Thanks Edward! I appreciate your knowledge and time. I enjoyed the wine, atmosphere, and passion behind this place. I would love to come back. There's events and more items I'd like to purchase. read more

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Great wine, and excellent education on each variety.Very friendly service from both attendants. I'll definitely be back! Stellar flavors! read more

The wine is absolutely terrible!!! They have the WORST WINE I have ever had in my life. Plus, the wine is expensive! Do NOT go to this place! read more

Lovely charming winery. We loved the different wines, and Preston Smith performed in the back courtyard. Great show and atmosphere. Stop inside. Much more to it than you'd think from the street. It opens up inside and in the back. We'll be back soon read more

Eduard was literally a life saver. I called him the day before letting him know I had a whole day planned for me and my lady. He came in on his off day and literally opened up just for us. We learned, we laughed and we got the chance to enjoy some of the best wines ever. read more

Great winery, Ed (the owner) is very knowledgeable and passionate about wine and led us through a great wine tasting experience. Their wine was great and was surprised by how good their cider was. I came with a large party for a private tasting but I'd love to come back as they have live music and comedy shows apparently some nights. Overall I'd recommend! read more

Food was great - loved the ambience and service. Will come back - great location to hang out with friends

Make this a stop on your next wine tasting in the Conejo Valley. This has been my third visit to this location and never ceases to be enjoyable. Edouard, the owner does an exceptionable job presenting the wines, and providing a lively discussion on the history and science of the particular grape and how the blend came about. He is a scientist by training, and a professor at UCSB. However, wines are his passion!! Warm and cozy location. He can also host events from 20-170 people. Large outdoor patio area. No food service on premise, but you are welcome to bring your own food in, or order locally, which is what our party opted to do. We stayed for an extended period of time, enjoyed the delicious wines, along with stimulating conversation. Bring your friends and out-of-town guests to this quaint location. You will not be disappointed. Cheers! read more

Look no further for the best winery and vintage in Conejo Valley if not all of Southern California! The wines and the owner Eduard are exemplary and I've frequented vineyards in northern Cali and Santa Barbara, Temecula, and Ojai. On a rainy Saturday night we decided to patronize a winery with our 4-month-old. We were greeted by the knowledgeable, kind, helpful, and generous Eduard! He's the owner and an astrophysics professor with five kids. He knows everything about how each vintage is made and the process therein. His process differs for some the pinot varieties and the franc for which they are renowned! But try the apple cider and the Moscat Orange for a party your mouth has never experienced! Eduard was generous with his pours and the conversation was so stimulating! I'm going again! We are still reeling from this experience! Love you! read more

I hate to leave bad reviews but I'm going to have to state the obvious -- this wine isn't good! It tastes skunked and like it's been open for a year. The quality just isn't there. Very nice couple runs the place -- and I appreciate the hospitality but if you know anything about wine -- this place ain't it. read more

Do yourself a favor and come here !!!! Definitely my favorite winery in the area. I am a member, which means all tastings are free and pick up is 3 bottles, 4 times a year - any additional bottles get a discount. A small winery, but decent amount of seating. If you like wine, white, red, dessert, ports... this is the place for you. I have so many favorites here - a couple of them are: cabernet franc, malbec, zinfandel blanc, winter rasberry, hard cider and the 99 port, but to be honest I love almost all of the wines I try here! The owner is so passionate and will explain how he makes all of the wines, which is very interesting. You may bring your own food. COME HERE ! read more

It's a cute spot and the wine was good. But the conversation became an extreme biased political rant. If you agree with their politics and enjoy that type of conversation while trying to relax with a glass of wine, then this might be the place for you. If you don't, well then you know what to do. read more

I just walked into this place with my guy friend, and we were not welcomed; needless to say, He only had four customers, and the host ignored us while walking in. After we sat down, he continued to ignore both of us like we weren't even new customers that just sat down. We decided to get up and start leaving when he asked us if we needed anything, but again he was unfriendly to us, and we walked away saying bye and thank you. And he never said anything and ignored us again. But continue to take care of his other customers that were there before us of course! I will never come back; he seemed like he was judging us or could be he was just snobby and unfriendly. I don't recommend the place! If your not a regular and new to the area don't go! read more

