Wow what a treasure. Their wine is great, a farm store that sold bags of walnuts, produce from the garden, nread, eggs, herbs on the honor system and such a chill beautiful setting that allows you to be in a rural setting that is at your own pace. It felt so relaxing and nice to be there. Thank You! read more

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what an amazing find. we were hosted by Laney who is also the manager of the wine club. she was delightful and full of information since she has worked there for 9 years. All of their wines are estate grown and they have some really wonderful flavored different wines. we pretty much like them all. they are also a working farm and sell a lot of their produce through CSA. highly recommended read more

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Cats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Really chill winery, wine is amazing, Terrence served us and she was so informative and passionate about the wines she was serving. If you're looking for a non-pretentious winery, good chill vibes and absolutely delicious wines then come here. read more

Family style winery small production operated, organic property in Healdsburg's Dry Creek Valley. Approximately 125 acres are nestled between a meandering salmon-spawning stream and a sleepy stretch of former wagon trail leading to town. Under 45 years of stewardship this estate, the land has evolved from an emphasis on wine alone to diversified crops including vineyards, vegetables, fruit and olive trees, grain, and pastured livestock. read more

Love the setting and staff was great - some very unique wines and excellent olive oils

We have visited Preston Farm quite a few times over the years and it is one of our favorite places to picnic and drink wine. It is an amazing winery! The last two times we were there, we tasted before purchasing and Terrence (spelling?) was our tasting server. She was cheerful, sweet and her customer service was amazing! Her knowledge about the wines she served was wonderful. I knew exactly what I wanted to drink and I was not disappointed. Neither was the couple we were with who selected a Rose. Thank you Terrence for your great customer service!! We love you!! read more

This was a wonderful place to visit for the afternoon. We had a great time exploring the property and enjoyed a leisurely tasting. The cats are friendly and entertaining. They are kid friendly. read more

If you are looking for owner owned and operated and not a corporate feel, this is your place. We went for my husband's birthday the day after Memorial Day and we were so glad they were open! It was quiet that day. So we felt like we had the place to ourselves. We brought a picnic and got a delicious bottle of Preston white wine and enjoyed a picnic on the beautiful grounds. read more

This was by far my most favorite winery out of the 3 wineries we visited on the wine trolley. They have a beautiful lawn area with benches and picnic tables where you can have actual picnics With your wine. Tons of space for lots of people. The wine was great, the pricing was great. I wasn't able to walk the full grounds nor go inside so I can really speak on that. But if you are looking for a beautiful area to sit with your friends or family and enjoy some wine with a view of the vineyards. This place is it. read more

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The descriptions I read about Preston Farm only scratch the surface, you have to experience this place. I felt like I walked onto the perfect movie set, exploring this truly unique environment. The owner removed large sections of grapevines and replaced them with an organic farm, best of both. Perfect setting for a picnic afterward. Super bonus: no reservation required to visit. read more

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We came here spontaneously to check it out. Juan welcomed us even though we did not have an appointment/reservation. Very nice & accommodating. Wines were super tasty as well!! Such beautiful property & we snagged a couple bottles of olive oil as well. :) read more

We were looking for a winery to visit to break up a trip from the Anderson Vally back to San Jose. A lot of the ones we had previously visited were closed on the Monday and Preston Farm and Winery came up in a search. Previous reviews mentioned the cats and I'm a sucker for winery cats and dogs. The woman running the tasting room was awesome and gave us such a great experience. We saw one of the cats (Ike) and I was pretty happy with that. But then the lovely grey tabby (Tuna) came for a visit and ended up cuddling between my wife and me on the loveseat for an hour. Wine tasting is always better with a cat. The wines were all so good and the tasting room manager gave us several additional pours of wines not on the menu. The pacing was perfect, leisurely and not rushed. It was a lot of fun, as we could compare the same wine from different years and some wine from uncommon grapes. We also got to try their olive oil, which was very nice. We ended up buying a case and a half, it was all so good. The day after the tasting I was reading an SF Chronicle article on the 25 top wineries in the Bay Area and Preston Family was on the list and rightly so. One of the best tasting experiences I've ever had. read more

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I've had some pretty decent wine here. But when it comes to the staff, they are either simply too snobbish or rude or condescending. Not sure if they are racist too. Had a bad experience twice and yes, there are way too many other excellent wineries in this region for me to spend my money here. Fix your attitude, folks. read more

