This is my favorite wine restaurant! The food is absolutely delicious, and the Margherita pizza is…read morethe best I've ever had. It's always perfectly cooked with fresh ingredients and amazing flavor. The staff is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. They always make us feel comfortable and provide excellent service from start to finish. I always enjoy coming here and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food, a wonderful atmosphere, and outstanding service. I'll definitely be back again!

Though grand from the outside, VJB offers a nice casual tasting experience. We did a walk up bar…read moretasting, they have a variety of tasting options including some with food and outside on the piazza (not a pizza tasting like I first thought when reading it). Bar tastings didn't require a reservation for groups under 6, while the others did. The bar tasting flight came with 4 wines, though there was a welcome prosecco pour not listed, as well as a few off menu pours we got to try. I didn't personally love the wines, but I'm not always huge on Italian wines. Both of the friends I was tasting with ended up taking bottles home, one of them quite a few! They have a kitchen, gelato shop, and a small market located in the tasting room. The gelato shop and kitchen were pointed out to us from a far, but we did get to explore the marketplace and the fun goodies in there. Along with the deli case food items, they also had jarred pastas and sauces to go. The piazza was a cool area, but on a hot day I was glad we were tasting inside with all the heat from the cement. They had some areas under a trellis that were nice and fully shaded, that would be my go to if tasting outside here.

Been a few years since my last visit and the winyard is more beautiful than before!…read more We asked for outside high table seating by the water, under the shade of trees, which we got. Our sommelier was an older gentleman living his best life and full of vino expertise! Doug gave calming energy and great service. We had delicious truffle crisps and charcuterie of meat, cheeses, nuts and dried fruit to complement our tastings. Of course the wine at Kunde is wonderful and every year has its surprises. For me this year, their Sauvignon blanc was so delicious, I had to buy a bottle! Kunde Family Winery feels like coming home; y'all come check it! =D

Here two years later and still 10/10 would recommend. Did the mountain top tasting today and it was…read morea gorgeous day. I did the mountain top tasting about a year ago and there was something new about the experience this time which I appreciated. New this time was the dark chocolate pairing with the Moon Mountain, which was delicious. Thank you Sally for your warm hospitality. Loved all the wines and the charcuterie board at the top of the mountain. Brought my friend who has never been here and she loved it. We both walked out with one of my favorites, the Magnolia Lane Sauvignon Blanc which is not on the tasting menu but Sally was so kind to give us a splash.

This boutique winery has an amazing French style wines . We were drawn but his whites. The host is…read morealways very attentive and friendly . You need to make an appointment to visit . The taste room in little but really intimate.

We discovered Maclaren about 8 yrs ago on a trip to Napa/ Sonoma. We were driving in Sonoma,…read morelooking for a winery to stop into to kill time for a later wine tasting reservation. My wife called Maclaren to see if they had an opening, as it is appointment only for a personal tasting. Steve, the owner and chief bottle washer, answered the phone and scheduled a last minute tasting. 30 min later we pulled in to his property. He has a small but personal tasting room that makes you feel like you are a a friends place. Much of a positive wine tasting experience is the interaction with the owner/ operator/server and Steve is the trifecta of all 3. Great sense of humor and the perfect host. We fell in love with the wines at the first sip! His cool weather Syrahs are the best I've ever had. We have been members there ever since and always look forward to his amazing member parties that his amazing wife Heather, Steve's boss, puts together.

I came here to celebrate my friend's 26th birthday and it was such an amazing experience. As first…read moretimers going wine tasting, Jenny curated such a welcoming environment and was enthusiastic about hosting us! She was knowledgable about the different wines and gave us a tour of the place itself. Overall such a wonderful experience

