We were invited to this vineyard by one of our friends and so glad we were able to make it. When…read moreyou think of wine, you often think of heading to Napa or Paso Robles, but you'll never think that deep in the hills of Gilroy (borderline Morgan Hill), there's this small and beautiful vineyard. I haven't been to Italy but having seen it in movies, this place sure gives you the feels of having traveled that far for a glass of wine. It's a small vineyard with such an intimate and relaxing setting. The owners, Drew and Tiffany, are friendly, chill, and easygoing. Even though we've met them for the first time through a mutual friend, my husband and I felt comfortable talking to them as if we've known them for some time. They're very personable and well versed with their wines, and I love the stories behind some of the names for their wines. You'll also be greeted by their sweet and gentle black lab, Bear, who walks around saying hi to the guests. My husband and I both did the Estate Reds tasting as we love reds, especially Cabernets. I'm not a wine connoisseur at all, but I do like to enjoy a glass of wine here and there. The reds were delish, though I enjoyed The House (light) and Vino Nona (deep and bold) best. However, given another couple of years, I think Vino Nona would have an exceptional taste. And oh, you must try the Frozé (Frozen Rosé) or that I hope you get the chance as I heard they do run out of it fast. Such a yummy adult icee that is so refreshing with a good taste of the Rosé wine. I have 2 young boys, so I always love places that are kid and family friendly! This place is big enough for the boys to run and explore with areas for pictures and games. There's also a cute swing for anyone needing that nice picture to post. And one more thing, the portable bathroom is amazing! I'm never a fan of portable bathrooms, but this one is not a bit scary at all. It kinda reminds me of the bathroom on the airplanes but much nicer. Great escape for a few hours to enjoy with your significant other and/or with friends. Definitely nice place for small events. P.s. There is also a menu for light snacks, which I forgot to take a picture of.

Good wines and friendly staff make this place fun. I like the barside seating in an open area to…read morefeel the breezes under the shade of the canopy.

Finally had the opportunity to visit Dorcich Family Vineyards earlier this month and we had so much…read morefun! The event was on a Thursday for Ladies Night and the turnout was fantastic! It was great to see so many women-owned vendors, great live music, and even a Botox station! $15 for a generous glass of estate cab sauv, which we ended up getting a bottle after as well. The Dad's blend was not bad either, but definitely on the sweeter side. The service was welcoming and friendly, which I really appreciated. Plenty of outdoor seatings with benches and umbrellas. I believe there's a section specifically for "families", perhaps for those visiting with young children. Overall, I can see this being a fun stop for a day of wine tasting in the Gilroy area and I can't wait to bring my girlfriends here next time! Cheers!

*Beautiful Setting *Generous Pours…read more*Live Music *Bringing a Picnic is Encouraged *Plenty of Tables and Umbrellas *Knowledgable and Friendly Staff *Dog Friendly *Tasted the 2021 wines which were young, but still good to drink

The owner and wine maker, is a joy! She welcomes everyone into the tasting room with a smile. She…read moretakes the time to chat with her customers and create a fun and familiar experience for all. Her wine selections are wonderful! We enjoy everything about Alara! A Morgan Hill must! Favorite red wines at the moment: Negrette and Montepulciano.

I would give 4 stars but the service was horrible on Tuesday 7/30 at 5:34. We walked in for a…read moretasting and were rudely met with we close at 6. She poured the first tasting and left it on the edge of the bar closest to her. We waited thinking she wanted payment first but she walked away. It was extremely rude and just unwelcoming. We finished our wine tastings, and purchased 2 bottle la and were out at 5:56 so we didn't burden her anymore. They must've raised the prices from previous yelp reviews our tasting was $25. There's plenty other wineries around the area that are way more welcoming. Beautiful place, but would not return due to the lack of customer service.

We had such an amazing time at the first annual Crab Boil at Cottage Creek! The winery is a…read morebeautiful venue during the day, but being there before sunset was just magical. The family style table with traditional butcher paper was casual and elegant at the same time, somehow. We made new friends with the couples around us, too. The crab boil was delicious, a twist on traditional southern style with yummy artichoke along with endless crab legs, sausage, corn and potatoes. The salad grazing table was artistic and chock full of locally sourced vegetables and fruits. California Inspirations always sources has the highest quality fresh ingredients, and it showed. The Shawn Yannis duo played such a broad ranges of genres, the perfect background to a casual and friendly vibe. They were a vibe. And can't forget the amazing wine! Our choice of a glass of wine was included, and we got another bottle between the 3 of us for dinner. And making friends meant we were invited to "help" them with the bottle of wine they didn't want to finish! Can't wait until next year!

We attended the crab feed and had a great time listening to the band--they were really good and…read morewere definitely the highlight of the evening. The food was okay, but the crabs were quite small and the servings seemed limited. The ticket included only one small glass of wine, and any additional drinks had to be purchased separately. At $150 per person, I didn't feel the event provided good value for what was offered. While the entertainment was enjoyable, I personally would not attend again at that price point.

we had a blast here! it was nice since there wasn't a lot of people around so we got to enjoy our…read morelittle girl's day sipping on some wine and enjoying a picnic basket i prepared. we were welcome with a lovely smile and hospitality. thank you for having us and taking our group photo! Would've loved to sit outside but it was too hot of a weather. oh and did you know they had olive oils here? like you can do not just a wine tasting but an olive oil tasting? we didn't know until someone came in to purchase their olive oil. one of my friends decided to ask if we could try it out and tbh, it was actually a good quality of olive oil. the oil was pretty light so it was good! my friend ended up buying a bottle! the wine was good, but i should've gone with the flight of white wine. i quite enjoy drinking white a lot more, but you just never know, what if a red really taste good until you try it! Of course! I'll come back one of these days to get the white wine to add to my collection!