Only 1 mile walk from my friends new pomegranate villa on the hill.. what could could be better than a little goat yoga to start the day and a fresh glass of Chardonnay followed by an amazing bowel movement.. ahh glorious. read more

Edouard was amazing! I went with four friends and we had an amazing time learning so much about wine and really enjoying Edouard's hospitality, intelligence and enthusiasm. The wine is fabulous. I took home a Forgiveness dessert wine; it has beautiful hints of peach amidst the raspberry and strawberry. I had never been a fan of desert wines until I tried these! I could not recommend this place more. read more

This is a must try for winery's. My husband and I could not have been happier and the knowledge shared during the tasting was helpful and very interesting. If you are even close to the area you must try the wines, but make sure to create a score card because the wines are all good, we ended up purchasing 5 bottles because each one was delicious in its own way. read more

This was one of the best experiences I've ever had at a wine tasting! The owner is amazing and very knowledgeable. He walked us through our tasting and explained all the wines and their wine making processes. The wine itself is also incredible. I'm not usually a fan of dessert wines because they're syrupy and too sweet, but here they don't add any sugars to their wines so you get all the fruit flavor without the syrupy texture. We did the tasting and ended up buying 3 additional bottles of wine to take home. Definitely recommend stopping by for a tasting here! read more

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Okay my friends. GO HERE. Tell that fine Frenchman that I sent you. An incredible amount of delicious wine for only $10 a person, and the stories, the conversation, the history just an incredible gift to the area! I don't think I've ever gone here and not left with a bottle or two and STILL don't feel like I break the bank! Nothing here is done without purpose and soul. There is wine here for every palate. Don't miss. read more

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I've been here several times in the last 3 months. Typically I go to wineries with my friends because they want to go. But Giessenger Cellars, it is not by accident that I come again and again. Mind you I am not a wine person really. Hard Liquor & Craft beer is really my type. Giessinger is the exception. The whites really surprised me. I've tried 3 of them, and they are pretty darn good. I don't care for whites at all, but Symphony I must say, it is excellent! The reds are good, the Barbera is the best of the bunch. The dessert wines are quite tasty. The raspberry and the apricot dessert, are very unique! What blows me away are the ports. The syrah port, is crazy good. The first few times I had a little, I enjoyed it but didn't think it was special enough to buy. Told myself it's too sweet, and I wouldn't want anymore than just a tasting. One of my friends bought the port, and a few weeks later opened it when I was over. I had a small serving and it was good. Poured another, and tasted better! Between the 3 of us we killed the bottle. After that night, I was determined to come back again, and not without empty handed. On my last visit I was very happy to come back! It not only was the first time ever I bought a bottle from a winery ( I bought 3), but I also signed up their wine club. I will continue to come back, and will be back with new friends and family. If you are in the area, you will not be disappointed ! read more

Amazing!!! Edouard is a tremendously knowledgeable host. His skills in explaining the nuances of his craft are second only to his passion for his wines that you can taste in each delightful sip. His attention to the details of each of his varietals is on full display from the vivid colors and scents to his method of lovingly bottling each of his personally crafted wines. If you have any interest in having both you flavor palate and your mind expanded, you need to come here. From casual wine drinker to oenophile (look it up people), you need to come and enjoy this friendly personal experience like no other in Ventura County. Cheers! read more

Stepping into Giessinger Wine Cellars Tasting Room felt like a treat in itself. What I found inside totally blew my mind. I tasted some of the best wines I've had to date. They definitely have wines for those people who enjoy fruity wines. The flavors of the different wines were distinctive and delightfully decadent. I could literally taste each fruit featured in the wines I sampled. One of the coolest things about this wine tasting that differed from some of the other tastings I've done was learning how the Owner (Eduardo) developed his wines, and the stories behind his personal touch during their creation. He is extremely informative, knowledgeable, and willing to educate his patrons. A phrase that could sum up our wine tasting at Giessinger would be; "This was not your typical wine tasting... This was truly experiencing wine on a different level." One tidbit of advice. If you're thinking about leaving without buying a bottle, your mind may change after you taste the experience so take a little spending cash. Here are some wines that stood out to me: 1999 Surrender / Forgiveness Reserve / Symphony Late Harvest / Winter Raspberry read more

