Our friends recommended that we come here to the tasting room at Laurel Glen. We had a tasting…read moreappointment set up with Juan Carlos who did an amazing job. It was a smaller room but was nice and cozy since it was just us in there. Juan Carlos was the nicest guy ever and was very knowledgeable. We were able to taste some older vintages which was really cool to do some side by side with newer vintages. I loved the varietals they had like Gruner and Riesling. The reds were also spectacular and it was a great last tasting to our day.

My wife and I have been visiting and drinking Laurel Glen wines for years. Their Cabernet is…read moreabsolutely fantastic. Likewise the tasting room space and experience, tucked in the tiny hamlet of Glen Ellen, is personal and relaxed, which tends to not be the case in many other tasting rooms in and around Napa. If you're a Cabernet drinker (or want to be), this is the right place.

Visited this winery with my mom a few weeks ago and had a great time. We both found Laura to be a…read morefriendly, knowledgeable, and unintrusive host, and we appreciated the low-key, unpretentious feel of the place. The views are spectacular, and although the building is relatively modest in size, we found it quite elegant -- an exceptionally sweet place to spend an hour and a half. And the wines are lovely! All in all a great place to visit, especially if you're curious about this stunning and unique hillside slice of the Napa Valley.

I recently was introduced to Keenan wines at a wine pairing dinner at Beaujolais Bistro…read more At the dinner I met the father son team that now runs the family owned winery in the hills between Santa Rosa and St Helena. I enjoyed listening to their story of being second and third generation on vineyard and their philosophy on wine production. So Riley helped set me up a tasting when I went out to the area. It's quite the drive up Spring Mountain Road. The road seems a bit on the narrow and you'll see first hand the recent fire damage. Melted guard rails, blackened trees, and a few foundations missing their homes. The winery has a gated access. Following the road up to the tasting room and office building for a fantastic view of the hills covered in vines. Laura lead us through our tasting - 2018 Chardonnay Spring Mountain $40 2017 Merlot Napa Valley $46 2017 Merlot Reserve Mailbox Vineyard $77 2017 Cabernet Franc Spring Mountain $72 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $60 2017 Mernet Reserve Spring Mountain $110 a unique delicious blend I really enjoyed 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Spring Mountain $117 2017 Zinfandel Napa Valley $42 2017 Syrah Napa Valley $42 my other favorite. Keenan has been solar powered since 2007. They are environmentally pro-active in energy sourcing and their sustainable farming practices. You do need a reservation for a tasting. The tasting is comfortable but not huge. The parking area is small. Laura will probably be your tasting hostess and I hope you get a chance to meet Riley.

Kenwood Vineyards Spooky Fun & Spectacular Wine!…read more(Visited Halloween Weekend, 2025) What an amazing Halloween experience at Kenwood Winery in Sonoma! The staff went all out dressed to impress in their creative costumes, bringing such a fun, festive vibe to the night. We enjoyed a delicious cheese platter paired with generous pours of their incredible Jack London wines, rich, full-bodied, and absolutely delicious. Between the cozy atmosphere, friendly team, and top-notch wines, Kenwood is a must during spooky season (or any time of year!). Can't wait to come back for another glass or three!

Visited this winery during Sonoma Sips event ( Feb 15-Mar 15, 2025) . What a fantastic way to…read moreexperience a new winery with the offering of a $15 tasting. The setting is beautiful with the magnificent redwood trees and the stylish finished barn tasting room. There is outside seating with umbrella coverage for shade. Our host (Lori) was amazing sharing so much knowledge about the wines and was very friendly making us feel like regulars when it was our first visit. The tasting came with rustic crackers ( my favorite brand btw). This is a very relaxed unpretentious tasting experience. We were offered a couple extra tastes of our hosts favorites. Enjoyable wines at a good price point.

Service: Phenomenal 2nd visit to this location. One of my childhood friends is a member and brought…read morethe entire group (12 people) to the tasting room. We had a great time tasting a selection of red blends, cab, merlot, Zin's, etc. He brought out some older vintages which were delicious. Ambiance; Gorgeous looking tasting room, very professionally ran location. Plenty of seating at the bar along with several high top tables and chairs. The room is small, but it does a great job accommodating everyone. We were impressed enough with their selection we brought 6 bottles of the 2022 red blend and their 2022 cab sauv.

I went with several of friends for a wine tasting event. It is a cozy place for an afternoon…read moretasting. We had such a good time and TY was at this event. He and his staff members are down to earth with great sense of humor. It was such a delight to see his mom mingling with people to support his event!! We received generous outdoor pours..for an outdoor event, even when we were inside! If you haven't tried TY Caton Vineyard, go!!

Four of us made a reservation for an Artisan flight tasting. We enjoyed Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonna,…read moreMerlot, Zinfandel, and an Estate Red Blend at a table in the patio overlooking the vineyards and a beautiful garden. Kirsten was informative and fun! It was our first wine tasting and did not disappoint! We will be sure to come back the next time we're in Sonoma Valley.

Shelli did an amazing job on the tour! She was very friendly and knowledgeable…read more We rode on a trolly with pedals but we didn't have to pedal because it was motorized. Honestly the angle for your legs to reach the pedals was kind of awkward and the seat got a bit uncomfortable half way through the tour. It was a bit hot in August but there was a small breeze that felt good. It was a fun experience.

