Delightful tasting room set on the main street in Occidental-with the weekly farmer's market…read morehappening right outside the door. The room was pleasantly cool during the hot day, our dog was welcomed (and provided a treat), the highlight was being served by Eva, who was an excellent hostess-she knew the wines well and steered us to the Stuller Vineyard Pinot Noir, which was brilliant:) We enjoy West Pole, as our tv wine, but, also Taylor Ridge. Enjoyed meeting Kurt, the winemaker-and he offered helpful suggestions. Eva, however, was the highlight of our visit:).

Sonoma's best kept secret when it comes to wine. Best chardonnay I have ever had and the Pinot…read moreNoir's are sensational. To top it off, tastings are FREE!

We enjoyed our visit here. Ben was very helpful and friendly. Enjoyed the sparkling flight of wine…read moreand a glass of red. Relaxing spot. Would definitely come back.

I first came to this wine tasting room when Yelp had an event here. Now, every time I'm in the area…read moreand craving some wine, I try to stop by at equality vines. My favorite part is that you can grab a glass and walk around the museum and see all of the local artwork along the walls and throughout the building. I got to chat with two of the artists that were posted and they are so talented and friendly! This tasting room and gallery is the epitome of a welcoming and kind environment. I definitely recommend!

Expensive tasting fees that aren't recouped if you buy wine, but decent wine. Was empty when we…read morewent so were able to walk in. Most other wineries in the area are changing their policies of gouging for tasting fees given the wine industry is hurting.

We drove by Black Kite on the way home from Tomales, and we are SO glad we did! We didn't have a…read morereservation, and Cole was so kind to fit our group of 8 in. We sat outside in the comfy chairs, under the umbrellas, amidst the gorgeous flowers and enjoyed some delicious Pinots and Chardonnays. Cole was charming and informative and even gave us some books by the founder to take home! We had wonderful wine and a wonderful time!

A fantastic wine tasting experience under the canopy of a beautiful walnut tree. Remarkable wines…read morein a beautiful Russian River valley vineyard setting.

A quaint tasting area under a beautiful walnut tree in the hills on a light breeze pre-summer…read moreafternoon? Count me in. I called in for a last minute appointment and met Sue underneath the canopy of the beautiful tree. She walked me through a tasting of their organic wines and shared the story of the vineyard land, dating back to the 1800s. We chit chat, we sat in silence and listened to the sounds of nature as I sipped through each of my pours... it was a pleasant start to the day. Their Cabernet Sauvignon is less tannic, which made it an appropriate purchase for me before parting for the day. They also offer a unique sauvignon/riesling blend (it may have been a Chardonnay/riesling), but interesting nonetheless, and one I would have purchased if in the market for multiple bottles.

My fiance and I came here for 4th of July weekend! We were so happy we were able to make a…read morereservation a couple weeks in advance (highly recommend making a resy - it can get busy!). Our first impression driving up was how beautiful it was! When we pulled in, it felt like we were in a vineyard in France! The location is beautiful and we were seated by the large floor-to-ceiling windows with a gorgeous view of the vineyards. The staff was attentive and very friendly - we got to learn a lot about wine from our hostess. I appreciated that she took the time to explain not only the wines and their sources, but also about the cheese(s) that we were eating. Since it was 4th of July, they had a special menu where they were serving burgers and ribs. My fiance enjoyed his meal! I got the cheese plate which came with a fruit spread, honey, and nuts. I usually do not like Pinot Noirs but I have to say their Pinot Noir and the Sparkling Rose were absolutely delicious! I will be ordering them again. I highly recommend Auteur if you are in/around the Russian River. It's peaceful and the staff is friendly and the gorgeous views and ambiance make it for a fantastic all-around-impressive experience!

Auteur was a fantastic experience. We got recommended this winery as we were just cruising around…read morethe Healdsburg and it did not disappoint. The wine was absolutely amazing and our server Alex was super knowledgeable, kind and attentive. We did a full tasting and ordered food all of which was fantastic. Highly recommend the cheese plate and the squash! We will definitely be back. Thank you Alex for a memorable experience!!

Marimar Estate was one of the wineries we visited when we first moved to the Bay Area and…read moreabsolutely loved our experience. We had their tapas and wine tasting and wow was it delicious. We loved it so much we became wine members. Although we are no longer wine members, I highly recommend Marimar Estate! It has a friendly, family atmosphere that makes you feel so welcomed each time you visit. From relaxing in on the patio on a warm day to chilling in the main hall, it's definitely worth a visit. We actually got engaged at Marimar Estate and the team was so incredible in helping my fiance make it happen. We even flew a bottle of 2023 Godello (the year we got engaged) with us to Hawaii so we could drink that during our wedding toasts.

