I found this to be quite a unique experience from others I've participated in. Embedded within an art gallery, you're provided a glass of wine to then explore the art before finding a seat to begin your tasting. I happened to come in on a day they were doing a University or Michigan mixer, so I was essentially an outlier of sorts- but Danny ensured I had a great experience! I loved being able to walk around an art gallery with a glass before settling into an outdoor patio surrounded by moss walls to begin my tasting. I also appreciated the ability to do side by side tastings to really differentiate what each has to offer! I'll be heading home with 3 bottles but am sure to be back in the near future read more

See all

This is an amazing gallery of beautiful art and so unique! $90,000 for a painting! I think it's worth it. Amazing piano player They also sell handspun tipsy cream ice cream with alcohol read more

See all

Danny was a delight! Wine tasting in the Moss lounge was lovely and relaxing Definitely buy the Permanance! Also got a 2018 Cab And Montalpuciano. We will be back! read more

See all

This art gallery and wine tasting room is great. We loved coming to this place Dan is great at a good tastings and good Italian wines. Dan is very jc or. Great music from records read more

See all

I was kind of a pain customer - made reservations for the wrong day, changed reservations, then moved them to another date - then showed up unannounced to see if they could squeeze our party of 4 in later in the day for my original reservation. I had no expectations, but it was no problem for them. Super accommodating. For starters, the moss walls are very cool, and walking around the really impressive art studio with a glass of wine in hand is not a bad thing. Before I get to the wine, I have to mention Danny, our host. He knows his stuff but was incredibly entertaining. Very unassuming and could easily be a stand-up comic - easily. He made the experience simply great. Now for the wines. I think price wise; they are underpriced. Matt Smith is a very well-known winemaker in the valley. The "Playground" 2022 Pinot, and the 2022 Eighteen Miles Zin totally stood out. It's funny, we were there this past Saturday, and my wife just asked me if we could just go there and have a glass or two of wine - every weekend? That is the kind of place it feels like. A friendly, welcoming neighborhood wine bar with a whole lot more. read more

Beautiful gallery and seating area for tasting. Danny was super accommodating. We had just finished a large bike ride and our group needed to move our reservation back 30 min. Knowledgeable, friendly and such a cool place for a tasting. Only reason I'm giving 4 stars is due to being quite cold. Bring a sweater or jacket if the temps are cool. It's an open air seating area. read more

See all

We were at Healdsburg Square wine tasting, and the 'World's Largest Moss Wall' sign caught our eye. Just off the square itself, this is like a combination art gallery and tasting room, so it's a unique experience instead of a run-of-the-mill tasting. The Moss Wall is along two walls of a semi-outdoor seating area, where they had an old phonograph playing vinyl. The tasting area is to the side of the art gallery, which has a lot of really interesting pieces and is fun to walk through - especially with the champagne we were given as a starter! The tasting was very low key, as we were getting up and looking at things. For something a little different, I would reccommend this place. read more

We actually had our tasting the day after Thanksgiving - Winemaker Matt Smith allowed us to schedule our tasting an hour earlier since Black Friday was the day we traveled from Healdsburg to Napa so we also opted for the charcuterie platter (just so happens it was provided by Journeyman Meat Co). The wines were excellent, food friendly wines, especially the Italian varietals so we ended up shipping a 6-pack back to the 50th. Our host Danny was also great not pushing sales but simply providing information about the wines - we ended giving him the leftover charcuterie for his lunch. We'll be back on our next visit to Healdsburg... read more

See all

What a GREAT tasting we had here. We've been to Healdsburg many (many) times; can't believe we had missed GrapeSeed until now. Our host Josh was fantastic - tons of wine knowledge, but no wine snobbery at all :). Relaxed and welcoming. Good decent pours of wine so you could really get the aroma and taste, give it a little time, try again, taste it changing. (You may have visited Napa/Sonoma wineries that give you a tiny parsimonious splash that barely coats your tongue - not here! Also, Josh did *not* beat us over the head about joining the club, which is an extremely off-putting thing that a lot of places do.) The Moss Lounge is a great setting, very calm, very pleasant. and the Mahder gallery is awesome. Okay, about those wines... One reason we picked GrapeSeed today was that we like things other than Cabernet (which of course can be amazing) and Chardonnay (which can be yucky, sorry you buttered & toasted weirdos out there...) Here, we got to try a Vermentino, two different Roses, two different vintages of the same Sangiovese, a Montepulciano which yes I just looked up the spelling, and a Super Tuscan-style red blend. Oh and a Pinot Noir. All grown in California, all interesting and unique in their own ways. Different people in our group had different favorites but I gotta say, the Sangiovese was the most outrageously good wine. Wow! "There's a lot going on in there" is how two of us wound up describing it. Couldn't readily pin down all those aromas and flavors, but it was all delicious. We'll be back! With more friends! Thanks Josh and winemaker Matt for a great afternoon! read more

We had the opportunity to meet the owner, he was extremely nice and very knowledgeable. I love this town!