This is a bonafide working farm and to me, it really just screams "Sonoma!" Our local friends wanted to stop by here to fill up their jug with the special house wine (apparently every Sunday) and to get some fresh bread. The wine is whatever the house has in their big vats and it costs around $35 to load up a big old jug of it. I see why it's such a hit! You follow a shaded dirt road for a few minutes down to a cute little farmhouse. Picture charming wicker furniture in various states of decay on the front porch and old screen doors to keep the flies out. Even an overall-clad old timer was sitting at what appeared to be the kitchen table enjoying a cup of coffee. It was like stepping into a real life movie scene of farmland Americana. There's a very tiny little market with fresh fruit, vegetables and eggs direct from the farm. On the day of my visit, a small basket of strawberries cost $4.00, kale and chard was $3.00 per pound, and carrots were $2.00 a bunch. You pick out your goodies, weigh and pay, all on the honor system (bring cash). There's a small market with fresh baked bread and olive oil made on the premises (minus a star for the exorbitant prices -- $40 for a small bottle of olive oil? What's in the bottle, gold?). A wine bar with all organic wines offers a down home tasting experience. There are several picnic tables and a few farm cats who seemed to enjoy mingling with the picnic crowds. While not particularly scenic, it's a good place to check out if you want to get a true farm experience. The area reminded me of my grandma's backyard -- very homey and comfortable. Note that they have a sign that explicitly states that groups of 8 or more are not welcome, so leave your friends at home (or either split up and enter in separate groups). read more

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Wine is okay, but a few items knock it back up the ranks: -Bread, EVOO & olives -Friendly knowledgeable staff -Cute cats -Casual & cozy atmosphere -Large clean bathroom facilities -FREE filtered water -Mini farmer's market on the porch -Pretty good jug table wine for $32, refillable $10 tasting fee, waived with purchase. My favorite was the Barbera. read more

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I've been a Preston fan for more years than I care to mention - over 25, I think. This is one of my wife and I favorite wineries in the area to visit. First off, we love the wines - mostly Rhone varietals and blends (Carignan, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvedre) with a couple Italian grapes (Barbera) and usual suspects (Sauv Blanc and Zinfandel) in the mix. All the wines are made from organically-farmed, estate fruit. They are well-made, varietally correct...and delicious. What more could you ask for? Oh, reasonably-priced? That too! The setting is great. I's off the beaten track. They have a little "store"on site where they sell some of their organic produce. On a recent trip through the area this past Friday morning, we called ahead to see if we could "squeeze in" (since we didn't make an advance appointment) and Juan was willing and able to accommodate us. We was a great host - friendly, knowledgable and engaging. We had a great visit - and look forward to visiting again soon. read more

This was a surprise for my girlfriend. We went out to this place and I've known about it because it's an organic farm and then create the most beautiful produce and wines out there. So it was a combination of two things. Actually 3 Walking the property tasting the wines and picking up fresh produce grown right on the property. The ground some sounds are very pretty in walnut trees nice little sales room for a day produce looks like part of an old farmhouse. The Tasting Room was much larger and the ones were delicious. I recommend going back into the barrel room and getting one of their big gallon jugs of wine. It's absolutely delicious and it was such a surprise to find one still sold by those old fashioned gallon jugs that had such an incredible flavor to them. Aside from the grounds being totally delicious with big bursting sunflowers and Fields of kale and fruit and olive trees abounding Persimmons trees loaded heavy and it's animal friendly. Walking around with a truly wonderful experience so we got an opportunity to explore. Check out the little nooks and crannies there are definitely things hidden in sweet little areas of gardens that you didn't expect to find. A wonderful little Hideaway out in the country. It would make for a good drive bring the picnic they have tables there. Have their wine out on the table with your picnic bring family. It's small and unpretentious. I recommend it to everyone. read more

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Pretty sad.... They have forgotten about the locals and the families that made them what they are today.... Family has been coming here for 13yrs and have loved it. Unfortunately, the winery has decided to start pinching pennies and charging for every little thing. They even started charging for use of the picnic tables, regardeless of if you buy their wine or not. Wouldnt be surprised if they start charging for parking soon..... read more

