Wonderful family owned winery. Stopped in for a wine tasting and enjoyed their beautiful vineyard. Really enjoyed the Viognier, a lovely crisp wine with peachy notes. People are friendly and helped give recs for where to go next! read more

Mounts Family Winery - Wineries Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Wow what a place. We did a wine trail and they were on it. First off we walked in and they greeted us instantly. Gave us our choices of place to sit down and how to get water if needed. They poured 4 wines some were more to preference than others but it did show a wind range in styles. Even if you don't know like one you have a good shot of liking others. I'd definitely come back. read more

Coolest little spot with the nicest people. Best family. They're all involved. I loved all the wines. Everything about this place was a great vibe. No pretentiousness. Just good times. Please support the little family owned wineries. They put a lot of love in their small lots and it shows when you taste the wine. read more

Mounts Family Winery - Wineries Near Me - Healdsburg, California

it was quite a drive to find this little winery tucked up in the hills off of dry Creek Road. It was well worth it. It was a lovely drive. The view was amazing. You could see the Dry Creek Valley. The vineyards were gorgeous. It's a family winery that has some delicious wines. read more

The trip to this winery is well worth it! The drive is beautiful and once you are there, you have an amazing view! The whole family was working the day we visited and you could feel the pride they take in their winery and wines. We were very happy to find this smaller family winery with great hospitality and great wines! read more

We love this beautiful family winery and have visited 3 times. The wines are fantastic and we love Svetlana! Thank you for another great tasting from 7/17/21! I am posting pics from Fall 2020 and 7/17/21. read more

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Our first visit to this family winery. We had reserved in advance with Lana the owner for a personal and private tasting. We we're welcomed like family and had a wonderful intimate experience. The Ambiance was unlike anything we've experienced in 35+ years in Wine country. We loved their wines (many unique varietals) So impressed, that we are now members of their wine program. Please do Note: This is not a group destination. read more

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Second time here at mounts family vineyard- and just so much fun. Lana, the proprietress, is so knowledgeable and such a good storyteller, not to mention a green thumb. We laid out a picnic and I almost regret eating while we were drinking the tasty (and interesting) wines. A spectacular view, a family establishment (started in prunes and slowly converted to grapes in the 50s) and wonderful conversation... what more could you want? read more

My boyfriend and I visited Mounts Family Winery in December of 2022. The wine and views were amazing, but the service from owner Lana was phenomenal. She was friendly and informative, and gave an overall great experience. I have been wanting to plan another visit to this winery as soon as I can. read more

Fantastic experience. Rustic barn surrounded by old school farm machinery will make you feel like you've taken a step back in time. The wine delicious and the scenery will add a backdrop for you to enjoy. This place is what Sonoma is all about. read more

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A family owned gem winery off the main roads in Dry Creek Valley. Located in the middle of a rolling vineyard with stunning views you will find Mounts. Take a break from the tasting rooms and enjoy a ride up West Dry Creek Road. Small production wine with a friendly staff and owners pouring generous amounts help you kick back and relax. Estate grown Rhone and Bordeaux grape varietals are on the tasting menu. Classic Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel is also offered as you meander around the old barn style tasting area. A really cool wine country experience and hospitality. read more

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We stumbled on Mounts purely by accident, as we drunkenly invaded the local Dry Creek wineries back in October. As we meandered down Dry Creek Road we saw a hand painted sign that said "Tasting Today". Didn't have to tell us twice. As we trucked along a dirt road through fields of vines, it felt like we were suddenly in Tuscanny. We rolled into the parking lot, parking next to Oso the Snakebit Dog, and walked to the tasting room. The Mounts family are some of the nicest folks you could possibly meet, and are far removed from the typically snobbish Sonoma or worse, Napa vineyards. Welcoming and friendly, we sampled their wines. Now, picturesque settings, wonderful people, and Oso the Snakebit Dog Don't Pet Him Or He'll Chew Your Face Off aside, a winery is only as good as their sauce. And ho-lee bejesus, their stuff is tasty. The Syrah was excellent. Their Petite Syrah was tremendous. But their Zin... oooh, their Zin was sampled right out of the barrel and it was phee-nom-i-nal. So much so, we slapped down the credit card immediately and snagged a case. On the return trip to pick up the futures, I contemplated suicide at missing out on the cab, but brightened up when I was told my first wine club shipment would have a few bottles of Cab Franc and "maybe a surprise just for me." Oh how I love them. Get thee to Mounts, and get there quick, before their very limited run sells out. Just don't pet the dog. He's snakebit I tell ya!! read more

