Loved our tour and tasting. Learned all about the olive pressing process and tasted delicious oil…read more Even had vanilla ice cream with a drizzle of blood orange oil. Yum! Thank you!

We were camping at Clear Lake State Park when we realized that Kelseyville, where the park is…read morelocated, has an abundance of wineries. The closest was Chancewater and it is also open 7 days a week as opposed to most places in the area that are only open during the weekend. There is plenty of parking and you walk into a bar area that is set up for tastings. But we decided to sit in the larger tasting area that has their wines, barrels etc. They also sell seasonal vegetables at the bar which is a nice touch. They offer olive oil tasting but I didn't want to mix wine and oil so we didn't try the olive oil but I will definitely go back for that. They had many olive oil products for sale - soap, lotions etc. We were greeted by 2 hostesses who offered us a choice to sit at the bar or the tasting room and we choose the tasting room, it had a better ambience. We went on a Tuesday late afternoon, just before they closed at 5pm and we had the place to ourselves. The tasting room has room for at least 50 people without it feeling crowded. You get a choice of 7 tastings for $15 and you can pick what you would like to taste and we picked all whites. We had the 3 white and rose, 2 reserve whites (chardonnay and Sav Blanc) and 2 sweet wines. I am not a fan of Sav Blanc or sweet wines but the ones we tasted were very good. Their chardonnay was well worth the trip by itself. The hostess was friendly and knowledgeable and very engaging. I took one star off for the pours, they were very minimal but delicious. I would highly recommend the place and look forward to the olive oil tasting as well next time!

Driving along the road, all of a sudden there's this classy structure that pops out of no where…read more Great place to unwind and taste some wine. It's spacious and inviting. The staff was kind. They even sell fresh eggs from their farm in the tasting room. The wines tasted were ok. Nothing really stood out but also didn't taste all the options available. Will try again next time.

Everyone needs a good spot to enjoy a good glass of wine and nice ambiance. Well done Mercantile…read more We were visiting from San Diego and were not disappointed, and by not disappointed I mean we visited 3 outa 5 days during our visit. The food trucks/bars that show up are great!! Atmosphere and ambiance are on point, wine is good, and the whole experience was above par!

Service was efficient and friendly. The inside of the restaurant was creatively decorated. The…read moreambiance was classy yet comfortable. The food menu was interesting and offered a nice range of comfort to finer dining options. The wine menu was extensive. Both the food and wines were reasonably priced. The spicy ahi tuna bites were delicious. Fresh and flavorful ahi on top of the perfectly crunchy sushi bites that had the right amount of "QQQ" (aka chew). This paired nicely with the Sol Rouge Viognier. It seems this place also has music nights. With or without music, the food quality is definitely worth checking out. What a surprisingly nice option to have in Lake County!

We LOVE this place. The wine is amazing. The food is magnificent. And the service is excellent…read more Ashley in particular understands customer service intrinsically. You will not regret your time at On the Waterfront!

A sweet outdoor wine bar near Cafe Aquatica, overlooking the Russian River…read more We stopped in recently on a sunny weekend day after hiking Jenner Headlands Preserve. We bought wine and they let us bring over food from Cafe Aquatica (two doors down in the same building), as long as we removed our food trash. Very cool of them! It was quiet at the wine bar when we were there, but I imagine it's livelier when they have live music going on. Their back patio area connects to Cafe Aquatica's, so we enjoyed the music coming from there. Staff were super friendly and kind, telling us about the smaller production, local wines they offer. I enjoyed a glass of Sauvignon Blanc while soaking in some sunshine and river views. Friendly dogs on leash are welcomed! Cheers Friends!

We tried to go there on Saturday, 1/17/26, and it was closed (along with the cute gift shop it was…read moreconnected too). Windows were covered with paper so you couldn't see in, but no signage anywhere saying it was closed that we could see. We called the phone # and it seemed to go to a personal voice mail. Hope it will reopen at some point. Such a great location.