Good wine, but really need to waive the tasting fee for bottle purchase. What are we doing here??read more

I have made no bones about being a huge fan of Kosta Browne and the Pinot Noir they make. The…read more"Browne" in Kosta is none other than Michael Browne. Several years ago he left the winery bearing part of his name and ventured off on his own. The result of that is the Cirq Winery. Located in the Russian River Valley, Cirq much like the winery he founded before is focused on the creating of cult pinots. That most difficult of grapes to make wine from also produces some fo the worlds finest. Starting in 2011 they began offering Pinot from the Treehouse vineyard and added Bootlegger Hill to the list. The labels are fun and each offering ships with a poster size circus poster detailing the wines in that shipment. I was honored to among the first customers. The Treehouse: Sitting at 750 feet the vineyard is planted with 23, Swan, Pommard, Calera and 37 pinot varietals. I have only had the 2012 and 2013 and have the 13-15 sitting in the cellar. It was bright with nice acid, lots of fruit on the nose and had a good finish. I only had one but this would fantastic if you put a few years in the cellar. Bootlegger Hill is also above 7500 feet. Planted with Pino clones 15, 667, Pommard, 37, Calera and Elite, it has different soil than does the Treehouse. As such its grapes yield a completely different bottle. As with the Treehouse I have only drank the 2012. While the Treehouse is in your face the Bottlegger Hill is more subtle and soft on the palate. With cirtus and tobacco notes, it had a great mouthfeel and a nice long finish. The difference between the two really highlight the difference of the land or "terroir" can make. Given that its the same winemaker and the same winery is a fantastic contrast. For now, there is no place to taste and the wine is by list only. They look to open an actual traditional winery experience for peopel to visit.

I will come her just because Dave Portnoy said you are the best place he visited in California. He…read moredrank so much of your good wine that he gave a 6.9 floppy pizzas a 7.7. That says a lot about how good your wine is. Will be here ASAP.

Pure and genuine example of a farming and winemaking family. Estate and organically grown fruit…read moresupplies these small lot Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Russian River Valley magic is alive and well here at Small Vines Estate. Husband and wife team of Paul-Cynthia introduce you to their passion and love for the craft of winemaking. This is the real deal and not a corporate and employee based winery. You might just fall in love with these vintages...A good thing! Cheers!

What a lovely tasting experience! Each of offerings in the tasting was delicious - I left with two…read morebottles of rose! More importantly, it was a restorative and relaxing experience. I came out to Sebastopol for some solo time away from the craziness kids and work life. Connie was such a warm and welcoming presence as she came by with her each new pour. I had the patio to myself as I enjoyed the view and enjoyed my wine over a book. Couldn't have asked for a more wonderful experience!

This business does not care about it's customers and is so impossible to reach it's almost comical…read more I was a long-term customer of Fog Crest. In 2024 we received a shipment of wine where all the wine in the shipment was broken. In typical situations, wineries offer replacement of broken bottles, but Fog Crest was impossible to reach in spite of (literally) 50 phone calls and emails. Since I couldn't reach them, I canceled my subscription to their wine club. Flash forward a few months, they charge me another ~$500 on my credit card for wine, but never ship me any wine (in spite of the fact that I had already canceled online). Again, dozens of calls and emails, no answer and no response. Still trying. A few months after that, they charge me ANOTHER ~$500 on my credit card for wine, but don't ship that wine to me either. After probably 100 calls and emails, I finally talk to the wine club coordinator on the phone. She of course acknowledges my dozens of messages, and acknowledges my situation. She says she will replace the wine that was broken and figure out why they've been charging me for wine I haven't been receiving and make it right. But that she can't talk right now and she'd call me back with more information. That was a month ago. I've now called again dozens of times, and emailed. No response. Called and emailed the owner, no response. This is borderline criminal: $1,500 in charges for undelivered product, a non-existent customer service experience, and an online system so archaic that it doesn't process your cancelation and continues to charge you for product.

Absolutely killer spot. Great wine / even better hospitality. Wine by the glass - indoor or outdoor…read more- you can't go wrong! Mia is a gem! Katie and Flyn always aces!

Everything about this experience was fabulous! The seating area is chic. We met the owner and he…read morewas full of interesting history and a passion for the region. We had the Zinfindel that Bowman makes and it is truly unique.. A definite must!