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Reis River Ranch Vineyards

4.5 (30 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Saskia V.

Living in Sonoma County we've been to our fair share of wineries, but this one takes the cake! Amazing wine, stellar views in a peaceful setting, but what really set them apart was their incredible hospitality. The owners are the most kind people I've ever met, and my husband and I enjoyed having great conversations with both of them. If you're looking for a peaceful, relaxing, family owned type vibe this is your spot! P.S. They love your dog friends too!

This venue is a dream if you're looking for a rustic, flexible blank canvas. The team was always welcoming--we were invited to visit multiple times and ask all the questions we needed. Everything went smoothly, and it really let us bring our wedding vision to life. Pro tip: be sure to plan for trash stations and someone to monitor them. As long as it's all bagged, the venue takes care of the haul-away! *Preview photos by Skyler Maire Photography

This winery is a must see when in Petaluma. There is a lot of outdoor space, perfect for friends, families and kids. There is seating with tables on the patio and also benches with umbrella shade on the lawn. We did the tasting - the team here is knowledgeable and timed the tasting so well. We also ordered a cheese plate which included favourites and some newer cheeses to try. We will definitely be back. A welcoming winery and great afternoon.

My husband and I and the amazing view from the back patio where the tasting occurs.
Lisa P.

My husband and I were visiting Petaluma this weekend and stumbled upon Reis river ranch vineyards. Upon entering my husband said "where did you bring me??" As it seemed like the place was open but nobody was home except a dog and some cats running around. However, we heard voices coming from the back patio. Once we stick our heads out there, the owner Dennis came right over. Welcomed us in. Pulled up a private table for my husband and I and the tasting began. 6 wines. And all delicious. You got to look out over their acres of beautiful property. Chat with the owners friends who happened to work with my husband coincidentally (we didn't realize this beforehand ). This is exactly the low key vibe we were searching for. They agreed to ship us bottles of wine back to nj upon becoming members of their club !! We got to ring the bell !! If we ever visit Petaluma again, we will be back !

Tiffany P.

Absolutely wonderful experience visiting this beautiful ranch with fine wine and even better company. Everyone from the owners to the patrons were so kind and welcoming. They took us for a tour of the ranch and even sell grass fed beef. I left a wine club member and will be back more often!

Grass-fed beef burger

Gorgeous family owned ranch that offers wine tastings as well as home made burgers. Dennis and his wife were very hospitable and it was the best experience we could have hoped for. The prices are worth it if you spend some time there, walk around, see the cats, meet new people, and enjoy the view of the vineyard and the hills.

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Ben H.

If you're looking for a family owned and run beautiful winery, full of history, family fun, and great wines than look no further! Based right off the 101 and located within the hills of Petaluma! This was the first time I've visited on the new year 2022 and it was an experience to never forget! From the beginning Reis River Ranch Vineyard extended a hospitable welcoming from Deborah Reis herself! Not to mention the charcuterie board hand crafted, and all grass fed beef from the property's cattle which was one of the most mouthwatering burgers all throughout Sonoma County! With endless views and amazing wines you cannot pass up the opportunity to visit this location! Thank you Reis family for the fun, cannot wait to visit again and bring more friends and family! P.S- they're dog friendly as well!!!

Tasting menu and Eqwine Club member information at Reis River Ranch Vineyards in Petaluma.
Jason F.

