Pacheco Ranch Winery was a magical spot to get married in a gorgeous outdoor setting. From the…read morebeginning, Deb and Herb Rowland, the owners, were so thoughtful and gracious; an absolute pleasure to work with. We loved that Deb provided great resources for vendors she has worked with, but that she is also flexible and willing to work with others you want to bring in. They clearly take so much pride in what they do and it absolutely shows in the warm and personal experience you have at Pacheco. The property is adorned with citrus trees and flowering vines, beside the hillside vineyards, waterfall stream and the lovely old farmhouse. It's tucked into a small valley, protected from the wind. In the evening, strings of bistro lights make the dining and dance area twinkly and romantic. Our guests loved the space and kept commenting on how beautiful, relaxing and unique it was. Deb answered all of our questions leading up to the event very helpfully and provided a site plan to help vendors understand where to install things like the tables, dance floor, bar and buffet. We really appreciated how responsive she was and how willing to troubleshoot any unexpected issues. Beyond which, she and Herb and their employee Ann are so sweet and fun to be around. We're very happy we picked Pacheco as our wedding venue. If you're looking for somewhere personal, beautiful and one of a kind to tie the know, you will love it too.

Who even knew this place was here? Talk about a hidden gem - i've lived about two miles from…read morePacheco Ranch, have passed the grapevines many times, but never realized there was an actual winery back there! The grounds are beautiful, I see why many people choose this spot for weddings and parties. The old ranch house is still owned by a descendent of Ignacio Pacheco - for whose family our town, some shopping centers, and a bunch of streets (including Rowland) in Marin are all named. We were there on a beautiful November day at an event remembering a friend who had recently passed. Even though the event itself was bittersweet, the management at the ranch did an exceptional job of making our visit memorable. The family provided parking assistance, led all the guests to the beautiful outdoor space, and kept the food and beverages flowing during the memorial. I will definitely think of Pacheco for our next event!

I've been here a few times for events. One time was an outdoor grape stomping contest--so much fun!…read moreWe made a t-shirt with our grape-stained feet! We danced in the roped-off street to Doc Kraft. We played skee ball that day, too. We've danced indoors, too. My favorite is Jay Lewallen, who has sometimes paired with other musicians. I love his cover of the song Rusty Cage. We've played bingo there a few times, too. Trek Winery's Sangiovese wine is my absolute favorite. It's a cozy, neighborhood place with tall ceilings. The back patio has a lovely water feature. Everyone who works there is personable and helpful. They always have a few items that would make interesting gifts like candle holders from barrel planks, at times.

This is a great wine bar in downtown Novato. It is a couple blocks away from Grant Ave. A few of my…read moregirlfriends introduced me to Trek while back. Since then I've been back a several times. They sell beer, red and white wine and champagne by the glass. The last time I was there one of the staff mentioned they will be selling more champagne which is great news since I'm a bubbles girl! They have a food menu as well. I've tried a couple of their flatbreads which are tasty. Last year they started to host bingo for various organizations in their big venue space. It's lots of fun and for great causes. The schedule is the first Sunday of every month and every Tuesday evening. There is also comedy shows, chair massage events and live music in the main area.

Great hang out even if you don't drink though they prefer you do…read more Nice location downtown Great vibe Relaxing and full of people who love wine and music Wine slushies are yummy

Mantra is a great wine tasting room in downtown Novato. A girlfriend brought me here a few years…read moreago and we've gone back several times to enjoy a glass of bubbles. Their prices are reasonable and their champagne is fantastic. Over the summer I had a wine slushee that was delicious. The atmosphere is cozy. There is plenty of seating and also a few rooms off to the side where you can also sit and enjoy your drink. It's nice to sit outside when the weather is warm. Sometimes there is live music which is a treat. They offer food from Finnegan's which is a couple doors down. The service is always friendly.

