One of the best small wineries in the area. Fabulous grounds with lavender fields (where we did yoga) 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. read more

Absolutely stunning property with an outside seating area that overlooks rolling vineyards and the hills of Bennett valley. We stumbled across this property on a recent visit with my dad who lives in the area and I'm so glad that we did. We didn't have reservations but we're still accommodated. Chris took us through our tasting for the day and was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and had a ton of great food recommendations for the area. The estate tasting consisted of 6 wines for $35. We were given a delicious pour of their non vintage brut rose as a welcome pour. I enjoyed all of the wine that we tasted through. Somehow during our visit I missed their lavender gardens but that just means I have to plan another visit. read more

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Beautiful views and lovely wines! They even have a lavender garden to walk through but beware of allergies friends! The picnic areas are lovely and our bachelorette crew loved having the space to just relax with our bottles and chat. Hours went by but the shady areas kept us cool and while their chairs weren't the most comfortable we loved our beautiful view and company! Both the wines we tried were fantastic! read more

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The grounds are stunning. Service was top notch. I'm totally a fan of them pouring two tastings at a time. Great to compare or perfect for the fast wine taster. It was chilly the day we went so we opted inside but both offer beautiful scenery. Bathrooms were super clean. Almonds were complimentary. Can not wait to come back when lavender is in bloom. read more

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Situated up on the western side of the Sonoma valley mtns, Matanzas Creek offers soothing and relaxing vibes with picturesque views of the vineyards and lavender fields below. They have multiple seating areas around the property which can accommodate larger parties. Huge down side is that they do not provide table-service, leaving you having to walk up to the tasting room to get more wine or use the washrooms (which is a treck depending on where you're located on the property). Did not do a formal wine tasting, just had a few bottles of Sav Blanc which was perfectly paired with our picnic (yes you can bring your own food!) and the sunshine. read more

I've known about this place for a long time. Seeing the hills covered in lavender does take a bit of luck, but when the lavender is in full bloom, it's actually quite beautiful. It's mainly an outdoor viewing area, very relaxing, and best of all, it's free. It's a great spot that welcomes the whole family. 很久以前就知道這個地方，要看到漫山遍野的薰衣草還需要靠一點運氣，不過當這裡長滿薰衣草，其實還挺漂亮的。主要是戶外觀賞的地方，非常舒服，而且免費，歡迎闔家光臨的好地方。 read more

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The grounds are gorgeous. The views are 5 stars. The wines are very good... but seem a bit pricey. The Estate tasting is generous. The only reason it's not 5 stars is that our server didn't tell us much about the history ... or much at all. Perhaps because we were the last tasting of the day. He also forgot to bring us water and kept stopping by before we were finished. In a competitive area, these details stand out. Still, the grounds!!!! read more

The winery is set in the Bennett Valley area of Santa Rosa. I went on a road rally with a number of people for a car club that ended here at the winery. There is a lavender garden you can walk through which gives you a nice sense of calm with the fresh scent all around you. Tasting is $35 per person unless you purchase a bottle of wine. It's free if so. I bought a petite Syrah blend that was pretty good. Matanzes' wine, to me, is overpriced for what it is. The tasting room area is broken into separate small rooms where one can sit and visit with a few friends. They sell all types of lavender ointments and such. The man who assisted me was friendly. read more

Shout out to Brad for the most amazing honeymoon wine tasting experience! We came here on accident when one of our reservations got messed up. I am so thankful we did! The lavender gardens and the property are stunning and the wine was delicious. Brad understood I'm a white girly (and typically not Chardonnay) so he let us taste all the Sauvignon blancs they had available. We left with 4 bottles and some of the handmade lavender merch as well. It was the best day! read more

