This is a local winery run by a couple out of their house! They dry farm and grow all their wine on…read morethe property. The space is beautiful - it's located on a hilltop with the tasting on a deck in the back with impressive views of rolling hills. The tasting is 4 one oz pours of all reds and they curate the most delicious cheese plate. They seriously had some of the best cheese I've tasted and she even baked the bread herself. The wife and husband duo are so friendly and knowledgeable - really such a treat!

When I called I couldn't get an appointment but when I said it was my birthday and my son was…read moretreating me , I got it and it was cold in the Berkeley hills but once we reached Moraga , it was bright and sunny , I loved every minute of my time that I spent there . Wine was great , the vineyard had great views and we had great conversations with the owner .The views were amazing and the grapes were so sweet !Wine was excellent !My son in law is looking forward to visiting soon !

Chris was a fantastic tour guide. He set up a great variety of wineries for us to visit. Each was…read moreexcellent and offered different experiences. His vehicle was roomy and comfortable and we got to play our own tunes as we cruised between stops!! His knowledge of the area, its history and the wineries we visited added another great dimension to the experience. And the lunch that he prepared for our group of eight was phenomenal. All home prepared by his family and friends! If you come across Chris, don't hesitate for a second to book him!!

We were planning a girl's trip to Napa and got very overwhelmed with all the wineries and tour…read moreoptions. I found Curated Winery Tours and Chris came to the rescue. I completed his questionnaire to help him plan our trip and he did an amazing job meeting our wants and needs. He was also very knowledgeable and friendly and made our day perfect. The picnic lunch provided by his wife was also a perfect addition to our tour. Thank you so much Chris for such a lovely day!!!

Now this is French Wine made in the East Bay! I know I had more than the following two wines but…read morethese are the ones I have notes on so they are the only ones I can comment on. The 2007 Verve French Colombard - Domaine de Mirail was served chilled and was crisp and flavorful. It begged to have mussels steamed in it. At $12 a bottle I would have it with seafood on a regular basis. The 2005 Verve Columbia Valley Syrah was a very nice, complex wine made from grapes in Washington State. It was fruity but not overpowering. Richly flavored but not spicy or with too much tannin. Oh, and I was able to practice my french.

Wine in Oakland? You bet!…read more 2006 French Colombard was OK. Sauvingnon Blanc was OK. 2005 Syrah was yummy.

I stumbled across this lovely little shop a while back and absolutely fell in love with it I…read moreusually visit the Lafayette location and there's always something amazing to discover every time I go in. Their selection of olive oils, balsamic vinegars, spices, pantry items, and specialty products are all so thoughtfully curated and high quality. I've also bought gifts for plenty of people from here over the years and they're always a hit. Such a charming spot with unique finds and a warm atmosphere, definitely one of my favorite places to stop by when I'm in the area

I loved going to this store in Lafayette - the spice is…read morebright and airy with sales assistants that are extremely friendly. I got the Litchi Vinaigrette and I was obsessed!

Gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean and the redwoods They…read moreoffer lots of Pinots a great chenin blanc and various chardonnay's. It's a trek to get up here they offer Beautiful vistas and nice grounds They have space for private tastings. You can hold private events or fundraisers up to 100 guests. And stay nearby at timber cove. They also offer great food pairings. Tammy was super nice as our hostess

While staying in Timber Cove scheduled a wine tasting here. They offer cool climate wine (which I'm…read morea fan of) Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. There is indoor & outdoor patio seating. We sat out on the patio overlooking the gardens. There is a forest like feel with all the tall trees surrounding. It was foggy on the day of our visit so we were unable to see the ocean or Farallon Island. The wine host was very knowledgeable about the wines and the area. They had a really great pricing deal when multiples of certain wines were purchased, I ended up leaving with 6 bottles. They do offer food pairings which looked amazing, but we didn't book that experience. This is a nice spot to visit if you're in the area. The winery is kid and dog friendly.

Have been drinking their wine since they launched and I LOVE it. I also served this wine at my…read morewedding (the dona, syrah, and verdelho) and got a ton of compliments. Although it's a young winery, its verdelho won a Silver plaque in the SF Chronicle Wine Competition. Roland Rosario also placed 1st and 2nd at the Marin County Fair in winemaking. The new tasting room (in World Ground Cafe in the Laurel) is gorgeous. The grand opening introduced their new wines (a viognier and two new reds). Delicious!

Acquire was our lifesaver not once, but twice for our mini and full service pandemic weddings. In…read more2020, when the pandemic derailed our wedding plans, Acquire was tasked last minute to pull together an elegant mini wedding ceremony & dinner party that was completely COVID-safety-compliant (including separating dinner guests 6 feet apart!). They excelled at not only making the event feel warm and special, but also beautiful and elegant in spite of the restrictions. With our 'full service' wedding in 2021, we called on Acquire again to help us knock out all of the last minute details as our month-of coordinators. They exceeded all expectations, not only helping us corral and organize over a dozen vendors, but also navigating many challenges of ironing out last minute wrinkles between parties ahead of our big day. They are total event pros and know exactly what you should expect from every type of vendor at every step. They were a godsend! Our wedding day was probably 100 times less stressful because of their involvement, and they even stayed late after all the guests had left to help the staff clean up. Acquire will take care of you, full stop - I highly recommend them for any event planning you need, including weddings.

