Sonoma Coastal Winery was a fun stop on our girls' wine trip! I had never been before, but my friends kept talking about a wonderful employee named Jeremy from a previous visit to Banshee winery. Imagine our surprise when we walked into the tasting room and there was Jeremy! The girls were thrilled to see him again. We had a 2:00 PM tasting appointment, and Michael was our host. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. Jeremy had sold my friends a wine trivia game on their last trip, so naturally we brought it along and played while tasting. We actually played wine trivia in the car and at a few other wineries throughout our adventure, which made the trip even more memorable. The wines were delicious, and the winery has a warm, cozy atmosphere. The patio offers beautiful bay views, and even the bathrooms are charmingly decorated with thoughtful touches. One of my favorite finds was their unique champagne flutes. When you pour bubbly into them, the bubbles swirl like a tiny tornado inside the glass. It's a fun novelty and would be a great conversation piece for entertaining guests at home. Between the great wine, welcoming staff, beautiful views, and fun memories with friends, SCV Winery was definitely a highlight of our trip. We would happily visit again! read more

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It's a quant little winery. If you don't pay attention you'll miss it. Michael from Lancaster winery was working . They both are a part of Foley wineries . Suzanne was our host. She was pleasant and sweet.. I got a glass of bubbly . and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. It's nice to sit out by the coast . read more

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The venue is very nice and has a really nice area outside with some decent views of Bodega Bay. The wine was ok. Had one Chardonnay and three Pinots. The Chardonnay was very good but the Pinots may have been too young and hadn't softened yet. For Pinots we felt they were very dry. The service left a lot to be desired. I listened to the server complain to the group next to us how swamped he was. There were a few people sitting outside but I wouldn't consider the place busy. It would take him sooo long to come back and give each group the next tasting. The final tasting took so long I took the cue from someone else and went in and had him give me the last pour. Oh and no one was inside and I found him sitting there behind the bar cleaning classes. Yes something he had to do but maybe check on your customers. Oh and the pours..... for $35 tasting not worth it. Smallest pours I've ever seen in wine tasting. read more

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On a recent trip to the Sonoma Coast (Bodega Bay, Jenner, and Gualala areas), I visited the Sonoma Coast Vineyards Tasting Rm. A perfect stop to pause and enjoy the coastal view and sip wine. I had bubbles, sauv blanc, and pinot. Really enjoyed the experience. This company also has membership benefits at MacArther Place and Farmhouse Inn (both in Sonoma County). I want to go there and the wines were good so I got a membership! Definitely coming back for my next wine pick up in September! read more

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By coastal journey is coming to an end. I stopped here to see what they had. I'm typically do not care for Pinot's. Spencer was my tour guide. He described the wines accurately with enthusiasm. I must say Pinot now has a place on my wine shelves. Taste, color of wines were amazing. Sitting outside on a beautiful day just adds to the experience. I've chosen to pick up my wine club. Forces me to come back to this beautiful place. read more

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I stopped by SCV for a glass of wine while hanging out in Bodega Bay for the weekend. This place is great, offering ideal views of the bay and great wines- but is pricey and somewhat pushy on the wine sales. Offering a great patio, indoor tasting room, and place for the kids to play- SCV is the place to try great wine in Bodega Bay (actually its the only wine tasting place I believe) It was super busy when we visited, but service was still quick and the servers are very knowledgeable about the wine. I had a glass of chardonnay for $15. It was scrumptious. One of the best chardonnays I have ever had. The kids were able to play on the lawn with grandpa while I sipped away. Very kid friendly space- A+ for that. Unfortunately, when it came time to pay, I felt the pushiness to join the wine club and purchase a bottle was a bit too much. The pricing on the glass is already high (I had one of the cheapest wines by the glass) but then the server tried to have me purchase a bottle by waving the glass price and joining the wine club. I feel like I should be able to just enjoy the glass and pay, but even after saying no twice, I was asked again if I was sure I didn't want to buy a bottle. Maybe tone it back on the pushy sales? Overall, this place is still a great place to enjoy some wine on the bay. Be prepared for being offered more than you ordered and be sure to bring a snack as the food options here are very limited. Cheers! read more

Sonoma Coast Vineyards - Chardonnay - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

Great well priced wine (SB, Chards & Pinot Noirs) & friendly knowledgable staff. Cheers! read more

Sonoma Coast Vineyards - SB & Rosé of Pinot on a crisp January day. Cheers! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

