Cool place! We did a lot this day and it was nice to chill and have a glass of Pinot…read more Would love to try the tasting next time, it seems very affordable and offers an Adventorous selection. The space was bright and inviting. Server was great too!

We were exploring downtown Healdsburg recently during the Christmas break. Since there were so…read moremany intriguing tasting rooms, we decided to check one out. We chose to drop in Marine Layer Wines. The tasting room is located in a very nice area in beautiful downtown Healdsburg across Healdsburg square. Parking is accessible all around the street and Healdsburg square. The modern decor was beautiful and bright. There were plenty of tables and couches to accommodate all different size parties. The vibe was inviting and family friendly. There was a cozy fireplace in the front as well. We ordered a glass of Lyra Pinot Noir and a glass of Aries Chardonnay. My Pinot Noir was smooth while the wifey's Chardonnay was crisp and refreshing. The wine was great quality. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Marine Layer Wines. The staff was nice and helpful. We appreciated the family friendly environment. It was nice to take a break from the hustle and bustle of Christmas, by relaxing with a nice glass of wine.

Stressed Vines is super dog friendly (please stay off the furniture). It's been quiet the couple…read moretimes we have gone and they often bring a bed out for our older pup to rest on. She doesn't typically go into any bed and plopped right in to nap, always a good sign. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The focus is Pinot and Chard and there is a lovely bubble too across two flights. Highly recommended trying one of each flight in your group to find your faves across both. They don't offer a wine club discount as you see that if you get your wine shipped. They have events throughout the year including in the summer with the music in the plaza series, members can reserve a seat from them and take a bottle or glass to enjoy the vibes.

Wow, this was such an accidental find and well worthwhile. I stumbled into stressed minds after…read morehaving lunch and were promptly welcomed by the owner. We opted for tastings which started with a complementary glass of bubbly. The owner was so knowledgeable and friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed sitting in the comfortable lounge and tasting fantastic wines. We will definitely return!

I recently visited Williamson Wines with a group of twelve people for a food and wine pairing…read morelunch. We were completely blown away by the thoughtful menu, knowledgeable hosts, and warm hospitality from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, Kyle welcomed us and seamlessly guided us through the experience, sharing the rich history of Williamson Wines alongside detailed stories behind every dish and glass. Both Kyle and Jesse went above and beyond to keep our group engaged and exceptionally well cared for throughout the entire meal. The culinary offerings were outstanding. The chef even came out to check on our table, presenting six expertly crafted courses. As someone with food allergies, I was especially grateful for how attentive the team was--strictly accommodating dietary needs and seamlessly providing tailored alternatives without missing a beat. Our Pairing Highlights: - Shrimp Cocktail (housemade cocktail sauce, avocado) | Paired with Sparkling White Wine - Creole Beef Chili (mango salsa, peppers, kidney beans, tortilla strips, Herbie's Creole + Cajun Seasonings) | Paired with Viognier 2023 - French Onion Chicken (gruyere, caramelized onions, toasted baguette, Herbie's mixed herbs) | Paired with Grenache 2022 - House-made Lemon Ricotta Ravioli (preserved lemon, spinach, garlic, basil, cream, parmesan, Herbie's Italian Seasoning) | Paired with Meritage 2021 - Croissant Bread Pudding (Republica del cacao dark chocolate sauce, Tahitian vanilla, Herbie's Wattleseed) | Paired with Grange Cuvée 2022 - Mushroom Tart Bite | Paired with Sparkling Shiraz While every single dish hit the mark, the Lemon Ricotta Ravioli and French Onion Chicken were the highlights for me. The wine pairings elevated every bite; I'm a sucker for a great Viognier, and couldn't resist taking two bottles home! The Grange Cuvée was also a refreshing standout. The ambiance struck the perfect balance--refined and elegant without feeling stuffy or overly formal. Thank you to Kyle, Jesse, the chef(s), and the entire Williamson team for an unforgettable outing. I'm already counting down to my next visit!

