We had such a fantastic wine tasting experience at Paradise Ridge, and a huge part of that was thanks to Kevin. He was warm, knowledgeable, and made the entire tasting feel relaxed and engaging without ever being overwhelming. He explained each wine and the regions they came from in a way that was easy to understand but still really interesting--perfect whether you're a casual sipper or more into the details. The standout for us was the 2019 Zinfandel--bold, smooth, and just really memorable. Definitely the one we're still talking about. Beyond the wine itself, wandering through the sculpture gardens added something really special to the visit. It's such a peaceful, beautiful setting and made the whole experience feel more like an afternoon escape than just a tasting. Honestly, Kevin made it. We'd come back again just to have another tasting with him. You are full of Aloha. Mahalo!!! read more

Paradise Ridge Winery was one of the stops on our girl's trip, and we had a great time. The views of the vineyards were beautiful and we loved walking around the sculpture garden. There were also so many great spots to take photos especially during golden hour. We didn't order any wine but we did get a couple of non-alcoholic drinks and a cheese board which we enjoyed while taking in the scenery. The service was friendly. The atmosphere was relaxing and it was a nice place to slow down and spend time with friends. I's definitely stop by again if I'm in the area. read more

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Amazing view. Friendly staff. Tasty wines. They brought back some food for purchase which is great! read more

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Gorgeous property! The inside looked fabulous and inviting, especially on the chilly rainy autumn day. We opted to sit outdoors because the views were so beautiful with the fall colors. Eventually we moved indoors because it started to get cold. Service was great. We had Lynn who was warm and friendly. We opted for the Estate Experience but ended the tasting with the Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Rockpile because we let Lynn know we were red drinkers. The wines were good. My favorite ended up being the cab. They had nosh offerings, such as charcuterie of cheeses and meats, chocolate truffles, or olives. We didn't order any food since we had just eaten brunch. After our tastings, we explored the vineyard and most especially the sculptures. Loved the man especially. read more

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We LOVE this place. (There is a LOVE statue in case you weren't aware!) The property is sprinkled with various sculptures that evoke emotional responses and some of them are just incredible. (My personal favorite is the Door Tower but my husband likes the Shoe.) The views from the tasting room are incredible. The wines themselves are sublime. And service has always been great for us. Very personable and accommodating. Shout out to Luis whose mother raised a real gentleman. We became members because we were simply blown away by the place. read more

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Paradise Ridge is soooo dreamy. I attended a company dinner party here and was really impressed by the wine and views. The vibe is cozy, relaxing and just the right amount of fancy. I had way too much wine and took a million pictures because the scenery demanded it. The food was kind of underwhelming and not worth noting, but honestly, the wine and scenery more than made up for it. Also the staff were friendly, attentive and heavy on the pours making the whole night indulgent and fun. Overall 9/10. Good venue for a company gathering. read more

We had a fabulous afternoon tasting wines and a charcuterie board. Louis was an awesome host. He was personable, funny; just a down to earth nice gentleman. We sat outside under an umbrella enjoying the breathtaking views from their lower section. We couldn't ask for a better way to celebrate our pre-anniversary day. read more

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Wow! I'm so glad I found Paradise Ridge Winery. The estate is breathtaking. The views of the vineyards and amazing sculptures will blow you away. I did a tasting today and Dana was incredible. She's so knowledgeable and patient (I had a lot of questions). And the wines! My faves were the Sauvignon Blanc, Rose, and Old Vine Zin. I will definitely be back to visit Paradise Ridge! read more

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Good wine, great views, friendly people. We were a group of five and enjoyed the charcuterie board with our wine tasting. After the tasting we toured part of the sculpture garden. An enjoyable visit. read more

The view was incredible and the service was even better. Gabe made the whole tasting experience beyond special. The wines were exceptional! read more

Had my first wine tasting here and loved it! Great wine selection and the charcuterie board was delicious. The view was beautiful and made the whole experience even better. Luis was super friendly and knowledgeable, which made it a perfect first tasting. Would definitely come back! read more

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So many wineries in the area is is difficult to choose! This winery is right off a main road, but you'll never notice that once you arrive, its quiet and peaceful. The vineyards are gorgeous, and they had art sculptures throughout the vineyards as well. We came as walk-ins for wine tasting which was $35. Our server was so pleasant, friendly, and knowledgeable she really made our experience. We sat outside under umbrellas that overlooked the winery. They do serve food here but we didn't eat. We had a great time read more

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Great place to go. Beautiful porch with great views . Lots of Burning man art covering many acres