To get to the Mounts Family Winery tasting area, follow the signs (it's on the way to Michel-Schlumberger) and find yourself driving down a dirt path straight through the middle of the vineyard. The natural wonderment continues as you overlook the vineyard and lush greenery expanse from the parking area (see local picture I posted). According to the Mounts, the vineyard is very old, but the family just opened up their winery this past November - our outdated 2006-2007 Russian River map did not even have them on it! The Mounts were extremely warm and hospitable, providing us with plenty of updated maps to take with us and chatting about their wines (interesting Petite Sirah..what a cute freakin' name!) and the new business. And DUDE, they had BBQ sausages and snacks for visitors - I know all you fellow cheapasses who aren't willing to pay the $5 tasting fee at other wineries (it's just SO unnecessary and usually a harbinger of a crappy, commerical vibe) will appreciate that if you catch it. Good people who make decent wine deserve visitors and customers! Support family-owned businesses! Yay! read more

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Very annoyed one of my last updates is gone....will be writing a full featured article on this great family and winery soon in my new blog. David and Lana are hard at work right now making the 09 Zin (two this year), Syrah, Petite Syrah, Cab and Cab Franc.....David's attention to detail and quality, in making big wines that are stunning in color, aroma, flavor, and drink now, but can be laid down for years, is impressive. The 2007 Syrah just won a gold medal in Harvest Fair...and their 07 Zin a silver....I don't think there is a bad one in the bunch. New release and pickup party mid Oct - drop in. read more

My hubby G already reviewed these guys, but I feel like I have to add in my two cents as well. As far as wineries go, this one is a must visit. The Mounts family is as down to earth and real as it gets- Lana will take excellent care of you tasting while you rest at the benches just outside of the barrel room overlooking their vines and the gorgeous Dry Creek valley. As for the wines- I haven't had one yet that I don't like. Don't miss the rose (perfect for a hot Dry Creek day), the Zin (so good, we bought futures!), the syrah (especially delicious), the petite syrah (so good its sinful) and being released in 2010, the grenache (early tastings tell me its well worth the wait!). This down to earth winery is always on our Healdsburg agenda! read more

No pretentious anything here. This is what you get when a wine maker wants you to concentrate on wine and have people enjoy the tasty in a little more rustic setting. Sitting at top of the dry creek valley, and a barn of combination barrel and tasting room, enjoy these delicious wines. The views alone are worth coming here. Sit back, relax and swirl an old vine zin. Life really doesn't get any better than this. All reasonably priced too. read more

I love Mounts Winery. Both times we have been there the people are so nice and friendly. Granted we are going during Passport weekend and things can get hectic at times. You still have time to chat with the folks there and learn about the wines and how they produce them. The atmosphere is always fun and upbeat. I always look forward to our stop at Mounts. Heck, I liked it so much I became a member of their wine club. It's a definite must visit if you're in the Dry Creek area. Cheers! read more

I tasted Mounts for the first time yesterday. They were pouring at a tasting in Oakland's Franklin Square Wine Bar - $5 for 5 tastes or a dollar a taste. My daughter and I walked there from our house and I tasted all five: 2008 Two Creeks Rose, 2007 Estate Zin, 2007 Estate Syrah, 2007 Estate Cabernet Franc, and 2007 Estate Petite Sirah. They were all pretty young and it was hard for me to tell which ones would age well. I think I liked the Petite Sirah the best but the Cab Franc was pretty good too. Maybe next time I am in Healdsburg, I will stop by to see their beautiful property. read more

Authentic, small family winery well off the beaten path. Expect some great wines without hype or commercialism of the larger spots. If you are looking for something authentic and relish meeting the folks who own the land and make the product, then you'll want to visit Mounts Family Winery. read more