Super fun tasting experience! I was looking for a chill way to eat and enjoy wines for a reasonable…read moreprice, and this was far and away the best deal. Very nice service (shoutout Gabe!) who walked us through the wines and cracked some jokes along the way. Recommend for your first wine tasting experience for sure!

Bridget is so sweet and I love this place so much! They have sardines and wine and everything is…read moreauthentically Italian in this cute little town of Healdsburg. I am making a reservation for this weekend when they stay open later like until 7 pm. I can't wait to try all of their Italian white wines. She is truly delightful and made my day in Healdsburg so much fun! I'm sorry I forgot to take a picture of the sardines

Super kind, great red wines, and they waive a tasting fee with the purchase of 1 bottle! Located…read moresuper conveniently downtown, it is worth walking the one block from the plaza! The pours are generous, and the vibes are great. It's

My husband and I had a wonderful relaxing afternoon at the Hawley Winery Tasting Room. The staff…read morewere not only friendly and welcoming but they didn't rush us. We could really enjoy each tasting. We also had the wonderful opportunity to meet Austin the wine maker and had some really friendly chats with everyone who worked there. As for the taste of their wines... my husband loves reds and I love whites and because we have different tastes we have never found a winery where we thought it would be beneficial to join their wine club. We loved all the wines we tried, so yes, we joined their wine club. By the time we finished our tasting, we left definitely feeling like we had made new friends. Thank you Austin and team for a lovely afternoon. We will definitely be back.

Winnie the pup was the best thing this place had going. The wine was horrid and ruined my prior…read moreexperience. Service was great, location is great, the wine is no good.

After we visited Marine Layer, we asked what tasting room they would recommend, and they…read morerecommended Blood Root. This is a newer tasting room that has a kind of funky, semi-industrial, gothic vibe inside. They did seem to allow online reservations, but only for a day in advance. We walked in on a Saturday, and there was plenty of space. I enjoyed a lot of the wines we tried, and it was fun to learn about their winery. I bought a bottle of Remy Saves The Sea, which was a really interesting mix of white varietals. Also, I appreciated that they have a snacks menu, and we got the seasonal cheese and also the popcorn. Both were really good, and having some food was helpful to balance a day of wine tasting. Their prices are very reasonable. I also felt like it is a fun place to hang out, with a nice outdoor patio as well as indoor space.

Fun place to visit for varietals you can't typically find to taste. They have snacks to purchase as…read morewell as glasses/bottles/tastings. Staff was really friendly and made recommendations as requested for wines and wineries.

Nice tasting room in Healdsburg that's more of an urban winery. We were there for the Wine Road…read morebarrel tasting weekend. We were seated in the pretty back room and our host was very knowledgeable of their wines. He did a great job. Brought out some complimentary crackers, cheese, and salami too. Unfortunately we couldn't order a charcuterie board that day. They have great reviews on their wines so that's why we stopped in. If you like sweet and overly floral wines, this is the place for you.

I love this place simply because they have varietals that are not as common at other tasting rooms!…read moreIt's great to be able to try something different, and they are all usually pretty good. The staff are also incredibly friendly and the atmosphere is 10/10. I love small local businesses like this because you get a much more intimate tasting experience compared to going to a big corporate winery.

SCW and I really enjoyed the tasting experience here at Siduri Wine Bar. While we were in…read moreHealdsburg and had a little time we stopped into Siduri. You don't need a reservation however we were visiting in the off season and you'd probably want one during season. We were quickly seated in a comfortable area and our tasting began. A big reason for the 5 star review was our host Wolfgang. He was an incredible host, perceptive, kind, knows his wine and really cares. Throughout our tasting we learned about the wines on offer as well as background into the area which really adds to the experience. The wines, albeit subjective to individual palate were really good. I enjoyed them all and we left with a few bottles to try later. They have quite the range in their vineyards from Oregon down to Santa Barbara that really express the climates they grow in. The tasting room is very relaxing and inviting which leads to a really good experience. I really enjoyed Siduri and would recommend.

