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!!!

Wonderful venue for a wedding. We were delighted on how the day went for my daughter and son in…read morelaws wedding in September. We couldn't have asked for a better day. The venue is perfect for a group up to 150. It was truly magical and Sarah provided us with vendor contact information and recommendations that made the day flow very well. Our planner was Samar Hazelwood of Blissfull Events and captured our clip of the first dance. Wonderful team.

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.

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.

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!

We had the pleasure to taste through some award winning wines with Dennis McCarter of McCarter…read moreCellars on Monday morning. It's rare that you get hosted by the winemaker, so we we so excited. This tasting lounge is hidden in an industrial park, shared among other vintners. We were greeted with a great big smile and warm hug from Dennis. We mistakenly were waiting in the wrong place, so he guided us to the tasting lounge just on the other side of production. Cozy and quaint, with a comfy waiting area, short bar and long dining style table made up the tasting lounge with glass windows and doors that looked out into the production facility. We tasted Gerwürztraminer, Rosé and Pinot Noirs. All delicate and luxurious in their own way. I'm typically not a fan of Gerwürztraminer because they tend to lean on the sweet side. This was crisp, vibrant and delightful. All wines were lovely but the fav was the Forcini Vineyard Pinot Noir. It was showcased a smooth, silky and velvety mouthfeel that lingered after swallowing. Dennis gave us a tour of the barrel room and answered all our burning questions about aging, blending and cooperage. He even gave us some barrel samples, so cool! Don't sleep on McCarter Cellar Wines. Book your appointment today!

I wanted to give my tasting notes on the wines of Dennis McCarter Cellars because they were that…read moregood and delicious so here they are: Here I have a very delicious Gewurztraminer from Dennis McCarter it's a dry style but thinking about it it's possibly done in an Alsatian style where it's dry but juicy and so good it is delicious and I've gotta nose of flowers baby's breath, some juicy grapes and spice. and tasting the fresh pineapple and grilled pineapple, some white peach, and candied ginger and it's great! Enough acidity to keep it bright and juicy at the same time!! I rated this a 4.2 which is excellent! McCarter Cellars Rose of Pinot NoiIt's made using the saignée method, which involves collecting juice from pinot noir grapes and its great and has texture in the mouthfeel and I tasted wild strawberry and raspberry and some minerality, and its great! I rated it a 4.1 Then I tasted one of his Pinot Noirs which I think was the Forchini vineyard Excellent Pinot from Dennis McCarter of McCarter Cellars and its unique in Pinot flavors because I tasted some peach in this some forest floor, and cherry cola, and toast from the 50% new oak in it! And I smelled the rhubarb pie filling and reminded me of the spice in Mincemeat pie that my grandma used to make! And it's juicy but sophisticated was my first comment on it. That and it's floral! He's using both American Oak and Central European Oak to craft his wines! I rated it a 4.4 Then we went into the cellar where his barrels are and he got up into the barrels Wow this McCarter Cellars Pinot Noir 2023 is great! I'm tasting the classic flavors of cherry cola, wild strawberry and raspberry plus some Forest floor and rhubarb pie filling with spice and a nice toast on it.! This is great wine! And not quite as sophisticated as the one before this but still has that sophistication while still being juicy goodness! And spice box. I rated this one a 4.5! And then he went around to different barrels and drew some wine from different barrels to create the perfect Zinfandel and it was delicious and smooth and elegant and I am remiss about the flavors it revealed but I remember that I gave it a 4.5 also which is superb or exceptional!

What a lovely tasting experience! Each of offerings in the tasting was delicious - I left with two…read morebottles of rose! More importantly, it was a restorative and relaxing experience. I came out to Sebastopol for some solo time away from the craziness kids and work life. Connie was such a warm and welcoming presence as she came by with her each new pour. I had the patio to myself as I enjoyed the view and enjoyed my wine over a book. Couldn't have asked for a more wonderful experience!

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.

My fiance and I came here for 4th of July weekend! We were so happy we were able to make a…read morereservation a couple weeks in advance (highly recommend making a resy - it can get busy!). Our first impression driving up was how beautiful it was! When we pulled in, it felt like we were in a vineyard in France! The location is beautiful and we were seated by the large floor-to-ceiling windows with a gorgeous view of the vineyards. The staff was attentive and very friendly - we got to learn a lot about wine from our hostess. I appreciated that she took the time to explain not only the wines and their sources, but also about the cheese(s) that we were eating. Since it was 4th of July, they had a special menu where they were serving burgers and ribs. My fiance enjoyed his meal! I got the cheese plate which came with a fruit spread, honey, and nuts. I usually do not like Pinot Noirs but I have to say their Pinot Noir and the Sparkling Rose were absolutely delicious! I will be ordering them again. I highly recommend Auteur if you are in/around the Russian River. It's peaceful and the staff is friendly and the gorgeous views and ambiance make it for a fantastic all-around-impressive experience!

Auteur was a fantastic experience. We got recommended this winery as we were just cruising around…read morethe Healdsburg and it did not disappoint. The wine was absolutely amazing and our server Alex was super knowledgeable, kind and attentive. We did a full tasting and ordered food all of which was fantastic. Highly recommend the cheese plate and the squash! We will definitely be back. Thank you Alex for a memorable experience!!

I was at the hotel for 2 nights and met my colleague at the Parlor for a morning meeting. Reid…read moremade a great #TaylorLane Flat White and the seasonal fig pastry was out of this world. I highly recommend it!! At night they have a wine bar experience and some great desserts with fire place. Adjacent is a 'secret' game room with pool table and adjacent outside fire places.

From the owner: Sip, Savor & Stay Awhile…read more The Parlor at Vinarosa offers a refined, boutique experience where elevated hospitality meets everyday indulgence. Each morning begins with the sophistication of a European-style café: artisanal espresso crafted on premier equipment, pastries baked to perfection, and a serene ambiance shaped by rich textures, warm finishes, and thoughtfully curated design. Guests are invited to settle into plush seating, enjoy the soft glow of natural light, and savor a quiet, unhurried start to the day. As afternoon transitions into evening, The Parlor reveals its second identity—a polished wine lounge showcasing a distinguished selection of Sonoma and Napa wines. Guests may explore curated pours, elegant charcuterie, and gourmet bites, all served in an intimate setting that evokes the charm of a private estate tasting room. Every detail, from the marble surfaces to the ambient lighting and vineyard-inspired accents, is crafted to create a sense of understated luxury. The Parlor at Vinarosa is more than a stop—it’s a sanctuary of taste and tranquility. Whether enjoying a morning cappuccino, a leisurely afternoon break, or a glass of wine at dusk, guests experience hospitality elevated to an art form.

Wonderful winery in Santa Rosa area. Great service. Delicious private wines at tastings. Food…read moresourced from their own gardens . Beautiful grounds.

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.