Anytime I go to Napa it's my first stop. The quality of the food and service is second to none.read more

I stopped by on a Saturday for lunch. I had reservation, so got a seat right away. The place was…read morebeautiful. The property had a lot more to explore than just a restaurant. I think there was a winery and something more. May be a full day exploration place, if need be. Brick cooked chicken was flavorful. Smoked chicken wings was good. I also had a side of fries. I also went for a kids trout, which was probably less flavorful compared to regular one. Restroom also lookied cool, like it was from some ancient Europeon farm.There was a live fire place, which will have monthly events. Space looked nice.

We went to dinner on Friday night. You need to make reservations for busy times. Somehow our…read morereservation was lost but they sat us anyways since there was a table available. I thought the quality of the food was very good. I had a shrimp salad and my wife had the tuna. The children had a cheese sandwitch and spagetti. Our 4 year old did not like the spagetti so much but he is very picky. The kids (and I) really liked the french fries - we ordered another separate dish of them. I thought the price was a bit high for Kelseyville but in line with Bay Area prices. It gets a bit noisy when the restaurant is full. During the warmer months you can sit outside where there is less noise. There is live music out back during peak hours.

Excellent food! We got the crispy Asian cauliflower, maple whisky glazed pork chops, and Cajun…read moreshrimp and grits for dinner rounded off with a brownie sundae and peach bread pudding. Every single thing was incredible!

I tried the Cave de la Cote Chasselas which was a very light refreshing start. It reminded me of a…read moresoft Sauvignon blanc. I followed with Vin de Days, Maurer Red Fruit November and finished with La Miche Cab Sav. While not quite a fan of the RFN, I did enjoy the La Miche for its savoriness- a perfect dinner pairing wine. Before heading out for my next adventure, I decided to do a glass of the Alta Colina Downslope Red and finish a few chapters of my book. I don't know how to accurately describe wines- but my version, again savory and hearty but not heavy- another good wine for a nice meaty dinner. (Bearing in mind, of course, that I'm also no pairing expert!) Ever After has a unique offering of wines and I look forward to popping in again with some friends! I also plan to check out some of the events I've heard mentioned in my time here. Also... they're preparing for a prix fixe event tonight- it smells absolutely amazing!!

A cute little wine bar in town…read more Parking: free plenty. If you are new in town, it could be a bit tricky to find the complex as the GPS will direct you to gas station, but behold: the food complex is behind the gas station, so just go for it. Service: friendly, attentive, knowledgeable Food: make fresh, pretty quick Ambience: nostalgic, casual Restroom: clean, easy to lock This place has a lot of community events. Nadia, the co-owner is the host if you want to have wine tasting group session. Her knowledge across wineries are excellent, I was learning a lot. The store curated organic wines from Amador county and surrounding. This is one of the wine bar in Sacramento where I can find organic wines. These wines are generally lower in chemicals, pesticides, and additives.

Four of us were visiting Fort Bragg and came across Sip Wine Bar. We spent a wonderful afternoon;…read moreall of us trying different wines that we enjoyed. Spent much of the time chatting w/ Tina who shared some of her favorite spots in Fort Bragg for us to visit. Based on what we were drinking, Tina also brought out tastes of a few other wines she thought we would enjoy. Have been to many wineries and wine bars and this was one of the most pleasant experiences we have had.

I'd so like this place to be successful, as the decor and concept are great, but it's got some…read morebasic items it needs to come to grips with. (1) It's a wine bar, so it needs to come to a clear understanding of what the right temp is to serve a wine. The light and medium bodied reds were drank were served far too warm. Some basic learning about temps for wine types would be a good start. (2) The owner and her colleague took up 2 of the 3 chairs at the bar, and were drinking. Surely the seats should be left for customers (3) The owner said our server doesn't really know what she's doing because she's new. Didn't feel right to hear that said publicly in front of her - maybe spend time training her vs. drinking at the counter. (4) The menu states prices for a 6 ounce pour, but no pre-measured mini-carafe is used for wines poured directly from the bottle (this is a simple, but profoundly impactful upgrade for the customers of wine bars). A concept is one thing, but better execution and leadership could result in a real gem in downtown Fort Bragg.