Disclaimer: I am not a sommelier by any stretch of the word. I'd describe my palette as appreciative of fine wine but not above the occasional Bota box or bottle of two buck chuck. This place is a lovely little oasis in the midst of wine country. We picked up some cheese and Sourdough bread and enjoyed a picnic-style tasting on the grounds, with an extra-friendly (not annoyingly so) farm cat who we called Scout. Everyone we encountered was welcoming and friendly, and did not seem to judge the fact that neither my partner nor I were wearing boat shoes or dressed in wine-tasting attire. Side note: this is a thing. Google it. Anyway - we loved the chill vibe and the wine was delicious. Highly recommend bringing some cash for the farm store. Overall, five stars from us! read more

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So sad, I was really looking forward to this winery as I had heard such good things about it. Arrived an hour before closing and were hoping to buy a bottle of wine, but were rudely told that it was closed (despite the fact their doors were open, it was within hours and people were sitting outside). So we then asked if the store next door was open and was very shortly told "Yes." That was the extent of our conversation. Save yourself the trip and go somewhere where you will be treated nice. read more

Ok, here's the scoop. The wines get 3 stars, but the overall winery, grounds, and gardens, along with their sale of organic foods make it a "must stop" in Dry Creek Valley (thus, 4 stars for the total experience). Off the beaten track, this is really an old farm house, barn, small cottages, flower gardens, picnic areas, vegetable gardens, antiques all rolled into one. Wine tasting is in the main building. Many different areas for picnics. You can stroll through their organic vegetables and see items growing you most likely have never heard of. In the heart of the valley, this complex is then surrounded by massive vineyards. Ah, you think you arrived at a farmhouse out of the 1930s. It really is great. Nice and friendly tasting staff. HINT: go on Sunday, and they fill a GUADAGNI jug (1 gallon) of zinfandel blend red wine for $30. Oh, and Mrs. Preston bakes her own bread (to die for folks) and sells it out by noon each day. In addition, their olive oil is one of a kind. A truly great place for a picnic. We purchased wine, cheese and the homemade bread, found a nice spot overlooking the gardens and vineyards and chilled for a time. The clock seem to slow to almost stop with the location, view, and serenity of the Preston place surrealistic setting, a true step back in time. read more

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I am a sucker for hidden gem, and if you want to find them by the boatload, just head over to taste wine in the Russian River and Healdsburg where gems abound. Preston is a lovely, small feeling winery and its really a 5 stars location if you are scouting a set for your next movie. Its absolutely bucolic, with an old home on the property, picnic tables, and a farm-like feel. You even have to drive down a dirt road to get here. Sheesh. Red wines, great simple flavors, it's definitely "drink now" bold, jammy wine that "pairs well with food" type-of-spot, and although wines may be more impressive elsewhere, Preston is a great spot to picnic. read more

Loved this location, the people and the general vibe of the place! I am not a big white wine person, but I enjoyed the Madame Preston white wine blend. Sarah who enjoys whites, enjoyed all of their whites and their Rose. The grounds were beautiful and if it hadn't been 108 degrees outside, we would have loved sitting outside and just enjoying the view. Hubby and I liked all of the reds they had to offer. We will definitely return! read more

What a great find. Preston was recommended to us by our waiter at Willi's Seafood in Healdsburg when we told him we only had a couple of hours and wanted to hit up some charming and unique wineries (nice vague criteria), with decent wine of course. He sent us to Preston and Bella and both were hits. Preston had a great, casual country setting with a funky artistic flair. The tasting room has an Anthropologie-esque feel, with quirky art installations, and fun novelty gifts (we picked up some cute American Apparel underwear with a baby chicken that read "laid at Preston". Couldn't resist). Very laid back staff, exuding a family-run vibe. They do some varietals that aren't too common in Dry Creek...Viogner, Marsanne, and Carignane for example. Prices are a little on the higher side, since they're small production, but you'll have a hard time resisting. Especially if you've been drinking Zin all day. Oh, and a huge bonus....they make fresh bread and serve samples with their own olive oil. Great for soaking up your grape juice. Cute place, fun wines...check it out. read more

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Good wines, all organic. They have olives & sourdough bread also.The grounds are charming. Very relaxed atmosphere, filled with olive & pomegranate trees. Just a really lovely setting. The service was very friendly & so is the cat!!!! read more