This was a fun stop some girlfriends and I visited during the end of May 2025 for a bachelorette trip. We had just completed a grueling hike and were in need of sustenance. We were able to move tables together to accommodate our party of about 12. The menu had some great names for the drinks and food items. Everything was super delicious, and sips and bites were shared between all of us. There wasn't any seating inside the place to eat the food, it was all outdoors and the vibes was very Tuscany to me. It was super beautiful and if I'm ever back in the area, I will definitely make this a stop on my itinerary. read more

Paradise ridge is a hidden gem tucked away in the hills of Santa Rosa. They have art sculptures lining the scenic drive up to the winery which is perched overlooking the vineyard. We are member and enjoy bringing friends for a complimentary tasting as part of our membership. The panoramic sweeping views are amazing and you can dress it up or down. It's nice and casual. I've only ever had the cheese & meat board which was adequate - nothing special. A bit pricey and not very shareable if you have more than 2 people. These wines are my favorite. I love the sauv blanc, rosé, and even the Chardonnay which I'm usually not a fan of, but I make an exception for paradise ridge. The staff are always super friendly and personable. They keep an eye on your glass and know when to come offer you more. They often have fun events such as "Wine and Sunsets" which are during the summer and have live music, food trucks and great people. It's fun to connect with your community here. Can't wait to go back next month for another tasting read more

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Great wine, great views, great people! Santa Rosa Young Professionals Network has collaborated with Paradise Ridge on several BASHes and we love to keep coming back! read more

Wow! I'm impressed. Good wine, beautiful views, phenomenal service. Came in for a tasting, mentioned I was in the industry, expecting they'd roll their eyes at me for coming in on a Sunday. But they not only poured me extra wines, but treated me to small bites while I sat and enjoyed the sunshine. If you know this place, you know how affected it was by the fire in 2017. It's emotional but beautiful being back 8 years later and seeing the changes it's gone through. Gabe and Lynn gave me one of (if not THE) best experiences I've ever had in Sonoma County! Will absolutely be back! read more

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Feels like you're above the clouds. Such a gorgeous winery, high in the Santa Rosa hills, it was the perfect place to celebrate Mardi Gras. There are plenty reasons to visit, not only for award winning wines but each month, even in winter, they have weekly events and they are Fun. Check out their calendar of events. I attended the Mardi Gras celebration. It was a blast with authentic New Orleans cuisine from Bayou On The Bay with an authentic New Orleans chef. I had the Mac & cheese with Crawfish, delicious. They had other classic New Orleans food too even Gator, yup that swap loving critter. As we laughed and enjoyed the collective joy in the room, Bourbon Street Brass Band played in the background. They blasted out classic NOLA Jazz. Paradise Ridge knows how to throw a party and make wine as well. We got there early enough to enjoy happy hour 5-6pm. We started with a sparkling rose that was a beautiful color matching the evening sunset and the flavor was as lovely. I moved on to their 2020 Convict Zinfandel, it was smooth & not overly fruity or heavy on the palate, as a lot of Zin's can be. It was perfect. I highly recommend both. Paradise Ridge Winery rises above most wineries, the location, surprisingly in Santa Rosa, high in the hills, offering an unprecedented view of the valley below. It faces west so there is a guarantee sunset, of course rain & excessive clouds would be a factor. It is an expansive setting with various art pieces throughout the property. It has many terraces with plenty of seating for large parties and smaller intimate areas as well. There is indoor seating and covered seating. It's a modern architecture building with plenty of parking. In the winter since it is pretty high up it can be a bit chilly so bundle up but don't let that hinder you. I highly recommend Paradise Ridge Winery for their selection of wines as well as location, it's Stunning. All the people that serve are exemplary. It's a must stop before you head further North up the road to other wineries or stop on the way back for a great glass of wine and a sunset that never gets old. read more

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The paradise Ridge winery was delightful. Hubby and I were able to secure a reservation the same day as we visited. The views are amazing and the hospitality was a five out of five hubby enjoyed the $45 offering of tasting their red wines. He enjoyed them all. read more

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A great example of a business who came back stronger after the fire that took them down. Great wine, great view, and great experience

I've been here for several events from wine tasting to private events and everyone its just great! The staff and wine is the best.