My Doctor recommended this vineyard to me! Really nice owner; we were an HOUR early for our tasting and he nicely accomodated us anyway. Free tasting if you buy a bottle The Cab was pretty good, but the Cab Franc was much better Cute, low-key tasting area (outside area) read more

Great place and awesome people. A tasting room that is really more of a covered patio overlooking miles of vineyard. It epitomizes "hidden gem". It also doesn't hurt that they produce some amazing wines. Their Zins (07 & 08- barrel tastings were great) are some of my favorites and the Cab Franc is excellent as well. And if it's a hot day, try the Rose- cool, crisp and refreshing. If you can find this place, you'll be in for a treat.There is nothing snooty about this winery. Just quality vino with super nice people pouring it. read more

This place checks all the boxes for me in Sonoma wine country. It's a family run operation (our tasting was done by Lana Mounts, one of the owners), the wine is fantastic and reasonably priced, and the views are spectacular. We came on a whim, looking for backroads wineries after tasting at some big name places earlier in the trip. I sent an email early in the morning, and quickly got a response that a tasting was available that afternoon. Thankfully we had a good GPS, because this place is truly hidden in the back roads, which made it all that more interesting to me. After navigating the long and scenic drive, we found ourselves at a homey, welcoming and beautiful winery. The group before us was just finishing up, but we were greeted and not made to feel we were intruding at all. We pet the dogs, and hung out at the picnic tables for a few minutes while we waited. Our tasting was great, and Lana was incredibly informative and interesting to talk to. I would definitely revisit this place with other people, and am looking forward to opening my wine that I brought home, hoping to remember the lovely experience. read more

This is a winery started by growers who have graduated into wine making. They are awfully good at what they do. Totally unpretentious - - don't go here expecting to be blown away by a multi-million dollar ego-aggrandizing chateau. Instead there's a downright primitive tasting area, mostly "plein air" although it is roofed, and what is most striking is the incredible quality of the wines. These people know what they are doing. No huge bargains here - - just top flight Sonoma wine at prices that are completely fair when you consider the quality and the limited production runs. You can't help but find a wine you love. read more

We had a wonderful visit and tasting experience with Lana @ Mounts Winery. The vineyard is a situated on a beautiful location off West Dry Creek Rd and offers some nice photo opportunities. We tasted 5-6 reds and really liked their Petite Sirah, Syrah and "old vine" Zinfandel. We enjoy visiting smaller family wineries as they normally offer a better/more relaxing experience...and Mounts Winery met all of our expectations. We would definitely visit again and plan on purchasing more of their wines in the future. read more

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One of the best family-owned and operated wineries in Sonoma County. Top notch wines without the hefty price tag. David and Lana are always welcoming, friendly and gracious hosts. My husband and I have visited the winery during three separate barrel weekend trips and we've always been impressed by the variety of delicious wines and yummy foods to nibble on while tasting. If you visit this beautiful winery, you will NOT be disappointed! read more

What a lovely, peaceful family winery. So glad that we stumbled upon Mounts after being refused at another winery because they were too busy. Lana, the owner, was such a joy to chat with, and I loved hearing about her family stories as we tried her wonderful wines. The Carignan stole the show for all of us. We all literally said "wow" after taking our first sip of Carignan. I took home a few bottles, and recommend you do too when you visit. The winery itself is small and quaint. It's got a great view of Dry Creek Valley and it's nice to sit there, sipping wine and gazing out among all the vineyards. Paired with mules on the property that let you know they are there every so often, and this cute old dog that was drooling on everything, we had great time at Mounts. Oh, and Lana has this massive fig tree on the property, and she makes a fig bourban jam that is incredible. I took a jar home and we're already almost out a few days later because it's just so yummy. If you like figs, the jam is a must have. Can't wait to visit again soon. read more

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Had their wine at our wedding at everyone LOVED it! They are amazing people and do great work!