Tucked away in Morgan Hill and part of the local Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail, this winery offers…read morea variety of estate grown wines, olive oil and honey from the estate. Lion Ranch specializes in Rhone and Provence varietal blends so expect unique blends of red and white wines along the lines of Viogner, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Mourvedre, Terret Noir, and more. All very clean, smooth, and tasty. MOST OF ALL - I liked that the wines had less sulfites (no more headaches for me!) There are 3 flight tasting options - white, red, and mixed (which includes a rose). All three are great options and value at 6 tasters for $20. If you choose to purchase a bottle they are all mostly around $26-45. I loved that this place allowed you to bring outside food as it was the perfect picnic spot but if you don't, they also have a mini fridge of charcuterie items to purchase. The winery itself is intimate, but with ample outdoor seating. A small babbling fountain, corn hole, and umbrellas for shade round out the ambiance. It was perfect for a lazy Saturday afternoon. Also thank you to Jen & Mike for making the tasting so special and fun! I loved their knowledge of the wines and hospitality. Highly recommend a visit with friends :)

Stopped by fortino winery on a Sunday afternoon for a tasting. It was a lovely day weather wise,…read moreand there were many people outside at the tables. There was also live music, which was a really nice touch! Fortino winery also serves flatbreads and small bites that are delicious and I recommend choosing one off their menu and enjoying! The wines were typical of South county and as expected. I liked the vibe at fortino winery and I would recommend trying it if you've never been.

We stopped in for a sweet flight on a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon and had a pleasant time. I was…read morejonesing to try their almond wine but found that was not part of the sweet flight even though it was on a menu I saw and later saw that of the bottles on their racks the almond one is the only one sold out. Darn. Of the sweet flight I would say the raspberry was my least favorite and it was a toss up between blackberry or pomegranate although nothing so good that we ended up buying a bottle of anything. The person who served our wine flight was really nice and made the experience pleasant. We had a friend who doesnt drink so she gave him a glass of water to feel "included" which I thought was pretty awesome. They had a guitarist play live music that day which was nice. Would come back and highly recommend.

Had such a nice afternoon tasting at Sarah's Vineyard! We came right as they opened on a Sunday in…read moreSeptember and had the whole place to ourselves. We had our choice of indoor and outdoor seating, and opted for the nice covered outdoor patio. They had a good amount of seating in each area, and had a lot of shade outside, which is absolutely necessary in Gilroy. The patio and grass area was very pretty, filled with lots of plants and even a sculpture. The property is also next to a plant nursery, so that added to the beauty even beyond their property line. We were helped by Melissa, and she was great! They had two tasting flights of 4 wines to choose from on our visit, one of which included a white and reds, while the other was all reds. They did also have some extra bottles open, so they were able to make an all white wine flight for one in our party. The pours were a good size, enough to really get a feel for the wine and share a taste with others. Two of us ended up taking home the same bottle of pinot noir.

Bitter Sweet writing this review. I had my husband's 60th here and visited a few times with co…read moreworkers and friends, good times ! Put my membership on hold due to not using it . I started my membership back, thought we'd utilize the wine tasting. First time back in over 6 months they did not bring us a menu, did not tell us what we were tasting and that was not a good feeling. On out third pour same day- fist day back we were accused of trying to get an extra pour Aaron asked what pour we were on, we didn't have a response because we didn't have the menu, we were accused of getting any extra pour? Not our responsibility to keep track, and if you did an extra pour what is the big deal? The comment made us feel uncomfortable, we stayed and purchased a bottle from their reserved red wine. This Saturday we went with another couple and my granddaughter. All was fine untill our third pour, we paid extra for the reserved tasting and it was a splash not a tasting pour. We discussed if we should say anything at all, and we decided to ask for a decent pour. My husband went in , talked to Aaron, he declined and dismissed us. Aaron said we had a decent pour, even though he was not around to see what was poured?? Typically a winery allows more than the 4 or 5 tasting, how else will you know if you like it enough to purchase a bottle. If a winery treats members that way it's time to end membership, and we did. Staff is like family at S V, we got the cold shoulder once my husband spoke with Aaron. We paid for our tasting, tipped our server. We will not revisit this establishment again. It was a nice place till it wasn't We have too many wineries nearby to allow staff to make you feel a certain way.

What an incredible venue. Went for a private concert last night. I was really impressed with the…read moreatmosphere and the grounds. The staff was so friendly and helpful and they served their line of wines and we enjoyed the crisp Sauvignon Blanc and I tried the Frose and it was fantastic. I was told that they do a yoga in the vineyard once a month on the grounds and I will definitely be checking that out.

This establishment offers an ideal combination of relaxation and sophistication. This was the first…read moretime at this winery and what even made it fulfilling it was my birthday The service was characterized by warmth and attentiveness, with prompt and efficient service. Each dish we sampled was delectable, particularly the spicy beef, which was exceptionally flavorful. Beverages were refreshing and well-balanced.