We had such a fantastic wine tasting experience at Paradise Ridge, and a huge part of that was…read morethanks to Kevin. He was warm, knowledgeable, and made the entire tasting feel relaxed and engaging without ever being overwhelming. He explained each wine and the regions they came from in a way that was easy to understand but still really interesting--perfect whether you're a casual sipper or more into the details. The standout for us was the 2019 Zinfandel--bold, smooth, and just really memorable. Definitely the one we're still talking about. Beyond the wine itself, wandering through the sculpture gardens added something really special to the visit. It's such a peaceful, beautiful setting and made the whole experience feel more like an afternoon escape than just a tasting. Honestly, Kevin made it. We'd come back again just to have another tasting with him. You are full of Aloha. Mahalo!!!

Paradise Ridge is soooo dreamy. I attended a company dinner party here and was really impressed by…read morethe wine and views. The vibe is cozy, relaxing and just the right amount of fancy. I had way too much wine and took a million pictures because the scenery demanded it. The food was kind of underwhelming and not worth noting, but honestly, the wine and scenery more than made up for it. Also the staff were friendly, attentive and heavy on the pours making the whole night indulgent and fun. Overall 9/10. Good venue for a company gathering.

This is such a fantastic, cute, and cozy spot in Santa Rosa with fantastic wines! I really enjoyed…read morethe tasting I had here! Devin is the best and he made me feel right at home during my tasting! He was so personable and it was really great to talk to him about the different varieties of wine that were offered. I would say that I have no palette for differentiating the different nuanced notes in wine but after a tasting with Devin - I really felt like my palette got more nuanced and I was able to pick out different spice and fruit notes after talking with him. I would definitely recommend this spot to everyone - especially if Devin is there!

Service was amazing by Shana and met the owner TJ who was really nice! Loved the wine pairings and…read moreall the wines. Bought the white wine called Elevate, which pairs well with the pineapple habanero goat cheese that was served. Bought a quilted dog jacket for our dog.

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.

Absolutely stunning property with an outside seating area that overlooks rolling vineyards and the…read morehills of Bennett valley. We stumbled across this property on a recent visit with my dad who lives in the area and I'm so glad that we did. We didn't have reservations but we're still accommodated. Chris took us through our tasting for the day and was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and had a ton of great food recommendations for the area. The estate tasting consisted of 6 wines for $35. We were given a delicious pour of their non vintage brut rose as a welcome pour. I enjoyed all of the wine that we tasted through. Somehow during our visit I missed their lavender gardens but that just means I have to plan another visit.

Another beautiful day winetasting at Hook And Ladder with my girlfriend's!…read moreIt was a cool sunny day we took advantage of sitting in their Adirondack chairs facing the sun and the vineyards. Kaitlyn always takes special care of her clients and we enjoyed chatting with her. All four of us found the Pinot and Zin our favorites of the pours.

This was a special event that had the author speak about their newest book. It sounds so…read moreinteresting I bought a copy. We also tasted wine. I loved the Zin. Everyone was helpful and friendly. The picnic area was beautiful and comfortable.

I'm finding that the pleasure in visiting is not merely what one finds in the wines, it lies in the…read morecharacter of the people. Cathleen Vicini (owner) is a delight to visit with, not just about wines but her dogs, parrot, the Italian influence in their wines (her husband), much more... I'm just a good ole boy, wino in training, having moved here about a month ago from Silicon Valley (no place for ole men any-longer). The Trecini experience is different from what tourists seem to gravitate to, you know the disneyesque/romantic vision of a winery. Trecini is a tasting boutique where one enjoys privacy along with personal attention. Plenty of time for questions from a master at the trade. Tasting only whites, as red's chemical additives trigger a migraine, Cathleen pointed out many of their wines come from Italy with "no" additives. This led to me tasting one of their wonderful reds with no reaction. There was also a very interesting surprise when she introduced me to their Sparkling Rockpile Zinfandel. They partner with Mumm to produce this fun, delicious wine. I'm committed to the claims, purchased some. Where are they; Located on what some might call a side street from Downtown Santa Rosa. Highly recommend you give them a try.

Had a blast here! The winery is centrally located in downtown Santa Rosa and offers an abundance of…read moreexcellent bottles to taste from. I loved the Zinfandel, Prosecco and rosé.

amazing Wine, amazing atmosphere with live music, and an even more amazing staff! Cory waited on us…read moreand was so knowledgeable and so friendly and me and my girlfriends had an amazing time!!

A pretty solid wine bar. Great location and several wines poured by a sommelier. Great input on…read morewines. Service was fast, friendly, and helpful. Wine was purchased!

