I loved the wine here! I loved it so much I joined the winery. This place has wonderful wines. I enjoyed every single one and the winemaker is so friendly and interesting. The ambiance is fun - it's off the beaten path and in an interesting area of Windsor where we found lots of fun things to do. read more

Our visit from start to finish was a memorable one. Craig is an incredibly gracious and entertaining host and he has a large variety of wines in his collection. If you are looking for a change of pace from Sonoma Pinot noir, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel, this place focuses solely on Italian varietals. . Not only were the wines excellent he did an outstanding job as a winemaker giving each varietal the love and care they deserve. Each wine was different from the one before. This is truly a hidden gem in Sonoma county. read more

Wow I have had many great times at Owner/Winemaker Craig Colagrossi's house of Wine. The last time I went was there in November for an open house event and pick up party. The food pairings were delicious at the event and as you walk into the garage in its industrial area you see several tables with wines on them. At the first table is K.C. McC. Whom is as famous wine judge and is in the wine scene here in the wine county of Sonoma!! She's a big deal but doesn't act like it. She greets me with his sparkling wine which is a Sparkling of Rose' of Sangiovese which is exquisite as in I'm getting more flavors of yeast and bread dough than the fruit which is good and subtle! Hints of wild strawberry and raspberry, and notes of marmalade, orange zest, dried cranberry, and toasted bread then we moved on down to the next table in the back right corner of the room and this is where I tasted the Pinot Noir and I gave it a rating of 3.8/5.0. This Pinot tastes like it needs time to come together! It's good and tasty just lacking some elements. I get cherry cola, some earthiness, forest floor and maybe some raspberry flavors! Then we tasted his Barbera and here are my notes and I rated this one a 4.3/5.0 Wow this Colagrossi Barbera is excellent it has flavors of berry jam bramble cassis, olive tapenade, cherry, cranberry, white pepper, charcoal, cocoa, crushed rocks, graphite, and ground coffee. And after that we had his Alexander Valley Cabernet which I have given a 4.4 at a high and as low as a 4.2/5.0 Colagrossi's Alexander Valley Cabernet hits me immediately with the classic flavor profile of Cabernet with blackberry, black and red currant, cassis, a bit of blueberry and a touch of raspberry kind of like a huckleberry. The level sweet blueberry and the sour flavor of raspberry and some wildness in there! There's some eucalyptus in here which gives it an above 4.0 score! Which is great for this delicious Cab! And then we had his Vino Rossi which is like a Beautiful Super Tuscan style wine with Cabernet Franc is the first grape listed and then Sangiovese and then Cabernet Sauvignon for the close. And it's a NV! So I tasted a considerably smooth harmonious wine. With low acidity and soft tannins but they're there! And I'm getting blackberry jam, raspberry, and cherry, dried strawberry, and plums, sage, tobacco and old leather, and some rose petals! And paired with some cheese. Delicious. Then we were served his Petite Sirah and I rated the PS another 4.2 the same as I gave the Vino Rossi but this Petite Sirah Ok so this Colagrossi Petite Sirah is exceptionally smooth as if they pulled the tannins out but I think he must micro-ox his wines to get rid of them! And I'm getting blackberry, blueberry and cherry and it's genuinely low acidity and it's brewing like macerated berries and tobacco and leather some black pepper! And then we tasted his Montepulcano and Colagrossi's Montepulcano is a young and refreshing red wine with good acidity and fruit with flavors of Blackberry pie filling with blueberry preserves, black plum, thyme, baking spice and chocolate! And it is delicious!! Then the main stain, aka Tatiana came over to talk to me about my case purchase while we nibbled at a dessert treat. And she said welcome here and what do you want and I said I want all of them. She gave me a phenomenal discount on the case and we left but I am reminded of that time at Colagrossi's winery every time I choose wine for the night!! read more

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We were there a couple of weeks back, our second visit. THE WINE: Really, really good. The focus is on Italian varietals and blends, and I didn't taste anything I wouldn't have bought a bottle of (and, in fact, did actually join the club). Pricing is not cheap -- in the $40/50 a bottle range -- but it's high end quality, too. THE STAFF: Friendly, informed, efficient. But, really, the star of the show is Craig Colagrossi, the owner. He is the most cheerful, helpful, kind, passionate sort of guy you could meet. We mentioned the winery at other locations in the Windsor area and beyond, and in every case they were, "Oh, Craig helped me when I was getting started, he's such a cool guy." Not that you should buy wine because the winemaker's a nifty person, but it certainly makes the experience a lot more fun. THE PLACE: Sorry, this isn't a "rolling fields and sunny verandas" sort of place -- more of a "here's the sales/tasting room, here's the warehouse, business park" sort of place. And that's okay! Everything was comfortable and friendly, and there are plenty of other places nearby to eat, or taste from, if you want to park and walk. It's all nice visit. OVERALL: I like all their wines. I like all their people. I joined the club. If you dare risk that, definitely visit. read more

Popped in here on a little wine tasting around the area and what. Sweet and happy owner I was met with such a positive and kind man. He gave some tastings and chatted and the wine was all yummy. Really enjoyed the wine and the owner! Check it out. read more

