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 Winery was one of the stops on our girl's trip, and we had a great time. The views…read moreof the vineyards were beautiful and we loved walking around the sculpture garden. There were also so many great spots to take photos especially during golden hour. We didn't order any wine but we did get a couple of non-alcoholic drinks and a cheese board which we enjoyed while taking in the scenery. The service was friendly. The atmosphere was relaxing and it was a nice place to slow down and spend time with friends. I's definitely stop by again if I'm in the area.

We stopped by Stonemason Cellars before heading to the airport and had a wonderful time. We opted…read morefor the food and wine pairing, which included a variety of wines served alongside crackers and several of the jams they sell. Everything paired beautifully, and it was a fun way to experience their offerings. After our tasting, we stayed for a glass of Pinot and a cheese board, which was equally delicious, and we were able to try a couple of their mustards, one of which we ended up taking home! Shauna took care of us and was absolutely amazing! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience so enjoyable. We'd come back just to hang out with her. We visited on a weekday afternoon and had no trouble finding street parking, though I'm not sure what it's like during busier times. Overall, it was a great experience from start to finish. We'll definitely be back!

I was so excited to do a wine and food pairing at Stonemason Cellars. Conveniently located within…read morewalking distance of our hotel, I was so excited to try their white and red wines. Specifically, I was especially excited to try their jams which paired nicely with their wines. Jams were delicious that I took several jars home. Wonderful and friendly service, and I would recommend if you are in Santa Rosa.

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.

This review is for Hook and Ladder's private events, and in particular giving them kudos for…read morehosting our Welcome Party for our wedding weekend in June. We have been wine club members for awhile, and have visited H&L countless times over the years, so we knew that hosting our rehearsal event here was the perfect choice! Devin, who helped us book, plan and host the event, went above and beyond for us in every way. He could not have made this event more stress-free for us, and he's also just an amazing guy who provided an awesome energy during our event (our guests loved talking to him and learning about the winery). Our ~70ish guests fit perfectly on the lawn and the team made the space feel intimate and beautifully arranged for our group. They let us not only arrive early to set up, but they graciously let us stay a little later when we lost track of time from having too much fun. We love Hook and Ladder even more now than we already did, and highly recommend hosting your next event in your beautiful space!!!

Oh my goodness, what a wonderful day on the grass under the redwoods. Went with some friends and…read morehad a picnic near the bocce court and the reggae band was fun!!! The wines were amazing and delicious and can't wait to go back!. Devon was very knowledgeable and fun to talk with. Ended up meeting the OG owners Connie and Clint with their family member, Eric. What a Beautiful day in the vineyards! The cab franc was a fav.

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.

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!

We had an interesting but pleasant experience at 4th st cellars. My friend and I were craving wine…read moreand opted for 4th St Cellars, the idea of overpaying for a wine bottle to share at a restaurant wasn't something we wanted to do so we were happy with the reasonable prices offered at 4th street. The ambiance is upscale, chic and inviting. Seating is ample - 4th St Cellars offers a two story seating area, bar area seating and beautiful outdoor patio seating as well. For our visit we sat next to the fire place and shared a bottle of Pinot Noir. The employees were both welcoming and accommodating. They offered us a cheese plate to share which was a nice touch, we enjoyed the light snacks with our Pinot. At first the wine bar was fairly empty but before we knew it there was a full house. They had live music which we really enjoyed - the music wasn't so loud it over powered our conversation. Overall I'd give 4th St Cellars a 9/10. My only reservation and slight critique was the odd experience we had when selecting our wine. We asked for tastings of the Pinot and Cabernet before selecting our bottle. We were bought one tasting of each for my friend and I to share - meaning we shared our glass. While we didn't mind sharing germs I found it a bit odd lol. Our thought was we weren't clear in how we wanted to try the wine. Either way it wasn't a make or break for us and we still enjoyed our visit. 4th street cellars is a great stop for date night or a girls night! We will be returning.