Our party of 14 were provided the complimentary tasting experience since we were staying at the…read moreFlamingo Resort & Spa. Seated outside in their canopy tent with heaters, we were treated to 5 wines with a small charcuterie board. It was the perfect way to start the afternoon. Our host was gregarious, very knowledgeable of the wines, and gave us recommendations for places to eat. We would definitely pay for the experience if need be!

Tucked along Sonoma Highway at the corner of Laurel Avenue in Kenwood, Muscardini Cellars is a…read moresmall, intimate tasting room that feels like a true labor of love. Founded by winemaker and owner Michael Muscardini, the winery beautifully embodies his vision of bringing a sense of "la dolce vita" to Sonoma wine country by celebrating great wine and the simple pleasures of life. Open here in this historical 160 year old school house for over ten years, and in operation for over a decade and a half, Muscardini Cellars is most celebrated for their Sangiovese wines as their grapes for this varietal are sourced exclusively to them and them alone providing for a uniqueness that cannot be found anywhere else. What brought a friend and I here for a warm winter weekend wine tasting was the fact that Muscardini Cellars was one of over fifty wineries participating in Sonoma Sips for the second year in a row where local wineries throughout Sonoma County offer walk-in visitors a tasting deal of three to four wine pours for only fifteen dollars, and in this day and age is a real treat. With plenty of parking and plenty of open seating both indoors and outside on their front patio that overlooks the Sonoma Highway, tasting room associates Nicole and Bethany treated us like VIPs. With a welcoming splash of their 2024 Pinot Grigio which was crisp and cool and had distinctive notes of peaches and melons throughout, it was a easy breezy way to start our special tasting. For our second pour, we enjoyed their signature 2021 Sangiovese, which is sourced from nearby Alice Vineyards, which we learned was started by a woman named Sandy and sources her grapes exclusively to Muscardini Cellars. This wine leans more approachable with earthier notes and more rustic thanks to being grounded in character rather than a bold, Brunello-style expression. A nice Sangiovese that is balanced and easy to enjoy, which highlights its nuance and structure without overwhelming the palate especially when paired with a fresh margarita pizza or gnocchi. Our third pour was their 2023 Barbera wine, which was sourced from nearby Mendocino County. This "daytime" red wine was soft and elegant through the mid-palate, giving it a luxurious feel that balanced what is typically a bolder, more forward style of red. Its structure and earthier character would pair beautifully with traditional dishes from Italy's Piedmont region, especially those featuring truffles or porcini mushrooms. What we thought would be our final pour was their 2019 Fortuna, which is a wine that represents a friendship and collaboration between winemakers Michael Muscardini and Brian Wise, who started B. Wise next door. We learned from Bethany that Muscardini started his vineyards only as decor on his property but a neighbor told him he should start a winery with his harvested grapes. Fortuna represents a combination of grapes that Muscardini and B. Wise have over the past few years. With a little bit of everything, this super tuscan wine is geared towards a palate of American wine as it is not heavy in tannins and is more acid friendly, especially when served with a creamy herb or garlicky entrée. After our Classico Tasting Experience wrapped up, Bethany was kind enough to pour us a sample of their 2022 Zinfandel, which proved to be both approachable and well-balanced, not to mention reasonably priced at $58 a bottle. At Muscardini Cellars, the red wines are crafted with impressive balance and pair beautifully with hearty dishes. The tasting room itself is gorgeous, complete with an outdoor deck that overlooks Sonoma Valley and the nearby highway, creating a relaxed and scenic setting for enjoying their wines. Between experiences like the Classico tasting, participation in promotions such as Sonoma Sips, and their ongoing wine pairing dinners, it's easy to see why Muscardini Cellars continues to thrive, and why their success will carry on for many years to come.

Here two years later and still 10/10 would recommend. Did the mountain top tasting today and it was…read morea gorgeous day. I did the mountain top tasting about a year ago and there was something new about the experience this time which I appreciated. New this time was the dark chocolate pairing with the Moon Mountain, which was delicious. Thank you Sally for your warm hospitality. Loved all the wines and the charcuterie board at the top of the mountain. Brought my friend who has never been here and she loved it. We both walked out with one of my favorites, the Magnolia Lane Sauvignon Blanc which is not on the tasting menu but Sally was so kind to give us a splash.

Very pretty facility that's well landscaped. There's a few options for different tours and of…read morecourse there's some options for the wines. Ask for the port wine at the end.

Mark guided us thru some beautiful wines. He was so knowledgeable and he made us feel like family!…read moreThe property and castle is just stunning and the wines were incredible! 11 out of ten stars! We are highly considering being wine members there now!

Love the castle structure and grounds however, Segregation is much needed for your seated guests…read more...having standing wine bar with seated tables is not the atmosphere we were looking for especially since it was our anniversary and we did need some personalized alone time. All these outside space in your picnic area ! How about placing few tasting tables with shades outside to get some scenery ? Our wine connoisseur was excellent and knowledgable however the CORNER table was so small it barely fit water and wine glasses and cheeseboard. U do need upgrades in your seated rooms . Overall a OK experience