Probably the best wines in southern California. One of the most interesting, enjoyable, flavourful wine tastings I have ever had. Highly recommended. Edouard is most interesting, knowledgeable wine persons I met.... We enjoyed so much we joined the wine club. read more

We went here because they said they had outside seating. When we got there there was no one inside, so the owner told us to have a seat indoors which we did. The owner wasn't wearing a mask and told us we could take off our masks, so we did. My wife asked him if he was vaccinated, and he replied, "I'm a doctor, and I teach medicine at UCSB," implying that of course he was vaccinated. After talking to us for a few minutes, he told us he was NOT VACCINATED. He proceeded to tell us why he didn't feel the need to be vaccinated. We told him that we weren't comfortable, and he said if we weren't comfortable, we could leave, which we did. I have no interest in patronizing a business where this is the owner's attitude, and we went to another winery a mile away where the sign out front said they were all vaccinated. I guess some folks get it and some don't. read more

Had a wonderful time here. We spent 3 hours chatting with the owner & tasting his lovely wines & ciders. He's quite an impressive Frenchman & we will be back! read more

1st experience wine tasting Celebrating my daughter's 21st birthday. Proprietors opened for us on a day they aren't usually open. Very friendly and even though I am not a wine drinker, I did find some were pretty good. Bought my first bottle for myself and one for a friend! read more

We found this gem while driving to a nearby furniture store. The building was so cute we just had to try their wines. We were NOT disappointed. We were immediately greeted by the friendly owners who made us feel welcomed. Four of us wine tasted and loved every single wine! None of us care for sweet wines so we almost passed on the dessert and port wine offerings but the owner/winemaker explained they do not add sugar and the wines are not "sweet". He was absolutely correct. The port was amazing and easy to drink. Yummy. The Cab Franc, Chard, and Petite Sarah were top of the list for all of us but each wine was so unique and delicious. These wines aren't like your typical blends. They are special in many ways! We've never been wine tasting when each of us loved every single wine we tasted. We left we lots of bottles of wine. LOL :) They also have in house made ciders with no sugar added and they are SOOO good. Insanely good. The owners (married couple) are so kind and made us feel so welcomed. We will most definitely be back!!! read more

This winery is truly a gem. The atmosphere is so comforting and the owner is a great, personable person. He makes everyone feel so welcome. The wines are like no other and definitely worth trying and buying! For all wine lovers, whether it be white, red or dessert, they all are so yummy. Definitely recommend Giessinger Winery and tasting rooms!! read more

AMAZING! We stopped here on the way back after a failed attempt at visiting another tasting room that wasn't kid friendly. So glad we made this stop. The owner, Edward, was there and he made our day. It's almost hidden, but we found the place on Yelp first and there was a sign on the street that pointed us to the parking area. It's quaint, almost like a house. In fact, it probably was a house. The plan was a quick wine tasting on the way home. The reality was a few hours of conversation with the owner and other patrons, and tasting some great wines. Edward not only makes really tasty wines, he's a great story teller, he's engaging and inviting. I can't even count how many wines we tasted that day, including a 177 proof bottle of something. The experience was top-notch. Not a single wine I didn't enjoy. On our way out, Edward reminded us that he was also dog friendly and to bring our pups with us next time we came. We'll definitely be back to enjoy the wines, but also to enjoy the company. read more

Love this place. Great wines, conversation. Always enjoy my visit with Edward. Been buying wines from Geissinger for twenty years. Put this on your bucket list. read more

COME HERE! IF YOU LIKE WINE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR, GET IN THE CAR RIGHT NOW, AND COME HERE. Edouard is usually there. He is French and studied medicine in California. Because of his french and scientific background he has the perfect blends of wines, ports, everything here is just perfectly balanced. Tastings? 10$!!!! And you get to sit down and learn about the best wines in SoCal. He really does a great job at taking you on a journey. Everything you taste is explained to you, and picked uniquely just for you. This is just like being at home. I truly can't wait to come back. The day I came here I had been to 3 different wineries and thought they were ok and didn't buy anything at all. I left Giessinger with 3 bottles :) and honestly I wish I would've gotten more. read more

