So glad to be a member of KJ; the people are friendly, the food is tasty, and the wines are…read moredelicious! The afternoon was perfect for al fresco sampling under the canopy. The sun was shining, the wind was lightly blowing, and the temperature was just right.

Came with a group of 5 for a bachelorette party and a wonderful time. The grounds are beautiful,…read morelots of opportunities for photos and have ample seating for larger groups. We did a side by side tasting which was a fun experience. Our server was knowledgeable about the wine and answered all our questions. We also ordered a pizza, charcuterie board and truffle fries. The pizza was delicious had fantastic flavor and the fries were nicely seasoned and crunchy. The charcuterie had lots of variety, but I do wish our server would have explained what each cheese was and the different elements on the board. Overall we had a good time, but felt like we were forgotten about a bit from the time we sat down to when we ordered.

One of the best small wineries in the area. Fabulous grounds with lavender fields (where we did…read moreyoga) and an antique wooden storage barn and fragrant products like soaps, honey etc. There is also a bocce court and a few special outdoor picnic tables you can reserve for groups. Their wines were delicious; the whites had a hint of elderflower scent and there was a nice, lighter Chardonnay, not too buttery. For reds, the Cab was full bodied and fruity. Their Malbec tastes authentic and showed off the winemaker's South American roots. Our very knowledgeable and cheerful guide Nicole, said the winemaker came from Chile. Her descriptions were helpful and she had a friendly, energetic enthusiasm which showed a true love of her job. The was a good full plate of cheeses and salamis available. They even gave us a "to go" cup to wander around the grounds, so overall it was a very generous pour to sample! Highly recommended to book in advance and allow time to explore the grounds.

Absolutely stunning property with an outside seating area that overlooks rolling vineyards and the…read morehills of Bennett valley. We stumbled across this property on a recent visit with my dad who lives in the area and I'm so glad that we did. We didn't have reservations but we're still accommodated. Chris took us through our tasting for the day and was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and had a ton of great food recommendations for the area. The estate tasting consisted of 6 wines for $35. We were given a delicious pour of their non vintage brut rose as a welcome pour. I enjoyed all of the wine that we tasted through. Somehow during our visit I missed their lavender gardens but that just means I have to plan another visit.

We went on the BEST wine tour and tasting I have ever been on! My sister lives in the area and my…read morehusband and I, and my sister went to Coursey Graves. Joanne was our guide extrordinare, and she was top-notch, perfect ... nearly divine. What a time, and oh my, what extrodinary wine! AAA all around, food, service and magical ambiance.

Wow! Where do we start?…read more We're tempted to not leave this review, because if we could, we'd keep Coursey Graves all to ourselves. But if you're considering visiting, just book it and go! It's enchanting! This is perhaps the most beautiful place we've ever visited. The natural scenery of the mountain and valley is gorgeous, and every added detail created by the Coursey Graves team is perfect! The Monet-inspired garden and pond are spectacular. We were hosted warmly by Patrick and Joanne. Joanne patiently answered our questions and taught us so much about the incredible wines. We were treated like long treasured friends. Wonderful! And beyond Coursey Graves, Joanne recommended amazing shopping, art galleries and restaurant options in nearby Healdsburg. We look forward to enjoying our wine club purchases and will make Coursey Graves our highest priority for a revisit the next time we are in the California wine country!

Beautiful covered outdoor patio tasting experience! Relaxed, unpretentious and fair prices for…read moreboth tasting, food and retail wines. Just the right amount of guests and tasting servers to make the experience pleasant, relaxed, informative and enjoyable.

The first time I came here was around 2022, when Covid practices were still prevalent and these…read moreguys had a pleasant outdoor tasting area. I specifically came back here with my friends to enjoy some wine and a great outdoor experience with hopefully the same hospitality we got last time. We arrived and we were seated...it is still beautiful, but it seemed like the person who took care of our tastings just appeared to be very distracted and not so into the wine pours...we got small explanations of what we were getting and probably got the smallest tasting pours I have ever encountered anywhere...in which we got five. I thought the price tag of 30pp they would not be so stingy...and we did purchase a few bottles but there was no discount on the tastings even for that. I would highly encourage you to go elsewhere if you want to get a proper tasting. This place is just not the same as it was....what a pity.

This review is for Hook and Ladder's private events, and in particular giving them kudos for…read morehosting our Welcome Party for our wedding weekend in June. We have been wine club members for awhile, and have visited H&L countless times over the years, so we knew that hosting our rehearsal event here was the perfect choice! Devin, who helped us book, plan and host the event, went above and beyond for us in every way. He could not have made this event more stress-free for us, and he's also just an amazing guy who provided an awesome energy during our event (our guests loved talking to him and learning about the winery). Our ~70ish guests fit perfectly on the lawn and the team made the space feel intimate and beautifully arranged for our group. They let us not only arrive early to set up, but they graciously let us stay a little later when we lost track of time from having too much fun. We love Hook and Ladder even more now than we already did, and highly recommend hosting your next event in your beautiful space!!!