Bailey was the best!! She went above and beyond with her service! She brought us blankets, and wines to try before we we landed on one, & was extremely knowledgeable on wines! We will definitely be back!! read more

We are long-time members of the Ferrari-Carano wine club and have always enjoyed visiting many of the sister wineries in the Foley portfolio. Each visit has introduced us to new favorites and consistently positive experiences. In December, we finally made our way to Sonoma Coast Vineyards in Bodega Bay. The visit began well, a clear winter day, a quaint and cozy tasting room just off Highway 1 with a beautiful view of Bodega Bay. It wasn't crowded when we arrived. We ordered a cheese and charcuterie board, and the wines we sampled were pleasant, especially the whites. Unfortunately, the experience took a turn. After we had started into the red wines, a new group arrived and sat at the tasting bar. At that point, our host stopped serving us altogether. She focused entirely on the new guests and never returned to complete our tasting. We ultimately had to flag down another host just to request our check for the snack board. The abrupt shift in service left a disappointing impression of this winery, one that doesn't align with the high standards we've come to expect from other wineries in the Foley portfolio. I won't comment further on the wines themselves, because tasting at a winery is about the full experience, and in this case, the service overshadowed everything else. Based on our visit, we would not recommend Sonoma Coast Vineyards. Experiences like this don't help an industry already facing challenges, and perhaps they highlight which wineries are truly committed to delivering the level of hospitality needed to thrive. read more

After a lovely day of hiking, my husband and I were in the mood for a glass of wine. We found this place off of Highway 1 and are happy we stopped! The tasting room has a nice outdoor patio with a view and allows dogs both outside and inside. The Sauvignon Blanc and Rose of Pinot Noir were both excellent and we ended up taking home a bottle of the Rose. Would definitely recommend! read more

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We needed a bottle of wine for a dinner the following evening so stopped by to pick one up and found ourselves tasting all the wines. Almost all Pinot's. We prefer the bold reds so we weren't super impressed with the wine. The gentleman serving us was friendly and informative. It felt a little too uppity for our style so we probably won't be back. read more

What a wonderful experience all around! A group of 6 of us were camping at Bodega Dunes & had planned to go on a hike, the weather took a turn and we were eager to find an activity with a roof over our heads. I was able to find a reservation for 6 at 5:00pm. Each tasting of 4 wines was $30.00 which I thought was most reasonable. The location is right off HWY 1, has plenty of parking, and overlooks the beautiful bay. We were spoiled by Danielle who shared great facts about the wines and surprised us with some bubbly at the end to celebrate my birthday! Would definitely recommend visiting this beautiful location with stellar customer service, and delicious wines. read more

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Stopped in for a tasting before proposing to my girlfriend further up the coast, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of the day. Spencer behind the bar made the whole experience relaxed and fun, walking us through some amazing wines. We ended up joining the wine club so we can keep enjoying the bottles we tasted that day -- and relive such a special memory every time we open one. And best of all... she said yes! read more

We stopped here Sunday afternoon just before leaving Bodega Bay. We had the place to ourselves! The lawn outside is pretty with a view and the sun warming us up enough. The wines (rosé, and pinots) were perfectly light enough for an afternoon tasting, not too heavy. And, the price was reasonable. Enjoyable, little afternoon in Bodega Bay! read more

Wanted to do a little bit of wine tasting on our way to Sea Ranch so we popped into Sonoma Coast Vineyards with the whole family + dog. It was cold outside, even though they said they had heat lamps available off of their balcony, we opted to sit inside. Kelly welcomed us and went through their tasting menu; Chardonnay, 2 Pinots and a Syrah. It was nice tasting different Pinots back to back, especially being offered to try additional wines in their library. At $30 a tasting, you would think they would waive the fee with every bottle sold, but you have to spend $150 to get just one tasting waived. THIS is what kind of killed it for us since we walked away with two bottles and still had to pay the two tasting fees ($200+). Modern little tasting room, Kelly was great, wine was good, just wish the tasting fees would've been waived. Great views of the water and decent amount of parking. read more

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Spencer, thank you for the wine hospitality today. My friends and I had an amazing time for her bachelorette party. While I was the DD, my friends enjoyed the tasting which included 6 total different wines. The cost for tasting per person was $50. All in all, this is a small tasting room so be sure to make a reservation. Each res is allocated for an hour. Spencer was our host and he really made our visit very memorable. He described each wine very clearly, so much that I wish I was drinking *wink I wish they could have comped the bachelorette's tasting because we spent over $250 for our group. Also, they could play soft music over head to give a chill vibe on the outdoor patio. Be prepared, for food they only offer a cheese platter for 2 which will cost you $30 out the door. Other than that, sonoma coast vineyards offers some great wine options both white and red. I would recommend this wine tasting room. read more

