By sheer luck, we found this place! we went for a different…read morewinery but they were closed so we decided to give a try and saw a good review. At the end of tasting, we walked away with two bottles of rose and chardonnay. intypically like buttery chardonnay but this crispy yet sweet finishing white was so delicious! Imwould definately come back for more tasting in the future and wont hesitatre to recommend them! They are dog friendly! My two dogs were happy to sit with us in hot day!

I was looking at the Santana Row Instagram and they were featuring various items you could purchase…read morefrom different stores. They featured Kobler Chardonnay one day. My mother's 101 st Birthday was coming up and since her maiden name is Kobler I decided to order two bottles of wine from Kobler Winery. The wine came in record sped with a thank you from the owner Michael Kobler! The wine was wonderful!! And my mom got a kick out of being served a wine with her maiden name!! So fun!!

Ever since trying Radio's wines at Hazel in Occidental many years ago, we've been huge fans ever…read moresince. Without a public tasting room we rely on restaurants carrying their wines, online sales or one of their open houses, usually hosted twice a year, for our Radio-Coteau cravings. During their most recent open house (sign up for announcements on their website) we sampled some of their latest offerings including Chardonnay, Syrah, and of course their amazingly delicious Pinot Noir's. La Neblina (our favorite) was the first Pinot we tried from Radio and have loved each vintage. While their latest releases are young, we usually just commit to a couple bottles of each, one to drink now and another to lay down for a while. We're not collectors of wine, were drinkers of wine so a year is about a long as we let anything lay about. Radio also offers a lesser priced wine by the brand County Line. We bought a case of their County Line 2016 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir as our "Tuesday night" wine. At $28 a bottle, this is a well priced and approachable wine, but don't take my word for it, go get some. Just head to the County Line website, sign up for an account and order away.

We were invited to an open house here and it was such a treat! I had never heard of Radio-Coteau…read morewines so the open house was a wonderful way to get introduced to their winery and the wines they make. The winery is not anything like other wineries I have been to. The set-up is more like a warehouse, standing room only. Everyone there was casually dressed and not pretentious like some other wineries I've been to. The open house allowed us to roam around and sample the many wine varietals they were pouring that day. We tried Albariño, Chardonnay, Pinot, Zinfandel and Syrah. There was also a few tables full of delicious fresh sliced bread to eat with our wines. One bread that had cheese and shiitake mushrooms in it was so good, we had to ask one of the workers where it was from. I really enjoyed the wines and definitely didn't leave empty-handed. I spent more than I expected but got some nice bottles for upcoming holiday get-togethers.

This was the most unique wine experience I have ever had! I haven't tasted these flavors ever in my…read morelife. The owner is knowledgeable and hospitable. Megan was friendly and wonderful at sharing information. It was exciting to sit in the midst of the wine process while enjoying the fruit of their labor.

I was here for an event named Two Sheperds Pop up wine event and while they wish there were more…read morepeople to me there was enough!! And the ambiance was inviting and good energy was in the room! There had to be 6 wineries there today and it was a good friendly environment for everyone!! I tried most of the wines and there are good wines being made everywhere I often say this and it's true! The Mad Marvus winery and Cidery was who I started with! And all of her juice is Organic and made with no SO2 which is a probiem because the no sulfur idea is not good and in general causes funky flavors all through the line up! And then I went over to ONWARD WINES - and these were very good and delicious on the whole then I took in a break outside in the heat but covered outside area. Then back inside to start again with SCHEMA WINES - it's her first release and she makes 2 wines, the first being an Aligote white wine much like the Aligote's of Burgundy France, as she described it like a cross between Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc and she also makes a very clean tasting Cab Franc. Nice Raspberry flavor juice. And then after that I went to TANSY WINERY, a nice but unknowlegable girl was working at the table she was sweet enough to get by the lack of knowledge and they were all Italian varietals and very good. Then I went to try the wines at the Grenachista which were overall delicious wines. Then another break and then I did the eponymous winery, the Two Sheperds Winery and most of what they're producing was great and delicious!! All in all I had a great time and experience talking to the winemakers and tasting through their wines!!

