We stopped by Stonemason Cellars before heading to the airport and had a wonderful time. We opted…read morefor the food and wine pairing, which included a variety of wines served alongside crackers and several of the jams they sell. Everything paired beautifully, and it was a fun way to experience their offerings. After our tasting, we stayed for a glass of Pinot and a cheese board, which was equally delicious, and we were able to try a couple of their mustards, one of which we ended up taking home! Shauna took care of us and was absolutely amazing! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience so enjoyable. We'd come back just to hang out with her. We visited on a weekday afternoon and had no trouble finding street parking, though I'm not sure what it's like during busier times. Overall, it was a great experience from start to finish. We'll definitely be back!

Service was amazing by Shana and met the owner TJ who was really nice! Loved the wine pairings and…read moreall the wines. Bought the white wine called Elevate, which pairs well with the pineapple habanero goat cheese that was served. Bought a quilted dog jacket for our dog.

Do you like wines that are big and bold? Gamba is the place to be. Call for a tasting reservation…read moreor just call and order some of the best Zinfandels you'll ever taste!

One of the best producers of Zinfandel on the planet. Gamba receives mid 90 scores from Robert…read moreParker. Must try the Rancho San Miguel. This is a neighbor that makes and pours out of Gamba. OMG, this is one of the best Zinfandel's I have tasted.

We stopped at Martinelli on a weekend trip through Napa and went for the pinot noir & cheeseboard…read moretasting. Everything was tasty, but the tasting itself felt a bit rushed, both the velocity of pours as well as the explanations we got. Definitely make use of the outdoor patio if the weather allows you. It's a bit of a shame it's this closeby to the road, the noise pollution of the passing cars is noticeable.

Was at another winery up the road a few weeks ago celebrating my birthday with a group of friends…read morewhen we decided we wanted to continue the party somewhere else. So we stopped here on our way back home. We were not disappointed. First and most importantly, there is a winery cat! I repeat, a winery cat! And he is so sweet! So if that's not enough to get you in then I guess we'll move on to the wine and the service! They were so friendly and welcoming when we walked in the door. They explained our tasting options and since we hadn't been there before we decided to go with the one that had more of a variety. It did not disappoint. The wines were all excellent and I walked away with a few of them. Inside is really cool as well, its like a museum that tells the history of the vineyard so you get a whole experience while wine tasting. Will definitely be back!

Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday this past weekend and the owner was so nice! We had a…read moreblast doing the tasting and learned so much about wine and how it's made. They were able to accommodate our group of 20 with little notice. While waiting for the rest of the group to come, the owner served us some Rose on the house. If you're in the area and need some wine, I recommend their Zinfandel! It's $25 per bottle and worth it! They have an array of of her wines as well. Their Syrah and Cab was delicious too. If you purchase wine, they will even waive your tasting fee!

So here is the deal for me. There are so many places to go these days, but to go where you can see…read morewhere the wine is actually produced, talk to the winemaker/owner, hear the full story and taste in a good environment, what else is needed. One vineyard and you have seen them all, the authentic production facility is what I like. Small tasting fee and you get credit against your purchase. Check it out, it will be worth your time.

Don was pouring wine at the door of the winery and even though we thought we were done wine tasting…read morehe was such a good salesman we stopped. He was full of information about the wines which were all delicious. I liked the Barbera and the viognier best, so I bought one of each - but all the wines we tasted were very, very good. Service is, obviously, great and the tasting room is cute. I will enjoy a return visit here. There are a few wines I didn't have time to try.

The wine was very good and the staff was very friendly and shared much about the wine. Cute little…read morespot with comfy seating and yummy snacks.

Stopped by for a second time since October, and like the first, our visit was spectacular. Kathy…read morewas not there but Melissa was equally fabulous and knowledgeable. We were lucky to have the best weather and were able to sit outside, although inside is lovely too. Can't wait to go back.

I'm going to start of by saying Melissa was great! So knowledgeable and super nice! She was so easy…read moreto talk to. This winery is cute and located in a residential area. The wines were all great! You get 9 or so pours. I loved the rosé and took a bottle home.

