player. Highly recommended! read more

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Not only were the wines amazing but the mood and service was as well. My wife and I found this gem by recommendation of stark wines down the street (which is also cool). I forgot our pourer's name but she was amazing. She was the only one, in four tasting rooms we'd been to in Healdsburg, that actually sat down with us, with a map, and explained the wines, their subtle differences and where they came from. The atmosphere was awesome too, right away they told me I could pick a record to play on their eclectic hifi system. The whole experience was great and I'm glad it was our last tasting room of the day! Great end to a great weekend thank you Banshee! read more

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Four stars because I really liked the ambience and staff - it's a really light airy space with plush couches and games to play. The staff was enthusiastic and very friendly. If I had to rate just the wines alone, I'd give it 3. Would recommend to a friend if they didn't know much about wine and wanted someplace with a good atmospheres, but otherwise would probably send them somewhere else if they were seeking a high quality wine tasting experience. read more

Amazing! One of the best designed tasting rooms I've seen and the service is fantastic. Brandon took care of my wife and I from jump and we walked out with some great wine and the coolest wine holder ever. This is a must go if you're in the area. Try the Mordecai. read more

As we speak, my wife is yelling at me to order a case from Banshee. We have been back in Cincy two days and each day has seen a bottle of Banshee adiosed! With only one bottle of Pinot Rose left, we are starting to freak out! This was such a fun visit and tasting that I really wish we could have spent more time here. ( Dinner Rez at Scopa) We loved the wine, the proprietors, and the aesthetics. Best of all.... This is by far the best label in the wine industry! We are planning a trip back sometime soon. We miss you already Banshee! read more

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Wonderful must-do wine taste in Healdsburg. Knowledgeable staff (Tyler Hayes) with a wide range of taste and depth. Barlow Lane Pinot stands out in my memory as exceptional. There are many wine experiences in Sonoma, and Banshee should be a reservation made in advance. Buy those cool thin glasses as well. read more

So we picked this wine tasting room because we loved the decor, but like other reviewers, we also really enjoyed the experience because of Zack. The wine was good, we ordered the marcona almond snack and liked that. My husband and I had a laugh about the record collection. It's definitely old school. Kansas was playing when we walked in, followed by Police, and then I lost track (I wonder why).....We sat down for our tasting thinking we would only be there for 45 minutes max and we ended up staying and lingering for an hour and a half because we were enjoying ourselves so much. We also appreciated the Mordecai and went home with a couple bottles. Thanks, Zack! read more

Cannot say enough about how great our experience was here! Some friends suggest we make a reservation here to start our wine tour day while we were in town and we were not disappointed! Brandon was incredibly friendly and so knowledgable. His passion for the wine making business was contagious and really added to the experience. We're not aficionados by any means and Brandon was able to keep it light and casual while still divulging interesting facts and details about each wine we tasted. I liked the come and go approach to the tastings, he'd sit and chat with us and then leave us for a bit to enjoy and make our own observations. It was very easy going and fun! He was also incredibly helpful with tips and information about the area and other great wineries and tasting rooms to visit. He more or less helped us plan the rest of our day and it was incredible! He even found a free tasting for two at one of the places that he was nice enough to give us. And the wines were so great! I just love the unique, carefully constructed and loved into existence feel of them. The Tina Marie and Morning Light are some of our favorite Pinots, the Rose is surprising and beautiful, and you should order a glass of the Cabernet Franc! It's not on the tasting menu but it's truly one of my favorites and worth it! Do yourself a favor, make a reservation here! We're so happy we did! read more

Banshee Wines - Amazing tasting experience! Loved every minute of this cool place. - Wineries Near Me - Geyserville, California

Great atmosphere with great music! Great pours and great company with Flora! She really knows the history of the wines and company and makes you feel welcomed and at home! Great Pinots to boot! read more

4 stars for the wine 5 stars for the cool design and ambiance 5 stars for the service This is a sit down and order speakeasy, so don't come if you are in a big hurry. They played classic rock when I was there, so felt a bit like a road house with fine pinots. Rachel was our pourer. Super cool. We'll go back. read more

Worst service I've ever had at a winery! I've worked in this industry for many years now and have never had such horrible service. Our tasting server wanted to hang out in the back more than she wanted to serve us. I understand wanting to provide a slower paced tasting and keep it more relaxed but you should be able to read your customers and realize they are not enjoying it and seem to be in a little bit of a hurry. Will never go back and that's not just because the wines were not very good. read more