Acquire is amazing. I run an HR consulting firm and was looking for a special way to thank my team…read moreand to celebrate Galantines Day. Haley to the rescue. She put together the most incredible gift boxes filled to the brim with items sourced from companies with female founders (which I loved/appreciated!) Wine, cheese, crackers, jam, beautiful flowers- all of it was presented so beautifully. But the best part was working with Haley on the project- she has great follow up and even hand delivered these gift boxes to my team that lived locally. I am so appreciative of her insight and positive spirit- can't wait to work with her again! Thank you thank you thank you for making this surprise so special for my team and a bit of a ray of light after this crazy 2020/2021 period of time!

I debated about writing this because this is a black-owned business. But honestly, just because you…read moreare black-owned doesn't mean you shouldn't strive to provide an excellent experience. I purchased a table for my family and friends to attend the Sip & Swirl Events in Livermore. We were excited to attend. We were told we would be in a VIP section and receive wristbands. This experience was supposed to include a table covering, ice bucket, charcuterie board, and a small centerpiece. We were also supposed to get pours from Staff Walking Through The Event. We were also told that VIP guests Did NOT need to check in with general admission. They stated that my guests and I would go straight to the VIP area, which would be near the event center. Our table would have my name on it, as well as eight pink wristbands. Since there were so many issues, I will list the points. The event started at 4 pm, and at 1:37 pm, I received an email stating that the event truck was broken into and all items for the event were stolen. She requested that we bring chairs, blankets, food, and wine glasses. When we arrived at the event, no one was there to greet or direct us. There was no check-in table, and I had to ask other event attendees who was running the event. After 10 minutes of searching for the host, I showed her my ticket and asked where my table was. She looked confused, walked away, and never returned. I then began to walk around the event to see if I could locate the table. I finally found my table with my name on a pink Party City wine bag, but they were still setting up my table. Which appeared to be an afterthought as we were separate from all the other tables. I then had to chase the host down again to get the wristbands for my guest. I asked about the charcuterie because, in the email, she said she had the items, just no boards. She responded she had the things but no boards, as they were stolen. However, she was trying to figure out a plan. Mind you, we never got any salami! There was no wine to sip or swirl as no one was working the event. They had two bars located clear across from our table. The lines were super long, and we were expected to stand in line for one pour. I made the best of the situation, so I went inside Wente and purchased wine for the table and two charcuterie boards. Only to be approached by someone who identified themselves as a helper of the host, stating that I could not bring outside wine into the event. Well, one, it's not outside wine; I purchased it at Wente Vineyards, and two, what do you expect us to do, sit at the table and wait for the non-existent workers to pour the non-existent wine? The DJ could not turn up the music until 6 p.m. due to other patrons at the winery who were not a part of our event, our table was clear across the other side. We were unable to hear the music. One of the event attendees had a medical emergency, and there was no event staff to be found. EMS was called, and the Wente staff had to come and assist her, and they were very helpful. Also, I'm still unclear; the host says her truck was broken into while she had lunch. So the event started at 4 pm. At noon, shouldn't you be at the event setting up and not getting lunch? I don't know. Maybe I'm a skeptic, but it sounds wild to me. Lastly, even if all your items were stolen, that doesn't account for you not having anyone working the event. Were the event staff stolen out of the truck as well? She also could have publicly addressed the attendees and said something to us to help us understand the flow of the event. It just appeared like we gathered together and all wore pink, but no one was there to organize. I'll say this: Our community always knows how to pivot and have a good time despite everything. I saw folks having pizzas delivered and buying wine. I know the Wente staff appreciated our purchases. The whole team at Wente was terrific, and they were very helpful! This is in no way a reflection of their service and their beautiful property. I plan to go to Wente again as the wine was excellent, and their staff were amazing!

I sent the following email to the host, April:…read more "Hi there - due to the unfortunate turn of events at Wente on Sunday, I'd like a refund. I bought 3 tickets & 3 "wine pass" wristbands. Because we were told not to bring certain items, we didn't. So we had to resort to using a plastic table covering as our "blanket" and borrow wine glasses from Wente. In addition, the wine "ran out" before we could use our "wine pass", so that resulted in us spending an extra $100 on Wente wine. No one even checked us in or provided an update to what was going on, so we really could have gone for free, but certainly not for damn near $100 per person. I'm sorry to hear about your van being broken into and the items stolen. Hopefully you can understand where I (& several other attendees who I've seen be vocal on social media about Sunday) are coming from w/ asking for a refund, especially since not much was or has been done to make up for it." No response yet.