I've passed by Siduri Wine Bar & Tasting Lounge in downtown Healdsburg countless times and was…read moreexcited to finally stop in! I had a reservation scheduled with a friend for 11 a.m. on a Monday and we were greeted immediately as we walked in and told we could pick where we wanted to sit.  I noticed immediately that the tasting room is absolutely beautiful! They have large windows with lots of natural light and several seating area options including tables and lounge type areas with nice chairs. They also have a beautiful map showing where their grapes come from. Siduri specializes in cool-climate Pinot Noirs from vineyards along the California coast all the way up to Washington and Oregon.  During the tasting I enjoyed: - 2023 Sonoma County Chardonnay - 2021 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir - 2020 Sealift Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast AVA The RRV Pinot Noir was hands down my favorite and a great price point too.  Chris was our host and he was wonderful and very knowledgeable about all the wines and answered all our questions throughout the visit. I highly recommend visiting Siduri Wine Bar & Tasting Lounge!

We had an excellent evening at Furthermore Wines. We came for the live (complimentary) jazz on…read moreSaturdays and were both so pleased with this venue. The decor and ambience are classy and understated. Gabe was working the bar- so personable and also knowledgeable of their wines. We tried a few before settling on a bottle. Pinots are their specialty and we loved the ones we tasted. Will definitely come back for wine & Saturday night jazz.

I came across an article that mentioned some of the top places to get amazing Pinot Noirs. I can't…read moreremember what the article was and I've been trying to locate it again, but of all the 5 places the article named, I was pleasantly surprised to see that a spot in Healdsburg made the list. Being a member at another place in the area, Healdsburg was a familiar place to me. I came across the article at the perfect time as my husband and I were making a day trip to pick up my shipment. We live in Sacramento to Healdsburg is only a two hour drive away. I was beyond happy to see that we're wasn't a wait when we arrived. They are tons of cute velvet couches in all different colors and the busking itself is very tall with huge ceiling and really amazing decorations. We received excellent service and I was blown away at how amazing their Pinot Noir selection was. Only $35 for 5 pours! I felt so relaxed and not at all rushed. Some live music was getting ready to start when we left and I was sad we couldn't stay for that but now I know for next time. This was such a beautiful wine and music lounge and i'm very excited to visit again.

If it weren't for PG&E, we may have never found Selby this past weekend. My gf and I had an…read moreafternoon lunch and tasting appointment elsewhere but decided to arrive early for coffee, saunter around the square and check out some of the shops. The high winds really changed the trajectory of our plans. PG&E turned off the power when we were in the coffee shop. Apparently, it affected everyone. It's not too bad wandering around downtown Healdsburg early Sunday morning actually. We knew we would find someone with some wine out. That's when we rounded the corner from Matheson St. down Center and saw Xzavier smiling on the patio after setting the leaf blower to the side. We lamented the high winds and power turned off by PG&E to him, and he welcomed us exclaiming he had wine he could pour. We gladly entered the beautiful patio surrounded by lush foliage. We both took a seat - partial shade and bright rays of sunshine on my back. He brought out whatever our little hearts desired and was very descriptive about the wines. The varietals here are a bit different than most. They had Carignan, Grenache, Petite Verdot and a couple different Zinfandels in addition to the other familiar types such as Chardonnay, Rose, Savignon Blanc, Cabernet and Pinto Noir. I was impressed with the arsenal of wines here! I am usually a fan of the lighter reds which generally translates to Pinot Noir. However, I loved the Grenache! The Old Vine Zinfandel and Azevedo Cabernet I had to take home also. This Cabernet was different than any other I'd ever tasted though. The grapes grow amongst Eucalyptus trees, and that flavor profile carried over into the wine. The smell and the taste was most unique and lovely. When you think there's not much difference out there, Selby will prove you wrong. This is an exceptional tasting room complete with patio full of flowers and greenery. I will gladly repeat this experience.

I went here for a girls day for a friend's birthday. The tasting space is very tranquil and felt…read moreoddly private even though it's a shared space so it felt like a really intimate experience - like a secret garden! Would definitely recommend!! Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Happy to return in the future.