Matanzas Creek Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

My friends and I wanted to hit up some wineries in Sonoma County, and Matanzas Creek was our first stop. We decided not to make a reservation as we weren't sure what time we would get there and didn't think it'd be necessary since February is off season. We had also checked their website the night before, there was plenty of availability for wine tastings on Sunday, so we figured it would be okay. We walked in Sunday around 2:30. Sadly by the time we arrived, they were fully booked for all indoor seating areas, so we ended up buying a bottle and sitting outside on their patio. They're known for their merlot and chardonnay. We tried a couple of the recommended wines at the bar before committing to a bottle (still managed to squeeze in a mini wine tasting!), and the 2021 Desvelado was our favorite, so we got a bottle for $70. It was a bit chilly out but still manageable, so we didn't mind sitting outside and chatting as we slowly sipped our wine. No one else was out on the patio, so we had it all to ourselves. We also took our wine glasses and walked around the grounds a little bit. They have a small creek running through the property which was pretty. The 2021 Desvelado was okay, but honestly it was a bit underwhelming compared to the wine from the two other wineries we went to afterwards. read more

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Brad was our host on Thursday and was so very kind and helpful! The red and the white wines are lovely and flavorful . We will definitely be back! read more

The surrounding is so peaceful and elegant! We came here but the wine tasting is almost closed so we strolled around to enjoy the beauty of the lavender garden, the barn and the joyful people gathering and wine tasting here. We will be back sometime later read more

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Hidden gem would be an understatement. Us wine drinkers usually gravitate towards Napa when we go wine tasting but boy is Sonoma county up there with the best of them. Matanzas is a humble giant, some of the best whites I've ever tasted especially their Sauvignon Blanc which has such a vibrant stone fruit start with a clean finish in your mouth. The winery itself is breathtaking with lavender fields and a picnic grotto area and a bocce ball court? Amazing. They allow dogs as well which made our lives easier not having to find a sitter for our day trip from the east bay. Nicole, our sommelier was terrific, insightful and gave us great info on other gems in the area. I vote this winery as the best place to take your out of town family and friends. read more

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Me and my friends visited here for a bachelorette and had very poor customer service. After being there for about 30 minutes at our table, no one came to check in on us. I had to ask for a menu and how their tastings/ wines work. I expected instead for someone to come around and help us since all other parties at the winery were getting help. They were not very busy at the time so it wasn't due to lack of staff. We had to ask for wine glasses and water also, which I think should be standard. The only reason I gave this review two stars instead of one was the beautiful scenery and views. read more

Did a walk in tasting, their flight of wines was very good and unique with a friendly host and atmosphere. Unfortunately unable to walk around due to reservations and weather but property was still beautiful! read more

Matanzas Creek Winery - Walk in wine tasting. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

A lovely winery with an incredibly beautiful landscape! Making a reservation online for a tasting was very easy. Finding the winery was also pretty easy and there was plenty of parking available. We showed up about an hour early with the hope to explore the grounds. However it started to rain. We were able to start our tasting early. The wines we had were fabulous. A great showcase of grapes in the area. The gentleman leading our tasting was great - he let us sub in a wine, answered all of our questions, and even provided a map so we could see where each grape was grown. I'd absolutely recommend this winery to anyone visiting the area and would love to return in the future. read more

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I'm writing as a loyal wine club member to share a disappointing experience my mother and I had during our visit to the winery on Saturday, July 12. We arrived hoping to enjoy a tasting, and I completely understood when we were politely informed that weekend tastings require a reservation. I respected that policy and opted to purchase a bottle instead, which my mother and I enjoyed on the deck. However, I was disheartened to witness another member--who had been told the same thing just minutes before--receive not only multiple tastings for herself and her two guests, but also water and attentive service from the same staff member who had denied us the same. In contrast, my mother and I were never once checked on or offered any hospitality, even as we sat at the same type of table on the same deck. When I went inside to request water after we had finished our bottle, the staff member claimed not to have seen us--despite the limited number of tables and the clear visibility on the deck. When I brought up the difference in treatment, I was told the other guest "had recently become a member" and that the staff member "knew her." I left the winery feeling like I wasn't valued simply because I wasn't a familiar face. That's incredibly disappointing--not only as a member, but as someone who has proudly supported Matanzas Creek for its incredible wine and inspiring story, especially as a Latina myself who takes great pride in uplifting women and Hispanic-owned businesses. This experience has caused me to seriously reconsider my membership. I hope you take this feedback to heart and ensure your staff is trained to treat all guests, especially members, with equal courtesy and respect. Please cancel my membership ASAP. read more

