The best hospitality I've seen so far. Great food and nice ambience. Ordered the meza platter and…read moreeven though I don't like eggplant, their eggplant in pomegranate molasses is to die for. Also melt in your mouth clafoutis

Folks. This place is a hidden gem when it comes to a family oriented dining experience with…read moreservice, and the food is simply amazing. Fresh, home grown ingredients, freshly made, in a quaint and relaxing atmosphere. Brian and Meek (spelled that wrong) have something very special here. The desserts were original, unique, and delightful! Vegan options make this place very versatile with no compromise on taste at all! We hosted a retirement party for girlfriend's mother and it's away from the hustle and bustle of the Barlow for a truly intimate experience. Thanks again to La Bodega and next time we'll come for their wine!

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

Great wine, wonderful location, even better people. Their summer music series is amazing.read more

What a great experience! We took my sisters best friend here for her 21st birthday. We picked this…read moreplace because she specifically likes cider and had never been wine tasting, and they have both cider and wine. We started off with two ciders and they threw in a rosé, and then we ended with a Sauvignon Blanc and a Pinot noir. We also picked this place because they allow you to bring outside food for a minimal extra charge. We brought lunch and a birthday cake to celebrate. The staff was very inviting very and informative. We came on a Sunday which they also provide live music, which was a plus we didn't know about.

Extraordinary location, gracious staff, superb wine options (reds or whites equally impressive and…read morememorable) . A particular favorite to recommend at Balletto is their 2022 Pinot Noir Paelletti Vineyard and a close second and affordable 2020 Chardonnay Cider Ridge. My college age son (who lives nearby makes this Vineyards) always tops on our fun things to do list. Our family photo album celebrates Balletto as much as his campus 8 miles away.

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.

Nice open and airy setting, which was very welcoming coming in off the street. They had a musician…read moreplaying, which helped to draw us in, and there were tables outside where people were enjoying the beautiful weather. The interior was lovely with lots of seating. I paid for a tasting and enjoyed a flight of white wines. They were all very good. I definitely took some home with me. The wait staff were very knowledgeable about where the grapes were grown and kept us on top of our pours, wherever we sat, which was nice. They even served a little charcuterie board with some cheeses, which was great.

3 stars for the wines 4 stars for ambience and service…read more Cute little boutique tasting room. A bit over priced for tasting vs quality but a great place to hang out and chill. Wright in the main strip of the Barlow with open air seating.

I stopped by for a tasting with a group and we had a really nice time. We were served and toured…read morethrough the experience by a very kind gentlemen who shared a bunch of interesting history about the winery, the winemaker, and everything that we tasted. I'm not sure how much everything was, as it was paid for by work, so check on pricing if that factors into your decision. I think we had at least 6 tastings, possibly a couple extra. It was my third tasting of the day, so I didn't push things and I was already feeling toasty. I wasn't driving. :)

Adorable Japanese owned winery. This local spot is a small, appointment only winery and focuses…read moremostly on Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. You can do an outdoor or indoor tasting. We did indoors in the wine caves and tasted about 6 wines with a couple special member pours. Really delicious wines, and great staff. Definitely feels more like a charming local spot than the wild touristy areas of Napa and even Sonoma/kenwood. Definitely go support local!

We were passing by and spotted this winery on the map - overall, we had a really enjoyable and…read morepeaceful visit for a one-off wine tasting. David was as nice in person as on the phone when booking the appointment the same day. We had the choice of indoor vs outdoor for the tasting - both were nice spots but it was really nice out with the picnic table, pond, scenic hills, horses, heron, rat terrier Mikey, and the lounge chairs where we could enjoy our BYO lunch (Mexican from Roy's). Moondance has been in this location for over 20 years and co-promotes businesses in town, including the local Nepalese spot where their wines are served (Yeti), which is pretty cool. They only make 4 wines right now - two reds, two whites - and there were fans of all between the two of us, especially the Sauvignon Blanc, the Chardonnay (which was less buttery and less dry than others), and the Pinot Noir. The pours were the standard smaller size, which at least one of us appreciated, lol. Our tasting ended with a tour of the old cars, which at least one of us also appreciated. A nice couple of hours well spent in Russian River Valley.