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Alex was so delightful to have help us today and it was a great experience for my first wine tasting! We had a great time, loved the wine, and sat with a waterfront view and a fire nextdoor Would absolutely recommend. read more

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Based on the reviews pics..this place didn't look that inviting. When you actually arrive..it's def one of the cutest tasting rooms I've been. A hidden gem for sure. Did the tasting which they catered to more white And sparklings. On a hot day..definitely appreciated. The Pinot rose and Chardonnay were my faves. We also got a charcuterie box which was made my the local valley ford cheese company. Another hidden gem. Love the local small town vibes. Relaxing, chill, def worth a stop on your way to bodega. read more

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We didn't feel welcome here as if we were inconveniencing them when we stopped by for a tasting. It was disappointing because our last visit was great. It's not hard to say hello. We stood at the door for a while and seemed like we were intentionally ignored. I don't write reviews very often, but this will be our last visit. read more

We made a reservation for 5 for a wine tasting at noon on a Saturday. We had our choice of indoor or outdoor seating. For the tastings we chose indoors then moved outside to enjoy a couple bottles together. Both seating areas are comfortable. We enjoyed most of the wines offered during the tasting. We did pay extra to taste the Pinots, otherwise your tasting will be primarily whites. Our party enjoyed the Pinots and the Rose. We were also able to taste a few off-the-menu wines, which we ended up purchasing. The Wine Club is a good deal if you like the wines. You get a certain number of tasting fees waived and can take your first shipment home the same day. Price points on the wines are not outrageous, so the club is affordable. We were also celebrating our 20 year anniversary, so our server was kind enough to bring us all a glass of their bubbly on the house, which we enjoyed very much! All in all, a nice tasting experience on the coast! read more

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I stopped by here during a day trip to Bodega bay. We enjoyed a nice flight outside. The place is small, so I recommend a reservation if you have more than two people and are coming on weekend. Staff was super friendly. read more

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One of only two tasting rooms I joined when I moved to the west coast 3 years ago! Always friendly and welcoming. The wines are bright and crisp and my favorite Chardonnay anywhere. Beautiful views. Accepts walk-ins and pet friendly. read more

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We went here while in bodega bay for my birthday and we had so much fun during the wine tasting. The person leading it(I can't remember her name at the moment) was so knowledgeable and friendly especially towards the kids. The location of the place is ideal because it has views of the beach and the wine was amazing! We did have to keep the kids away from one part of the picnic area because there's little cliff part I think that leads into a trail or something. We also loved that it wasn't too crowded and we left with a membership! read more

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Such a beautiful location! I was treated by my parents for my birthday. Pinot galore! There was a group who was very loud but other than that it was a good experience. Very modern ambiance. Lots of sitting inside and outside. Don't forget about bar seating. They have charcuterie boxes for snacks. Recommend for a fun time. read more

I really liked this little wine tasting room in Bodega Bay. It was really beautiful inside. It is a little pricey to taste - $25 a person for 4 wines. And the tasting fee is waived if you spend $150. Their bottles were very pricey as well - between $40-$60. However, the wines were pretty good and the tasting glasses were so large. We were told they fit a whole glass of wine! The service was great. The bar area to taste was really cute. There were a bunch of people outside when we arrived, but it didn't seem like there was any type of wait. Can't beat the view of the ocean from the outside. There is a parking lot, but on busy days it could be an issue getting a spot. read more

Sonoma Coast Vineyards - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

This is my second time at Sonoma coast vineyards. This time I sat at the bar with my husband and we were helped by an enthusiastic sommelier, Spencer. We did one tasting and one glass. The pours were generous and I even got an extra taste of the Sauvignon blanc. The best part is that they are the only establishment in the bodega bay vicinity that will let dogs inside!! Even our two large dogs. This is very important when it's rainy out!! They also have a convenient texting service on their website. We left with a dark chocolate bar from their gift shop shelf and plan to make a reservation next time we go as it was packed this time! From my previous visit: four of us friends were helped by Danielle in the seated area. It was a nice day out but there were no umbrellas outside so we wanted to get out the shade. Luckily we were able to squeeze in with the dogs despite their size. The other patrons were loving their presence. There are gift items to buy, a fridge with ciders and wine cocktails, and the restrooms are in the back. The space is open and clean. The views of the bay are great. The parking is free and if it is full, you can park down the hill and walk up. read more