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I think the way to see any winery is to go off season, during the week. As luck would have it, we visited Preston on a Friday in the end of February and had a fantastic experience. We worked our way through the tasting and while we once again missed out on the 3 liter jug (Sunday, Phil...Sunday!) we were all swooning over the L. Preston (especially the LP on the cork...right, Lori?) In addition to the wine, Preston sells all kinds of amazing organic goodies. We picked up some tasty olive oil, a chunk of sheep milk's cheese from Bellweather Farms and some of the most amazing eggs I've ever tasted. I try to make it up to Healdsburg a couple of times a year and Preston has gone on to the must visit list for every trip. Next time I'll hopefully be up on a Sunday so I can get me some jug wine! read more

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Preston Farm and Winery is a fine place to have a picnic lunch, but not necessarily the finest place to purchase wine. I drank the reds and they were okay, but nothing to rave about. I found the Zin a bit acidic and lacked flavor. My son and daughter-in-law enjoyed their wine and bought a bottle or two. We both bought a bottle of olive oil. I did not try the whites but will do that when I eventually return for another picnic lunch. The signs at the place indicate you have to ask permission to have your picnic - and drink their wine - though it looked like this was all on the honor system. (Remember "the honor system"? Don't hear about that much any more.) Most people were drinking white wine with their picnic lunches. Maybe because the whites are better than the reds? They also have farm products - in a cute little farm store. The best draw I found was their baked bread and olive oil which is top notch! You may sample it before you buy. So, here's a tip: don't bring the bread - use theirs. The grounds are beautiful. It is more of what one would expect from an old established farm - old buildings, weeds, gardens, chickens, cats and a modest but stately clapboard house to grace the center of the estate. This is a beautiful place that offers good things for your eyes and comfort to the stomach aided by the peaceful sound of cycadia in the trees and the sparrows that converse as to whose territory belongs to who. read more

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The folks at Preston are genuine and the wines are very good. They are in the middle of Zin Country but they go beyond the ordinary program and make some great blends (J. Preston and Madam). In addition to making wine they have an organic garden and sell freshly made sourdough bread and add in the estate olive oil and you are good to go. read more

I've been coming to the Preston Farm and Winery for about 10 years. One of my favorite wines here is a blend called 'Guadagni', which they sell in refillable gallon jugs. For as long as I have been making the almost 2 hour drive to this place, customers could come on Sundays and purchase refills for the jugs, getting a new label overlapping the previous ones. We have always looked forward to these visits, but the last time my wife and I showed up with our two jugs, we were told by an employee that they now only fill the jugs on one Sunday per month, and turned us away. The employee had a very aloof, 'snooty' attitude, and we left emptyhanded. I do not understand why we were treated so poorly, as we have bought a lot of wine here. Perhaps this particular employee requires additional training in customer service, but he certainly was snobby and rude. We won't be back. read more

I thought the winery grounds were cool. It was part working farm, part vineyard and winery. We got lots of great pics there. The pourer was nice enough, but I got a bit of a sense that she was feeling my 68 year old father and I out to make sure we weren't imbibing too much... which is funny in and of itself. I got a weird vibe but it could have just been me I guess. As for the wine, I really liked the Rose (Mourvedre based), the Sauvignon Blanc, and the Zin. The Barbera was good. Unfortunately, the Syrah was last wine I tasted and I thought it had a vegetal quality to it. Maybe my palate was off by this point. All in all, I'd try Preston again when I am there again. Oh, and try their olive oil too, it's pretty excellent. read more

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Gorgeous grounds for picnicking, friendly cats, delightful staff, delicious wines and even fresh local produce off the estate for sale - what more could you ask? I always enjoy the visits to Preston - and this time was even more delighted to be able to bring home some fantastic $1/lb organic muscat grapes and $3/lb mission figs. Don't forget - they have a bocce court - or someone remind me to bring my petanque boules next time! read more

Preston is a great winery because it offers varietals out of the common way in California alongside debt m decent versions of the most beloved varietals like Syrah, GSM (grenache, Syrah, mouvedre), and zinfindel. You'll find cinsault (softer, floral wine), carignane (Spanish varietal, tannic, leathery, and not seen much in the U.S. on its own). I've only seen cinsault at one other California winery (Adelaide in Paso Robles). In addition, you'll see grapes like Roussane, Marsanne, and Viogner, which are usually seen in France and rarely seen in the U.S. I've come here twice and always been pleased with the wines. I like the Roussane and Marsanne best among this white wines. I prefer the cinsault, the zinfindel, and the syrah-sirah (blend of Syrah and Petit Syrah). The tasting room is not an elegant experience. There is only one crowded bar and no tables at which to sip on peace. But there is a lovely garden outside that is at its finest in the summer and an organic vegetables store. And this tasting room shortfalls are more than made up by the selection of rarer varietals. read more