We visited Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens on a Monday for a wine tasting and had a wonderful…read moreexperience. The estate and gardens are beautiful--well-maintained grounds that make for a lovely setting.We chose one of their wine tastings, which was excellent quality without the high fees some other wineries charge. We also added a charcuterie board, which paired perfectly and was nicely prepared. Our wine guide, Taylor, was outstanding--knowledgeable, personable, and kept a perfect pace. He shared interesting information and history about Kendall-Jackson and their sister properties.Overall, it was a lovely day. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a high-quality tasting experience in a beautiful setting without overpaying.

Absolutely beautiful winery chateau near Santa Rosa California. Beautiful gardens and building. We…read moreenjoyed the wine tasting today, seated in the beautiful garden on a sunny warm day. There is a small menu of delicious foods, grown right at the winery. We had 3 pairings, A chardonnay, Pinot noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. All delicious. We ordered the charcuterie, pizza, veggies and hummus and delicious fries. The food was off the charts. David, our server knowledgable and very sweet. Perfect choice for our bachelorette outing. Loved it.

Great food and wine. You can do tastings or bottle service. At the time I went they offered a…read moretasting fee waved with each bottle purchase which is always appreciated! We ordered a lot of different foods off the menu and everything was packed with flavor! I was excited to see stuffed zucchini flowers and be able to introduce some friends to them. The service was fantastic especially there was only one person and in addition to our group of 7 there were 3 other smaller groups. My friend you rocked balancing all the things! Other than the sangiovese the bottle in my picture was our groups favorite!

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!

Four of us made a reservation for an Artisan flight tasting. We enjoyed Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonna,…read moreMerlot, Zinfandel, and an Estate Red Blend at a table in the patio overlooking the vineyards and a beautiful garden. Kirsten was informative and fun! It was our first wine tasting and did not disappoint! We will be sure to come back the next time we're in Sonoma Valley.

We reserved a "Secrets of Sonoma" wine tasting. Worth every penny. Great wines, friendly…read moreknowledgeable staff, and a great spread of snacks with several gourmet dips made by their on site chef using local fresh ingredients. Better yet we had a table just off one of their estate vineyards with a beautiful view of the hills. Tony was a standout. Ask for him.

It's hard to put everything that you know and taste into a review, but I will do a general review…read morebecause it's an experience that you need to have and just having purchased the bottle at a store you can add an extra layer of flavor to your experience by being there personally. The drive was pleasant and beautiful, and it was a good day to be out. As we approached Le Crema, we were romanced by the surrounding countryside. As we got inside, we walked up to the tasting room and then took our wine and went outside and enjoyed the view and the tasting. It was so wonderful. I wound up buying a couple bottles to take home with me and so did my daughter. A pallet is a very strange thing to explain to people because my taste and what I think about that wines flavors and nuances it really varies from person to person. But I was so impressed with this lovely product. If I wasn't there, wouldn't be those two bottles in my car. I recommend this winery and the people that work there were very, very nice and hospitable. The drive was exceptional. Beautiful.

I was invited to join my friends to taste wine at La Crema Estates at Saralee vineyards, as they…read moreare wine members. When we arrived I was amazed at how beautiful the estate is and the vineyards are well kept and breathtaking. As we entered the estate we were greeted my the host as my friends had reservations and since it was a hot day we did our tasting inside with a wonderful window view of the vineyards. We were each giving a glass of the Pinot Noir Rose which was absolutely refreshing and delicious this was actually my favorite wine. We had wine tasting of both Red and White wines. I am more of a Pinot Noir drinker than Chardonnay. Every tasting we had was really good, but no of them topped that fantastic Rose. Ursula, I believe was her name was our wine host is she was amazing and explained the different wines and the vineyards and where their grapes are grown. After out tasting we had a really nice picnic outside and enjoyed each others company. I would definitely come back without a doubt.