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Went for wine tasting on a really nice day and the venue itself was so picturesque. The small tasting room looked so high end and beautiful and there was a lot of outdoor dining spots to picnic at. We started with our wine tasting at the seats overlooking the beach / bay and enjoyed 4 tastings of Chardonnay and Pinot noirs. They have a good range of price points and their Pinots are delicious. After, we moved to a larger picnic bench and ordered a glass to eat with our picnic that we brought. read more

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The wine does not have to be this good for the place to fill up based on the setting, but it is really solid. Their Pinot's and Chardonay, in my opinion, will hold up against the best/top wineries in Sonoma County (All AVA's). The people working there are great, the wine club is very customer favorable, and if you are fortunate enough to run into Spencer, who manages the tasting room, you will find that he is truly the fuel (or electricity) that drives this tasting room. Incredibly passionate, knowledgeable, cares about the employees and customers equally, and, overall, just lifts up the mood of the tasting room. Locals and people passing through or going there for the destination will feel very welcome - and what is wrong with drinking some great wine? read more

We had the best time at SCV! Special shout out to Randy! He provided an amazing educational experience and was so kind and funny! We really appreciated the amazing service he provided from the moment we got there! We highly recommend going, and asking for Randy personally, with a fire and amazing view (: read more

After an underwhelming experience at another winery up the coast, we gave Somona Coast Vineyards in Bodega Bay a try. We did one of their standard tastings and the offerings were excellent. The server was very knowledgeable and provided a detailed tutorial of each wine. Definitely recommend if you are passing through the area. read more

Quaint little tasting room in Bodega Bay. Plenty of choices for light wines from white to Pinot. You can sit inside or if it is nice bring a lunch and sit at one of the picnics table. Our host Kyle was extremely knowledgeable and made our visit delightful read more

Stopped for some wine tasting at SCV and was welcomed by Spencer Gold and his amazing family, who happened to be visiting/tasting. We decided to join the wine club so we have a reason to come back and stay at the Hotel Dega next door. The outdoor seating at SCV was comfortable and the wine is very good. read more

I found this listing on the internet. The hostess was excellent. She described the choices and helped us decide. We sat inside because of the weather and for more comfortable seating. There were many people outside in the wonderful patio area. We discovered three wines we loved and bought. read more

This is an outstanding winery, and surprisingly reasonably priced for the unique quality of the wine from small acreage vineyards. I like Chardonay from France which is non-malacic and crisp. Imagine a complex array of grapefruit, apple and lemongrass. But the Pinot is world class, some of the best I have every experienced internationally. The staff were so friendly, and the views make this sunny tasting room an experience that will make one want to sip for a longer period of time and savor the moment! read more

From the moment my mom and I walked in the winery, we were immediately greeted. I made a reservation at 2pm, we got there a little after 1pm and they were able to accommodate us. Spencer was our host. My mom loved his personality and energy. We finished off tasting their Pinot Rose brut. I love a good brut sparkling wine or champagne, and this did not disappoint. Because of the great wines and our overall experience and hospitality, I joined the winery's membership. I am looking forward to visiting them again. read more

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Stopped by on a whim on Sunday afternoon. We didn't have reservations so we ended up having to wait an hour for our tasting. But we were understanding given the staffing shortage due to COVID as well. We were given a flight of 4 wines to try. I wish they had a paper tasting menu so we could better remember what we were trying. My personal favorite was the pinot from Peterson Vineyard. We ended up getting a bottle of that and they comped a tasting fee. The view of the Bay was pretty decent from the outside tasting area. The inside of the tasting room looked gorgeous (bathrooms were sparkling clean also) but we decided to enjoy our wines outside because of COVID. Overall, Sonoma Coast Vineyards is a good stop if you're looking to just take it slow and enjoy some decent wines. read more

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The service here is amazing! We visit annually from Sacramento and spent an amazing two hours tasting again this year. We purchased two bottles of Chardonnay and accidentally were given the wrong ones. When we called, Bailey said she would drive to our house to deliver the correct ones . Talk about service!!!! Not to mention, the wine is incredible!! read more

Very relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff and beautiful views! The Pinot and Rose are very nice! read more

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Great wine and a decent view. Small parking lot. Worth a stop and buying some wine. Make a reservation, though. They fill up.

Great ambiance and experience. Tastings are a little expensive compared to places nearby but the view and ambiance make up for it. Incredibly kind service too! read more