What a cute little hidden gem! This wasn't originally on my barrel tasting list, but we stopped on our way back from Michel-Schlumberger (which is next door). They had a nice grenache and a crisp petite sirah. The views are lovely and the staff was very friendly. It was crowded for barrel tasting, but I would like to return and see how they are during the regular season. I would suggest them for the unqiue experience and the pretty views! read more

Another amazing experience at Mounts! Fantastic wines with matching service! A beautiful property makes the ideal setting for an afternoon wine tasting! David Mounts was the perfect host! Offering insight on the wines being poured made this a unique and personal experience! I can't wait to come back! read more

Mounts is a 'must visit' family-owned and operated winery in Dry Creek Valley. The Mounts have been growing grapes for over 60 years; and they know what they're doing. David crafts bold, complex wines that are outstanding. Some of my favorites are the Zinfandels, Cabernet, Cab Franc and the Assembly blend. Lana runs the front of the business and is genuine, gracious, friendly and has one of the happiest smiles I've ever seen! And the views are incredible. Do yourself a favor when you're in Dry Creek Valley and make Mounts one of your stops. read more

Had a tour of the winery from the owner last week. Family owned and operated winery, really cares about their wine and the quality of it, and they do things old school and in a very thoughtful manner. Whatever they're doing, keep doing it...I really respect them and their wine! read more

Great location with beautiful property! I really liked how isolated they felt, even though there were at least 5 wineries all around it. I took that in more than I did their wines, so I don't remember much of what I tasted while there. See Stephanie B's review for better notes. Like her, I'd like to go back during a non-event weekend and spend more time with the wine makers. Also, big thumbs up to the snack foods they provided during the tastings, it's always nice to have pairing options. read more

This is what Sonoma wine tasting and barrel tasting is supposed to be! No fancy tasting room. Not even a garage. Just a shed with an open air covered concrete slab. Several barrels to taste, plus a folding table with bottled wines to taste. The antithesis of pretention! And good wine! I'll go back! read more

Spent four days wine tasting in Sonoma County, and our group of four all agreed that Mounts Family winery was the best of the best. We loved the intimate tasting experience with Lana Mounts (we scheduled an appointment on a weekday) and the wine was top quality - so good that I joined the wine club. Even on a rainy day we were able to sit out on the covered patio and enjoy the incredible views. They grow grapes you don't often see in Sonoma which is another reason this winery stood out. They welcomed my family including our 4 year old son. We are already looking forward to a return visit! read more

Mounts is a great wine. Passport weekend was a great event. This is a real family winery. If you are up in Healdsburg and like wine, stop by. You won't be sorry you did. read more

I have hitting this wonderful winery since the first day them offered tasting, really the first day. I just opened a 2008 Syrah and it is one of the finest wines I have had in many years. Good thing I still have more in the cellar...along with my last 2005. Not the fanciest winery in Ca but the most relax. Recommend highly that you visit them an enjoy a kicked back time and some kick ass wines. PS the wines cellar VERY WELL. read more

stumbled upon really, during the wine road barrel tasting trip. loved '10 grenache and got some and ordered '11 future as well. Loved meeting the fam members, mom and the first child (son) taking orders. just receive the '10 grenache shipment back home in VA and opened one, robust and yet fruity, with a tail...assertive little wine! love the fact it is a family vineyard turned winemaker. good luck and see you soon! read more

i went here for barrel tasting 2008. their location is gorgeous and they had a generous array of food to go with their wines. i think they said that last year was their first vintage so i'm looking forward to going back again to try more of their yummy zins! read more

Mounts is exactly how I imagined the valley was 20+ years ago (or something like that!). The first time we went there about 4 or 5 years ago, we drove the dirt road and arrived at the winery wondering "is it open?" Greeted by the owner, David, we followed him around the back to the tasting room, where he proceeded to pour for us while also continuing cellar duties. We got to ask him all those questions you just can't ask most pourers in a tasting room, and all those stupid questions you wanted to ask but never did. We loved the Rose and that has kept us coming back. About a year ago, we opened a bottle of their Syrah that we had had for a couple years and it was amazing! I highly recommend this little gem! Oh, and did I mention the property and the views are great for pictures?!?! read more

As has been said by many others, down to earth and wonderful wine. The 2009 Petite Sirah is outstanding!