I had the opportunity to try two of Terry Leighton's amazing wines at lunch today....the 1998…read moreLivermore Valley Semillon and 1974 Cuvee W (Chardonnay)...I am hooked!!! Of which there is no other!! Both wines were grown at Wente in Livermore Valley. I had them at Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard, in downtown Livermore. The 1998 Semillon was thick and silky, very complex with a breadth that one does not expect....start, middle and finish were distinctly different!! I tasted melon, grass and anise...but they said fig?? Either way, an uniquely full and rich wine. By far my favorite wine to date!! The 1974 Cuvee W (Chardonnay) was also thick and silky, but had more butter, spice, and a fruit...perhaps very ripe pineapple. Remarkable!! Proof positive that good whites age nicely!! This wine may not be for everyone, it is not the usual crisp, light bright type, but for a rich complex wine, it takes the prize!!! Kudos to Uncle Yu's for having such an amazing wine selection!!

Fell in love with their olive oil skincare ever since I visited their ranch. The balms are…read moreluxurious and absorb nicely. I found the facial cleansing balm to be superior to the versions from Elemis and Peter Roth Thomas. You can order their products online. Some of their body care products are also at Filoli's gift shop.

Olive oil is great. Easy to make a reservation…read more Service is eh. Waiter had no idea which oil flavors we had. Was very hard to get water from. We got the bill and had no idea we needed to go inside to pay and we sat there for 20 mins waiting for him to pick up from us. Not really strong communication

Lisa and Al hosted my group for a private tasting for a group of ~20 people…read more Lisa was very communicative to help me plan the big day! She gave me the option to choose my own wines for the tasting but I left it to her, the professional to do it. She said I would know my group better in case we had preferences! She also gave me the option to pay early to maximize time on-site (which I didn't do because I wasn't confident on how many people in my group were gonna show up until the morning of.) The day before she sent us driving directions and the gate codes so we could make sure we could get there. Getting there was very easy per Lisa's instructions! Be sure to pay attention to the art pieces as you drive in, they're super cool. As we arrived, we were each handed our first glass of wine, and would continue to use that glass for the rest of the 5 tastings. I think we did 2 whites and 3 reds. Al explained all the wines to us and how all the grapes was grown right down the street. He was able to answer my group's questions. Personally I loved the white wines because that's my preferences, but I actually enjoyed the red wines for someone that doesn't like red wine. My friends loved the red wines too. Some of us also bought bottles to take home! They had 2 bathrooms which was a relief for my big group! The view was INSANE on the property. So beautiful and so glad that we came on a gorgeous, blue sky, sunny day. We definitely took advantage of the scenery with all the photos we took! Lisa helped us take photos as well. They also have 2 cute dogs (that they checked with us before they let roam around) that joined the group outside! My whole group loved Lisa and Al and they mingled with us for the 1.5 hours we were there. They walked us out and chatted with our bus driver too!! What a nice couple. I highly, highly, highly recommend Thirty-seven winery and I CANNOT wait to return.

Thirty-seven interlocking circles create the Flower of Life, an ancient representation of the…read moreinterconnectivity between all living things and the inherent balance of nature. It has been found in the art, temples and manuscripts of cultures from all over the world throughout history. We chose this icon to represent our winery because we and our wines are inextricably linked to all that surrounds us.

What a beautiful and serene winery! The thing that I've commonly needed about Sonoma wineries if…read morethat they're more down to earth than Napa wineries but the wine is just as good! The friend that took us here mentioned how she likes that you never feel rushed. I see why people purchase wine club memberships now. As a Pendulum wine club member she gets wine pick ups, discounts, and unlimited tastings with three guests. The setting is beautiful! So many flowers. Nicely shaded picnic benches with umbrellas. They have a large fish pond and it's 25 cents for a cup of fish food to feed the turtles and koi. This is one of the most family friendly wineries I've seen. Many people bring their kids. They have corn holes too. Fancy and Pudding were the highlight! I reached out and felt like a Disney princess having one of them come to me for pets. The restrooms were very clean as well! It was fun browsing the store too. And of course the tasting and charcuterie board were a fantastic experience. I loved the cheeses and almonds they had. We had the option of deviating from the tasting menu. But everything we tasted was great! I think you can also bring your own snacks. It's a great winery experience. Nothing for praise for Cline Cellars. The day we went it looks like they were setting up a wedding later in the day. But that didn't negatively impact our experience at all.