During our return trip from Fort Bragg on Memorial Day weekend, we unexpectedly discovered a true…read moretreasure. This was our first visit to Blue Wing Saloon. I must say, it exceeded all our expectations! We arrived slightly early, and as we waited a friendly gentleman approached us inquiring if we needed assistance. Though the restaurant had not yet opened, he kindly spoke with the staff on our behalf. He invited us to sit in the charming, shaded courtyard. Which was perfect especially since we were accompanied by our sweet Boston Terrier. Our server Kameron was exceptional, attentive, knowledgeable, and delightful. She shared fascinating details about the historic buildings and their connection to the hotel, providing us with a booklet recounting the intriguing story of the Tallman family's legacy. Kameron also recommended the Blue Wings with a sweet-spicy Asian glaze as an appetizer. Without a doubt, the best chicken wings I have ever tasted! Her suggestion was spot on, and we thoroughly enjoyed them. My husband ordered the Fish & Chips, while I savored the Crispy Chicken Salad. Both dishes prepared to perfection. Our dog Winnie was treated to a generous beef dog patty. An impressive patty that left her a very happy girl. Our experience with Kameron truly made us fall in love with Tallman's. So much so that before leaving, I immediately made a reservation for July. The same courteous gentleman who initially greeted us was there to assist with this, offering to reserve a dinner reservation for the evening we arrive. He even offered to show us one of their dog-friendly Main Street Suites. The suite was absolutely stunning. The hospitality we received throughout our visit was exemplary. I am now more excited about our upcoming stay at Tallman's than even our planned trip to the beach house in Fort Bragg. Every member of the staff went above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Blue Wing Saloon and the Tallman Hotel to anyone seeking outstanding service, exceptional food, and drinks!

We used to love Blue Wing--it was one of our favorite places to eat. My husband and I went in…read moreexpecting another delicious meal, but unfortunately we left disappointed and barely touched our food. We ordered pasta dishes (the Alfredo and the ravioli with white sauce), and both sauces were extremely bland. They were watery, almost milk-like, and had virtually no flavor. It was really surprising because this restaurant used to be known for its great food. We didn't say anything while we were there because it was only about 30 minutes before closing, and we didn't want to be those customers or inconvenience the staff. We simply paid our bill and left. Since the new ownership, it's clear that something has changed. Whether it's the menu, ingredients, or chef, the heart of this place doesn't seem to be the same anymore. It's disappointing because this used to be one of our go-to spots. I hope the new owners take customer feedback to heart and make improvements, because we'd love to see Blue Wing return to what made it so special.

I'd like to give them a 3.5-4 but rounded to a 4 because they took such good care of our large…read moregroup. It was 105 out and we had our very well behaved dog with us and they allowed her to sit inside with us. She was hot and tired so she slept the whole time. I thought this was very nice since most places don't allow this. We had a group of 14 for dinner celebrating a 90th bday. In looking at the reviews beforehand I was a little nervous with the 3 stars but we were all pleasantly surprised. Our waitress was super nice, got all of our orders correct and the food was pretty good. We will definitely come back and give it another try. Hoping they are open in the winter when we return.

I'll be honest I was not extremely impressed with much except for the view of the lake. We came in…read moreand there was maybe two other tables with four staff. They gave us a window seat. We ordered a club sandwich and they loaded fries. My friend ordered the taco salad. I have to say the loaded fries were absolutely fantastic. The guacamole and the pico de gallo were fantastic. The fries were hot and perfect. The club sandwich was lacking and very small. The bread was nothing to write home about and they put Ham on it which just to me is not an American type of club sandwich. My friend had the taco salad was steak and let me say I was pretty impressed. What was lacking was the service. The girls were just sitting around, not coming and checking on the table and just standing and talking. One of us ordered a martini and it was served in a regular glass, a short one. And it was full of vermouth she kept coughing from the amount of it. Then when the check came, it was $97. I can always do a quick math in my head and I was like that's about $20 over what it should be and the lady had brought over the little device to charge she said we can't go back to review it. You have to pay for it and then you can look at the receipt when I print it out. To me that was some of the worst Customer Service ever. They had charged us twice for the taco salad 1895 and then an additional 2495. It was the steak one so it was correct at the 2495 but my friend had to get a credit. They need a little bit of work to do since they just opened up. The food is good but service is really important and getting a tab right is the basics right?