Chateau St. Jean was the venue of my good friend Sarah's wedding on 06/14/2025. This beautiful…read morewinery is located in the small town of Kenwood, which is on the north end of the Sonoma Valley. The history of this winery can be traced back to the 1920s, when a rich mining family moved west from Michigan and purchased the land where it sits on. The winery business actually started in the 1970s by several businessmen from the San Joaquin Valley. 50+ years later, it remains one of the more recognizable names in the NorCal wine industry. I got here with my buddy David A. and his wife at around 4:15pm. The first thing that struck me was the tranquility. I was dealing with a major protest in my city that morning, so the peacefulness was truly appreciated by me. Aside from that, nature's beauty was on full display. The sky was blue, the hills were green, and the temperature was a perfect 72F. Sarah couldn't have asked for a better day to have her wedding! The ceremony was held in a covered area near the chateau, with seating set up for 100-150 guests. After the ceremony, a pre-reception cocktail party was held in the courtyard area. After about an hour or so, the dinner reception was held under the giant palm tree. The food and service for the entire event were fantastic. From appetizers to main course to desserts, the food was well prepared and delicious. Service provided by the staff was friendly and attentive. There were a couple minor hitches during the reception, but they resolved them quickly. Chateau St. Jean is definitely worth checking out if you are in the area. As a non-drinker, I don't know enough about their wine to have an opinion on their quality, but I think you will really enjoy the serene setting.

Landmark wines came highly recommended by a friend, so I decided to check it out this weekend with…read moremy in laws when they were in town. We enjoyed a fabulous afternoon tasting at the winery- Emily guided us through our tasting and made us feel so welcome. They even welcomed our dog, which was really kind. The Pinot noirs there are really wonderful- if you do the tasting, you will get to try a few different ones to compare.. I won't say my favorite but you should try them all and see what you think! Oh and also, the grounds are beautifully well kept- look at the gorgeous flowers at the front as you walk in!

One of the first wineries I visited about 5 years when we moved to Northern California and its…read moreconsistency is what keeps us coming back (and renewing our membership) all these years later. Thoughtful tastings, quality wine at an affordable price, with beautiful grounds to wander in between sips.

I went with several of friends for a wine tasting event. It is a cozy place for an afternoon…read moretasting. We had such a good time and TY was at this event. He and his staff members are down to earth with great sense of humor. It was such a delight to see his mom mingling with people to support his event!! We received generous outdoor pours..for an outdoor event, even when we were inside! If you haven't tried TY Caton Vineyard, go!!

My favorite spot in the area, love their wines and the tasting room expeirence was such a fun time…read more We visited with a party of 6 and had the place to ourselves due to the early time slot. We tried a couple of their flights and everyone fell in love with these wines. The guy taking care of us was knowledgeable, passionate about wine and the area, and also happened to be a lot of fun. Located in a shopping center off the main road this is a great spot to stop and explore (multiple tasting rooms, a cafe, a beer bar, market, and so on). Easy parking.

My friends and I decided to try this winery that was next to a restaurant that we had just ate at…read more We've never heard of it but decided let's give it a try. We were not disappointed. Evan server at this winery was very informative, extremely friendly and sat with us while we tasted the wines. I really liked their Pinots, red blend, and the rosé. Normally, I don't like Pinot but theirs was very good. The rosé was also very nice. The decor inside the tasting room was very fun. It had different pictures several areas that you could sit at with tables or couches. I highly recommend this winery. It was a great experience. Thank you Evan.

We had such an incredible time at B. Wise tasting room -- truly one of the best tasting experiences…read morewe've ever had. The wines were fantastic, the atmosphere was beautiful and relaxed, but what really made the visit unforgettable was our server, Evan. Evan was beyond great -- incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely fun to spend time with. He walked us through each wine with the perfect balance of expertise and personality, making everything feel approachable while still giving us deep insight into the vineyard, the winemaking, and the stories behind the bottles. He read our group perfectly, kept the energy light and enjoyable, and made sure we had an amazing time from start to finish. It's rare to have a tasting host who can elevate the entire experience, but Evan did exactly that. Because of him, the wine, and the overall vibe, we left already talking about when we're coming back. Can't wait for our next visit -- highly, highly recommend!