I had one of my most memorable vineyard visits today, when I went to Albini Family Vineyards…read more Albini is located in both the Russian River and Chalk Hill regions. Don Albini is the proprietor of the vineyard and does everything the old-fashioned way. Don does everything with heart! The grapes that go into the Albini wines are hand-punched. All wines are entirely natural. He uses natural yeast and doesn't filter the wine. BEAUTIFUL! I found Albini Family Vineyards as I searched the Internet for wineries in Chalk Hill (a region in Napa Valley / Russian River area). I find that the red wines (Syrah, Zinfandels) have a heavy fruit taste, heavy on the back of the tongue, & full of body. I contacted Don via his vineyard website and made an appointment to go visit the vineyard (Note: This is a family vineyard and there is no formal tasting room. Appointments are a must!). When you drive onto the property, it is an unassuming looking house with several acres of primarily zinfandel grapes. Both Don and I got to the vineyard at about the same time, and he greeted me with a huge smile and a very friendly personality! He began to tell me about his family wine business - he is a self-taught wine maker (he learned everything by reading books on wine making). He is also from an Italian family who has generations of wine makers, going all the way back to Northern Italy. Don showed us the pressing / hand punch process, bottling machines, fermentation process, corking, and just about everything that goes into producing a bottle of his wines. The tour (more like a casual discussion) took about 1 hour, and we enjoyed every moment of it! He's a one-man show and his wines surely taste like it is made with tons of TLC!!! Albini Family Vineyards only sell two kinds of wine - Zinfandel and Merlot. This year, there are three varieties of wine available: First, is the 2008 Zinfandel (500 cases; Russian River Valley); Second is the 2008 Zinfandel Ponzo Vineyard (500 cases; Russian River Valley); Third is the 2008 Merlot (Russian River Valley). We did an informal tasting of the 2008 Zinfandel, which was full of fruit, and delicious tastes in the front of the tongue. 75% of the grapes are from his personal vineyard, 25% from Ponzo vineyard. Don mentioned that this wine was heavier tasting than the other Zinfandel Ponzo Vineyard (which 75% of the grapes are from another vineyard, 25% from his vineyard). I opened a bottle of Merlot for dinner tonight and everyone really enjoyed it. Very rich depth of flavors in the wine! If you join his mailing list (free to join), you'll get a 20% discount on his wines. Currently, wines are $28 a bottle for the Zins, but you get it for $20 a bottle if you visit his winery or if you join his free mailing list. The Merlots are $18 a bottle with the discount. Truly a good value for the money! I purchased 1.5 cases of his wine because I want to share this newly found gem with my family & friends. I have to say that when I left the vineyard, I walked away very calm and relaxed. I walked away more educated about wines. I walked away with a new friend in Don. Each time that I enjoy my wine, I'll think of the great experience I had visiting the Albini Family Vineards. Don is a wonderful human being, and this characteristic is apparent in his wines. Note: Don is about to harvest his wines and begin the process for the 2011 wines. Contact him ASAP if you want to get on the mailing list and enjoy his wines.

After visiting Don and seeing how hands on he is with his wine i have a deeper respect for the man…read more He walked us through his tiny barn operation and showed us how everything is done by hand in order to preserve the natural flavors and complexity of the wine. Don does not use a pump to move the wine from the barrels into the tank, it is moved with buckets. He also mentioned that sometimes he spends the night in the barn in order to "hand punch" the grape / juice at least 5 times per day. All of this hard work and love go towards making his handcrafted wines. He doesn't have any employees just his family, friends and sometimes volunteers who have bought his wine before. I may volunteer next year and help him out. 2007 Release info: Russian River Merlot 300 cases. The 07 Merlot is rich, complex and laced with spice and black fruit flavors. It is still young and evolving. This wine is very well balanced and should continue to improve over the next 4 to 6 years with proper aging. Russian River Zinfandel 188 cases. The 07 Russian River Zinfandel is a big, fruit - forward wine with firm structure. Aromas of dark plum, blackberry and toasted oak set the tone for this concentrated wine. The palate follows up with very ripe berry fruit, mulled spices and a touch of new oak. The finish is quite long and generous. I will be placing my order in about 2 weeks. Let me know if you wanna jump on it. The prices haven't changed if you are on the mailing list (Merlot $20.50 / Zinfandel $23.50).

Furthermore Wines is a must-visit if you're interested in exploring California Pinot Noir. The…read morecross-section of Pinot Noirs from different vineyards across California is a truly unique experience. We hadn't visited in several years, and we were pleasantly surprised by the significant jump in the quality of the wines. It's exciting to see how much they've evolved. We're already looking forward to bringing our friends here the next time they're in town. If you're a fan of California Pinot Noir, this is definitely a place you should stop.

My first time to their location in Sebastopol. I typically go to the one in Healdsburg and enjoy…read morethat location quite a bit. I always come to listen to music- specifically jazz, which they feature quite a bit. The outdoor setting at this location is very nice. I could see it conducive for events or group reservations. I came with a friend to hear the music and there's plenty of seating. There's a huge redwood tree near the table which offers shade and there are also umbrellas in the sunnier locations. They were making pizza in their own pizza oven today- however for a 10 inch pizza I thought $22 was a little bit much. There are definitely a nice variety of Pinot's offered. However, I was in the mood for something chilled and I opted for their Rose of Pinot. I was pleased with the size of the pour but not sure I would order that variety again. I do appreciate that you can bring your own snacks there