Dude, this is the only winery that I've been to that has 10 tastings for only $5. They serve both aged and young wines so you can compare the different tastes of the same grape. Service was excellent, very friendly and attentive. read more

This is always a must go on our list of sonoma winerie. Glen Ellen is a little off the main road but the wine and the tasting staff is way worth IT! We love Dennis and Diane and the Saralee pinot ;) read more

This was our favorite find on our recent trip. We are very picky about joining wine clubs, but after tasting and liking every single one of the wines it was a no-brainer to join! Truly outstanding wines, and after several days of stopping at other tasting rooms we had a lot to compare, and this was definitely one of the best! The only wine club we joined this trip....says a lot! And surprisingly, their pinot was my favorite pinot noir of the whole trip and we tasted A LOT throughout Russian River. So excited to get our first shipment! read more

Eric Ross winery rests within a ultra cute, unassuming cottage in Glenn Ellen and is run by the nicest couple. After a weekend of wine tasting, we ended with Eric Ross, which was the highlight of the trip! Their wines are DELICIOUS...even the pinot noir was bold and left me wanting more. As a real Zinfandel lover, I was impressed with their large selection of Syrah and Zins and left a happy camper. Their wines aren't cheap, however, so we decided not to become club members. If the prices were a littler lower I would have signed up in a heart beat! Tastings are free with a purchase. This is a must see on your trip to Sonoma. read more

Didn't suit my taste, but that 's not to say their wines aren't good. It's just not for me.

We first tried this wine at Locals tasting room. It was a real standout. So when we later drove past the tasting room in Glen Ellen, we had to stop. We met Eric and he served us some amazing wine along with a warm welcome. He entertained our questions about the area and his personal experience with wine making. We can't recommend this wine or tasting experience enough. Wonderful! read more

My friend and I stopped here for some tasting a few weeks back, and we could not have been more pleased with our experience. The folks in the tasting room were friendly, knowledgeable, and very generous. And the wines were FANTASTIC! A cozy little place with a lot of soul. Highly recommend. read more

Best part of my entire Sonoma trip was stopping here. Not only did wee get to meet the winemaker personally, but start to finish the tasting batted a thousand! Highly recommended to everyone from the novice, to the sophisticated palate. Thank you Eric! You rule! read more

My wine collection isn't complete without Eric Ross pinot. When the number of bottles drops, I get nervous. But it's all okay because I can just visit with Eric, Dennis, and Diane, taste all the lovely whites and reds, and return home with that lovely, silky, seductive pinot noir. Poul d'Or or Saralee vineyard, year after year, you just can't go wrong. The only reason I don't drop by the tasting room more often is that I must pay my mortgage. read more

Meeting Dennis and Diane are worth the trip alone! They are delightful and knowledgeable about the area. We ended up visiting many of their suggestions. Joined the wine club because we just loved the wines. Their port is the best I've ever had. read more

What a wonderful experience! We were fortunate to wine taste with Eric himself. He was so personable as we discussed his wine, travel, restaurants, etc. One of the best wine tastings I've done! His wine was diverse and yummy. The smells were amazing! I can't wait to return, and both my friend Cindy and I became members! Put it on your list, you won't be disappointed. read more

When we stopped in Eric was working the counter. He offered an abundance of information and was very approachable. Good wine. Good location: easy parking, small picnic area outside, stores and restaurants across the street. read more

Dennis and Diane create the ideal tasting environment. They are kind, entertaining, knowledgeable hosts. They seem like family and I always look forward to visiting Eric Ross. Best Pinot I've ever had (and I've had a few). read more

Thoroughly enjoyed the experience at Eric Ross Winery! Eric poured for us and was an excellent host with passion for his wines. Ahh, the wines...the Wines on the tasting list were fantastic...some of the best in Sonoma! read more

This is a great winery with a very friendly, hilarious staff. Make sure to put this on your wine tour of Sonoma for a fun experience and terrific wines. I particularly enjoyed their big, bold reds. I took home a couple bottles of the syrah. The tasting goes on and on, as the wine just keep on coming. So, be prepared to taste a lot of good juice!! The jokes and wine are flowing at this place. Come happy, leave happy with a belly full of delious wine! read more

The wine is delicious and unpretentious. We had such a fun and informative day with Eric Ross himself!

One of three stops on our Sunday wine tour. Dennis and his wife were outstanding hosts who shared good wine and lots of laughter. Wines were really good and we shipped a half case home. Will definitely return. Highly recommend!! read more

Favorite spot in Sonoma wine country. Dennis & Diane are perfect hosts & make the tasting room feel friendly, unpretentious, warm & cozy. The wines are fabulous especially my go to favorites - Struttin Red & port. You will not be disappointed! Stop here with a few friends to sit by the fire & enjoy the glow. Bonus points for being dog friendly! read more

Great find. Dennis and Diane rock. Will come back for sure. Greg - Ypsilanti, Mi (the real Ann arbor) read more

For the $20 tasting price tag, and the previous reviews, I was expecting something wonderful. Our group spent $60 for wines we felt were just 'eh'. Coming from 3 days of tastings at Venge, ZD, Caymus and Madrigal, I was insulted at the price tag of these wines since I can get a top wine at the same price!! Definitely not worth the tasting fee! For 60 bucks we could have shared a GREAT wine!!! Disappointing. read more