Always impressed by the quality of the wines and the value, especially for Healdsburg. Matt is an amazing winemaker and there are always a variety of great options to choose from...highly recommended for membership! read more

Loved GrapeSeed so much I joined the membership! I felt very lucky to have Matt as my host! The wines are amazing and the venue is beautiful and unique! read more

My husband and I had a great time at GrapeSeed. We were in Healdsburg to celebrate our anniversary, which I noted on the reservation, and Dave was so kind to pour us a glass of sparkling wine upon our arrival. We had a moment to look through the art gallery while he poured the tastings. On the table was a list of the wines we were tasting and he even added a "Happy Anniversary" at the top (I loved the small touches!). He did a wonderful job of describing the wines to us, always explaining it in a way for a wine novice like myself to understand. Dave and Matt answered all our questions thoughtfully and we were happy to speak with such friendly, down to earth wine experts. read more

Over the top special and unique wine experience. Having recently moved from the Seattle area I wasn't all that familiar with the Sonoma County varieties, regions, styles. Healdsburg! Promoted me to find a friendly, fun, unique "shopping" and tasting experience. Grapeseed offers legacy, whimsy, classics and a really special walk wine in hand through a gallery. Matt crafts or blends the wines and the rest of the team blends the art of presentation with the label as an event, specific hanging art for sale, or tastings and pairings. There are areas for a team meeting, a space to fit major events, and great people attending fun events. The sales experience is always more a visit that leads to you wanting more of their wine. Thank you Matt for remembering I wanted another specific wine and holding the very last bottle for me, in case I showed up soon. Bravo! Grapeseed! read more

I was at this great new tasting area in mid December to pick up an order of wine. Dave was there to pour tastings of the wines I was picking up and as always was a wonderful host. I missed seeing Matt, who was away with a delivery. I think I've been buying their wine selections since 2015 and have always enjoyed the wines. This latest selection was just as great and the sparkling wine came in handy for New Year's Eve with friends. read more

We were exploring Healdsburg when we dropped into the Paul Mahder Art Gallery in Healdsburg, browsing the whimsical and gorgeous gallery, we discovered their pièce de résistance: the GrapeSeed Tasting Room. Winemaker Matt Smith was able to schedule us a tasting, and set us up with a lovely variety and charcuterie platter. We are huge fans of his Italian varietals and left with several bottles of the Sassoferrato. Their wine tasting room is bucolic and unique - tucked away, you can get away from the bustle that can be the square and downtown Healdsburg - icing on the cake is that it's walking distance to our hotel. Be sure to stop by when you're in town! read more

I would just like to start by saying their wine is delicious and not to mention the art gallery is superior ...awesome art beautiful ambience but the best part of the tasting was Danny he's awesome full of personality got to hear his cool experiences in life didn't have intentions of joining their membership however the wine was that delicious so we are officially members now thanks Danny! you're awesome can't wait to see you on the release party in a couple weeks! read more

Great place with awesome surroundings! Matt was amazing!!! Love this place! Matt was very personal and attending to our needs.

All the wine I've had from the Grapeseed people has been top shelf. These are some of the most innovative and talented winemakers around, left to their own devices. I went to the tasting room before it officially opened, but I can imagine that the quality they bring to their wine is exemplified in the way they run a tasting room. Give this a looksee! read more

Great venue! This is our second visit to the GrapeSeed tasting room and plan to visit with more friends in the future. The team is patient and very informative with a novice like myself! A must go to when in Healdsburg. read more

We went there as a group of four with reservations for wine tasting. It was amazing. They prepared cheeses, olives, salami's and crackers along with your wine. The host, Matt, was very informative on wine making and had a wonderful story about how he came up with his brand/wine of Sassoferato. Amazing wines!!! Great experience being inside an art gallery. I give this experience a triple thumbs up! Will definitely go back! read more

See all

The most wonderful wines which can now be enjoyed in a spectacular and unique venue. Best wine tasting venue in the wine country right in the middle of Healdsburg which is full of great restaurants and shops. A very personal wine experience with Dave and Matt hosting. read more

I would give 10 stars if possible. We worked with Dave & Matt to create a lovely event. They are professional, creative, and knew exactly how to make our event memorable and meaningful. They were able to cater to our large group. We did a reception style wine tasting and charcuterie plate. They provided beer and soft drinks for the few non-wine drinkers. Their space in the Paul Mahder Gallery is incredible. The setting on the back patio with the moss wall was beautiful. The wine was delicious and the food was gorgeous to look at and delicious to eat. Dave and Matt are knowledgeable, tied into the community, and running a great business. We are so thankful for them! GrapeSeed is the perfect stop for a couples weekend and for larger group functions. read more

We were staying at the H2 Hotel in Healdsburg and asked one of the charming and knowledgeable front desk team members for suggestions on close by attractions. She told us to hop across​ the street to GrapeSeed, saying they have done a splendid job of providing some​ delicious wine tasting with a large selection​ of unique​ artworks. Off we went. We saw the sign in front said they were​ closed at 6pm and it was 6:10pm. Nevertheless, a member​ of​ the GrapeSeed organization saw us and invited us in for tasting. We did and were offered numerous options from their boutique wine​ portfolio with commentary on each taste. We strolled around the ample gallery space with glass in hand. What a pleasure! Just a nice way to marry a high end art gallery and wine tasting under one roof. read more