I love exploring new places so I can get a first hand experience in order to share with others and at Reis River Ranch Vineyards, which opened this past year, I am happy to report this new winery and tasting room is a place that deserves to be discovered and celebrated by wine lovers from around the world. Where else can you get to experience a working horse farm and winery in the same location? Not many and this fact is just one of many that makes Reis River Ranch Vineyards stand out among all of the numerous wineries that continue to dot the Petaluma Gap area made up of vineyards and other farms. I came to Reis River Ranch Vineyards thanks to another Yelp Elite Patricia S. who invited me here as she is a native of Petaluma and has had her eye on this new local winery since it opened this past January. Owners Dennis and Deborah have been at this location along the Petaluma Boulevard South exit off of Highway 101 for the past five years, and thankfully there is now easy access to get to their new home since the new road opened a few years ago. When we arrived when they opened at 11 a.m. on a Sunday afternoon, Dennis and Deborah welcomed us as if we were lifelong friends, giving us a tour of their vast property, which includes hiking trails, lakes for fishing, meadows for picnics, a working stable with both cows and horses, and of course their newly built tasting room, which serves as a cozy hideaway with a view of grazing horses and a play area for visitors with children to enjoy. Dennis has been involved with horses and horsemanship for his entire life, and they have a horse ranch in nearby Penngrove for over thirty-six years. This property where Reis River Ranch Vineyards now resides took four years just to get the right permits and now after being open for roughly five months they already have over one hundred and fifty members of their wine club. Their nephew serves as their winemaker and his is very particular of the wines that go into every bottle and it shows as the four wines we sipped on were lush with bold flavors. Our first sip was their 2019 Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc, and is barreled in steel, and is what Deborah called their "porch pounder" as it goes down smooth and one can finish a bottle in no time flat. Our second pour was their 2019 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, which has been aged for over four months, and Dennis proudly boasted that it has gotten better with time as it wasn't buttery at all. Our third pour was my personal favorite, their 2018 Petaluma Gap Pinot Noir, which was grown only a few miles from here, I loved the lush flavors that weren't too overpowering on the palate and paired really nicely with little Ghirardelli chocolate squares they shared with us for a sumptuous pairing. I loved our generous pours so much that I bought a bottle for a reasonable thirty-six dollars. Our fourth and final pour was their 2018 Sonoma Valley Syrah, which is called their winemaker's wine and it too had a nice finish to it thanks to the grapes too being sourced from the nearby Petaluma Gap. After our wine tasting, Dennis and Deborah were nice enough to give us both a walking tour of their barn and a driving tour of their vast property. There are not many tasting rooms in the region where you can get a wine tasting and feed a newborn calf but that's exactly what we experienced as Debora showed us a heifer that was born just forty-eight hours before. Then Dennis took us on a drive via four cart so he could show all of their spectacular hill top views of the Petaluma River, various wetlands, old oak trees, vast open pastures, grazing horses and cows and other wildlife, which was a really nice way to spend an afternoon following a wonderful wine tasting. It was nice to be able to experience and learn about Dennis and Deborah's journey in turning their property into living their dream. The goal is to start to grow grapes for their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir on their property as their first estate grown should be bottled sometime next year, which is exciting. The fact that tastings cost only fifteen dollars is remarkable and the tours that we went on normally cost twenty-five dollars but they were nice enough to not charge us for this extra experience. They even host their Eqwine Time Club members (get it?) for a night's stay at the cabin they have on property where they can take in the atmosphere, the views and simply enjoy life. At Reis River Ranch Vineyards of Sonoma County they got a real hidden gem here and I can't wait for them to be discovered by more oenophiles, just not too fast as I don't selfishly want things to get too crowded here before my return visit!

Play area for kids. Can hang with horses too

Very nice and chill place. Very family friendly. Just got back after taking my Dad and 2 year old and had a great time. They are just getting started and will be wonderful to see them build on such amazing foundations

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Great vibe at this beautiful ranch winery site. Very friendly hosts Deborah and Dennis. My son and I enjoyed our brief stay here.

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The owners are so much fun! Great time experiencing the local petaluma culture and drinking wine! Highly recommend! Thanks for a good time!

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Wonderful family owned spot. Come support small business, enjoy a beautiful property, and have some great wine!!

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To quote one of the owners (Deborah), "we're not fancy, we're ranchy", which made us feel right at home.

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Outdoor covered patio area is less windy and just as peaceful, clean and nice
Outdoor covered patio area is less windy and just as peaceful, clean and nice
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