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Over 5 years ago I wrote a review that still rings true today. This is truly a hidden gem for Wine Tasting in Windsor. While the wines change annually, this winery consistently produces incredible wines. Today we had Sangiovese, Barbera, a fantastic Cabernet, montepulciano, some great white wines and even a sparkling rosé. It's the perfect season to start drinking bubbles. Tasting with the wine maker at any winery is a plus, but here it's the norm. He also loves to do barrel tasting so that's always an option and really fun/informative. Craig Colagrossi, the proprietor has always been the best part of tasting here. And the winds are just consistently getting better! Do yourself a favor and check out Windsor, Ca if you've never visited , and don't miss this unassuming local gem. read more

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Colagrosso did a barrel tasting of their Barberas which were awesome. We were the only group there, so we had a great one on one time with the owner. And we enjoyed everything poured. read more

Colagrossi Wines - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Windsor, California

Excellent wines, very fair prices. The owner was super friendly and accommodating. We showed up unexpectedly and he was able to fit us in for a tasting. We will definitely be back someday and looking at online orders. Would definitely suggest the sangiovese, best I've had anywhere. read more

Craig, you are an excellent winemaker and host, and we appreciate you! The experience in your tasting room was perfect for our weekend getaway in Windsor. Keep doing what you do to make the Windsor wine-tasting experience exceptional. Cheers! ~ Dale D. read more

great wine! very friendly and attentive owner - winemaker! cozy, easy very nice winery and wine!!! I advise!!! read more

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Owner was super nice and helpful! Great wine and great experience. Definitely would recommend coming here!

Great little winery to stop by and try some Italian varietals. Very good drinkers and affordable too. Meet the winemaker / proprietor "Craig". Great guy, friendly and entertaining. We also joined the wine club and always look forward to our shipment! Keep it up Craig! read more

So excited I finally made it in to Colagrossi! Every single wine we tasted was absolutely delightful! Friendly conversations, paired with great wine oh and homemade gummie bears! Yes please sign me up!! I can't wait to start enjoying the purchases at home and with friends! I loved it so much I became a member! Stop by for a tasing you will be pleasantly impressed! Enjoy read more

Craig is very nice and informative. The wines are nice, big reds. Try the Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon, its delicious. read more

Colagrossi Wines - Winemaker, Craig Colagrossi. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Windsor, California

Colagrossi. How to spread love We've been visiting Sonoma county without expectation. Thinking everything would be to big. We found a couple of gray vineyard and wineries. As we were doing our research we were curious about this small producer. Turned out to be the smallest in Sonoma county. The last time we had an experience that authentic it was at Paolo Bea in Umbria (Italy). We thought it was once in a life time experience! Someone that truly takes the time with you to share its love for its wine. We are so thankful that we had an other chance in life to live that, here in Sonoma County at Colagrossi with Craig and Diane. The wine was amazing, so unique, well balanced. Everything that we are looking for. We're not used to New World's wine, but this experience definitively open our mind for ever. It's not something that we're about to forget. All the kindness that they display is also in every bottle they're making. I could say it was love at the first sight. They're also doing an amazing wine jellly. So don't forget to get one as well to make this experience last a little longer Thanks again to both of you for this amazing moment that make our visit in Sonoma unforgettable. read more

This was the first tasting room we went to and it was a treat. The wines smelt earthy and there was a good variety of Italian styles; depending on your palette, you may really enjoy some of them. The service was exceptional, though, and it was the perfect way to start our trip. We were able to talk to the winemaker and sample multiple wines from barrels on the spot. I would go back just for the experience alone! read more

Wow! What a find! Passion and knowledge are evident when you talk to Craig- he loves what he does and it shows! An afternoon well spent...

Colagrassi is a wonderful find! L'inizio was amazing......Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier.......it tastes like a dry tropical surprise in a bottle. This stop is highly recommended for an off the grid winemaker experience. read more

If you are looking for a hometown winery for Italian varietals...this is it! Craig Colagrassi is owner/ winemaker...Sangiovese..yum....Rose of Sangiovese..amazing!! Barberra? Oh yes!!! Located in the Artisan Alley off Bell Road...open weekends.. read more

Colagrossi Wines are excellent. Their Cab and Cab Franc are to die for. Small winery with a great owner who's passion shows in the exceptional quality of his wines. A+ read more

Excellent wines, customer service, and a friendly atmosphere. The owner even gave us a barrel tasting which was very good! Don't be fooled by its urban location. They are also expanding soon to have a sitting area outside. I will definitely be going back! read more

This is an up and coming winery. The personal attention is outstanding instead of feeling like you are intruding. The winemaker spent over an hour sharing his wines still in process and his plans. The wines are high quality and if you fancy italian style reds this is a must see. Come visit before they outgrow their current location. This is, one of only two wine clubs we joined in an entire week of tastings read more

We stopped here on the way home from Healdsburg on a friends recommendation. We are so happy we did. The staff was extremely nice but Craig was the one who made our visit very memorable. He did a wonderful job at describing each tasting for us and made us feel very welcome. His tasting room is well appointed, yet relaxed. I felt free to ask any questions regarding the wines and the wine making process. We were offered many different varieties and Craig's passion for this craft shines through. We even had a tasting right out of the barrel! We tried their delicious wines while he gave a brief but thorough description of each wine. Thank you Craig, for making us feel so welcome and we look forward to seeing you again... during harvest? read more