Small family-owned winery with a cozy tasting room. Staff was very friendly. Location is beautiful! We got to see a beautiful sunset. Our server Jessi was just great. She told us all about the different options for tasting we had and what foods would pair well with them as well. We ended up getting the Estate experience and got a Charcuterie board to enjoy with our wines. Loved all the wines & the service. Can't wait to be back read more

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Went on a Saturday with my best friends sister-in-law who is a club member here. We did the complementary tasting for the club members which included a rosé, a brut and two reds one being a pino. The view is spectacular. I would've liked them to be a little more attentive to us, but they seemed really busy. Plus they had a wedding reception that was starting, but overall it was a good experience. I definitely want to come back on my own and try their other tasting options. read more

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I hadn't been here since one of our fires did alot of damage to their property. they have done a wonderful job of rebuilding. Their wines are good and their view is spectacular. Jesse was our hostess and was charming and helpful answering our questions about the wines and the rebuilding process. We plan to bring a large group of local gals here soon - they will love it! Thanks for a delightful day. read more

When in Santa Rosa... wine. I'm not much of a wine drinker, so four of us shared two flights. We also ordered a cheese and charcuterie board, which were pretty basic. The best thing about the place is the view. It overlooks the vineyards and city. There are also some large sculptures around the property. It wasn't too busy when we went on a Saturday around noon. read more

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Saw the good reviews and decided to visit while in wine country. Dana was fantastic and gave us a great wine tasting while also recommending other wineries to visit during our stay! Definitely will return next time we're in Cali! read more

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Literally my first stop when I land! I love the wine, vibes, view and food that Jessi hooks us up with, we love her! read more

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Beautiful location with gorgeous views of Santa Rosa. A friendly and efficient tasting room that allow you to soak in the ambience while enjoying delicious wines. And they're not aggressive with joining their wine club. read more

Beautiful spacious property! Many sculptures and things to drive down to and take your lovely pictures for memories. The grounds are beautiful with nice views. Now let's move on to the wines... I enjoyed the Brut Rosé for the tasting( $35) the others ones were lackluster. The sparkling Shiraz... oh dear not sure what they were thinking with that one... the burrata was yummy. Now let's move on to service! The customer service was a bit passive aggressive and pretentious. They claim to be " kid friendly" however I felt as though it was quite the opposite. Also one of the servers decided to pour a different selection of wine without asking or giving us a reason " I'll just pour this one for him" ...Thought this was odd. Extremely pricey for what we received overall. I would come here to admire the grounds but not for service or wine selection. read more

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Nevermind the fact that this was my wedding venue, I can't say enough nice things about this place! For starters, it is gorgeous and I'm low key a lil obsessed. The wine and food alone are enough of a draw to come here. You stack on amazing views that will give you those IG-worthy shots and some of the friendliest staff I have ever met (Jessie is THE best!) and this is hands down a must stop for me whenever I'm in the area. Additional highlights: * sculpture garden - the giant LOVE sign is a great photo op * live music and food trucks every Wed from May - Oct * if you rent this as an event venue it comes with an outdoor pizza oven (contact them directly to book) Notes: - No, they didn't pay me or bribe me with wine to write this lol - Wear comfortable shoes, not all areas are paved depending on where you park and where you drink - ADA friendly! Ramps outdoors and an elevator indoors will let you move easily between both levels of the building read more

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Recommended by Hampton Inn front desk person. It is about 10 mins drive from Hampton Inn. We are glad we came here, the scene is beautiful with the sunset. They don't have wine tasting around 3:30pm. We a had glass of white wine 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, it was fruity and smell so good, we bought a bottle of it but somehow we got the year 2023? Not sure if the taste will be different.... Maybe the flyer printed wrong date. The red wine 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon rockpile was okay. Later tried the 2019 Carbernet Sauvignon barrel select rockpile , it was better and we got one bottle of it. Overall will recommend this winery. read more

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The first stop during a recent trip to Sonoma! We had reservations for a weekday right when they opened, so there was not a single other soul visiting when we were - nice to have the place to ourselves! The winery is massive. Sitting on a large chunk of land, it has the winery itself, the vineyards, and a sculpture garden, so you can truly make a whole day of a visit. The winery is nicely upkept and looks brand new. The inside has a very large open space (would be perfect for events), and they also have a large outdoor patio. Since it was a nice summer day, we were glad to sit outside and enjoy the view of the vineyards from the patio! Our server was quite kind and knowledgeable, and I was excited to learn she was a fellow East Coaster originally. For tastings, you can select one of 3 options. Since it was early and warm, our server suggested going with the all white pairing, the "Summer Sippers Experience." This was the perfect way to try their varietals, and all were well crafted and refreshing. My personal fave was the Sav Blanc, but all were good. I took my time enjoying each one, so a bonus of being the only folks at the winery was that we felt 0% rushed. We did not eat while at Paradise Ridge, but I appreciated that they offered some bites to go with the wines. After we finished our tasting, we walked around the grounds and explored the sculpture garden a bit. Having the garden is so unique to Paradise Ridge, and it was a great touch to blend some art with wine. We walked over to the garden, which was easy enough, but it was also easy to drive over. There was some construction going on while we were there (I believe making an indoor event / art space), so I'm sure once that's ready, the experience will only be elevated. Overall, we had a great morning and afternoon tasting and exploring Paradise Ridge. Would definitely recommend to those visiting the Sonoma / Santa Barbara area! read more