MoonDance Cellars is a fantastic spot for the ultimate wine tasting experience! David provided…read moreexcellent service to us during our tasting. He was not only a great host, but an entertainer on providing us the backstory of MoonDance Cellars, while giving us a tour of the grounds! The wine was terrific, especially the Cabernet Sauvignon! I highly recommend!!

Love this cute rustic winery on a hill! Amazing scenic views and delicious sparkling wines,…read moreChardonnay, and pinot noir. Carlo helped us and he was super nice and cheerful!

Edit in response to comment: Visit is from November 15th, 2025. Closeup of moldy grape from…read morecharcuterie board is attached below now. We've heard a lot of stellar reviews for Iron Horse, so we were underwhelmed by our experience. To start, we checked in at the front, got a glass of sparkling to start, and was told to wait for everyone joining us to get here. We waited for a few minutes. Our host ended up forgetting us and started walking off with the other party when they finally showed up, and the guy we checked in with had to go tell him we were part of his group. I enjoyed the charcuterie box that comes with the tasting, albeit there was some moldy bits here and there. We got the harvest magnum experience ($90/person). They offer more affordable experiences as well. To be honest, I wasn't impressed with any of the wines. I did enjoy the seating experience, the charcuterie box, and the mini impromptu tour everyone was given of the production. The wine itself was underwhelming for the price and as nothing stood out to us, we finished our tasting and didn't grab anything to go. As we weren't wine club members here, the host didn't pay us much attention. Worth trying once, maybe, to see if their wines are to your liking.

Lydia was so wonderful as she provided our tour and wine tasting experience. The wine is superior!…read moreMy adult daughters loved the Sauvignon Blanc and I loved the Chardonnay!! Lydia also accommodated our toddler and was so patient with our needs. Some may wonder why this is 5 stars, because the setting is in an industrial park rather than in a wine vineyard. We knew this heading there, but others may find this a bit disappointing. We focused on enjoying our time together and the wine.

This was a highlight on our recent trip to wine country. Our pursuit of our passion is focused on…read morethe quality of the wine and the experience, and Cattleya exceeded expectations on both categories. Cattleya offers incredible Pinot Noir, Chardonnay as well as Syrah, Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc. Bibiana Gonzales is the winemaker and is a rising star in the industry. She combines old world pedigree and knowledge with new world grapes to produce scintillating wines. We enjoyed a tasting led by her Director of Sales and right hand man, Alex. We enjoyed a tour of the winery, their lab, and the headed to the tasting room. Alex expertly led us through the tasting, describing the components and characteristics of each wine. He was knowledgeable, engaging and a pleasure to interact with. They are located a bit off the beaten path but are well worth the visit. This is not a winery that is in a majestic setting producing sub-par wines, but rather a winery focused on production of world-class wines and providing an educational and entertaining experience. Definitely a must stop for the real wine enthusiasts out there.

We did the Observations tasting experience with Daniel, who was an incredible wine educator & tour…read moreguide. We toured the wine processing plant, learned quite a lot & saw workers actually working lol to create the fabulous wine we sipped here. After the tour, we sat down in this gorgeous peaceful room & sipped and discussed what we were tasting. It was an incredible experience, highly recommend. And yes, we came home with 6 bottles of wine.

We had the opportunity to visit Kosta Browne for a private tasting recently. It was such a special…read moretreat. We were invited to tag along with a family member whose brother-in-law works here. We got a behind the scenes look at where the magic happens. Kosta Browne is a very exclusive winery with limited, small production of their wines. We sampled the observation series and I ended spending way more than I should have to add some bottles to my collection! Tasting reservations are available through Tock, but one must be on KB's mailing list before being able to make the reservation.