What a great experience at KJ during the MLK long weekend. We walked into the tasting room and…read morewere seated (not crowded) without a reservation. I am only familiar with grocery store KJ wines and visiting the Santa Rosa headquarters changed my opinion. Our host was wonderful at explaining the wines, varieties, and AVAs. Walking the grounds was a nice segue in between tastings. KJ earned a new club member!

Came with a group of 5 for a bachelorette party and a wonderful time. The grounds are beautiful,…read morelots of opportunities for photos and have ample seating for larger groups. We did a side by side tasting which was a fun experience. Our server was knowledgeable about the wine and answered all our questions. We also ordered a pizza, charcuterie board and truffle fries. The pizza was delicious had fantastic flavor and the fries were nicely seasoned and crunchy. The charcuterie had lots of variety, but I do wish our server would have explained what each cheese was and the different elements on the board. Overall we had a good time, but felt like we were forgotten about a bit from the time we sat down to when we ordered.

We couldn't have chosen a better place than D'Argenzio Winery to host our rehearsal dinner and…read morewelcome party. Breanna was incredible, guiding us through every detail and was wonderful to work with. The entire team was so helpful the night of - from helping with our AV/ mics for speeches, taking care of our ~100+ guests, etc. The backyard space is magical at night with the lighting, and was the perfect option for us. The cozy vibe at D'Argenzio Winery created the perfect setting, and the entire night was beyond what we imagined. They also had tables, chairs, etc -- everything we needed which made it super stress free. We also really loved their wines, and got compliments from our guests! It was helpful to have beer options too for non-wine lovers. For our rehearsal dinner, Cibo Rustico Pizzeria was awesome - absolutely get the meatballs! The food was awesome, and set a great tone for the night. Thank you, Breanna, and everyone at D'Argenzio, for making our evening unforgettable. We can't recommend this venue enough!

Stopped in for a glass of wine with our dog. The people working were so friendly and accommodating…read moreand brought a bowl of water for our pup which was appreciated. The wine was outstanding. We tried their Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The space is very nice and they were setting up for live music which we were bummed to miss. We were impressed by the A+ hospitality and overall experience.

I have been a member at St. Francis for six years and am finally posting a review for their amazing…read morewine and food pairings. I have enjoyed this offering at St Francis at least once a year and it never disappoints. The food is fresh, unique and delicious, the flavors accentuated by the wines. On this visit, the potato and Gruyère soup was a standout, as was the beet gnudi that was deeply flavorful with the mushroom sauce reduction that had great depth and heft. The service was attentive and friendly as always, with a lot of knowledge about the food, wines and region shared through the meal. Set in a beautiful room with a view of their vineyards, it's a lovely few hours. I highly recommend if you're looking for an experience in wine country.

I came here with a large group for a birthday wine trip (13 people). We had a reservation and were…read moreseated outdoors. We had a 4 wine tastings, 2 whites and 2 reds. The reds were a pinot noir and zinfandel, but neither really stuck to me. For the whites, it was a sauvignon blanc and chardonnay. The chardonnay was okay but the sauvignon blanc was my favorite out of all 4. Not only does it smell sweet and fruity, but it also tastes like it! I ended up buying a bottle of it to bring home ($35 if you're not a member). Our wine was paired with 12 spreads. All of them were delicious and some were even quite unique, like the sweet pea one! My favorites were the brie, carrot, and rhubarb spreads. Not really sure if I concluded on which spread paired the best with which wine, but they were nice snacks to munch on. If you're seated outdoors, you get a nice view of the vineyard as well as some mountains. There also looked to be some pedal powered trolley, which we saw a group doing but didn't do it ourselves.

Absolutely wonderful! A world-class honored tasting room at Saralee's Vineyard, terrific wines,…read moreand customer service that goes beyond excellent. Even after moving from the Bay Area to the Central Coast, we continue to visit and stock premium La Crema wines. Our favorites are clearly the "Nine Barrel" Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The Kelli Ann Vineyard Chardonnay is right up there with our all-time favorites, year after year! If you're looking for a wine club (and we've been in dozens and dozens of them over the years), La Crema is the place to start. A special shout out to Madi for setting the bar high for wine club customer service!

Stopped in to see the grounds as haven't been here in around 30 years. My ex fiancé and I were the…read moreones who planted the full size redwood trees that we saved from being ripped apart when el rancho Tropicana in Santa Rosa was being demolished to make way for the new Costco shopping center on Santa Rosa ave. Boy the trees and grounds look great! Didn't have time to stay for the 35.00 wine tasting but sure looked amazing!