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another story for all of you who are still listening... Found myself at the Ferry Building a little over a year ago, meeting friends for dinner and just happened to hit upon this wine tasting going on through the corridors of the building. Tasted a bunch, whatever... but then I met the kids from Preston. Organic winery, and the table wine just blew me away. Granted they weren't selling any there and I kind of forgot about them after a while, but still I remembered the bottle more than anything. So fast forward to Winter Wine Road 2007 and there we were at Preston. Hey, I remember that bottle! And they were serving some super yummy zins and pizza. Oh yeah. Sat out back with the cats, ate more pizza, bought some zin and now I am entranced. I really like their wine, LOVE their olive oil and fresh baked whatever. minus one star for the kind of "big" feel to the tasting room. I don't really dig that it seems like such a small winery but they have a pretty involved gifty shop area. Other than that this will be a standard stop for me while in H'burg and Dry Creek. read more

We visited 8 wineries this weekend and Preston was my absolute favorite! We went home with half a case, including a JUG O WINE (4 bottles of wine for $34?! A steal!)! The petit syrah was soooo good! It tasted like dark cherries. And my hubby was a big fan of the barbera. While waiting for my jug to be filled, I asked the nice lady pouring how long it would last and she tried explaining the whole oxidation process to me. Then, a nice man walked by and joined our conversation. It turned out that he was the winemaker, Lou! He was soooo nice and down-to-earth. He spent some time chatting with me. Very cool. If they weren't so far from where I live, I'd def join the wine club. They bake fresh bread, pour good wine, and the place is just so laid-back - I am in love! Notes: $10 tasting waived with 2 bottle purchase. Jug o wine filled on Sundays only. read more

I have gone to Preston many times and always loved the vibe and wine. Beautiful land, cats roaming about laid-back atmosphere. Recently, upon planning a tasting for 8 for my partner's birthday (their limit is 6 which I can completely understand), I was bluntly and rudely told that they cannot and will not accommodate 8 people. Therefore, I paid for two separate time slots 1pm and 2pm for groups of 4. I asked (given these crazy COVID times) if one group could sit in the grass and have snacks and share bottles while the other group was tasting. The staffer wrote back that they didn't "serve glasses of wine and they weren't offering what I was looking for" and cancelled my reservations. Two reservation slots of 4 people at $140/each that I had prepaid. I neither asked them to cancel or was requesting anything absurd and they dismissed me like garbage, even though I followed their booking rules and paid them $280 and was prepared with a lovely group of people to taste and buy bottles. Absolutely astounded by their rudeness, lack of professionalism and customer service. I will never come here again. read more

This was the first stop on my friends' and I's winery trip and has been the best out of all. Matt was welcoming and kind and seemed genuinely excited to share about the wine and wine making process with us. Also, the property has 12 cats you can pet! It made a magical first wine tasting for this noon. I'd so highly recommend a visit! read more

This place is my favorite. They have a lot of cats, so careful if you are allergic. Small groups only. read more

Friendly staff and precisely crafted blends. Wine tasting at Preston was a fun experience. The tasting room had a welcoming atmosphere with lots of funny books decorating the bookshelves and samples of their olives and sourdough. There were other groups also present, but we were attended quite quickly. What really caught my attention about their wines was their finely tuned house blends. A lot of them had combinations with some grapes in the single digit percentages. I fount this quite fascinating. The pourers were glad to explain the reasoning behind the need for such precision and the different contributions of each grape. They charge $10 as a tasting fee. Definitely stop by if you are in the area. read more

I love this hidden gem of a winery! I found it with some gal pals during a day of tasting amazing organic wines! During the spring and summer, Preston is the perfect spot for a picnic. Not only can you enjoy some of their delicious wines, but you can also relax, snack and enjoy the company of the many friendly estate cats. If you're allergic to cats, beware of Preston. Also, on Sundays, they serve their "jug o' wine" for $34 a jug. It's not the top quality of wine, but $34 for a jug of organic wine is pretty good. You can even get a refill for $32. read more

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