I organized a group meet up here and I was surprised at how great it turned out! We grabbed a…read morepicnic table thinking there were just a few but walking up a bit, we saw a whole row more! Very low key, chill vibes compared to Napa's 'need to impress' feels. The staff were super friendly and helpful and our group ended up doing bottles in buckets! Their set up was SO cute! Their wine was good too! I didn't get a chance to buy a bottle while there but thankfully, they are close so can swing by another time!

This is a hidden gem. It's right next to a hiking trail - a great spot to hang out with friends…read moreafter a long hike. A bottle of wine ranges from $45- $75 (as I recall), very reasonable considering you can use their picnic tables throughout the day. It's on a first come first served basis, and they don't rent out their space for private parties. One feedback though - since I haven't had their wine before, I asked for a small sip between the two wine before purchasing and they said "buy the full tasting".

Amazing winery operating as Ridge since mid 1960s. Beautiful location on top of a hill in the Santa…read moreCruz mountains near Palo Alto and nestled among the redwoods and mature oaks. Prior to Ridge, someone else owned the property with some vines over 100 years old. Producing over 1 million bottles a year Ridge wines are readily available throughout the United States and even OUS. Many visitors like us are familiar with Ridge. Visiting gives a whole new perspective on the interesting history of the winery, types of wines, and lovely Cabernet they produce right here on this property. We were welcomed by a gentlemen named Cosmo who was enthusiastic and proud of the wines and history of the Property. Well done Cosmo! Why four stars versus five.... Wine tasting was $110 for two people - minus half star. Their Cab Sav from this winery is $100 per bottle. It tastes like a $22 bottle - minus half star. The software to set up tasting is clunky and wasn't sure what we had bought. Their elite Cab Sav is world class but out of range for most including me at $500 per bottle retail. Their other whites and blended Zins are more reasonable and generally of good quality. Cheers Yelpers :)

Beautiful winery with stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and a lovely overall atmosphere…read more We had an 11:00 AM tasting reservation. Based on years of visiting wineries, we typically arrive about 10 minutes early to allow time for parking, check-in, and getting settled. We arrived at 10:50 AM, only to find the gates closed. There were about five other parties waiting outside the gate as well, which was a bit surprising. The gates were opened right at 11:00 AM. If the team is not ready to welcome guests before the scheduled start time, it would be better not to offer an 11:00 AM reservation slot. This was a first for us and could be improved with better guest communication. Once inside, we were seated promptly, and our tasting host was very pleasant and knowledgeable. However, she stepped away for about 15 minutes, and the transition to the next tasting was delayed until we had to ask for assistance. A smoother handoff between team members would have made the experience feel more seamless. We also purchased a bottle of wine and were surprised that single-bottle wine carriers were not available. Having a simple wine bag or carrier option would be a nice touch, especially for guests who are purchasing to take home. Overall, the winery has a wonderful setting, beautiful surroundings, and a great vibe. With a few improvements to guest arrival coordination, service flow, and small hospitality details, it could be an exceptional experience.

Quality/Quantity - The better of the two vineyards we visited today. And our friends are members of…read morethe first winery..... Since this was our second vineyard today, we decided to only share a bottle; it was only bottle service. But then the team member started giving us a few tastings?!?! Not sure if it was due to closing time and they just wanted to finish the bottles...? Either way, GREAT service! Our friends let me select the wine and vintage. After trying a few cabs, I decided on the 2011 cab which I felt was the smoothest of the 3 splashes. If you were not so far away, I might consider becoming a member. Well, I am still considering it... Ambiance - Beautiful winery. And we were able to catch the early sunset during the winter hours. Huge indoor and outdoor space, my pictures do not do it justice. Two unisex restrooms on either side of the estate. Plenty of parking, well we did get here an hour before closing. Service - 5 stars, from the greeter to the person serving us at our tables. Price - $55 a bottle + generous tip. And of course we bought a few bottles to go. After fighting to try to pay, our friend won and would NOT let us pay/treat. So nice to have good friends! Owner Comment - Congrats on your winery success since 1996. And to your family's previous history that dates back 4 generations.