So picturesque and peaceful. Matanzas Creek Winery has been on my bookmarks for a while particularly because their lavender field stood out to me, so I'm glad I finally got to experience it, although not at peak lavendar season. I came here with a couple gf's and it was September, so the lavender fields weren't as purple or fragrant. We still enjoyed walking through the fields and around the property after our tasting. Our host was very attentive - it was a hot day and he noticed every time we were dodging the sun. Every time he came out with the next pour, he fixed the umbrellas for us. My gf's and I all enjoyed the wines. We were saying it would be a great place to get a membership. I currently live out of state but if I were back to visit, I'd def consider it. It was already gorgeous, but I imagine it's even more gorgeous in the fall with all the foliage, and in the summer in peak lavender season. They have a cute little gift shop inside. There's indoor and outdoor seating for the tastings. There are tables around the property so it'd be a nice place for a picnic as well. Would definitely come back if I'm in Sonoma county again! read more

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Such a lovely winery Kendra was very pleasant and kind Out of the 6 wines, I liked the Rosé Malbec the most :) Beautiful scenery read more

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This review is for the customer service we received today. We were so looking forward to visiting the winery with my parents in law today. We made reservations but upon waking up the in laws felt very ill with some flu like illness and could not go. I was sad but at the same time understand we had to cancel so I contacted the staff and they responded promptly saying they were able to cancel the reservation which was very kind of them. I LOVE how they are dog friendly and look forward to visiting them in the future. They are super close to the hotel we like to stay at as well so it would have been a great trip for all 5 of us (including our puppy). Next time! read more

Really a lovely, picturesque place with delicious (and fairly priced) wine tasting and charcuterie. We arrived 30 mins later for our tasting reservation because we went followed the GPS to the wrong place ‍). The staff was understanding and accommodating, continuing with our tasting as planned. They have beautiful lavender gardens on site that are great for photos and sooo many lovely buzzing honey bees that the flowers look like they are vibrating. A cute little gift shop features lavender products and much more. Everything we were looking for on our Mom/Daughters trip! read more

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I went middle of May for my birthday & it was really nice. The weather was okay but the workers told me that June / July would be really nice to come. The lavender is to bloom around this time. I want to go back when everything blooms! The wine tasted real good & they educate you with all the wine they serve. The vibe is just right for a nice relaxing evening celebrating a big event. read more

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This review is primarily for the club member experience. The winery offers club member events at a relatively nominal charge of $25pp - ok no big deal and I figure I'd rather have to buy a ticket to be certain of a good experience. Ehhh...I get there halfway into the event and clearly a lot of folks camped themselves out next to the only two food stations (which were just card tables) so they could fly in and snatch every one of the dozen or so bites that arrived out of the kitchen at a pace of what seemed to be every 18 minutes. So no food for me . Yes you could have as much wine as you wanted but I can just as easily do that at home. I'd prefer to see them ratchet down the number of club parties, charge a higher ticket price and do it right - add a few roaming servers with the food and maybe offer a couple of tours of the lavender garden. The tasting room staff are always lovely, the property is gorgeous and I live right down the road so I'll keep coming back but I hope they reconsider offering just a couple of higher end events. read more

My wife and I have been wine club members here for about the past 6 years now and have visited many times. They have some great wines here, whether white or red. In addition to wine, the property has a lavender field from which they've made hand sanitizer, soap, lotion, etc. All in all, this is a great place to visit, have some good wine, chat with some of the staff read more

