I haven't heard or had anything from ACE cider until very recently. I always love discovering this…read morewhen it comes to trying out new cideries or breweries. It's what definitely keeps my interest going. For ACE I had their Joker dry cider. What makes up this cider is double fermented apple juice made with champagne yeast. This creates a sparkling cider with a dry, clean taste. Fun experience all around and if given the opportunity would love to try more of their cider options in the future.

Their "Ace in the Hole Pub" is located on the left, hidden behind their warehouses…read more Only open Fridays 1-5pm so plan accordingly! They have almost all of their cider flavours in draft, bottles and cans here! Met the owner here and he drinks his own cider. He's a cool cat!

I recently moved to Sonoma county to attend SSU. Making friends and starting your community did not…read morecome easily. I found myself going to the Barlow as a place to do my homework while trying to feel connected with the people in my neighborhood. Golden State cider tap room ended up being one of those places where the staff became my community. I regularly visit to connect with the staff, but also immersed myself in the experience that it has to offer. As long as I live in Sonoma county I will see the Barlow as a home away from home. Thanks for the all that happy drinks!

We live out of town and every time we are in the area we make it a point to visit GSC. Their cider…read moreis by far some of my favorite! And with the tajin rim... get outta heree!! Delicious!!!! The vibe is always super chillC people catching a sporting event on their TV's, pups hanging out... board games are available as well... it's just a place that you would love to be at!

A group of four of us had a fantastic time at Ambix recently, where we learned all sorts of…read moreinteresting behind-the-scenes stuff about the orchard and the distillation process, then sampled a number of their different products. I brought four bottles of their brandy/pommeau when I went to visit friends in China, who'd never tasted anything like that before. Nothing but five-star reviews!

A fabulous place to visit, whether you are new to apple brandy or a seasoned expert. If you are in…read morethe latter camp, David and Zoe (the owner-operator couple) have a wealth of knowledge and it seems like there is nothing they like to do more than introduce people to their product and the orchard, and chat about the process. There aren't very many places like this one, where you can have as in-depth and personalized experience as you want to and never feel rushed. There's a new, small club, and they are very generous with their early members with releases and fun pick-up parties. It's also an attractive location fairly close to the town of Sebastopol and to other wineries and dairies, if you're making a whole day of visiting the area.

There aren't many cider houses around, so we stopped by here to take a quick break from wine…read morecountry. ​Dave was incredibly friendly and walked us through a bunch of different ciders to try. The whole place has a great, mellow vibe that's perfect for just relaxing, and they have nice seating options both inside and outdoors. Stop by to support a family business.

Tilted Shed Ciderworks is a cool spot tucked among some administrative buildings. But, it's right…read morein a row of other bars and breweries--l which is perfect for an easy cider-and-beer hop. The person helping us was incredibly friendly and super knowledgeable. You could tell he really knew the ciders and enjoyed talking about them, which made the tasting experience even better. The ciders themselves were good. Definitely more on the tart side, which I personally enjoyed. The space has a relaxed, laid-back vibe that makes it a nice spot to hang out for a bit.

Dog friendly!!! We…read morehad an hour before we could check into our airbnb and saw this winery close by so decided to stop in. Lots of parking on a Friday afternoon. They do a 5 wine tasting but we opted to just have a glass of the Zinfandel. It was fantastic. So good we had to leave with a bottle. There are picnic tables and outdoor furniture so you can enjoy your wine in the sun. We tried the cider on our way out and will likely be back for a bottle of that as well. A great spot to stop if you're in the area!

What a fun find, and bonus with live music! We had the day to explore, even in the drizzle and…read morewanted to try a winery in area. Came upon Reichwage and made it in time for live music by New Wild Hog, amazing acoustic quintet. Could only get wine by glass so we went w a 2019 Carignane and 2022 Rosé of Pinot noir. Very beautiful setting and nice people.

Came here last weekend and met in a "tasting" barn. It's so cute as it had both outdoor and indoor…read moretables and chairs, so you can bring a lunch before the tastings. We tasted a variety, but I loved the berry-ish cider. (Sweet and easy to sip) Barn was air conditioned, so it's great to come in during a hot day. As you drive up the small hill, make sure and turn right or else go around and you'll see it. This cidery shares the tasting barn with an aperitif and a wine tasting business, so you can enjoy all three types of beverages while sitting on a stool (just don't fall lol) Ambiance is unpretencious, friendly and casual. I'm a berry lover so I was drawn to that particular one. (First of three ciders) Can't wait to return. Happy libations all !!!

Found this gem while exploring Petaluma brewery options - they're brand new. Housed in a big…read moretasting room, you can try four local ciders, a selection of tasty small batch aperitifs, wines, and fill a growler with those ciders too. Note that it's cash and check only as of today although credit cards are coming. Great service. Tasting hours are 12-4 Saturday and Sunday and weekdays by appointment (these hours are not immediately evident on Yelp or their website). I called ahead today (Saturday) to check and they were happy to send someone over for a tasting. We tried all 4 ciders and all 4 aperitifs. I liked the raspberry cider and the semi dry champagne yeast cider as well as the blood orange, strawberry and citrus aperitifs. Their house dog is super cute too. Definitely recommended!

CLEAN & CRISP!! ORGANIC TOO!!…read more Came here on labor day weekend. Owner is a 1 man brewing company. Knows his product well. Wife and I had a one on one tasting with him. Great experience! Be prepared to get drunk because he gives plenty of ciders, wine, and hard liquor. We were able to bring in outside snacks which helped. Great conversationalist. Organically brewed, clean and crisp product.

Trevor makes amazing ciders (and wines!) and clearly enjoys sharing his passion for the process. We…read morecalled ahead to schedule a tasting. He shared several of his ciders with us, and upon hearing of our interest in some wine varietals, offered us some wines he had made. He is passionate about the process and committed to making the highest quality products that he can. This will be a regular stop for us on future visits to Petaluma or the region.