We went for an earlier tasting, so we got some one-on-one time with Eric (Ross was Eric's business partner -- Eric bought him out right before the Great Recession). I've been coming to Napa and Sonoma for a long time. After it became an adult playground, people would race from tasting room to tasting room, and it wasn't really about the wine. At the time, I wished they would charge for tastings to keep the partiers at bay. And they did it. I gladly paid for premium tastings and life was good. Now, it's not so good. Earlier this week I paid $30 to taste three wines...one of which sold for 10 bucks a bottle. What? The big thing now is pressuring you to join the winery's wine club. None of this has to do with Eric. He's passionate about his wine -- which is very good, the tasting is very low key, he knows his stuff, and there is no pressure. It was very refreshing after some visits in Napa Valley. I have to admit, that I now much prefer Sonoma to Napa Valley. I only belong to one wine club, and I joined that over a dozen years ago. But this week I joined Eric's. read more

I had a great time at this little place I discovered while cycling the quiet side roads northwest of Sonoma. I definitely recommend stopping in here. Great little couch and fireplace, not a corporate feel at all, great stories, and great proprietors. I'll definitely be back. read more

Absolutely go here. I never caught the name of the man who helped us...but I think it was Dennis. Such a dry wit that man has! He made the tastings even more enjoyable. The wines were terrific. As others have commented, the Reds were the best. I have found that the little wineries give you the best experience, the best wines and the best staff - and Eric Ross continued to prove me right. Beware the big guys, they hire kids and give them a two day crash course - here, you can tell that these people actually know their stuff. read more

Fantastic experience at Eric Ross! Wines are unique and very special. Eric's photographs (his first career was as a photojournalist for the SF chronicle) are beautiful and his creativity and passion for what he does really comes through in his art and, especially, in his wine. Can't wait to drink the bottle I brought home! Looking forward to our next visit. Thanks Eric! read more

OMG just spend an hour with our pouring expert Dennis. Charm galore, oh and the wine was delicious too Will definitely be back.

Nice winery and good people. Went there following massages in the same location. Nice wines. We bought an Albariño and Tempranillo. I give them 4 stars because the prices are a little high. Good wine. read more

Like sitting in your living room being served delicious wine by friendly, chill, and interesting people. Yes.

I walked in and out and out of this tasting room. I was greeted by a gentleman, who I think was the owner when looking at the pictures here online. He was so completely dry and not very welcoming. He wasn't rude or anything but he was very monotone and unemotional. We were the only ones in the room and I couldn't see myself spending an hour having to listen to him talk. We didn't taste any of the wines because he opened with "some of the bottles are open and others are not". So I was like... ooook. I politely declined the tasting and moved on down the street to another winery. read more

Hands down our favorite winery in all of wine country. We head up to Sonoma often as we live in the Bay Area. If we can only stop one place, it's Eric Ross. Dennis and Diane in the tasting room make you feel like family and are the nicest, most welcoming people you could ever meet. The wines are great and they have a show stopping old vine port we love as well. We bring our dog, Remington in with us usually and they treat him like a special guest as well. Highly recommend a stop in to Eric Ross- you won't regret it! read more

Cute little winery. Great wine. Dennis and his wife are wonderful to visit with.

Nice small winery with friendly hosts. Stopped by there yesterday - tasted then bought two nice bottles of Pinot Noir - had one with dinner last night with friends. We are all big Cabernet Sauvignon drinkers but all greatly enjoyed the Pinot! Highly recommended - I'll be back. read more

My wife and I have visited many wineries in Northern California. This is the only one where we liked EVERY ONE of the wins that we tasted. Three whites and three reds. Now we are on their wine club. read more

Arrived at 3:48 pm and told in the parking lot by an older gentlemen that they closed at 4pm. My wife and I live in Sonoma and thought that we would still poke our head in and see what the place was like. My bad...chastised like a child saying that they were closed and I did not listen. Just wanted to take a look. My bad. Wish I knew the guy's name so I could personally call him out. Btw.. I have two restaurants in SF and I hope I see him in there. Love to get the opportunity to toss him out on hie ear. read more

Definitely check out this gem of a winery. Very relaxing & Glen Ellen is beautiful. A nice trip off the beaten-ed path, when up in the Sonoma area. They have a nice table red. The staff is friendly. Check out the chocolate shop across the street, for a sweet treat on your wine adventure. read more

I lived in Sonoma County for 3 years so I did a lot of wine tasting. Some places are known for the beautiful tasting rooms, some for the wine, and some for their grounds. This is a small room with good wines. What I likes the best was the guy that did the tasting. He had a dry taste of humor that makes me want to go back just for the 'entertainment'. He missed his calling and should have been a comedian. The point is that when you are tasting, everything tastes good, every property has character, but the key to a great experience is the personality of the representative. read more

This place was recommended by family, and it was our last stop before heading to dinner in Sonoma. It's a good thing it was last, or we might not have made it to the other wineries cause we were having so much fun. Dennis and Diane were both excellent, and Dennis was absolutely hysterical in his commentary while pouring the wines. Our tasting included 6 or 7 wines, which seemed to be 2 or 3 more than the other wineries we hit, and it was the only winery that we bought a bottle of wine from (out of 5 visited). We found nearly all of their wines to be very good. Rather than focusing on making the best cab sauv or merlot you've ever had, they seem to focus on making very drinkable wines that pair well with meals. We felt that all of them would be great to have at a nice dinner, without being pretentious or as expensive as other wineries. It's a shame they aren't distributed more widely, but that just means we'll have to return and have another great time with Dennis & Diane. read more