Went to Porter Creek during the Wine Road Barrel Tastings weekend in Sonoma. We were greeted at the…read moreparking lot by their two friendly dogs Poppy and Paco. We followed the little hosts (dogs) up the road to where they had set up the tent for the barrel tasting. It was rainy and cold but there were heaters to keep us warm. The barrel tasting of pinot noirs were pretty good. After that we went into the tasting room and tried the current pinot noirs. So good! We bought a few bottles to go.

In an area where you have unlimited options, choose here. Jonathan was absolutely amazing and…read moresuper knowledgeable. he took his time explaining not only the wines but the process of each and the differences that made them unique. They have some dogs on the property that are SO friendly and fun. One of my favorite things about here was the multiple Pinot Noir tastings we could compare based on vine age, soil types, aging process, etc - very cool to see how different they all were!

Wonderful wine from a wonderful family, a great way to support local growers. Our tasting was…read morememorable.

Really love their Chardonnay and Pinots. First tasted these wines at The Region and in Montage…read morehotel bar. Opted for the food and pairing at the tasting room and it did not disappoint! $50/pp. Definitely will be back.

We decided to check out Merry Edwards for their pinot noir, but the sauvignon blanc was a fantastic…read moresurprise. My husband booked the reserve tasting ($90, but one tasting fee is waived with the purchase of 3 bottles - which we took advantage of). Their pinot noirs are fantastic - you can smell and taste the french oak. Scott was our host and he was awesome. Really personable, knowledgeable, and friendly - would definitely request him again (if we're able) when we come back next! Upon arrival, we checked in and got to choose where we wanted to sit -inside or outside. It's a relatively small space, but we enjoyed our spot outside, as it was great weather that day. Everyone has a different palette, but we enjoyed the Warren's Hill pinot - which had a grippier, more tannin-heavy taste (than typical pinot noirs we were associated with). Aromatic, umami, darker berry fruit forward. As I preluded, the sauvignon blanc was fantastic - very fruity on the nose. Clean and bright, and I get predominantly pineapple/tropical notes. Would definitely come back again. We joined their allocation list, as they don't offer a typical wine club experience.

Pinot Noir lover?? Then it would behoove you to make a stop at Merry Edwards. We came because we…read moreknew this winery is a Pinot Noir champion. It has many accolades and it lived up to all the hype. Scott was our wine tasting room associate and he was personable and knowledgeable in both the wine and history of the winery. We both chose the reserve tasting at $90 each. Each tasting is waved with a 3 bottle purchase which we both did since we loved the wines so much. Note: beautiful outdoor, dog friendly seating area.

Another hidden gem. We were served by John, the owner and wine maker. He makes some lovely…read morewines,, particularly a Bordeaux blend we very much enjoyed. The scenery is lovely and it was an excellent experience - thanks so much.

This is a hidden gem. If you live in the Bay Area, you must visit these smaller wineries that only…read moremake a few hundred cases each year. The wines are amazing and the surrounding area is so beautiful and peaceful away from the hustle bustle of tourists. The father daughter duo are great host! Abbie and her dad really gives their all to ensure everyone that stops by has the fullest experience at this winery. The winemaker moved to CA to make wind because he loves drinking them so why not learn to do it himself and live the dream! I really liked the Five Vines, which is a Bordeaux style grape. It tasted full and robust. So so so delicious that I could just drink wine all day and sit out in the sun. Heck, I would even work at this winery in exchange for free wine!

My husband and I have been regulars at countless Napa/Sonoma wineries for nearly 30 years now. In…read moreall these years, two have been above and beyond in all aspects, and Gracianna is one of them. It's 200% a hidden gem. Gracianna is not a huge commercial winery nor is it a massive producer. It's unforgettably quaint, intimate, and personalized. We stayed at their adorable Airbnb for a few days. The space was super clean, welcoming, and stocked with all the basics. The views are amazing. The wines were all top level, super approachable, and we loved every pour; our faves were the Zins and Pinots. The service is what really sets this experience apart... Trini was incredibly responsive. We were beyond lucky to have Lafayette as our server. He made the wine tasting feel like a chill, relaxing get-together. Not only is he knowledgeable, but also relatable and warm/inviting. We never felt rushed (actually overstayed our tasting bc time flew) and got a lot of amazing recommendations. Photos don't do this place justice: You just have to come and see for yourself.

We loved each wine in the tasting flight, but especially the rosé and Chardonnay! We got to sit…read moreoutside on the shaded patio with our dogs, 10/10 recommend!