To start I want to say our first visit here was amazing. The staff in the tasting room were really…read moregood and suggested some really good wines which we were able to taste as well. We ended up buying 6 bottles back then. Also the kids liked feeding the fish in the pond. This time we visited during the Labor day long weekend on a Sunday. There were considerably more people here compared to our last visit. The staff member in the tasting room was disinterested from the start. We told her that we really loved the Cashmere Black last time and wanted to get that and some more. She just handed us the wine list and waited for us. There was an awkward pause. I requested if we could taste a couple of the recommended wines to which she hesitated. I tried addressing the situation by asking her why there was some resistance and also assured her I would pay for a tasting if that was an issue. She did end up suggesting some good wines (and taste a few). We ended up buying 5 bottles this time. The tone and experience of the overall interaction this time was unfortunately not a very pleasant one specially compared to our previous visit.

Dancing Crow Vineyards brought a selection of wines to the Clement Street Farmers Market San…read moreFrancisco. Decent pricing on a nice mix of vintages that were brought to the Farmers Market.

Stopped by the outdoor market in Larkspur and come upon this wine and casual tasting area. We…read moreenjoyed whites and reds. Then walked away with their bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. Which was refreshing and hit the spot on a warm day. Hidden gem! Check it out.

Me and my husband decided to enjoy a walk-in wine tasting. Although we didn't get a full tasting…read moreexperience, they allowed walk-ins to enjoy a glass or even a bottle of wine. The service was truly wonderful. Diane was so attentive and helped us choose between a couple of Chardonnays. We had the chance to taste both, and in the end, we fell in love with the 2025 Oro De Plata Chardonnay. It's just perfect for a hot day and tasted fantastic. We decided to bring home both the Oro De Plata and the La Cruz Chardonnay -- it was such a great experience! The views here are absolutely stunning, with the property spanning nearly 700 acres. It's one of the most breathtaking wineries I've ever visited. Plus, they have a fascinating collection of vintage cars on the grounds that the owner has gathered over time. I can't recommend this winery enough!

I say, This was…read moretruly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. How many people do you know who can say they have sampled fine wine whilst in the company of a multi-million dollar car collection? The Keller Estate boasts a generationally-owned and operated winery as well as a world-class collection of automobiles that would make Jay Leno blush. The property boasts over 350 collectible cars; many of which can be viewed in one of many tasting rooms In addition to gorgeous vistas, the property boasts several tasting rooms, a museum, and a barrel cave. It is truly something to experience! Good show! Fare: 5/5 Price: $$$ Atmosphere: 5/5

Cute Sonoma winery with walk-in tastings, brunch, windmills, solar, and EV charging on-site - a…read moresciencey combo. Conveniently located across the roundabout from some of the closest super chargers to Sonoma Raceway, which were about $13 to almost "fill the tank" from zero, not bad! Anaba has nice outdoor and semi-outdoor seating options. The welcome wine was good and not too sweet. The server was friendly and shared a bit of history with each wine in the tasting. The tasting was a bit pricey ($45+) but waived with a two-bottle purchase.

While I would not say that there is much to Anaba, it still is a fun little quick stop for some…read moregood wine and pizza. Not a highlight kind of winery, but fun nevertheless. Staff is hit or miss. Some people are smiling and happy to serve you. Some are a little too open about their night before and wearing their hangover under their hoodie. The ambience and decor is straightforward, basic, and forgettable. Certainly not an eyesore, but nothing sticks out in my memory as enchanting or attractive. Honestly, the best thing about Anna was there pizza. Not a style or choices you couldn't get anywhere else, but it paired well.