Oh my goodness, what a wonderful day on the grass under the redwoods. Went with some friends and…read morehad a picnic near the bocce court and the reggae band was fun!!! The wines were amazing and delicious and can't wait to go back!. Devon was very knowledgeable and fun to talk with. Ended up meeting the OG owners Connie and Clint with their family member, Eric. What a Beautiful day in the vineyards! The cab franc was a fav.

Visiting Sonoma Valley for lunch. Enjoy more time with family. Cheers!…read more ST Francis Winery & Vineyards Culinary Experience Host - Camie and Adrain Cohost, great service and provided destailed of food and wine pairing. Seasonal Pairing Executive Chef Peter Janiak 2025 Estate Sauvignon Blanc Paired with: Peach, Cucumber & Toy Box Tomato Salad 2023 Chardonnay Paired with: Sweet Corn & California Chili Peper Bisque 2022 Merlot Paired with: Liberty Duck & Hand-Rolled Cavatelli 2022 Zinfandel Paired with: Cherry Glazed, Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin 2022 Port Paired with: Toasted Coconut Panna Cotta The deco was of the room selected for the meal was setup in a u shade seating. There was a garden and Mountain View. A must try, amazing food with each pairing.

I came here with a large group for a birthday wine trip (13 people). We had a reservation and were…read moreseated outdoors. We had a 4 wine tastings, 2 whites and 2 reds. The reds were a pinot noir and zinfandel, but neither really stuck to me. For the whites, it was a sauvignon blanc and chardonnay. The chardonnay was okay but the sauvignon blanc was my favorite out of all 4. Not only does it smell sweet and fruity, but it also tastes like it! I ended up buying a bottle of it to bring home ($35 if you're not a member). Our wine was paired with 12 spreads. All of them were delicious and some were even quite unique, like the sweet pea one! My favorites were the brie, carrot, and rhubarb spreads. Not really sure if I concluded on which spread paired the best with which wine, but they were nice snacks to munch on. If you're seated outdoors, you get a nice view of the vineyard as well as some mountains. There also looked to be some pedal powered trolley, which we saw a group doing but didn't do it ourselves.

It's hard to put everything that you know and taste into a review, but I will do a general review…read morebecause it's an experience that you need to have and just having purchased the bottle at a store you can add an extra layer of flavor to your experience by being there personally. The drive was pleasant and beautiful, and it was a good day to be out. As we approached Le Crema, we were romanced by the surrounding countryside. As we got inside, we walked up to the tasting room and then took our wine and went outside and enjoyed the view and the tasting. It was so wonderful. I wound up buying a couple bottles to take home with me and so did my daughter. A pallet is a very strange thing to explain to people because my taste and what I think about that wines flavors and nuances it really varies from person to person. But I was so impressed with this lovely product. If I wasn't there, wouldn't be those two bottles in my car. I recommend this winery and the people that work there were very, very nice and hospitable. The drive was exceptional. Beautiful.

I was invited to join my friends to taste wine at La Crema Estates at Saralee vineyards, as they…read moreare wine members. When we arrived I was amazed at how beautiful the estate is and the vineyards are well kept and breathtaking. As we entered the estate we were greeted my the host as my friends had reservations and since it was a hot day we did our tasting inside with a wonderful window view of the vineyards. We were each giving a glass of the Pinot Noir Rose which was absolutely refreshing and delicious this was actually my favorite wine. We had wine tasting of both Red and White wines. I am more of a Pinot Noir drinker than Chardonnay. Every tasting we had was really good, but no of them topped that fantastic Rose. Ursula, I believe was her name was our wine host is she was amazing and explained the different wines and the vineyards and where their grapes are grown. After out tasting we had a really nice picnic outside and enjoyed each others company. I would definitely come back without a doubt.

Harvest Moon is hands down the best Winery in Santa Rosa! Randy was a great host that knew a lot…read moreabout wines and He made me feel welcomed and I was even allowed to "Crush" grapes on my Birthday! So relaxing and refreshing!!! We took home 3 different bottles of wine that captured a smooth, sweet, spicy and savory aftertaste.

I really enjoyed my time at Harvest Moon Winery. It is a beautiful location with parking…read moreavailability and a wonderful selection of wines. My friend and I visited and we each had a flight of wines to taste as well as a cheese board. We had the opportunity to meet the owner Randy who shared with us the story of the winery. We also learned about his workers and how he is a small business owner who really cares to provide a pleasant experience for his guests. 10/10 recommend them and would go back! They also host events and have a membership program you can enroll in.