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Beautiful hilltop view with vineyards below? Check. Wines that are easy to drink? Check? Tasting experience that feels fancy and special? Check. Bonus art walk around the grounds? Check. Post-fire comeback story? Check. This Santa Rosa tasting room offers everything you want in a winery, whether you are on a date, out with your spouse, with your gal pals, or showing around guests. If you are only choosing one place to taste, this is the one you want. They also have a variety of snacks, presented in a lovely way. This lets you enjoy the wines longer and linger in the beautiful setting. It's easy to get to from town. read more

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Did someone say Sunday Brunch Board? Absolutely delish!! This winery is the hidden gem of Santa Rosa. Delish wines, amazing views and an excellent food menu which isn't just charcuterie. Excellent service from our super knowledgeable and friendly host Jessi. read more

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Jessi made our experience 5 stars! This is a must stop if you love reds. We booked the 4 PM tasting which was perfect to watch the sunset. This is *the best place to watch the sunset* of any winery I've been to. There are two levels of seating and there are amazing views at every angle. read more

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We found this place on instagram/yelp and the photos convinced us to come here. This place is AMAZING! The view is breathtaking and the people who work there are fantastic. We went with a group for my birthday and were able to get a reservation about a week in advance. The bonus is all the art they have around the property that you are able to view and take pictures with. Of course I was clueless but my boyfriend proposed to me here in front of the giant LOVE sign and it was perfect! read more

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Great wines, great views, great service. They savory hand pies were great. The staff is personable, attentive and knowledgeable. We didn't. have a reservation on a Saturday morning in November. and it was perfect. enough people to have an ambience without the crazy crowds. They also have a lovely sculpture garden to walk around and take great photos. Highly recommended if you are in the Santa Rosa area or if you want to stop by after a visit to the Schusz (Charlie Brown, Snoopy Museum). read more

6/10/23 Jessi Wilson was a fantastic server! She gave me plenty of food ideas for food pairings with each wine she served and was very interactive helping us understand the process of how the estate ones were made. My personal favorites of the ones I tried were Cabernet musqué and Shiraz. I got a bottle of the Shiraz to go home with and have chocolate gelato. It was a fun date spot. The outdoor seating was warm and overlooking the vineyard. I had a good time. read more

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What attracted me to Paradise Ridge Winery was its hilltop location and Russian Valley views. The Byck family combined their 156 acres estate producing a family of wines with their love of art and an eclectic sculpture grove collection that includes installations from Burning Man scattered throughout the property. You can see a lot of the art driving up to the Reserve room. We definitely spent some extra time exploring the grounds and enjoying the artwork. Lovely and relaxing venue with a nice estate wine tasting selection for $35 per person. This winery also offers food snacks that you can order with your tasting. Service was generally good. read more

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Actual rating: 3 1/2 stars. Lovely outdoor seating area on the balcony with a beautiful view of the vineyards, mountains, and skyline. I had made an appointment ahead of time. Due to understaffing, we were seated past our reservation time, but our host apologized and did not rush us throughout the tasting. In fact, he offered us three additional pours of other wines not included in the flight. Our host was nice but spent a great deal of time going into detail on each of the wines to the point that it was overwhelming. We had ordered two flights at $25 apiece: one white and one red. I did find it strange that there was no palate cleanser to be seen, especially with the red wines! The wines are definitely on the pricier side. Aside from the Sauvignon Blanc and the Rodé, everything else was priced $40 and up. We ended up getting the sparkling Blanc de Blanc and their Cabernet Sauvignon (Elevation) albeit pricey. Did I mention the sculpture garden? Along the drive up and from the balcony, you can see pieces of art scattered throughout. Apparently, the owner was one of the founders of Burning Man and this was his way of paying homage to that. If you're looking for a relaxing afternoon admiring the view and sipping on some wine with some artwork to admire along the way, I recommend checking out Paradise Ridge. read more

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