While visiting the area we googled "wineries near me". Giessinger Winery in Westlake Village popped up as the closest so, we decided to give it a try. One of their wine members was there celebrating her birthday with friends while we did a tasting. Everyone was engaging and welcomed us as if we were invited guests. Edouard, the owner, was so interesting and entertaining to talk with. He is an expert in several fields with wine being just one of them. He came to the U. S. from France many years ago and we really enjoyed our conversation with him. Forgiveness was one of my favorite wines and has a funny story behind the name. The sherry went from average to amazing after Edouard added a squeeze of fresh lemon. Hard cider is not my thing but carbonated hard cider...Wow...so good! The port was amazing, not syrupy like most ports. There was not one wine that we didn't like. We drank wine, had good conversation and laughed a lot. It couldn't get better than that. I would give Giessinger's 10 stars if I could! After our tasting we asked for a dinner recommendation and the birthday gals gave us a few option. We went to a nearby restaurant called Tuscany and had an amazing Italian meal. What an day! So much fun! We bought wine to bring home and will definitely visit again if we get back to that area. Thank you Eduardo for a great time! read more

The Giessinger Winery tasting room in Thousand Oaks offers good-value wines and spirits within a very fun environment. I personally enjoy the wide-range of product offered - everything from classic reds and whites, innovative ports and sherries, and an abundance of fruit flavored spirits. The wine prices mostly range between $20-$30, and are very reasonable for the quality provided. The spirits cost more but provide a very unique products. The tasting experience is not rushed. In fact, the owner appreciates good conversation in addition to pouring good wines. This makes for a very fun wine tasting and I highly recommend. read more

This Winery is now one of my favorites!! We had Edouard Girssinger give us an amazing flight of wine with much knowledge and humor! The wines are amazing with a pure, exquisite taste that is unsurpassed in quality. It truly was a fun, engaging afternoon! read more

Love this place and love the generous owner Edouard! We bought 3 bottles: port, petite sirah and the barbera. My picky husband really loved this place too and he does not like port but bought the one from here - amazing! read more

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Absolutely amazing! Please go see this lovely Frenchman and his amazing wines!! So knowledgeable with an obvious passion for winemaking. Hands down the best wine tasting I've ever been to read more

My boyfriend and I were in the area and decided to check out Giessinger. We were the only ones there since we got there pretty early and got to meet the owner, Edouard. He was so welcoming and knowledgeable! The wines were great and we bought the bottle of Symphony which I highly recommend! We visited a couple of other wineries in the area, but Geissinger was by far the best experience. read more

Far exceeded my expectations! We are from Chicago and booked the Giessinger Winery in Westlake Village to host an hors d'oeuvre and wine-tasting event for our out-of-town guests before our son's wedding. The event was outstanding. Edouard could not have been more accommodating. We not only tasted exquisite wines and delicious food, Edouard also taught us all about wine, wine-making and life in general. He is a character and excellent host. The tasting room was cozy and accommodated our group of 30 perfectly. It was an event my guest and I will forever remember. Don't miss it! read more

Excellent winery with multiple locations and different experiences. It's not difficult to say that your wine may taste just slightly different at each place but you will enjoy the decisions of the owner to provide you with grape varietals that you have not heard of before. They really have some interesting ideas and you should consider also checking their events and other offerings outside of wines which are fantastic. read more

Such a lovely winery! My husband and I fell in love with this winery because the atmosphere is cozy/warm and of course the wine is just delicious! Edouard has created some really tasty wine recipes that are truly unique and are worth trying out. He is very informative and makes your wine tasting experience one you will not forget. read more

This is the real deal. Understated, unpretentious, Wonderful! Brilliant owner, he's an artist with a true passion for wine making. He can come off as a bit pretentious, but it's only because he has the knowledge to back it up. Beautiful sexy wines! read more