We visited Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens on a Monday for a wine tasting and had a wonderful…read moreexperience. The estate and gardens are beautiful--well-maintained grounds that make for a lovely setting.We chose one of their wine tastings, which was excellent quality without the high fees some other wineries charge. We also added a charcuterie board, which paired perfectly and was nicely prepared. Our wine guide, Taylor, was outstanding--knowledgeable, personable, and kept a perfect pace. He shared interesting information and history about Kendall-Jackson and their sister properties.Overall, it was a lovely day. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a high-quality tasting experience in a beautiful setting without overpaying.

Absolutely beautiful winery chateau near Santa Rosa California. Beautiful gardens and building. We…read moreenjoyed the wine tasting today, seated in the beautiful garden on a sunny warm day. There is a small menu of delicious foods, grown right at the winery. We had 3 pairings, A chardonnay, Pinot noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. All delicious. We ordered the charcuterie, pizza, veggies and hummus and delicious fries. The food was off the charts. David, our server knowledgable and very sweet. Perfect choice for our bachelorette outing. Loved it.

Came to Matanzas for the second time because it's a beautiful winery…read more Recommendations: 1. Definitely make time to explore the lavender fields. It's part of their charm! 2. During summer right now, they have a Golden Hour Series to watch the sunset with live music (we got to experience a talented blue grass band) - tickets are only $10. They also have food trucks available for food 3. Enjoy the outdoor seating as the air is fresh, the summers are warm, and it's just an overall beautiful scene Miscellaneous: - Parking available onsite - Can bring your own food

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.

As a Napa Valley Chauffeur, I'm always on the lookout for different amazing venues that provide the…read moreexperiences that most people wanna do when they come to Napa and Sonoma Valleys ... I had the pleasure of bringing six ladies celebrating a bachelorette party from Wisconsin over the weekend to this beautiful Winery ! Patrick their educator gave a top-notch experience and Casey took the time to explain to me the small production of 3000 cases annually and the planting of approximately 14 acres of grapes just a portion of what they own . In addition, the landscaping is beautiful, and though it was smoky due to a fire very much worth being there and taking in the experience ! For those that are passionate about boutique wineries this is definitely one to consider highly recommended !!!

My husband and I booked the semi-private tasting. The whole experience took SO long.. when you book…read morethe reservation it states "for 60 delightful minutes, you'll share stories and laughter with a small group of fellow wine enthusiasts" but we were there for 2.5 hours!! I'm not even exaggerating about the time because I have timestamps on photos I took of when I got there and when I left the property. The host took too long in between pours, would repeat information, and generally talked too much. I'm usually one to be intently listening during wine tastings out of respect to the host, but I honestly zoned out a couple times. It wasn't just me, after speaking with the other couples in our group after the experience finished, we all felt the same! There is also a note on their website regarding arrival time.. "to ensure exceptional hospitality to all tasting experiences we must begin and end on time" and because one of the couples were 30 minutes late, the experience started 30 minutes late.. which I get it, there could have been traffic, but other places this has happened the host has offered an additional pour to accommodate those who had been there on time, or they should have started without them because that's their written policy online! Note to those who are sensitive to the sun.. do not come here without sun protection, the umbrellas over the outdoor terrace seating do not provide any UV protection whatsoever, I was sunburnt after this tasting (yes, even with sunscreen). The views don't make up for the lack of hospitality. Neither did their wine, not memorable, too acidic, and I am typically one who enjoys a big Howell Mountain cab.

Through Platypus Tours, our host Gary introduced us to Gabriella at Balletto Vineyards. In…read moreaddition to the lovely grounds with lovely vines and the sustainable practices, Gabriella provided a tour of the winery which was so welcoming and informative. She shared insightful information about winemaking. We enjoyed the wine tasting experience in the outdoor tasting area and came home with wine to share with our family and friends.

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.

Four of us made a reservation for an Artisan flight tasting. We enjoyed Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonna,…read moreMerlot, Zinfandel, and an Estate Red Blend at a table in the patio overlooking the vineyards and a beautiful garden. Kirsten was informative and fun! It was our first wine tasting and did not disappoint! We will be sure to come back the next time we're in Sonoma Valley.

Shelli did an amazing job on the tour! She was very friendly and knowledgeable…read more We rode on a trolly with pedals but we didn't have to pedal because it was motorized. Honestly the angle for your legs to reach the pedals was kind of awkward and the seat got a bit uncomfortable half way through the tour. It was a bit hot in August but there was a small breeze that felt good. It was a fun experience.

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.

Experienced a private tasting of Harvest Moon in a friends home with Randy recently. He taught us a…read morelot about the region, history and production of his wines. His pride in his wine and processes shined through the entire time and that was reflected in the wine. We loved everything he poured and ordered 6 bottles to enjoy, while we wait to visit his Vineyard this November on a trip to Sonoma.

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.