A beautiful view, and the vineyard seems to be an actual house. I'm glad there is inside seating…read morehere since it was pretty cold and windy the day I visited. Staff were friendly and explained each wine bottle thoroughly. I did the wine tasting option and it was a pretty good price for 6 tastings, and they were all tasty! The first wine and last tastings were the most unique for me, but the 2017 Monte Bello Road Cabernet Sauvignon was my favorite.

Very casual tasting on hilltop setting below winemakers mansion. Close to Palo Alto…read more Wines were all tasty casual with many of the grapes grown on the grounds. Surprisingly good quality. Friendly servers. No snooty attitudes at this place. Like the vibe. $35 tasting seems a bit high but it is the high rent district.

I planned one of my best friend's birthdays here and it was a wonderful experience. Stephanie was…read moregreat to work with and very accommodating to our group's dietary restrictions. The venue is situated on a beautiful property and our group had the best photos. During our reservation, we were warmly looked after by Tamara, Owen and Corbin. Each provided great service and were wonderful hosts! For the wines, our group's favorites were the Sauvignon blanc and GSM. Since it was quite hot, the Sauvignon blanc was perfect! Despite the heat, we were very comfortable because of all of the umbrellas providing ample shade. A huge plus for us was that they were dog friendly too so we were able to bring 2 of our pups with us. We'll definitely be back here again!

How have I never heard of this lovely winery? I had the pleasure of attending their Summer Music…read moreseries, but was immediately struck with the gorgeous views of the property. Stunning views of the bay, rolling mountainside with grape vines, and then the lush green of the redwood forest carved out this magical micro climate in the Saratoga Hills. There was a red-forward tasting menu, and I fell in love with the heavy, and complex pour on the Bourrée and the refreshing fresh sangria. But there wasn't one wine that I was upset about drinking, and I sipped each new sample with delight. I can't tell you what I loved more: the wines, or the lovely and attentive customer service of Lisa. Thank you for making me feel instantly at home in a new space. The entire grounds was a photoshoot waiting to happen, and I heard there are some lovely hiking trails right through this winery. It's hidden gems like this that make me fall in love with my hood a little more with every discovery.

Lovely spot. Chardonnay is good. Staff is great…read more However, next to the self-service water jug was a sign saying "Don't fill your personal water bottles." Besides the absurdity (you could take one or more of their plastic water glasses and refill them as many times as you want), I wonder why someone who has chosen to be in the hospitality business also chose to display such an inhospitable (rude, even) message. Perhaps their intention was something like "If you refill your own water bottle (thanks for bringing it!), please ensure that the bottle does not touch the spigot." Or perhaps "Please help conserve water." Instead, it basically said "If you absolutely must have some water, we begrudgingly allow you to have a little bit of ours." Come on.

Beautiful winery nestled into the wilds of Saratoga! A few…read morethings to note: 1. The wine is all aeronautically themed with a very unique flavor that made the tastings quite memorable. We only tried the reds, FYI, but they had a nice selection of whites too. 2. If you buy 2 bottles you get 1 free tasting, 3 bottles, they comp two tastings. 3. Be sure to visit the little house with a bunch of memorabilia. The history of the farm is super cool. They have free recipe cards too! 4. Horses! They currently board a LOT of horses, and have clear signage posted to keep your distance as to not spook them. 5. Bring walking shoes! There are trails you can explore around the winery and there's lots of dusty areas, so keep the dress shoes at home (or bring a change of footwear). Caveat anyone with motion sickness in the car, as the drive there is WINDY, but beautiful. I can't wait to return and explore the grounds more!

As a former horse girl and present wine lover, this place was a perfect birthday activity spot. We…read morecame on a Sunday morning/afternoon with our two toddlers and well-behaved chihuahua for a pony ride + wine tasting. (Bonus points for being dog and toddler friendly) Our older toddler had a blast on her first real pony ride, even after taking a bit of a tumble when Max got spooked. The staff said this usually doesn't happen and were super apologetic. My baby girl was fine and took it like a champ. She still had lots of fun! On the wine tasting: Wines: Awesome! I ordered their white wine flight, the chardonnay and rose were standouts for me even though I tend to like sauvignon blanc profiled wine more. Service: Great too, the staff was attentive and friendly Snacks/food: Ok, so like other reviews have said...my only critique of the wine tasting experience was that the cheese, meats, crackers, olives arrived completely packaged with flimsy plastic utensils. I was expecting a cute charcuterie board; basically the "platter" presentation just saves me a trip to Whole Foods -- but if you bring your own food, they will banish you 5 feet away to the less comfortable bench tables. It seems like they don't have a kitchen license, which is the reason for the packaged food. That said, I think the provided olives could have at least been the pitted variety. Anyway, literal champagne problems Vibes: The wine tasting area was shaded, relaxing, and comes with a great view of all the pretty horses coming and going.