I was a member of this winery for a year... I would not recommend anyone join the wine club. Wine clubs are all about hospitality and experience. Unfortunately, the only person that I had excellent service from was Sergio. I used my membership benefits at La Crema twice (sister winery) and the second time I visited they remembered me! This never happened at Matanzas while visiting countless times as a member. As a member of Matanzas I was able to reserve complementary charcuterie plates, while this was much appreciated they never once remembered or brought it out without me asking directly for it. If you ever have an issue and give constructive feedback via email they will not respond. I was only able to attend one event due to conflicting schedules. I had reservations for a February release party that I could not attend because my flight got canceled and they would not refund my money. Then I attended another Sunset Summer event that was advertised as a bring your own food/picnic event. They gave a splash of rose at the entrance and then you had to purchase glasses of wine or bottles. So underwhelming and fully represented the ethos of doing the bare minimum for their members. Overall, I enjoyed the wines and the lavender fields and products on site but sadly this winery misses the mark with creating experiences or connections with their members. read more

We stopped at Matanzas Creek during our visit to the Napa and Santa Rosa area and it did not disappoint. The lavender gardens created such a beautiful backdrop for our wine tasting, and the service was incredibly friendly. read more

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This review is specifically for their "Come Over October" complimentary tasting. A fun concept that is part of a national campaign encouraging people to come together over wine in the month of October. Free Tickets available under events on their website with rsvp through Tock (while they last). Matanzas Creek is set amongst mountains in Bennett Valley, their grounds and patio areas are really beautiful. Due to the heat the tasting was inside, we sat on a comfy loveseat with a coffee table for our wines. Very relaxing atmosphere. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The tasting consisted of 3 wines ~ Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Merlot. We were also served a welcome glass of Róse. I enjoyed all the selections of the tasting and purchased the Sauvignon Blanc. I noticed a list of events they hold and yoga in the vineyard caught my interest, I'll have to come back and check that out. Great experience. read more

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We went for their share and pair Sunday tasting and had a really great time! It's a gorgeous winery and each wine we tried was excellent. We also were able to play bocce ball and walk through their lavender garden. We weren't there at the right time for when the lavender is in bloom but it's a great excuse to go back! :) read more

This place is actually a beautiful little slice of heaven off the beaten path in Sonoma. Just gorgeous! We went for a tasting and ended up becoming members because the wines were as good as the views. And Brad, who tended to us during our tasting, was amazing. He was easy to talk to and made our experience so pleasant. A little nice touch that I would add is that he personally included a note in our first club shipment. Just a great personal touch! read more

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Love the setting, the friendly staff and of course, the fabulous wines! Whites are my fav but many reds to choose from as well! And the lavender garden and products for sale are the icing on the cake. read more

Overall beautiful winery! The vibes immaculate because the property has a great view of the valley. They were booked the for reservations the Saturday we visited. One staff member said we could only do bottle service which we elected to do. We were there over an hr and only noticed 1 group come in, wish they could have accommodated a tasting. We got a bottle of Sauv Blanc which was okay, a bit more bitter than I'm used to. Would come back for the vibe but not necessarily the wine. read more

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Courtesy of the Hyatt Regency Santa Rosa, we received a BOGO coupon to experience Matanzas Creek. A short 10 minute drive from the hotel in a beautiful valley, the property was amazing! We were greeted with the sweet sent of lavender and sounds of classic French music filling the air. They graciously accommodated us (we did NOT have a reservation) and proceeded to pour several wines which were quite delightful. We look forward to revisiting Matanzas Creek on a future trip, and won't hesitate to ry one of their wines in our local wine shop. read more

Having admired wines of Matanzas creek in multiple occasions, it was no surprise that this had to be an essential winery to visit on a recent trip to Sonoma Coast. The winding road to the winery is a bit of a mystical adventure in itself, driving among the largely residential and woody Bennet Valley Road. Now, as far as the winery experience, it's a bit of a mix. Expect everything to be extremely casual. The wine glasses were full of hard water stains. There isn't much attention to design. The patio, which was originally intended to have excellent views, is largely blocked by the ugly cover that they installed, blocking the view for almost all the tables. The folks working here are very kind and down to earth, but some are not very knowledgeable about wine. The wines are of course excellent. Perhaps the highlight of Matanzas creek is indeed the lavender field and drying barn. It is of decent size and makes for a wonderful adventure to explore. Matanzas Creek is overall a good winery to visit, but would be even better if there was more attention paid to highlighting the setting, design, glass cleanliness and educating staff about wine. On the other hand, there are the gorgeous lavender fields, kind people and a feel of visiting someone's home to drink a glass of wine. Without the lavender fields, I would have certainly said to skip the winery visit and just grab one of their excellent bottles at the store. read more