Kenwood Vineyards Spooky Fun & Spectacular Wine!…read more(Visited Halloween Weekend, 2025) What an amazing Halloween experience at Kenwood Winery in Sonoma! The staff went all out dressed to impress in their creative costumes, bringing such a fun, festive vibe to the night. We enjoyed a delicious cheese platter paired with generous pours of their incredible Jack London wines, rich, full-bodied, and absolutely delicious. Between the cozy atmosphere, friendly team, and top-notch wines, Kenwood is a must during spooky season (or any time of year!). Can't wait to come back for another glass or three!

Visited this winery during Sonoma Sips event ( Feb 15-Mar 15, 2025) . What a fantastic way to…read moreexperience a new winery with the offering of a $15 tasting. The setting is beautiful with the magnificent redwood trees and the stylish finished barn tasting room. There is outside seating with umbrella coverage for shade. Our host (Lori) was amazing sharing so much knowledge about the wines and was very friendly making us feel like regulars when it was our first visit. The tasting came with rustic crackers ( my favorite brand btw). This is a very relaxed unpretentious tasting experience. We were offered a couple extra tastes of our hosts favorites. Enjoyable wines at a good price point.

After 15 years in the wine industry, I've experienced a LOT of wine presentations, so when one…read morereally stands out, I take notice. Bethany delivered the best wine presentation we've experienced to date, and we won't soon forget it! She brought the perfect combination of knowledge, storytelling, enthusiasm, and genuine passion for the wines. We enjoyed the wines so much that we ended up taking home a mixed case. (Who could possibly pick just one?!) A truly primo tasting experience. Don't miss it!

The "All About Italian" tasting experience at Muscardini Cellars is an elevated, private experience…read moreto taste a wide range of wines paired with local goodies. The pours are generous and it was fun to pair with each bite, my favorite pairing was the Rosato di Sangiovese with herbed feta cheese. The experience was refined yet we still felt relaxed the whole time. A great stop in Kenwood!

Impromptu wine taste on a slow weekday pays in spades. Had time to kill before the dinner hours so…read morewhat better way to taste some new wines and culture an education. #vacaymode Rolled through almost on their last hour of the day. Parking lot was empty and thought they were closed but decided to take a peek anyways, and lo and behold the lights were on and the door open. I was greeted by a super cool dude who didn't seem the typical tight and stuffy wine country host. I was an able to sit at a bar setting, told the details of their tasting (price, tasting line-up, fees waived if wine purchased etc). For a $25 fee (which was waived at the end cuz I always buy a couple of bottles) I was able to taste at least 5 different wines with a bonus at the end. I was also given a small ramekin of macadamia nuts, which I've never had with a wine tasting. But totally works because these nuts are very hearty and full of rich oils which counter the acidic and tannic nature of wines. Dude then plays some tunes from his personal playlist as their main sound system seemed to not be working that day and it was straight music that I personally dig. Lol. And for a full hour no one else came in which was a new experience for me. We just sat there as he poured and educated me on each of their wines and we just casually talked about random cool things, so not bogged down with wine banter. At the end I walked out with 3 new bottles, wine country air on blast and a nice dinner looming just a half mile down the road. One of the best laid back wine tasting experiences I've ever had. #luckyducky

S E R V I C E: My…read morehusband and I came here for our anniversary, and it's the same day as Veteran's Day. We weren't sure if there were any wineries open, so we decided to be spontaneous! There's plenty of parking available, and it looks beautiful and rustic. It seemed honestly dead, so when my husband and I opened the door to walk in, we saw one woman who looked like she was cleaning the table. We asked if they were open, and she responded with an annoyed, "Yeah?" She was the only one working that day, and told us there's seating in the back which we had no idea of. From that point on, our tasting experience lacked connection and excitement. W I N E: I really wanted to like them, but everything was just too strong for me, or the taste didn't surprise me. We asked if there were other options for me to taste, but we were told everything was sold out or they didn't have anything else opened. O V E R A L L: Beautiful place, however, customer service and wine fell flat for us. I like that they're dog friendly, and they seem to have the best wine club membership in Sonoma county (you get access to a bunch of other wineries which is honestly pretty cool).