Hidden gem. Mount Eden and Domaine Eden are pretty much sister wineries. You can taste wines from…read moreboth vineyards at both locations (ME is only open weekdays, DE only open weekends) We shared a chardonnay flight $40, pinot noir flight $45, and cabernet flight $65. Each consisted of 3 - 3 oz pours. The 3 flights covered all the wines they had available for tasting. Not a single bad wine and we liked most of them. Prices are on the higher end, but wines are high quality They allow outside food. Have both indoor and outdoor seating. Decent views. Service was excellent. Tasting by appointment only The drive there is no fun, literally on a dirt road hiking path for a mile or 2. Not enough room for 2 way traffic, but luckily we didn't encounter any other cars on the road going there or leaving. Worth checking out

We made reservations for Saturday 3:30pm and it was not busy at all. Only two other tables were…read moretaken outside. It seems like a pretty chill winery. They just opened last year so I guess not many people know about it. But the drive up is rough and winding. The one way dirt road is shared with hikers too. It is sister winery to Mount Eden. Mount Eden is only open weekdays while Domaine Eden is only open weekends. They serve both wineries' wines for tasting. They have 5 tasting flights varying from $30, $40, $45, $60, and $65. 3 wines per flight and they pour a good portion. We got to try 3 different flights to share. Mount Eden Estate , Chardonnay, and Cabernet flight. All the wines were pretty good. Fruit forward and bold. Our favorites were the first Chardonnay , Pinot noir Tanaka project , and Cab from Mount Eden library. I believe it was 3 bottles purchase to waive a tasting fee. Pricey wines. There was only one male staff. He was friendly and made sure we had enough shade when the umbrella shade moved. You can bring outside food. Nice Mountain View.

Visiting Naumann Vineyards and meeting the owner, Don Naumann, was such a treat. My friend and I…read morewere visiting from out of town and he made us feel so welcomed! The wine tasting was affordable and the wine was excellent! He kept our glasses full, shared laughs with us, was very personable and knowledgeable about his wines. I told him I like to take pictures and he welcomed the idea. He even got in a few pictures with us. Just make sure when you get to Naumann Vineyards walk to the back of the building. It's a house so don't leave, you're going in the right direction. You'll see some great views of the Cali from this vineyard. I highly recommend everyone visiting Don and tasting his delicious wines at Naumann Vineyards. Tell him Juana sent you.

Great winery that is family run which I appreciate. The views are amazing and the Merlot is to die…read morefor.

I really enjoyed this winery. It was unpretentious. They served 3 wines, a Chardonnay, Pinot Noir…read moreand a Cabernet Sauvignon. I enjoyed the Chard and the Cab. But I'm not a pinot noir lover. The wines were reasonably priced. My friends were going to buy the chard but everyone must have liked it... they sold out. People there are extremely friendly. The gardens beautiful even for fall. And for passport weekend they served rosemary bread and a triple cream brie. Even if they didn't have wine, I would come here for bread.

Just plain great…read more Nice people, exceptionally good wine, very reasonable prices, and they're local to the South Bay.

Saratoga Springs was an amazing choice for so many reasons. Throughout the whole process, they were…read morehelpful, answered all questions, were quick to respond, made us feel at ease, etc. I have no complaints, only very high praises. Very thankful for the SS team !! Our wedding was everything we dreamed of.

Beautiful grounds for events! It looks like you can also rent out small cottages to help support…read moreyour events. Make it a stay! I was there assisting a Photo Booth vendor and got a chance yo walk the property a little bit. Majestic is the perfect word for this place. Lots of parking available. Extremely clean restrooms. Staff is super friendly!