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7/3/21 My boyfriend and I came up to Santa Rosa for the 4th of July weekend and our first stop was the Matanzas Creek Winery. The drive to the winery is very scenic and beautiful. As you enter the winery, you can see the main building at the top of the hill and the lavender gardens below. We parked at the bottom of the hill, close to where the lavender gardens begin and we walked up to the winery room. The staff are very friendly and I'm not sure how they could tell we had a long drive, but they immediately directed us to the restroom. After that business was taken care of, one of the ladies showed us to our table. The winery only takes reservations that must be made online prior to arrival. We were seated outside with a lovely view, the weather was perfect! We did the Comparative Tasting and added a charcuterie board as well. The lady that helped us was nice, but too talkative in my opinion. Overall, I enjoyed the wine, the snacks and the view. The lavender garden is very lovely and smells great! read more

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We came here for a Come Over October event and had a wonderful time. The atmosphere here is fantastic. It's an absolutely gorgeous winery with the scent of their lavender fields filling the air. The gentleman pouring our wine was amazing , I believe his name might have been Brad. Very laid back and knowledgeable. All of the wines we tried were excellent. This will definitely be on the list of go to wineries whenever we are in the area. read more

This place has become a part of the fabric of our lives in Sonoma County. Throughout the year, we leverage the membership program to play bocce, picnic, enjoy the lavender and the great wine. Their red blends are delightful and my favorite to pick up each time. Nestled in the foothills of Sonoma Mountain, this spot is beautiful and a lovely hidden gem. Not to mention the staff are incredible! They greet us so warmly and by name each time we visit. read more

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Came here today for a tasting and picnic with my man and brother and sister in law... set back beautifully in the mountains, the vineyards are in their beautiful fall colors and the entrance greets you with scents of jace set, rosemary and other herbs and fragrant flowers... The staff is very professional and knowledgeable about the wines and we bought several bottles (enjoyed one outdoors with the lunch we had brought). The gardens are gorgeous. Except for a few hungry wasps that were trying to get our food and the gardeners with their noisy leaf blowers, it was a lovely way to spend the afternoon. read more

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The setting wine tasting is very nice and beautiful. But I feel like the people service wasnt all there for guests unless your a club member or who knows. Our server did his best and even offer off the flight chart to taste. Charcuterie board was good. Overall the experience of wine tasting here at this winery was alright. I love my Lodi club member way better or could've been a miss and hit service. Very snobby place. My husband end up getting 2 bottle. I didn't like any of the flight or wine here at all. But their atmosphere lavender garden and dining in for a pinic table was beautiful. There was quit people coming in for those picnic table at noon. read more

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By far, our favorite stop while in wine country. We learned so much about the process and and the subtleties between different types of wine. The lavender fields (even though they weren't in bloom) are amazing and a picnic is a must. read more

Matanzas Creek Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I visited Matanzas Creek Winery this past weekend with 7 of my friends for my birthday. To start, making the reservation was extremely easy. You can make it on the website but I called to confirm a couple of details because we had such a large party -- Amanda, in the tasting room was friendly and helpful. The grounds and setting at Matanzas Creek are absolutely serene and breathtaking. We had a picturesque picnic table that was comfortable and partially shaded which was perfect. I am not a wine connoisseur by any means, but absolutely loved the bottles we purchased - especially the Sauvignon Blanc, followed closely by the Merlot (I believe it was Jackson). As Matanzas mentions in their description here - they make wine but they really create an experience - yes. My friend's partner is a professional photographer and took photos of us in one of the gardens - the backdrop, the weather, the wine, the company - made for an absolutely perfect day and unforgettable birthday. Looking forward to returning for the lavender bloom in June - I can only imagine just how stunning the property and experience will be then. read more

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